Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

[WATCH] No new foreign workers

THERE will be no compromise on lifting the freeze on foreign workers as the government’s priority is getting local...

Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

Foreign labour freeze stays as govt puts Malaysians first

Decision crucial to lower high unemployment rate, says human resources minister.

Foreign labour freeze stays as govt puts Malaysians first

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2020 12:24 PM

Aviation authority to complete US safety ratings next year

Transport minister says all 33 audit issues have been examined.

Aviation authority to complete US safety ratings next year

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2020 11:02 AM

Varsity hostel, service fees reduced by 15%, says minister 

Half a million students to benefit from decision costing government RM72 milion.  

Varsity hostel, service fees reduced by 15%, says minister 

Saturday, 22 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

[WATCH] Football clubs ready to kick start season after pandemic suspension

MALAYSIA’s top professional football division is all set to kick start its season again on Aug 28 after being susp...



Saturday, 22 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

M-League ready for restart next Friday

Players brace for empty stadiums, rules preventing contact when celebrating goals.

M-League ready for restart next Friday

Friday, 21 Aug 2020 05:54 PM

Restaurant source of new KL cluster

Of its 3 Covid-19 cases, 2 are eatery’s workers.

Restaurant source of new KL cluster

Friday, 21 Aug 2020 05:33 PM

9 new infections, fresh cluster in Titiwangsa

Of latest cases, 4 are imported.

9 new infections, fresh cluster in Titiwangsa

Wednesday, 19 Aug 2020 07:00 AM

Dego Ride bounces back from MCO slump

Motorcycle e-hailing business relying on parcel, food delivery but now focusing on connectivity in Klang Valley.

Dego Ride bounces back from MCO slump

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 06:47 PM

Not following the rules caused Tawar cluster, says health D-G

Going to crowded gatherings where distancing was not possible gave rise to infections, says Noor Hisham.

Not following the rules caused Tawar cluster, says health D-G

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 06:45 PM

Malaysia to test Covid-19 vaccine before investing, says Noor Hisham

Ministry needs to look into data to see whether vaccine is reliable, he says.

Malaysia to test Covid-19 vaccine before investing, says Noor Hisham

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 05:59 PM

26 recoveries, 7 new Covid-19 cases

New infections involve 3 local transmissions in Kedah clusters.

26 recoveries, 7 new Covid-19 cases

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 03:24 PM

Putrajaya dismisses calls to reduce RM1,000 fine for not wearing masks

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says many are already breaking the law at the current rate.

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Putrajaya dismisses calls to reduce RM1,000 fine for not wearing masks

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 03:16 PM

State govts not allowed to make own decisions on MCO SOPs, says Ismail Sabri

Minister tells states to refer to Special Ministers' meeting on implementation of restrictions.

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State govts not allowed to make own decisions on MCO SOPs, says Ismail Sabri

Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020 02:49 PM

Putrajaya addressing delays in quarantine procedures

Nadma will set up online system for returnees to register themselves, says senior minister.

Putrajaya addressing delays in quarantine procedures