Noel Achariam

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

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Friday, 03 Apr 2020 12:30 PM

With MCO, Semai tribe in Gopeng running out of food

They say their food will only last another week and hope government aid reaches them soon.

With MCO, Semai tribe in Gopeng running out of food

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 08:45 PM

2,359 volunteers join battle against Covid-19

Health D-G says group comprises mostly nurses and medical officers.

2,359 volunteers join battle against Covid-19

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 07:40 PM

Health D-G suggests online or drive-through bazaars

Large crowds at Ramadan bazaars not conducive to social distancing, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Health D-G suggests online or drive-through bazaars

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 06:38 PM

Some tabligh attendees are overseas, says health D-G

Health Ministry working with police to track them down, says Dr Noor Hisham.

Some tabligh attendees are overseas, says health D-G

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 06:30 PM

MCO prevented spike in Covid-19 infections, Noor Hisham says

MIER had projected a sharp increase in cases up to yesterday, but Health Ministry figures show otherwise.

MCO prevented spike in Covid-19 infections, Noor Hisham says


Wednesday, 01 Apr 2020 05:09 PM

2 die from Covid-19, toll now 45

142 new cases today, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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2 die from Covid-19, toll now 45

Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 08:12 PM

Ministry to help councils carry out disinfection after criticism

Local authorities may have started operations before receiving guidelines, says Health D-G.

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Ministry to help councils carry out disinfection after criticism

Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 07:16 PM

Doctor who died in crash headed to Gua Musang for attachment, says ministry

Dr Nooranisah Mohd Razali took her son along due to MCO, says Health D-G.

Doctor who died in crash headed to Gua Musang for attachment, says ministry

Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 06:51 PM

Menara City One cases linked to tabligh event, says Health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says samples currently being taken from condo residents.

Menara City One cases linked to tabligh event, says Health D-G

Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 06:26 PM

Health Ministry may allow bazaars if SOP followed, says D-G

FT Ministry must ensure it is able to control crowds, explains Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Health Ministry may allow bazaars if SOP followed, says D-G

Tuesday, 31 Mar 2020 05:18 PM

6 die from Covid-19, bringing toll to 43

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says there are also 140 new virus cases, bringing the total number above 2,700.

6 die from Covid-19, bringing toll to 43

Monday, 30 Mar 2020 03:56 PM

Ministry to study feasibility of Ramadan bazaars, says Annuar 

Going ahead would mean coming up with new guidelines, the FT minister says.

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Ministry to study feasibility of Ramadan bazaars, says Annuar 

Sunday, 29 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Malls facing RM2 billion losses, says association

Some building owners are offering rent rebates or loosening operation rules to help tenants. 

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Malls facing RM2 billion losses, says association

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 06:58 PM

Serdang agro park’s halls converted into temporary hospital

Facility to house Covid-19 patients should there be a spike in cases next month.

Serdang agro park’s halls converted into temporary hospital

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 06:29 PM

Ministry ‘working around the clock’ to bring down virus numbers

JP Morgan predicts surge to 6,300 cases next month, while MIER’s projection is higher at 8,900.