Noel Achariam

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

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Thursday, 03 Jun 2021 08:54 PM

Dr Mahathir writes to Agong to intervene in current crisis

Former PM hopes king will ‘look into plight of people’.

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Dr Mahathir writes to Agong to intervene in current crisis

Thursday, 03 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Pawnbrokers get fewer customers, more competition in lockdown

Ar-Rahnu competition luring customers with better terms.

Pawnbrokers get fewer customers, more competition in lockdown

Monday, 31 May 2021 10:43 PM

Ministers, deputies to forgo 3 months’ salary to aid pandemic fight

Funds to go to Disaster Trust Account to finance Covid-19 expenses.

Ministers, deputies to forgo 3 months’ salary to aid pandemic fight

Monday, 31 May 2021 10:30 PM

Three-month loan moratorium from June, says PM

Initiative for B40 group, those who have lost jobs, SMEs.

Three-month loan moratorium from June, says PM

Monday, 31 May 2021 10:07 PM

RM1 billion for health facilities to tackle Covid-19, says Muhyiddin

More ICU beds under new Pemerkasa Plus financial assistance plan.

RM1 billion for health facilities to tackle Covid-19, says Muhyiddin


Thursday, 27 May 2021 03:34 PM

Emergency laws must be tabled in Parliament, says ex-speaker

Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof says suspension of Parliament during the period is not justified.

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Emergency laws must be tabled in Parliament, says ex-speaker

Thursday, 27 May 2021 02:42 PM

Muhyiddin’s position as PM questionable when he advised Agong on emergency, says lawmaker

Sivarasa questions if Perikatan truly had majority support in Parliament at the time.

Muhyiddin’s position as PM questionable when he advised Agong on emergency, says lawmaker

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 07:34 PM

Spike in Covid-19 cases not due to slow vaccine approval, says regulatory agency

A fast-track conditional application for the vaccine has been implemented since December 14.

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Spike in Covid-19 cases not due to slow vaccine approval, says regulatory agency

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 03:24 PM

Preliminary report finds LRT driver caused train crash, says Wee

Driver was negligent in driving in the wrong direction, says transport minister.

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Preliminary report finds LRT driver caused train crash, says Wee

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 01:50 PM

Stop provoking me, says Tajuddin after calls for him to resign

Prasarana chairman says he found out about the crash late at night, made it a point to go to the scene first thing in the morning.

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Stop provoking me, says Tajuddin after calls for him to resign

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 11:05 AM

6 in critical condition after LRT crash

Fifteen others suffered semi-serious injuries, says minister.

6 in critical condition after LRT crash

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 07:00 AM

‘Dilapidated’ SMK Anderson needs money for repairs

Alumni say government funding insufficient for upkeep of Ipoh school.

‘Dilapidated’ SMK Anderson needs money for repairs

Monday, 24 May 2021 07:00 AM

Islamic nations not using their strength against Israel, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says lack of common stance is due to self-interests.

Islamic nations not using their strength against Israel, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 23 May 2021 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir won’t swap Perikatan support for Pejuang registration

Former PM says he will never cut such a deal.

Dr Mahathir won’t swap Perikatan support for Pejuang registration

Saturday, 22 May 2021 08:03 PM

Double up on masks in public and high-risk places, says D-G

Noor Hisham says it’s also good to wear face shields.

Double up on masks in public and high-risk places, says D-G