Noel Achariam

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

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Thursday, 07 May 2020 05:46 PM

Barbershops can’t reopen yet, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says Covid-19 cases have been traced to such businesses in the US, Japan.

Barbershops can’t reopen yet, says health D-G

Thursday, 07 May 2020 05:02 PM

Covid-19 recoveries double new infections

Health D-G says of 39 cases registered in last 24 hours, 30 are foreigners.

Thursday, 07 May 2020 07:00 AM

DBKL denies homeless going hungry

City Hall to use own funds to feed them if civil groups can’t continue as MCO nears end.

DBKL denies homeless going hungry

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 03:46 PM

[WATCH] DBKL reunites 28 homeless individuals with families

TWENTY-EIGHT homeless individuals from City Hall Kuala Lumpur’s temporary shelters have been reunited with their familie...

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 11:10 AM

DBKL helps reunite 28 homeless individuals with families

10 temporary shelters to close once MCO over on May 12, seniors, children to be handed over to welfare dept.

DBKL helps reunite 28 homeless individuals with families


Wednesday, 06 May 2020 11:10 AM

70 homeless foreigners in Immigration custody

City Hall says police arrested one over a drug related offence.

70 homeless foreigners in Immigration custody

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 07:00 AM

Pawnshop rush likely to die down this weekend

Laid off or put on unpaid leave during MCO, many have no choice but to hock valuables.

Pawnshop rush likely to die down this weekend

Saturday, 02 May 2020 07:00 AM

Residents want more time for feedback on KL Structure Plan

Save Kuala Lumpur coalition urges City Hall to move deadline to 3 month after MCO ends.

Residents want more time for feedback on KL Structure Plan

Friday, 01 May 2020 07:58 PM

373 Covid-19 cases in madrasah, tahfiz schools, says health D-G

This is out of 7,611 teachers, pupils and staff tested for the virus.

373 Covid-19 cases in madrasah, tahfiz schools, says health D-G

Friday, 01 May 2020 07:07 PM

Ministry only screens undocumented migrants for Covid-19, says health D-G

Everything else is under purview of Home Ministry, Immigration, Noor Hisham explains.

Ministry only screens undocumented migrants for Covid-19, says health D-G

Friday, 01 May 2020 06:49 PM

Increased Covid-19 surveillance next week

Health D-G says next step is to manage virus in the community.

Increased Covid-19 surveillance next week

Friday, 01 May 2020 06:39 PM

All factors studied before advice on relaxing curbs, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says right balance must be struck between life and livelihood.

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All factors studied before advice on relaxing curbs, says health D-G

Friday, 01 May 2020 01:11 PM

Interstate travel only for those returning to work, says PM

Going back to the kampung for Raya is not allowed.

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Interstate travel only for those returning to work, says PM

Friday, 01 May 2020 12:40 PM

Govt urges bosses to allow flexi hours for staff as new norm

Prime minister says new approach could help alleviate childcare problems for working parents.

Govt urges bosses to allow flexi hours for staff as new norm

Friday, 01 May 2020 12:19 PM

No football ‘but you can play badminton’

Conditional MCO permits sports and exercise but not touching and crowds.

No football ‘but you can play badminton’