Chan Kok Leong

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

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Monday, 01 Nov 2021 06:47 PM

Why the uproar over Timah whisky but silence over RM620 million leakages in public funds, asks Syed Saddiq

Pertinent issues such as leakages, corruption, jobs and education not given enough enough time in Parliament, says Muar MP.

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Why the uproar over Timah whisky but silence over RM620 million leakages in public funds, asks Syed Saddiq

Monday, 01 Nov 2021 05:53 PM

Prosperity tax may deter investors, says Najib

Former finance minister says Malaysia’s taxation rate now the highest in Asean.

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Prosperity tax may deter investors, says Najib

Monday, 01 Nov 2021 04:44 PM

Najib blames Pakatan, Perikatan for nation’s critical state of finances

Ex-PM says the national debt levels have been increasing after his successors took over with the statutory limit being revised twice.

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Najib blames Pakatan, Perikatan for nation’s critical state of finances

Monday, 01 Nov 2021 04:23 PM

Give Bandar Malaysia and other projects to EPF, says Najib

Don't give them to cronies, says Pekan MP.

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Give Bandar Malaysia and other projects to EPF, says Najib

Monday, 01 Nov 2021 02:53 PM

More details on off-budget expenditure needed, says Anwar

Opposition leader says it is the government that will ultimately be paying for it.

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More details on off-budget expenditure needed, says Anwar


Monday, 01 Nov 2021 01:30 PM

Anwar says ‘thousands’ of Malays in gambling outlets, tells govt to probe issue

More such places since new administration took over, PH leader says.

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Anwar says ‘thousands’ of Malays in gambling outlets, tells govt to probe issue

Monday, 01 Nov 2021 12:46 PM

MPs call for transparency on post-vaccination side-effect cases

1,483 self-evaluation reports report serious effects following vaccination, deputy minister tells Parliament.

MPs call for transparency on post-vaccination side-effect cases

Monday, 01 Nov 2021 12:00 PM

MPs to be given Covid-19 booster shots from tomorrow, says deputy speaker

Jabs to be administered in Parliament banquet hall.

MPs to be given Covid-19 booster shots from tomorrow, says deputy speaker

Friday, 29 Oct 2021 09:24 PM

Extra RM477 million for PMO in Budget 2022

Government also increases boost in funding for national security council.

Extra RM477 million for PMO in Budget 2022

Thursday, 28 Oct 2021 04:46 PM

Irregular payments, wastage cost government RM620 million, says Auditor-General

Among others, project involves construction of radio network via partnership with concession firm.

Irregular payments, wastage cost government RM620 million, says Auditor-General

Thursday, 28 Oct 2021 02:38 PM

‘Pork-free’ label confusing Muslims, PAS lawmaker says

Dungun MP wants businesses to also state whether they have the halal logo.

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‘Pork-free’ label confusing Muslims, PAS lawmaker says

Thursday, 28 Oct 2021 01:19 PM

Selangor saw the most student arrests in 2020-21, says ministry

17 of them nabbed for violent crime.

Selangor saw the most student arrests in 2020-21, says ministry

Wednesday, 27 Oct 2021 03:49 PM

Pakatan calls for immediate RM45 billion injection in Budget 2022 strategy document

Opposition bloc says three-part proposal to be used as main reference in consulting ruling government.  

Pakatan calls for immediate RM45 billion injection in Budget 2022 strategy document

Wednesday, 27 Oct 2021 01:56 PM

Malaysia hopes to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists soon

Nancy Shukri says government to observe Langkawi implementation before making decision to open up the rest of the country.

Malaysia hopes to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists soon

Wednesday, 27 Oct 2021 12:56 PM

Did Muhyiddin make an empty promise on aid for disabled, Nie Ching asks

Kulai lawmaker says increased quantum to RM1,000 still not materialised 11 months later.

Did Muhyiddin make an empty promise on aid for disabled, Nie Ching asks