Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 06:31 PM

Nine new Covid-19 clusters in workplaces, community, says health D-G

These clusters together reported 135 cases.

Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 05:27 PM

Malaysia logs 1,133 new Covid-19 cases

Selangor continues to record high daily infections at 401, says Noor Hisham.

Malaysia logs 1,133 new Covid-19 cases

Monday, 29 Mar 2021 06:25 PM

3 new Covid-19 clusters today

Two at workplaces, one involving a community transmission, says Noor Hisham.

3 new Covid-19 clusters today

Monday, 29 Mar 2021 05:21 PM

Covid-19 infections fall below 1,000 mark with 941 new cases

The last time daily new cases was below 1,000 was on December 9 last year.

Covid-19 infections fall below 1,000 mark with 941 new cases

Sunday, 28 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Pahang Orang Asli deny arson, vow to protect land from loggers

Jakun tribesmember says he was arrested because of his activism.

Pahang Orang Asli deny arson, vow to protect land from loggers


Friday, 26 Mar 2021 06:44 PM

PAS agrees with postponement of Undi 18

Party president Abdul Hadi Awang says right to vote should depend on a person’s maturity, not age.

PAS agrees with postponement of Undi 18

Friday, 26 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Putrajaya should intervene in Penang-Kedah water row, says SPAN ex-chair 

Kedah doesn’t own river and must respect riparian rights, says Santiago.

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Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 06:31 PM

Muhyiddin will not remain as PM after GE15, says Dr Mahathir 

Veteran lawmaker says this is because Bersatu is not likely to win many seats then.

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Muhyiddin will not remain as PM after GE15, says Dr Mahathir 

Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021 04:35 PM

Malaysians must reject PAS delineation proposal, says Bersih 2.0

The electoral watchdog says the move will also disenfranchise Malays who are increasingly moving to urban areas.

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Malaysians must reject PAS delineation proposal, says Bersih 2.0

Tuesday, 23 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Soup kitchens urge vaccination for homeless

City Hall is advised to keep street people housed until they've received full course of Covid-19 jabs.

Soup kitchens urge vaccination for homeless

Monday, 22 Mar 2021 05:26 PM

Indira Gandhi wants IGP to apologise for making empty promises

She asks for matter to be resolved immediately, before top cop retires in May.

Indira Gandhi wants IGP to apologise for making empty promises

Sunday, 21 Mar 2021 06:20 PM

1,327 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

There are currently 14,518 active cases in the country.

1,327 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Saturday, 20 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Police ignoring court order for case updates, Indira’s lawyers say

Counsels question if authorities have made attempts to locate Prasana Diksa, who is still missing.

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Police ignoring court order for case updates, Indira’s lawyers say

Thursday, 18 Mar 2021 06:16 PM

Five out of nine new Covid-19 clusters are workplaces

The nine were in Selangor, Johor, Sabah, Perak, Sarawak and Kedah, says Health D-G.

Five out of nine new Covid-19 clusters are workplaces

Thursday, 18 Mar 2021 01:57 PM

Court grants Pos Blau Orang Asli injunction to stop encroachment 

Lawyer says decision marks milestone for indigenous rights. 

Court grants Pos Blau Orang Asli injunction to stop encroachment