Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019 04:01 PM

Speaker Ariff upholds ruling against Noh Omar

Speaker restores order in Dewan Rakyat after giving Noh Omar chance to defend himself.

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Speaker Ariff upholds ruling against Noh Omar

Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019 02:05 PM

MPs from both sides engage in shouting match in front of Singapore speaker

Noh Omar’s 3-day suspension turns august house into a circus. 

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MPs from both sides engage in shouting match in front of Singapore speaker

Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019 12:20 PM

Malaysia appeals for clemency for death row man in Singapore

Family of Sarawakian Michael Garing informed he will be executed this Friday. 

Malaysia appeals for clemency for death row man in Singapore

Tuesday, 19 Mar 2019 11:10 AM

Opposition walks out after Noh Omar suspended for 3 days

MPs protest against deputy speaker Nga Kor Ming's action.

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Opposition walks out after Noh Omar suspended for 3 days

Monday, 18 Mar 2019 06:15 PM

Parliament offers condolences, support for mosque shooting victims

It stands with NZ government to reject all forms of violence, terrorism and hatred, says speaker.

Parliament offers condolences, support for mosque shooting victims


Monday, 18 Mar 2019 04:57 PM

Najib knocks Pakatan policies on Parliament floor

He questions goverment's management of economy for 20 minutes during debate on king's speech.

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Najib knocks Pakatan policies on Parliament floor

Monday, 18 Mar 2019 01:50 PM

Anwar hints at bigger allocation for B40

RM22.9 billion allocation under Budget 2019 for poorest group not enough.

Anwar hints at bigger allocation for B40

Saturday, 16 Mar 2019 07:23 PM

Make reform committee report public for accountability, Bar urges

Other resolutions passed at AGM include calling for RCI into allegations of judicial interference, abolishing 'draconian legislature'.

Make reform committee report public for accountability, Bar urges

Friday, 15 Mar 2019 07:48 PM

PM says Pasir Gudang crisis management ‘very good’

Dr Mahathir says he is satisfied with the authorities' work in Pasir Gudang.

PM says Pasir Gudang crisis management ‘very good’

Friday, 15 Mar 2019 06:44 PM

4 Sabah MPs join Bersatu

Abd Rahim Bakri, Azizah Mohd Dun, Dr Ronald Kiandee and Zakaria Mohd Edris quit state Umno last year.

4 Sabah MPs join Bersatu

Thursday, 14 Mar 2019 12:19 PM

Chemicals in Pasir Gudang toxic dump linked to tyre recycling factories

Department of Environment analysis points to by-products of pyrolysis.

Chemicals in Pasir Gudang toxic dump linked to tyre recycling factories

Thursday, 14 Mar 2019 11:06 AM

Parliament to debate Pasir Gudang emergency order

This is minister Yeo Bee Yin's response after an MP called for a declaration of emergency for the area affected by a toxic spill.

Parliament to debate Pasir Gudang emergency order

Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019 02:47 PM

To cut cost, Putrajaya may turn to privatisation of civil service

Dr Mahathir Mohamad floats the idea of privatisation to reduce government spending on its workers.

To cut cost, Putrajaya may turn to privatisation of civil service

Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019 02:00 PM

Malaysia to take water dispute to court if talks fail

Foreign affairs minister disputes Singapore’s interpretation of clause in 1962 Water Agreement which calls for renegotiation of price in 1987.

Malaysia to take water dispute to court if talks fail

Tuesday, 12 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

Young Malay DAP leaders’ take on PAS-Umno attacks

There is increased distrust among Malay-Muslims towards Chinese-majority party since the two ‘married’ but say this is misguided.

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Young Malay DAP leaders’ take on PAS-Umno attacks