Mikha Chan

Mikha Chan is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Monday, 13 May 2019 08:35 PM

Pakatan reneged on zoning promises in KL City Plan, says lawyer

Zoning of health institute office in Bangsar changed to mixed development without public consultation, says Fernandez.

Pakatan reneged on zoning promises in KL City Plan, says lawyer

Thursday, 09 May 2019 06:50 PM

Eroding support for Pakatan only temporary, says Mat Sabu

Defence minister says opposition is relying on racial and religious sentiments.

Eroding support for Pakatan only temporary, says Mat Sabu

Thursday, 09 May 2019 06:35 PM

Investor confidence returning, Azmin says on Pakatan’s one-year anniversary

Pakatan Harapan is optimistic about the economy based on latest numbers.

Investor confidence returning, Azmin says on Pakatan’s one-year anniversary

Thursday, 09 May 2019 04:40 PM

Pakatan has fulfilled some of its promises, says Dr Mahathir

Govt has delivered 39% of its election promises in its first-year rule, says prime minister.

Pakatan has fulfilled some of its promises, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 08 May 2019 11:00 AM

A year after GE14, lower-income earners say life better under BN

Voters complain that they don’t see tangible improvements to quality of life and in fact, note that things are more expensive now.

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A year after GE14, lower-income earners say life better under BN


Wednesday, 08 May 2019 07:00 AM

Owning first homes still pipe dream for many Malaysians

Tight credit, stagnant salaries and rising cost of living among factors cited by aspiring home owners.

Owning first homes still pipe dream for many Malaysians

Monday, 06 May 2019 01:51 PM

Pakatan must deliver quickly on legislative reform, says civil society group

They slam the government's failure to repeal oppressive laws even though they understand that there are challenges.

Pakatan must deliver quickly on legislative reform, says civil society group

Monday, 06 May 2019 01:40 PM

Pakatan says one thing, then does something else

Civil society groups cite failure to ratify international treaties, use of repressive laws as proof of ‘U-turns’.

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Pakatan says one thing, then does something else

Saturday, 04 May 2019 09:05 PM

Aliff Syukri’s post on caning daughter over hijab was attention-seeking, says Wan Azizah

Local celebrity’s Instagram post showing him treating his daughter’s wounds after caning her is ‘problematic’, says deputy prime minister.

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Aliff Syukri’s post on caning daughter over hijab was attention-seeking, says Wan Azizah

Friday, 03 May 2019 03:54 PM

950 students to benefit from food bank programme, says Saifuddin

The minister says the programme has already been expanded to several public universities.

950 students to benefit from food bank programme, says Saifuddin

Thursday, 02 May 2019 05:11 PM

RM500 million fund offers subsidised financing for public transport vehicles

Operators, suppliers, manufacturers, assemblers of public transport vehicles can use facility, says Guan Eng.

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RM500 million fund offers subsidised financing for public transport vehicles

Wednesday, 01 May 2019 01:30 PM

Low wages for 3D jobs or nothing at all, PM tells workers

Malaysians must not spurn honest work and expect handouts, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Labour Day.

Low wages for 3D jobs or nothing at all, PM tells workers

Wednesday, 01 May 2019 12:53 PM

Yes, I think Hamid Bador will be new IGP, says Dr Mahathir

PM drops strong hint as he believes the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has signed letter of appointment.

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Yes, I think Hamid Bador will be new IGP, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 29 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Lack of communication doomed Pakatan’s reforms

‘Controversial’ policies, such as signing international treaties and abolishing death penalty can be sold if rationale is explained, say academics and activists.

Lack of communication doomed Pakatan’s reforms

Sunday, 28 Apr 2019 08:00 PM

Malay group missed point of Rome Statute forum, says panellist

Right-wingers cherry-picked comments, took them out of context to make event look bad, says student activist who took part in yesterday's discussions.

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Malay group missed point of Rome Statute forum, says panellist