Noel Achariam

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

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Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 09:28 PM

Muhyiddin orders drafting of economic recovery plan

Govt studying ways to revive coronavirus-ravaged economy, says PM.

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Muhyiddin orders drafting of economic recovery plan

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 09:09 PM

Students stranded on campus can return home, says PM

Putrajaya needs to come up with method that does not pose risk of infection, explains Muhyiddin.

Students stranded on campus can return home, says PM

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 08:37 PM

MCO extended to May 12

PM says restriction order must be in place until there’s full confidence that ‘we have stopped the coronavirus’.

MCO extended to May 12

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 04:59 PM

Selayang market to open tomorrow, says Annuar

However, the federal territories minister says the area remains under EMCO.

Selayang market to open tomorrow, says Annuar

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 04:35 PM

Selayang folk under EMCO will get food aid, assures Annuar

FT minister apologises for ‘minimal’ distribution in first two days of lockdown.

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Selayang folk under EMCO will get food aid, assures Annuar


Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Selayang residents unprepared for lockdown cry for help

Swift, sudden EMCO takes 2,000 people by surprise.

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Selayang residents unprepared for lockdown cry for help

Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Delivery firms seek subsidy for riders’ Covid-19 tests

Call to subsidise or introduce flat rate for screenings which can only take place in private hospitals.

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Delivery firms seek subsidy for riders’ Covid-19 tests

Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020 12:28 AM

Prabakaran out on bail, denies violating MCO

Batu MP detained for 4 hours after going to check on Sri Murni residents following sudden lockdown declaration. 

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Prabakaran out on bail, denies violating MCO

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 05:15 PM

Batu MP detained for breaching MCO

P. Prabakaran this afternoon went to assess situation at Sri Murni apartment, which has been placed under lockdown.

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Batu MP detained for breaching MCO

Monday, 20 Apr 2020 05:08 PM

15,000 people in Selayang area to be tested for Covid-19, says minister

Between 1,500 and 2,000 people will be screened daily, with testing to complete in a week.

15,000 people in Selayang area to be tested for Covid-19, says minister

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 05:12 PM

FT Ministry launches Pertiwi helpline

Annuar Musa says new platform for authorities to better understand issues faced by the general public.

FT Ministry launches Pertiwi helpline

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 04:40 PM

Light KL blue to show appreciation for front-liners, says Annuar

Blue is chosen as it is the uniform colour of most medical front-liners.

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Light KL blue to show appreciation for front-liners, says Annuar

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 08:59 PM

Photos of deputy minister celebrating birthday during MCO surface

Group seen at Deputy Rural Development Minister Abdul Rahman Mohamad's house for gathering.

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Photos of deputy minister celebrating birthday during MCO surface

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 06:12 PM

Don't discriminate on giving out aid, says Anwar 

Opposition leader says some constituencies yet to receive food.

Don't discriminate on giving out aid, says Anwar 

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 05:27 PM

Longer Parliament meeting possible with social distancing, says Anwar

It can also take place over many days with fewer MPs, explains PKR chief.

Longer Parliament meeting possible with social distancing, says Anwar