Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 05:54 PM

Anwar explains why Pakatan accepted Ismail Sabri’s offer but not Muhyiddin’s

PM ready to negotiate on political stability and transformation, says Opposition leader.

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Anwar explains why Pakatan accepted Ismail Sabri’s offer but not Muhyiddin’s

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 05:28 PM

After Anwar’s appeal, Jelutong lawmaker’s suspension cut to one day

Deputy Speaker Mohd Rashid Hasnon hopes Opposition leader will advise RSN Rayer to tone down on provocation.

After Anwar’s appeal, Jelutong lawmaker’s suspension cut to one day

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 03:10 PM

Election of deputy speaker postponed for constitutional amendment

Wan Junaidi says government hopes to table amendment this session, see it completed in October.

Election of deputy speaker postponed for constitutional amendment

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 02:06 PM

Takiyuddin off the hook for emergency ordinances controversy

Speaker says motion against former law minister expired without decision.

Takiyuddin off the hook for emergency ordinances controversy

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 01:40 PM

Jelutong MP gets two-day suspension for calling deputy speaker ‘shameful’

Rayer refuses to back down in argument over motions to remove Azhar.

Jelutong MP gets two-day suspension for calling deputy speaker ‘shameful’


Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 12:00 PM

MOH never stopped treating non-Covid-19 patients, Khairy says

Minister says measures have been put in place to ensure they receive the necessary treatments.

MOH never stopped treating non-Covid-19 patients, Khairy says

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 11:11 AM

MPs barred from entering Parliament to ‘protect their health’, says Hamzah

Home minister denies instructing cops to intercept lawmakers on their way to the House.

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MPs barred from entering Parliament to ‘protect their health’, says Hamzah

Tuesday, 14 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Govt-Pakatan deal promotes national stability, ‘insurance’ for Ismail Sabri, analyst says

Observers say lawmakers can focus more on governance, less on mitigating self-serving agendas, power grabs.

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Govt-Pakatan deal promotes national stability, ‘insurance’ for Ismail Sabri, analyst says

Monday, 13 Sep 2021 06:05 PM

Govt-Pakatan ink historic deal to ensure political stability, transformation

PM says MOU will pave the way for stronger bipartisan approach to politics.

Govt-Pakatan ink historic deal to ensure political stability, transformation

Monday, 13 Sep 2021 11:17 AM

Don’t gamble away country’s future for personal gain, says Agong

King tells lawmakers to focus on battling the Covid-19 outbreak to help Malaysia recover.

Don’t gamble away country’s future for personal gain, says Agong

Friday, 10 Sep 2021 10:46 AM

Bread-and-butter issues trump institutional reforms for Malays, says study

Reformation agendas are viewed as political in nature, having no bearing on daily life.

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Bread-and-butter issues trump institutional reforms for Malays, says study

Thursday, 09 Sep 2021 01:59 PM

Ariff cautions against dodging constitutional amendments to legalise anti-hopping laws

Former Dewan Rakyat speaker says changes need to be made if government keen on reform.

Ariff cautions against dodging constitutional amendments to legalise anti-hopping laws

Monday, 06 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Anti-hopping laws v recall elections

Reforms key to ensure political stability and boost public trust.

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Anti-hopping laws v recall elections

Saturday, 04 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Analysts expect bipartisan support for anti-party hopping law

Backlash awaits if they refuse to move with the times, create a more stable political environment.

Analysts expect bipartisan support for anti-party hopping law

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

PM wants cabinet to decide on confidence and supply deal with opposition, sources say

Ismail initiated talks with Pakatan and did not oppose the idea, according to source.

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PM wants cabinet to decide on confidence and supply deal with opposition, sources say