Noel Achariam

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

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Monday, 27 Sep 2021 02:39 PM

Sabah has 8 of country’s poorest districts, 12MP report says

Another two districts mired in poverty located in Kelantan and Sarawak. 

Sabah has 8 of country’s poorest districts, 12MP report says

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 02:33 PM

Govt to spend RM1.6 billion to replace 148 schools, Ismail Sabri says

Conducive environment crucial to developing talent.

Govt to spend RM1.6 billion to replace 148 schools, Ismail Sabri says

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 02:09 PM

RM2.25 billion under 12MP for housing for the poor, PM says

Funds for building, repairing 85,500 homes.

RM2.25 billion under 12MP for housing for the poor, PM says

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 01:42 PM

Only 1 of 6 goals under 11MP met, says Putrajaya

Labour productivity is sole target achieved in previous five-year plan, PM says.

Only 1 of 6 goals under 11MP met, says Putrajaya

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 12:46 PM

12MP aims at rebuilding economy after Covid-19 epidemic

Five-year plan to hinge on three themes, four catalytic policy enablers, 14 game changers to rejuvenate country.

12MP aims at rebuilding economy after Covid-19 epidemic


Monday, 27 Sep 2021 12:07 PM

416 construction sites closed for failing to follow SOP, says deputy minister

Arthur Joseph Kurup says checks carried out at 10,087 sites since June 1.

416 construction sites closed for failing to follow SOP, says deputy minister

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 11:00 AM

Less severe Covid-19 thanks to vaccination, former patients say

They say SOP such as wearing masks, social distancing must continue even after full inoculation.

Less severe Covid-19 thanks to vaccination, former patients say

Friday, 24 Sep 2021 07:17 PM

Khairy says no action against anyone who goes for jabs at vaccination centres

MOH’s duty to provide vaccination for everyone who resides in Malaysia, including undocumented migrants, he says.

Khairy says no action against anyone who goes for jabs at vaccination centres

Friday, 24 Sep 2021 07:07 PM

No vast increase in Long Covid patients, says Khairy

Studies being conducted to better understand condition, health minister says.

No vast increase in Long Covid patients, says Khairy

Friday, 24 Sep 2021 06:46 PM

AstraZeneca dosing interval shortened to 6 weeks

Gap between first and second vaccine doses was previously 9 weeks.

AstraZeneca dosing interval shortened to 6 weeks

Friday, 24 Sep 2021 06:27 PM

MOH in talks to procure Covid-19 vaccines for children below 12

Negotiations underway with company producing vaccines and has pre-clinical data for age group, says Khairy.

MOH in talks to procure Covid-19 vaccines for children below 12

Friday, 24 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Share panel’s recommendations for electoral reform, Putrajaya told

This is to enable discourse, feedback from public, says Bersih 2.0.

Share panel’s recommendations for electoral reform, Putrajaya told

Thursday, 23 Sep 2021 07:55 PM

Govt must engage more with civil society groups, says Suhakam commissioner

The new cabinet must have a framework of accountability and frequently connect with the people.

Govt must engage more with civil society groups, says Suhakam commissioner

Thursday, 23 Sep 2021 07:05 PM

Foreign Ministry underestimated ground sentiments on ICERD, says official

Above all, it failed to show that convention was not against affirmative action, position of Malay rulers.

Foreign Ministry underestimated ground sentiments on ICERD, says official

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 07:37 PM

1,117 cases in ICU, says Health DG

A total of 635 patients require respiratory assistance, says Noor Hisham. 

1,117 cases in ICU, says Health DG