Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 16 Nov 2021 04:30 PM

Perikatan ended free breakfast for primary pupils in Jan, MOE says

However, ministry will continue current food, milk programmes for B40 students.

Tuesday, 16 Nov 2021 03:48 PM

Those who withdrew EPF savings during pandemic will have to work more years, says ministry

Most affected group is Bumiputera as 78% applied for withdrawal.

Those who withdrew EPF savings during pandemic will have to work more years, says ministry

Tuesday, 16 Nov 2021 12:21 PM

Govt received 12,000 tip-offs a year on 1MDB scandal, Dewan told

Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says information came from 429 whistleblowers.

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Govt received 12,000 tip-offs a year on 1MDB scandal, Dewan told

Monday, 15 Nov 2021 08:13 PM

Period spot checks a school tradition carried out by students, minister tells Parliament

Findings not announced to reduce public pressure but they were advised to stop doing it, says Radzi Jidin.

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Period spot checks a school tradition carried out by students, minister tells Parliament

Monday, 15 Nov 2021 03:24 PM

Govt to amend law to require companies to disclose ‘ultimate’ shareholders

Minister says nominee shareholdings in Malaysia high at 12%.

Govt to amend law to require companies to disclose ‘ultimate’ shareholders


Monday, 15 Nov 2021 01:50 PM

Putrajaya doesn’t colonise Sabah, Sarawak, Maximus says

Minister calls on MPs to stop ‘fanning fire’ with such statements, be more helpful.

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Putrajaya doesn’t colonise Sabah, Sarawak, Maximus says

Monday, 15 Nov 2021 11:18 AM

Govt awaiting AGC, cabinet nod before tabling sexual harassment bill

However, Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff does not give a specific deadline.

Govt awaiting AGC, cabinet nod before tabling sexual harassment bill

Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 05:30 PM

Govt should re-examine unfair Article 153, says Pasir Gudang MP

Hassan Abdul Karim questions why Bumis still live in poverty although billions are allocated to them every year.

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Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 05:11 PM

No ‘cartel’ in PDRM, says Putrajaya

Matter referred to Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission for probe, Parliament told.

No ‘cartel’ in PDRM, says Putrajaya

Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 02:41 PM

Malaysia can now see light at end of tunnel, says Muhyiddin

Former PM says it's all due to Perikatan Nasional’s success in managing Covid-19 epidemic.

Malaysia can now see light at end of tunnel, says Muhyiddin

Wednesday, 10 Nov 2021 11:48 AM

No action yet against unvaccinated civil servants, says minister

1.8% or 28,800 of 1.6 million workforce are not inoculated, Dewan Rakyat told.

No action yet against unvaccinated civil servants, says minister

Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021 06:15 PM

Cannabis can be used for medical purposes, says MOH

Importation and its use allowed in Malaysia if four conditions fulfilled, says ministry.

Cannabis can be used for medical purposes, says MOH

Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021 05:09 PM

Putrajaya must fulfil MA63 or face wrath of Borneo folk, warns Azis Jamman

Don’t blame us if movement to leave Malaysia grows louder, says Sepanggar MP.

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Putrajaya must fulfil MA63 or face wrath of Borneo folk, warns Azis Jamman

Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021 12:33 PM

8 of 10 Long Covid patients experience lethargy

More than half have breathing difficulties while doing certain activities, Health Ministry says.

8 of 10 Long Covid patients experience lethargy

Tuesday, 09 Nov 2021 11:54 AM

Putrajaya to absorb 4,186 contract medical employees, says KJ

This will comprise 3,586 medical officers, 300 dentistry officers, 300 pharmacists.

Putrajaya to absorb 4,186 contract medical employees, says KJ