Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 11:25 PM

Dr Mahathir says will quit Pejuang if given chance to manage Covid crisis

Former prime minister says he will give full attention to task.

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Dr Mahathir says will quit Pejuang if given chance to manage Covid crisis

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 09:09 PM

Former Azmin aide tells ‘incapable’ Noor Hisham to quit

Adlin says Health D-G failed to plan, instigated blanket lockdowns that have not brought pandemic under control.

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Former Azmin aide tells ‘incapable’ Noor Hisham to quit

Monday, 12 Jul 2021 02:40 PM

Large crowds at Stadium Malawati assessment centre as Covid-19 cases surge

Former health minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the CAC should serve only as triaging centre.

Large crowds at Stadium Malawati assessment centre as Covid-19 cases surge

Sunday, 11 Jul 2021 12:24 PM

German trade guild warns PM bad Covid SOPs could cost Malaysia investors

MNCs tired of having their operations disrupted by confusing orders are considering moving elsewhere.

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German trade guild warns PM bad Covid SOPs could cost Malaysia investors

Thursday, 08 Jul 2021 08:30 PM

Analysts expect Muhyiddin to dig in

The Bersatu president might wait till a direct decree from the king or a no-confidence vote is tabled in the Parliament.

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Analysts expect Muhyiddin to dig in


Thursday, 08 Jul 2021 04:17 PM

Umno MPs can decide to support Muhyiddin or not, says Zahid in leaked video

Party president says they will be allowed to ‘vote according to their conscience’.

Umno MPs can decide to support Muhyiddin or not, says Zahid in leaked video

Wednesday, 07 Jul 2021 07:12 PM

Double promotions amid long running Umno-Bersatu tension

Is this a compromise between Muhyiddin and Umno or meant only for the two ministers?

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Double promotions amid long running Umno-Bersatu tension

Wednesday, 07 Jul 2021 05:18 PM

Why wait until end-July for Parliament sitting, asks Dr Mahathir

Former prime minister says lives are lost every day, government has no sense of urgency.

Why wait until end-July for Parliament sitting, asks Dr Mahathir

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 07:30 PM

MPs vent fury at govt convening Parliament for rubber-stamp ‘briefing’

As PMO announces five-day sitting, lawmakers ask why emergency, Covid-19 response, economy not on agenda.

MPs vent fury at govt convening Parliament for rubber-stamp ‘briefing’

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 04:20 PM

Mild jab side effects leave Covid-19 Vaccine Fund unused

Most recipients complained of headaches, fatigue and swelling, says Adham Baba.

Mild jab side effects leave Covid-19 Vaccine Fund unused

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 03:55 PM

We can meet 130,000 daily jab target in Selangor, says Khairy

7 new vaccination centres to start operating, vaccinations to be ramped up at mega centres, minister says.

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We can meet 130,000 daily jab target in Selangor, says Khairy

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 02:51 PM

Govt will vaccinate high-risk adolescents first, says Adham

Decision made after taking into consideration results of ongoing clinical trial using lower dosage of the Pfizer vaccine in children.

Govt will vaccinate high-risk adolescents first, says Adham

Saturday, 03 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

MPs say government food aid falls well short of people’s needs

Lawmakers say poverty, sheer size of constituent populations means RM300,000 allocation a mere drop in the ocean.

MPs say government food aid falls well short of people’s needs

Thursday, 01 Jul 2021 04:19 PM

With RM5 billion in losses, hairdressers urge Putrajaya to allow them to operate

Industry has strictly followed SOP, not caused any clusters.

With RM5 billion in losses, hairdressers urge Putrajaya to allow them to operate

Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Pemulih cannot restore Perikatan’s credibility, say analysts

They say package only brings respite as most measures are temporary.

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Pemulih cannot restore Perikatan’s credibility, say analysts