Noel Achariam

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

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Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 05:58 PM

5,084 tabligh attendees yet to be tested for Covid-19, says health D-G

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says Health Ministry working with police to identify these individuals.

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5,084 tabligh attendees yet to be tested for Covid-19, says health D-G

Friday, 27 Mar 2020 08:15 PM

MCO enforced to stop Malaysians from going overseas, says Health D-G

It coincided with school holidays when many planned to travel abroad with family, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reveals.

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MCO enforced to stop Malaysians from going overseas, says Health D-G

Friday, 27 Mar 2020 07:09 PM

Malaysia testing S. Korean-made Covid-19 rapid test kits

If they are accurate, ministry will purchase 1 million units, says Health D-G.

Malaysia testing S. Korean-made Covid-19 rapid test kits

Friday, 27 Mar 2020 06:47 PM

Malaysia chosen as WHO test site for possible Covid-19 drug

Health Ministry will carry out research, data collection, says Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Malaysia chosen as WHO test site for possible Covid-19 drug

Friday, 27 Mar 2020 06:18 PM

Johor’s Covid-19 cases may be linked to tabligh, says Health D-G

4 clusters possible from cases present at both Sri Petaling event and local wedding, Dr Noor Hisham explains.

Johor’s Covid-19 cases may be linked to tabligh, says Health D-G


Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 03:22 PM

RM63 million to help urban poor, traders and hawkers

Annuar Musa says it includes food, goods, exclusion of rentals, cash and services.

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RM63 million to help urban poor, traders and hawkers

Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 11:35 AM

Bukit Kiara longhouse residents hope for govt aid if MCO extended

Most of them are low-income earners and the MCO is preventing them from working.

Bukit Kiara longhouse residents hope for govt aid if MCO extended

Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 04:10 PM

Food supplies into capital will not be disrupted, says Annuar

Federal Territories minister says food chain distribution essential service after truck turned back due to ‘misunderstanding’.

Food supplies into capital will not be disrupted, says Annuar

Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 11:05 AM

Suhakam officials with Covid-19 get all-clear, leave hospital 

Patients are discharged after tests show up negative twice for the virus.

Suhakam officials with Covid-19 get all-clear, leave hospital 

Monday, 23 Mar 2020 06:24 PM

Public transport restrictions may worsen outbreak, says Loke

The former transport minister says it may cause passenger numbers to spike during the allotted hours.

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Public transport restrictions may worsen outbreak, says Loke

Monday, 23 Mar 2020 04:35 PM

Sri Petaling mosque, surrounding areas Covid-19 red zone, says Annuar

Federal Territories minister says authorities keeping close eye on spread of virus at location.

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Sri Petaling mosque, surrounding areas Covid-19 red zone, says Annuar

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 04:52 PM

Only selected food outlets can operate 24 hours, says Annuar

This is because some eateries providing takeaway are attracting too many people, says FT minister.

Only selected food outlets can operate 24 hours, says Annuar

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 04:01 PM

Decision on Ramadan bazaars rests on success of MCO, says minister

FT Ministry to discuss issue upon expiry of movement control order on March 31.

Decision on Ramadan bazaars rests on success of MCO, says minister

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 03:02 PM

Food trucks ordered to stop operations in city

They are attracting large crowds, says Annuar Musa.

Food trucks ordered to stop operations in city

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 02:43 PM

Authorities seek to screen 7 tahfiz schools which took part in tabligh event

We will track them down if they fail to step up on their own, says FT minister.

Authorities seek to screen 7 tahfiz schools which took part in tabligh event