Noel Achariam

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

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Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Groups wary of new panel to ‘oversee’ temples, churches

Putrajaya should consult us before taking action on structures, they say in aftermath of demoltion of temple in Kedah.

Groups wary of new panel to ‘oversee’ temples, churches

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 07:00 PM

Putrajaya relaxes dining rules at restaurants

More people can share a table but distancing rules must be observed.

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Putrajaya relaxes dining rules at restaurants

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 06:52 PM

Serdang agro park quarantine centre reactivated, says Ismail Sabri 

Temporary medical facility to be used for asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic foreign Covid-19 patients, says minister.

Serdang agro park quarantine centre reactivated, says Ismail Sabri 

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 02:01 PM

Freedoms, human rights threatened under Perikatan, says Suaram

2020 report shows year-round abuse of security laws permitting detention without trial.

Freedoms, human rights threatened under Perikatan, says Suaram

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Be brave and allow confidence vote, Mahfuz tells Muhyiddin

The Amanah vice-president says the PM should emulate the former Perak MB and test his support in Dewan Rakyat.

Be brave and allow confidence vote, Mahfuz tells Muhyiddin


Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Tourism players raring to go as interstate travel starts

Industry lost estimated RM45 billion since first MCO in March, reassures public about adherence to SOP.

Tourism players raring to go as interstate travel starts

Sunday, 06 Dec 2020 11:00 AM

Plaza Rakyat buyers await update on abandoned project

New mayor gathering info amid reports that Chinese firm buying 43% stake in developer Profit Consortium Sdn Bhd.

Plaza Rakyat buyers await update on abandoned project

Saturday, 05 Dec 2020 05:39 PM

Interstate travel allowed, no passenger limit for all vehicles

No police approval needed, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Interstate travel allowed, no passenger limit for all vehicles

Saturday, 05 Dec 2020 05:14 PM

Partial lockdown in KL and Sabah extended to December 20

CMCO for Selangor is in force until December 20 except for Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor districts.

Partial lockdown in KL and Sabah extended to December 20

Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Semai seek injunction against dam contractors

Tribe wants to stop developers from encroaching on ancestral land, remove equipment on site.

Semai seek injunction against dam contractors

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 08:09 PM

Malaysia to wait for full vaccine analysis before rollout, says D-G

This follows UK’s approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for general use, the first country to do so.

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Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 08:03 PM

5 new Covid-19 clusters in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor

Groups account for 85 of Malaysia’s cases reported today.

5 new Covid-19 clusters in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 06:34 PM

Selangor, Sabah, Johor top new Covid-19 cases

Three states make up bulk of 851 new infections, says Noor Hisham.

Selangor, Sabah, Johor top new Covid-19 cases

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 11:15 AM

Govt acts against Top Glove over workers’ housing

Latex glove-maker is being investigated for not complying with minimum standards of accommodation. 

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Govt acts against Top Glove over workers’ housing

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

EPF savings distant thought as pandemic squeezes jobless

Jobless have no choice but to tap Account 1 as debts pile up, economy shows no signs of recovery.  

EPF savings distant thought as pandemic squeezes jobless