Chan Kok Leong

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

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Monday, 20 Dec 2021 11:15 AM

Govt postpones reading of amendment to prevention of infectious diseases act

Khairy says committee recommended delaying controversial bill to iron out details.

Govt postpones reading of amendment to prevention of infectious diseases act

Monday, 20 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Pakatan staring at disaster in Sarawak in GE15, say analysts

Saturday’s state election results indicate that DAP and PKR are losing their urban supporters.

Pakatan staring at disaster in Sarawak in GE15, say analysts

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 04:17 PM

Dewan Rakyat extends meeting to Monday

This is to allow the government to discuss the proposed amendments to control of infectious diseases law with the opposition.

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Dewan Rakyat extends meeting to Monday

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 11:29 AM

Minimum marriage age for Muslim girls stays, says minister

Idris Ahmad says shariah courts have already set various conditions for such cases.

Minimum marriage age for Muslim girls stays, says minister

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 10:47 AM

Govt postpones new bills to next sitting of Parliament

Cabinet waters down Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act penalties in hope of pushing legislation through.

Govt postpones new bills to next sitting of Parliament


Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Johor joins other states in changing law on election candidates’ age limit

There will be a special meeting on January 6 to amend constitution.

Johor joins other states in changing law on election candidates’ age limit

Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 05:25 PM

Putrajaya lowers fines, jail term in amendments to infectious diseases act after outcry

Three revisions made, drastically reducing maximum for compounds, prison time.

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Putrajaya lowers fines, jail term in amendments to infectious diseases act after outcry

Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 04:40 PM

Tengku Zafrul, Saifuddin gave DNB 5G project without informing others, says Zahidi

Deputy minister says contract a monopoly, government needs to be more transparent.

Tengku Zafrul, Saifuddin gave DNB 5G project without informing others, says Zahidi

Wednesday, 15 Dec 2021 01:25 PM

DNB is no 1MDB, says Finance Ministry

Overall cost for 5G rollout revised to RM12.5 billion, deputy minister says.

DNB is no 1MDB, says Finance Ministry

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 07:31 PM

Opposition to oppose bill to raise Covid-19 SOP fines

Anwar Ibrahim says the move is unnecessary.

Opposition to oppose bill to raise Covid-19 SOP fines

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 06:32 PM

Parliament amends constitution to restore Sabah, Sarawak positions

Lawmakers vote for bill with four amendments with no opposition.

Parliament amends constitution to restore Sabah, Sarawak positions

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 04:49 PM

Drop Merdeka Day from constitution, says Nazri

Padang Rengas MP says references to Malaya’s independence should be kept in history books.

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Drop Merdeka Day from constitution, says Nazri

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 02:14 PM

Govt to discuss relaxing foreign worker intake conditions on Friday, Hishammuddin says

Minister also in favour of raising fines for businesses caught breaking virus rules.

Govt to discuss relaxing foreign worker intake conditions on Friday, Hishammuddin says

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 12:47 PM

Putrajaya tables 4 constitutional amendments on Sabah, Sarawak

Changes made in line with Malaysia Agreement 1963, Wan Junaidi says.

Putrajaya tables 4 constitutional amendments on Sabah, Sarawak

Monday, 13 Dec 2021 07:26 PM

Dewan Rakyat approves Supply Bill 2022

RM332.1 billion approved after Parliament greenlights last two ministry budgets.

Dewan Rakyat approves Supply Bill 2022