Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 21 Nov 2020 07:49 PM

Daily caseload could be 4,000-5,000 without lockdowns, says health D-G

The movement control orders are effective to control Covid-19, says Noor Hisham.

Daily caseload could be 4,000-5,000 without lockdowns, says health D-G

Saturday, 21 Nov 2020 07:20 PM

Stricter curbs in Selangor would impact nation’s economy, says health DG

40% of Malaysia's commerce is done in the state, says Noor Hisham.

Stricter curbs in Selangor would impact nation’s economy, says health DG

Friday, 20 Nov 2020 08:06 PM

Interstate travel cause of infections in Kelantan, says Noor Hisham

Movement of people from red zones led to rapid spread in the state.

Interstate travel cause of infections in Kelantan, says Noor Hisham

Friday, 20 Nov 2020 07:32 PM

5 new Covid-19 clusters traced in Sabah, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Perak, Johor

There are now 324 active clusters in the country.

5 new Covid-19 clusters traced in Sabah, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Perak, Johor

Friday, 20 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

Malls, retailers bleeding from CMCO

Associations plead for more tax rebates, aid to preserve cash flow as country suffers 3rd wave of Covid-19.

Malls, retailers bleeding from CMCO


Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 03:51 PM

Give KL lawmakers more info on Covid-19 in the capital, says Fahmi

Lembah Pantai rep says MPs are not being furnished with enough details.

Give KL lawmakers more info on Covid-19 in the capital, says Fahmi

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 01:55 PM

Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan to remain as non-profit outfit

FT minister rejects calls to disband foundation, insists YWP helping city folk.

Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan to remain as non-profit outfit

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 12:20 PM

Annuar to sue Cheras MP over ‘false’ land sales

Tan Kok Wai alleges 42 Kuala Lumpur City Hall assets sold to private entities under minister’s watch.

Annuar to sue Cheras MP over ‘false’ land sales

Wednesday, 18 Nov 2020 07:18 PM

No curfew or military rule in Batu Sapi, says Muhyiddin

Emergency declaration meant to call off and postpone by-election.

No curfew or military rule in Batu Sapi, says Muhyiddin

Saturday, 14 Nov 2020 05:11 PM

Stop fighting over trivial and petty issues, Pejuang tells PKR

Info chief urges opposition to find middle ground, work together.

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 Stop fighting over trivial and petty issues, Pejuang tells PKR

Saturday, 14 Nov 2020 04:40 PM

502 caught flouting partial lockdown rules

Most compounded for failure to comply with physical distancing regulation, says minister.

502 caught flouting partial lockdown rules

Saturday, 14 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Economists pan Budget 2021 as lacking imagination

Daily wage-earners slipping through Prihatin net, long way to go before recovery comes along.

Economists pan Budget 2021 as lacking imagination

Saturday, 14 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Equal access to online classes biggest challenge, says Khazanah adviser

Schools only reopen on January 20 but many households can’t afford devices for remote learning.

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Equal access to online classes biggest challenge, says Khazanah adviser

Thursday, 12 Nov 2020 03:59 PM

Clinics for five central police lock-ups, says Suhakam

Move is to ensure all prisoners get medical attention and deaths in custody are addressed, says commissioner. 

Clinics for five central police lock-ups, says Suhakam

Thursday, 12 Nov 2020 02:43 PM

Suhakam calls for remand prisoners to be released with conditions

Move could help prevent overcrowding and, in turn, curb spread of Covid-19, says commissioner.

Suhakam calls for remand prisoners to be released with conditions