Noel Achariam

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

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Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 09:53 PM

Noor Hisham moots possibility of multiple strains of Covid-19

Health D-G says imported cases from overseas could bring in mutations of virus.

Noor Hisham moots possibility of multiple strains of Covid-19

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 08:57 PM

Health Ministry warns against disinfection chambers to reduce Covid-19

Technology division evaluates products, finds most ineffective, some harmful.

Health Ministry warns against disinfection chambers to reduce Covid-19

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 07:34 PM

No release for mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 patients

Health D-G says no one gets early discharge before 14-day test period is up.

No release for mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 patients

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 07:26 PM

MCO impacts new Covid-19 cases, says Noor Hisham

Restricting public movement nationwide reducing number of new infections.

MCO impacts new Covid-19 cases, says Noor Hisham

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 07:24 PM

Health Ministry to screen 8,000 tahfiz pupils possibly exposed to virus

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says several tahfiz schools and madrasah may have spawned sub-clusters from the Sri Petaling tabligh event.

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Health Ministry to screen 8,000 tahfiz pupils possibly exposed to virus


Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 07:12 PM

Sarawak church cluster under control, says Health D-G

Noor Hisham says no need for EMCO, authorities tracing index case.

Sarawak church cluster under control, says Health D-G

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 04:17 PM

Ministry allocates RM1 million to help homeless

Some will also be given jobs after MCO ends, says Annuar Musa.

Ministry allocates RM1 million to help homeless

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 03:58 PM

FT Ministry seeks info on workers in Masjid India, surrounding areas

Business owners’ cooperation sought for Covid-19 screening purposes, says Annuar Musa.

FT Ministry seeks info on workers in Masjid India, surrounding areas

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 02:05 PM

Anger as Miti website still crashing

Certain sectors can resume operations under MCO but only if they apply online.

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Anger as Miti website still crashing

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 07:47 PM

TTDI residents want Annuar to meet them at park under threat

Campaigners believe minister will be swayed after seeing area for himself.

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TTDI residents want Annuar to meet them at park under threat

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 05:32 PM

Annuar Musa rubbishes TTDI sub judice allegation

Federal Territories minister says expressing desire to give longhouse residents permanent home, not influencing court decision.

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Annuar Musa rubbishes TTDI sub judice allegation

Monday, 13 Apr 2020 04:45 PM

FT Ministry to discuss bazaar alternatives with Covid-19 panel on Thursday

Annuar Musa says drive-through, pre-order and e-hailing delivery concepts to be explained in detail.

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FT Ministry to discuss bazaar alternatives with Covid-19 panel on Thursday

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 03:17 PM

Students to remain on campus if MCO extended

This is despite pleas from parents wanting their children home.

Students to remain on campus if MCO extended

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 03:10 PM

23 in court over Covid-19 fake news

Ismail Sabri has warned against spreading misinformation online.

23 in court over Covid-19 fake news

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 03:02 PM

Putrajaya mulling heavier penalties for MCO flouters

Defence minister says the summons amount may be too low to act as a deterrent.

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Putrajaya mulling heavier penalties for MCO flouters