Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 04 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Poor households continue to struggle despite aid

Civil society groups say urban poor lack access to jobs, healthcare and education.

Poor households continue to struggle despite aid

Tuesday, 02 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

KTMB set to lose RM100 million without more cargo trains, warns union

With inter-city, commuter train services running at a loss, freight services only way to get finances back on track. 

KTMB set to lose RM100 million without more cargo trains, warns union

Tuesday, 02 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Keep politics out of KTMB, union’s message to new chairman

Railway workers want reassurance their benefits remain, company to stem losses.

Keep politics out of KTMB, union’s message to new chairman

Sunday, 28 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Be angry but vote at GE15, groups tell Malaysians on Perikatan’s first anniversary

Voters right to be cynical following Sheraton move but ballot box remains best option for change.

Be angry but vote at GE15, groups tell Malaysians on Perikatan’s first anniversary

Friday, 26 Feb 2021 07:33 PM

10 new Covid clusters, 8 workplace-related 

91 existing clusters report rising cases.

10 new Covid clusters, 8 workplace-related 


Friday, 26 Feb 2021 07:10 PM

Malaysia files 2,253 new virus cases, 11 deaths

Selangor, Perak and Johor the biggest contributors to today's tally.

Malaysia files 2,253 new virus cases, 11 deaths

Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 03:14 PM

Muhyiddin, Noor Hisham get first Covid-19 shots

Process aired live on national TV.

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Muhyiddin, Noor Hisham get first Covid-19 shots

Tuesday, 23 Feb 2021 09:47 PM

Deportation of Myanmar nationals to be addressed in court, says Ambiga

Move appears to show total disrespect for court order, says lawyer.

Deportation of Myanmar nationals to be addressed in court, says Ambiga

Saturday, 20 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Don’t blame the teacher, check DidikTV producers, says union

Education groups tell government to be fair.

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Don’t blame the teacher, check DidikTV producers, says union

Friday, 19 Feb 2021 05:26 PM

Primary schools to reopen on March 1, says minister

Secondary school to start on April 4.

Friday, 19 Feb 2021 02:28 PM

Hadi Awang leaves IJN

He's grateful and indebted to doctors, says PAS president.

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Hadi Awang leaves IJN

Thursday, 18 Feb 2021 03:55 PM

DidikTV not replacement for online lessons, say educationists

Better than not learning, but nothing beats interacting with a teacher, they say.

DidikTV not replacement for online lessons, say educationists

Monday, 15 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Gerakan not likely to make impact at GE15, say analysts

Despite linking up with Perikatan Nasional, former BN party needs to do more to gain support.

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Gerakan not likely to make impact at GE15, say analysts

Sunday, 14 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Ominous future for hotels, says group

Prolonged interstate travel ban could see hotels close down for good, many lose jobs.

Ominous future for hotels, says group

Friday, 12 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Second MCO a death knell for Indian restaurants

Fixed costs and falling revenue devastate business of once popular Indian eateries.

Second MCO a death knell for Indian restaurants