Noel Achariam

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

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Tuesday, 19 May 2020 11:00 AM

Virus-hit KTMB seeks govt help to keep running

Railway operator suffers 80% drop in passenger load during MCO.

Virus-hit KTMB seeks govt help to keep running

Thursday, 14 May 2020 06:40 PM

Solok Duku madrasah new Covid-19 cluster, says Health D-G

4 of the 107 people tested positive for the virus.

Solok Duku madrasah new Covid-19 cluster, says Health D-G

Thursday, 14 May 2020 06:14 PM

Covid-19 testing targets 8 groups, says health D-G 

They include Sri Petaling cluster, EMCO areas, wet markets and healthcare workers.

Covid-19 testing targets 8 groups, says health D-G 

Thursday, 14 May 2020 05:56 PM

Students in more than 1,000 madrasah not yet tested for Covid-19

Health D-G urges school management to come forward to get their students screened.

Students in more than 1,000 madrasah not yet tested for Covid-19

Thursday, 14 May 2020 05:05 PM

70 recoveries, 40 new Covid-19 cases

One death in the last 24 hours, with the toll now at 112.

70 recoveries, 40 new Covid-19 cases


Wednesday, 13 May 2020 06:54 PM

445 coronavirus cases in religious schools

Health authorities have identified 370 madrasah and tahfiz centres for testing.

445 coronavirus cases in religious schools

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 06:49 PM

Sabah students possibly infected by workers at uni, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says ministry working on active case detection, investigation.

Sabah students possibly infected by workers at uni, says health D-G

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 06:06 PM

MCO will return if virus reproduction rate rises, says health D-G

Current R0 value of 0.3 can be further reduced if people obey guidelines.

MCO will return if virus reproduction rate rises, says health D-G

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 06:08 PM

Nearly 5% of foreigners tested have Covid-19, says health D-G

There are 4 deaths to date.

Nearly 5% of foreigners tested have Covid-19, says health D-G

Saturday, 09 May 2020 04:03 PM

Putrajaya still discussing SOP on reopening nurseries, kindergartens

Detailed guidelines to ensure children’s safety to be produced, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Putrajaya still discussing SOP on reopening nurseries, kindergartens

Saturday, 09 May 2020 03:32 PM

Cheras mall shuts for Covid-19 screening 

Order given after discovery of new cluster in the mall.

Cheras mall shuts for Covid-19 screening 

Saturday, 09 May 2020 03:27 PM

Putrajaya to compensate those who lost income during Covid-19 quarantine

Only those who had to be treated or quarantined qualify for RM100 payout. 

Putrajaya to compensate those who lost income during Covid-19 quarantine

Friday, 08 May 2020 07:00 AM

Trade reps appeal to states to relax MCO

Sarawak, Sabah, Pahang, Penang yet to allow businesses to resume operations despite Putrajaya’s CMCO.

Trade reps appeal to states to relax MCO

Thursday, 07 May 2020 06:29 PM

Covid-19 fight not yet at exit stage, cautions Noor Hisham

Health D-G says movement restrictions still in force.

Covid-19 fight not yet at exit stage, cautions Noor Hisham

Thursday, 07 May 2020 06:03 PM

Cheras mall guards in new Covid-19 cluster

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says 10 Nepalis, a Malaysian test positive for coronavirus.

Cheras mall guards in new Covid-19 cluster