Noel Achariam

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

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Friday, 05 Jun 2020 01:05 AM

Four Bersatu supreme council members walk out of meeting

They are protesting Dr Mahathir Mohamad's removal from the party.

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Four Bersatu supreme council members walk out of meeting

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 07:22 PM

Muhyiddin’s quarantine ends, can resume work tomorrow, says health D-G

Other top officials who came into contact with infected PMO officer can also return to the office, says Noor Hisham.

Muhyiddin’s quarantine ends, can resume work tomorrow, says health D-G

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 06:38 PM

More psychologists needed to treat mental impact of Covid-19

Ratio of one counsellor for 52,000 people insufficient.

More psychologists needed to treat mental impact of Covid-19

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 06:18 PM

Bukit Jalil detention centre reports 55 new virus cases

There are now 466 cases of Covid-19 in Immigration Dept's four facilities.

Bukit Jalil detention centre reports 55 new virus cases

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 07:08 PM

Committee to monitor foreign workers when more sectors reopen, says Health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says migrants must understand, abide by new ministry SOPs.

Committee to monitor foreign workers when more sectors reopen, says Health D-G


Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 06:22 PM

Cheras cluster possibly from Hari Raya visits, says Health D-G

Authorities find six family, friends testing positive from same apartment complex.

Cheras cluster possibly from Hari Raya visits, says Health D-G

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Suhakam to resume probe into missing pastor, wife

Another 15 days of hearing needed, says commissioner Jerald Joseph.

Suhakam to resume probe into missing pastor, wife

Monday, 01 Jun 2020 07:33 PM

More sectors to open if new infections stay low, says health D-G

Dreaded post-holiday spike in coronavirus cases has failed to materialise.

More sectors to open if new infections stay low, says health D-G

Monday, 01 Jun 2020 07:16 PM

Childcare centre for more hospitals, says Noor Hisham

This will enable healthcare workers to work in shifts, he says.

Childcare centre for more hospitals, says Noor Hisham

Monday, 01 Jun 2020 06:48 PM

Stigmatising foreign workers doesn’t aid virus fight, Noor Hisham says

Health D-G says govt, civil society, the public must come together to address infections within group.

Stigmatising foreign workers doesn’t aid virus fight, Noor Hisham says

Monday, 01 Jun 2020 05:24 PM

Malaysia records 51 Covid-19 recoveries, 38 new cases

No deaths today, says director-general of health.

Malaysia records 51 Covid-19 recoveries, 38 new cases

Monday, 01 Jun 2020 11:48 AM

Verify leaked audio clip first, Ramkarpal tells MACC

DAP lodges a report over a recording purportedly of the PM offering positions to Umno reps for their support.

Verify leaked audio clip first, Ramkarpal tells MACC

Thursday, 28 May 2020 05:38 PM

Be civic-minded in this difficult time, Dr Mahathir tells Malaysians

Ex-PM lauds Asians' discipline, admonishes those protesting lockdowns in the West.

Be civic-minded in this difficult time, Dr Mahathir tells Malaysians

Thursday, 28 May 2020 07:00 AM

We told you so, say groups on Covid-19 spike at detention centres

Raids, holding large numbers of illegals in depots could lead to second wave of coronavirus, warn civil society organisations.

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We told you so, say groups on Covid-19 spike at detention centres

Wednesday, 27 May 2020 03:42 PM

No interstate travel for audits and interviews, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says only essential services are allowed to travel between states.

No interstate travel for audits and interviews, says minister