Noel Achariam

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

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Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 07:36 PM

Govt denies RM2 billion spent on 12MP document

Mustapa Mohamed says Anwar mistaken, no foreign consultants engaged, report cost far less.

Govt denies RM2 billion spent on 12MP document

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 07:04 PM

RM75 million collected in MCO compounds

Health Ministry says a total of 120,974 fines issued to date.

RM75 million collected in MCO compounds

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 06:58 PM

95% of Covid-19 DOA cases detected during post-mortem

Health Ministry says nearly three-quarters of victims had not sought treatment at a local centre.

95% of Covid-19 DOA cases detected during post-mortem

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 06:33 PM

PAS wants government to stop 4D special draws

During parliamentary debate, Fadlhi says planned increase ‘a step backwards’.

PAS wants government to stop 4D special draws

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 05:02 PM

Foreign companies account for 66.4% of Exim Bank’s unpaid loans in 2019

Auditor-General’s Report says borrowers from East Asian countries make up highest number of defaulters.

Foreign companies account for 66.4% of Exim Bank’s unpaid loans in 2019


Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 04:33 PM

uCustoms vendor picked despite evaluation panel’s reservations

Vendor came in fourth out of six shortlisted tender companies, according to auditor-general's report.

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uCustoms vendor picked despite evaluation panel’s reservations

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 04:28 PM

Ageing fleet bleeding Rapid Bus, auditor-general says

Report reveals litany of maintenance issues including 360 repairs to one bus, costing nearly RM200,000.

Ageing fleet bleeding Rapid Bus, auditor-general says

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 03:24 PM

Find new ways to share country's wealth fairly, says Anwar

Current Bumiputera empowerment initiatives only benefit those with influence, says opposition leader.

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Find new ways to share country's wealth fairly, says Anwar

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 02:07 PM

Govt blew RM273 million on failed uCustoms project, says auditor-general

Project failed to complete even after 5 time extensions.

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Govt blew RM273 million on failed uCustoms project, says auditor-general

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 11:09 AM

MOF extends 51% Bumiputera equity deadline to 2022

Extension to allow Teraju to conduct study, says Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

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MOF extends 51% Bumiputera equity deadline to 2022

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 11:05 AM

807 crashes due to wrong-way driving, says minister

Wee Ka Siong says speeding, driving under influence of alcohol and drugs are among causes of accidents.

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807 crashes due to wrong-way driving, says minister

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 08:31 PM

Govt-PH MOU steering committee concludes first meeting

‘Large number’ of 18 articles discussed, being implemented, PKR info chief says.

Govt-PH MOU steering committee concludes first meeting

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 07:05 PM

Malaysia’s economy will suffer without migrant workers, employers federation says

Malaysians still shunning dirty, dangerous, difficult jobs frustrate business owners, who can’t meet demand.

Malaysia’s economy will suffer without migrant workers, employers federation says

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 05:56 PM

10,317 declared bankrupt since onset of pandemic, Ismail Sabri says

Prime minister says govt assistance focuses on business continuity, not those already shut down.

10,317 declared bankrupt since onset of pandemic, Ismail Sabri says

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 04:37 PM

12MP report highlights widening development gap among states

Dependence on commodities in rural regions, low-skilled labour prompts need for more equitable distribution of wealth.

12MP report highlights widening development gap among states