Noel Achariam

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 04:18 PM

Ismail Sabri says restrictions still in place after MCO

Defence minister says mass gatherings prohibited indefinitely after govt lifts order.

Ismail Sabri says restrictions still in place after MCO

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 03:20 PM

Police fine 95 people RM1,000 each for flouting MCO

Authorities move away from jail sentences as deterrent for breaking movement restrictions.

Police fine 95 people RM1,000 each for flouting MCO

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 03:00 PM

Orang Asli not sidelined during MCO, says senior minister

Ismail Sabri says aid totalling RM5 million are being dispensed to almost 50,000 Orang Asli households.

Orang Asli not sidelined during MCO, says senior minister

Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Transport, manpower woes hindering aid reaching Orang Asli

Tribes in Perak, Pahang and Kelantan facing food shortages while department try to resolve major logistics issues.

Transport, manpower woes hindering aid reaching Orang Asli

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 03:53 PM

Drive-through, pre-orders and food deliveries instead of Ramadan bazaars in FT

Ministry working out how implement programme, says Annuar.

1 comment

Drive-through, pre-orders and food deliveries instead of Ramadan bazaars in FT


Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 03:40 PM

Ministry to set up stalls for foreigners locked down in KL buildings to buy food

They can also order food that they will have to collect on the ground floor, says Annuar.

Ministry to set up stalls for foreigners locked down in KL buildings to buy food

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

No matrimonial bliss during restriction order

MCO scuppers wedding plans for couples across the country, deals them huge financial blow.

No matrimonial bliss during restriction order

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 09:47 PM

Indian restaurant operators to benefit from govt aid

Stimulus package allows some breathing space, helps in recovery post-MCO.

Indian restaurant operators to benefit from govt aid

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 01:05 PM

Look at other avenues to generate income, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM advises Malaysians to think out of the box during time of crisis.

2 comments

Look at other avenues to generate income, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 12:50 PM

Lead modest lifestyle to tide over pandemic, says Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says people cannot carry on as usual due to their lower income.

Lead modest lifestyle to tide over pandemic, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 05 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

51,000 businesses won’t survive Covid-19, predicts retail group

Industry expert believes small businesses with no online presence unlikely to survive MCO, which prohibits ‘unnecessary’ trips out of homes.

51,000 businesses won’t survive Covid-19, predicts retail group

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 07:18 PM

Health Ministry worried about imported Covid-19 cases

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says potential threat exists from overseas students returning home.

1 comment

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 06:32 PM

April 10 cut-off date for decision to extend MCO, says Health D-G

Move will depend on latest Health Ministry data, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah explains.

April 10 cut-off date for decision to extend MCO, says Health D-G

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 06:12 PM

Pneumonia patients considered Covid-19 positive until tested otherwise

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says procedure put in place after healthcare workers infected by patients.

Pneumonia patients considered Covid-19 positive until tested otherwise

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 05:11 PM

4 more dead, 150 new infections as Covid-19 toll climbs

Total of 80 positive cases linked to tabligh cluster, says Health D-G.

4 more dead, 150 new infections as Covid-19 toll climbs