Noel Achariam

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

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Sunday, 28 Jun 2020 06:09 PM

2,575 foreigners have tested positive for Covid-19, says Health Ministry

Most of today's cases are foreigners.

2,575 foreigners have tested positive for Covid-19, says Health Ministry

Sunday, 28 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Orang Asli pupils will be left behind when schools reopen, say activists

The Centre for Orang Asli Concerns says they did not have the resources for online learning during the MCO.

Orang Asli pupils will be left behind when schools reopen, say activists

Sunday, 28 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Indira Gandhi sends 3rd letter to IGP seeking updates on missing child

Mum still awaiting Hamid Bador’s promised ‘happy ending’ to be reunited with daughter. 

Indira Gandhi sends 3rd letter to IGP seeking updates on missing child

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 03:45 PM

Customers allowed to try on clothes and shoes at shopping centres

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says no cases have been detected in shopping centres so far.

Customers allowed to try on clothes and shoes at shopping centres

Friday, 26 Jun 2020 03:26 PM

Muslim envoys, embassy staff allowed to attend Friday prayers

The Foreign Ministry will inform the embassies concerned on the relevant procedures.

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Muslim envoys, embassy staff allowed to attend Friday prayers


Thursday, 25 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Business booming for disinfection services

Many still worried about risk of contracting Covid-19, leading to queries about disinfecting premises.

Business booming for disinfection services

Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 04:07 PM

Green light for small scale non-Muslim weddings

Ismail Sabri says ceremonies can proceed but receptions still forbidden under new procedures.

Green light for small scale non-Muslim weddings

Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 02:02 PM

Plaza Rakyat buyers hopeful Perikatan will revive project

More than 20 years after project is stalled, purchasers still harbour faith.

Plaza Rakyat buyers hopeful Perikatan will revive project

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 12:36 PM

DBKL looking at creating 1,000 jobs for homeless, says Annuar

FT minister also encourages other homeless people to approach DBKL for jobs.

DBKL looking at creating 1,000 jobs for homeless, says Annuar

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 12:10 PM

Annuar wants firm action against illegal foreign traders in Selayang

City Hall must provide consistent enforcement to weed them out, says minister.

Annuar wants firm action against illegal foreign traders in Selayang

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 11:39 AM

BN asks for ‘no contest’ in Chini by-election

Seat is traditionally Umno's, says coalition sec-gen.

BN asks for ‘no contest’ in Chini by-election

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 11:20 AM

Stop targeting critics, civil society groups tell Perikatan

Suaram, Proham slam ‘targeted harassment’ against Siti Kasim, Hannah Yeoh on their social media posts.

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Stop targeting critics, civil society groups tell Perikatan

Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020 06:31 PM

Ministry finalising SOPs on places of worship, weddings

Interfaith group expects complete set of procedures for reopening in two weeks.

Ministry finalising SOPs on places of worship, weddings

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 07:08 PM

Ministry looking into virus cluster at Kuala Selangor old folks’ home

New infection emerges almost a month after 2 cases were recorded.

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Ministry looking into virus cluster at Kuala Selangor old folks’ home

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 06:14 PM

Malaysia records 41 new Covid-19 cases, mostly foreigners

Total infections now at 8,494, says health D-G.

Malaysia records 41 new Covid-19 cases, mostly foreigners