Chan Kok Leong

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

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Thursday, 11 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Anti-party hopping law will boost voter confidence, say analysts

They expect turnout in the next general election to be better than that in the recent state polls.

Anti-party hopping law will boost voter confidence, say analysts

Wednesday, 10 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Hard for BN to win back Selangor, say analysts

Tengku Zafrul’s presence in the state is unlikely to boost the coalition’s chances.

Hard for BN to win back Selangor, say analysts

Thursday, 04 Aug 2022 12:40 PM

Govt failed in due diligence by awarding defence contract to Boustead Naval Shipyard, says PAC

PAC says company’s poor financials due to abuse of power, mismanagement.

Govt failed in due diligence by awarding defence contract to Boustead Naval Shipyard, says PAC

Wednesday, 03 Aug 2022 07:01 PM

PAC calls Federal Territories Ministry in over anti-flood plan flaws in audit report

Proceedings to cover issue of recurring disaster, weaknesses in governance.

PAC calls Federal Territories Ministry in over anti-flood plan flaws in audit report

Tuesday, 02 Aug 2022 06:13 PM

Govt refers anti-smoking bill to select committee

Khairy says he recognises need to fine tune clauses, giving committee one month to make recommendations.  

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Govt refers anti-smoking bill to select committee


Tuesday, 02 Aug 2022 03:45 PM

Measures taken to fight human trafficking, says Hamzah

Home minister tables report in parliament amid US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the country.

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Measures taken to fight human trafficking, says Hamzah

Tuesday, 02 Aug 2022 11:58 AM

Anti-smoking bill will be referred to select committee, say sources

This is because lawmakers are divided on several clauses.

Anti-smoking bill will be referred to select committee, say sources

Monday, 01 Aug 2022 09:26 PM

Smoking, tobacco ban form of discrimination, says Nazri 

Lawyer says govt should ban tobacco for everyone, not just certain group.

Smoking, tobacco ban form of discrimination, says Nazri 

Monday, 01 Aug 2022 08:27 PM

Govt slashes proposed fines, removes possession offence from smoking bill

Khairy says body searches of children will also be prohibited.

Govt slashes proposed fines, removes possession offence from smoking bill

Monday, 01 Aug 2022 03:37 PM

Ridiculous for govt to censor AES report, says Public Accounts Committee

PAC chairman says govt should respect Parliament, committee.

Ridiculous for govt to censor AES report, says Public Accounts Committee

Monday, 01 Aug 2022 11:21 AM

Gradual OPR hikes won’t impact borrowers drastically, says MOF

Deputy minister says B40 group servicing fixed-interest loans unlikely to be affected.  

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Gradual OPR hikes won’t impact borrowers drastically, says MOF

Sunday, 31 Jul 2022 11:45 PM

BN must drop old ways to win back Selangor, says Zahid

Coalition chairman says Tengku Zafrul will bring the ‘sugar’ to its campaign.

BN must drop old ways to win back Selangor, says Zahid

Sunday, 31 Jul 2022 10:53 PM

Tengku Zafrul appointed Selangor Umno treasurer

Noh Omar says state needs to make drastic changes ahead of next elections.

Sunday, 31 Jul 2022 04:57 PM

Elections not far off, says PM

Ismail Sabri calls on BN to use social media to retake Selangor, not speculate on internal strife.

Elections not far off, says PM

Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 01:46 PM

Anti-party hopping law needed for political reset, says Azalina

Umno MP says it's clear from recent low voter turnouts that Malaysians are angry with the politicians. 

Anti-party hopping law needed for political reset, says Azalina