Noel Achariam

Noel is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Thursday, 03 Mar 2022 07:35 PM

Tony Pua submits motion for Najib to be referred to privileges committee

DAP lawmaker says former PM’s speech confusing Dewan, insulting Parliament.

Tony Pua submits motion for Najib to be referred to privileges committee

Thursday, 03 Mar 2022 05:38 PM

Will MACC summon MIC leaders over Mitra funds, asks Rayer

Jelutong lawmaker wants anti-graft agency to clarify if party elders will be quizzed.

Will MACC summon MIC leaders over Mitra funds, asks Rayer

Thursday, 03 Mar 2022 01:11 PM

Tengku Zafrul says taxpayers still paying RM38.8 billion 1MDB bill

Finance minister disputes Najib claim that debts are paid from fines, forfeitures.

Tengku Zafrul says taxpayers still paying RM38.8 billion 1MDB bill

Thursday, 03 Mar 2022 12:40 PM

Malaysia doesn’t recognise cryptocurrency, says deputy minister

He says digital assets not practicable to be used as mode of payment.

Malaysia doesn’t recognise cryptocurrency, says deputy minister

Thursday, 03 Mar 2022 11:30 AM

Banks free to close customers’ accounts, says Tengku Zafrul

Finance minister says move based on internal risk assessment.

Banks free to close customers’ accounts, says Tengku Zafrul


Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 06:36 PM

Nazri asks if law will be amended to prevent unilateral conversion

Padang Rengas MP says he totally disagrees with such actions on children taken by one parent.

Nazri asks if law will be amended to prevent unilateral conversion

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 04:19 PM

Jelutong MP ejected from Dewan after interrupting Najib

R.S.N. Rayer suspended for a day over disruption.

Jelutong MP ejected from Dewan after interrupting Najib

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 11:57 AM

Booster deadline extension nothing to do with Johor polls, says Khairy

Health minister says cut-off date due to public demand, with no further extensions permitted.

Booster deadline extension nothing to do with Johor polls, says Khairy

Wednesday, 02 Mar 2022 11:45 AM

Sports Ministry can’t interfere in BAM operations, deputy minister says

Ti Lian Ker says queries concerning players turning pro must be directed to sports body.

Sports Ministry can’t interfere in BAM operations, deputy minister says

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 06:15 PM

DAP to reject amendment to infectious diseases law

Party sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says government should not burden the people by imposing heavy fines.

DAP to reject amendment to infectious diseases law

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 04:51 PM

Anti-party hopping bill to be tabled next week, Anwar says 

Opposition leader says assurance given by PM Ismail Sabri.

Anti-party hopping bill to be tabled next week, Anwar says 

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 02:50 PM

Dewan Rakyat speaker says he can’t order Azam to attend PSC meeting

Azhar says he has no power to do so and does not get involved in any Parliament committee.

Dewan Rakyat speaker says he can’t order Azam to attend PSC meeting

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 12:38 PM

Putrajaya doesn’t protect corrupt people, PM says

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says judiciary will decide whether a person on trial is guilty.

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Putrajaya doesn’t protect corrupt people, PM says

Monday, 28 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Malaysians in Ukraine should’ve been evacuated weeks ago, says ex-diplomat

Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin says Wisma Putra ‘sleeping on the job’ as country warned of invasion.

Malaysians in Ukraine should’ve been evacuated weeks ago, says ex-diplomat

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 07:25 PM

Wisma Putra has no comment on Malaysians escaping Kyiv by road

This follows report of Foreign Ministry mishandling initial evacuation plan.

Wisma Putra has no comment on Malaysians escaping Kyiv by road