Chan Kok Leong

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

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Wednesday, 27 Jul 2022 01:00 PM

PM tables anti-party hopping amendments

Govt to only implement changes, not introduce additional laws to stop defections, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

PM tables anti-party hopping amendments

Tuesday, 26 Jul 2022 07:21 PM

Tajuddin escapes further censure for using foul word in parliament

Deputy Speaker Rashid Hasnon refuses to take tougher stance against Pasar Salak MP.

Tajuddin escapes further censure for using foul word in parliament

Tuesday, 26 Jul 2022 05:32 PM

Dewan Rakyat extends Sosma’s controversial clause till 2027

Government wins division vote 111 to 88 over subsection on detention without trial.

Dewan Rakyat extends Sosma’s controversial clause till 2027

Tuesday, 26 Jul 2022 01:21 PM

Hamzah says crimes rose after MPs voted not to extend Sosma clause

Home minister does not explain how a future extension could have prevented killings as law remains in effect until July 31

Hamzah says crimes rose after MPs voted not to extend Sosma clause

Tuesday, 26 Jul 2022 11:46 AM

Sabah, Sarawak least cooperative in food security efforts, says deputy minister

The two states won't let federal authorities in.

Sabah, Sarawak least cooperative in food security efforts, says deputy minister


Monday, 25 Jul 2022 05:51 PM

‘Insulting’ income level in housewives social security bill, Hannah Yeoh says

DAP MP urges government to delay passage of law to allow for improvement.

‘Insulting’ income level in housewives social security bill, Hannah Yeoh says

Monday, 25 Jul 2022 07:00 AM

Focus on anti party-hopping amendments this week

Ismail Sabri faces sternest test yet.

Focus on anti party-hopping amendments this week

Thursday, 21 Jul 2022 07:00 PM

T20 gets RM8 billion through RON95 subsidy, says govt

Amount of subsidy enjoyed by group almost the same as Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia cash handouts.

Thursday, 21 Jul 2022 11:01 AM

Amid austerity measures, ECRL, MRT3 projects to proceed

Mustapa Mohamed tells Dewan Rakyat only ‘non-priority’ ones with no direct impact on people’s welfare will be deferred.

Amid austerity measures, ECRL, MRT3 projects to proceed

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2022 08:28 PM

Govt to retable extension of Sosma clause on 28-day detention next week

105 MPs voted for revoking Dewan Rakyat’s decision on March 23.

Govt to retable extension of Sosma clause on 28-day detention next week

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2022 06:14 PM

Dewan Rakyat passes anti-sexual harassment bill

This follows more than six hours of debate.

Dewan Rakyat passes anti-sexual harassment bill

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2022 12:35 PM

Parliamentary debate over Sulu claims will expose Malaysia’s counter strategies, says Azhar

Speaker rationalises decision to bar discussion.

Parliamentary debate over Sulu claims will expose Malaysia’s counter strategies, says Azhar

Wednesday, 20 Jul 2022 10:55 AM

No plans to legislate menstrual leave, says deputy minister

A study is underway, expected to be completed October.

No plans to legislate menstrual leave, says deputy minister

Tuesday, 19 Jul 2022 12:03 PM

Additional government income not enough to cover subsidies, says MOF

Tengku Zafrul says govt to review all subsidy programmes, cut government expenditure.

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Additional government income not enough to cover subsidies, says MOF

Tuesday, 19 Jul 2022 11:31 AM

Malaysia to use Indonesia’s One Channel System for foreign workers, says Saravanan

Human resource minister says confusion with system mechanism, no cancellation of MOU.
 

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Malaysia to use Indonesia’s One Channel System for foreign workers, says Saravanan