Chan Kok Leong

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

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Thursday, 23 Sep 2021 11:17 AM

Rotational basis keeps students safe at school, says minister

Classes to split into two groups, alternating between physical and online lessons to avoid crowding.

Rotational basis keeps students safe at school, says minister

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 07:31 PM

Govt to seek rulers’ consent to amend Constitution on citizenship rights

Hamzah Zainudin says this is to allow overseas-born children of Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers to become automatic citizens.

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Govt to seek rulers’ consent to amend Constitution on citizenship rights

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 06:22 PM

Two-year free passport extension for Malaysians abroad, says home minister

This follows the government’s decision to extend the validity for Singapore-based citizens in July.

Two-year free passport extension for Malaysians abroad, says home minister

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 05:36 PM

Schools must reopen so pupils don’t fall behind in studies, says minister

Radzi Jidin says based a Unesco report, closures in Malaysia are three times that of other countries.

Schools must reopen so pupils don’t fall behind in studies, says minister

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 05:31 PM

Cabotage policy to be tabled to cabinet in October, says Wee

Transport minister says this will be done after getting feedback from agencies, but does not explain missed deadline.

Cabotage policy to be tabled to cabinet in October, says Wee


Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 04:50 PM

Anwar wants arrest of MACC officers debated in Parliament

Seriousness of case, sum of money, agencies involved require govt to shed light, says opposition leader.

Anwar wants arrest of MACC officers debated in Parliament

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 11:36 AM

Health Ministry to keep Covid-19 hospitals until epidemic eases, says Khairy

Minister says hybrid hospitals will eventually take over bulk of virus patients.

Health Ministry to keep Covid-19 hospitals until epidemic eases, says Khairy

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 11:27 AM

Govt spent RM593 million on better medical equipment for Covid care, says Khairy

This is on top of RM148 million in donated equipment, says minister.

Govt spent RM593 million on better medical equipment for Covid care, says Khairy

Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021 11:22 AM

Govt to allow more walk-ins to Covid-19 assessment centres, says Khairy

Minister says move will allow more effective monitoring, reduce number of DOA cases.

Govt to allow more walk-ins to Covid-19 assessment centres, says Khairy

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 08:27 PM

Ku Li on mission to restore Umno to its place in national politics

Party should return to pre-1988 deregistration idealism, veteran lawmaker says.

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Ku Li on mission to restore Umno to its place in national politics

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 06:48 PM

Dewan Rakyat no longer held in high esteem by public, Ku Li says

‘Worms’ infesting Parliament must be destroyed, veteran Umno lawmaker says.

Dewan Rakyat no longer held in high esteem by public, Ku Li says

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 04:23 PM

Govt to backdate payments to MySejahtera to April 1

it is important for managing Covid-19 epidemic, says PM.

Govt to backdate payments to MySejahtera to April 1

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 01:11 PM

Decision to stop Nga my own, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Azhar Azizan denies being pressured into changing his mind about letting opposition MP chair Parliament.

Decision to stop Nga my own, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 12:23 PM

Malaysia supports Afghanistan but stops short of recognising Taliban govt

Saifuddin says govt provided aid donation, discussing next step with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Malaysia supports Afghanistan but stops short of recognising Taliban govt

Tuesday, 21 Sep 2021 11:41 AM

Azmin dodges question on blocking Nga in Parliament 

Kota Melaka MP asks which senior minister put call in to Azhar, interfered in parliamentary matters.

Azmin dodges question on blocking Nga in Parliament