Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 15 Jun 2021 05:53 PM

September soonest Parliament can reconvene, says Muhyiddin

Prime minister says return to normality based on reducing infection, burden on health service, vaccination programme.

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September soonest Parliament can reconvene, says Muhyiddin

Friday, 11 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Logo dispute exposes Pakatan’s frailties, say analysts

DAP, Amanah stand to lose more under PKR branding in the long run.

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Logo dispute exposes Pakatan’s frailties, say analysts

Sunday, 06 Jun 2021 01:59 PM

Emergency abused, not helping in Covid-19 fight, says Anwar 

PKR president also slams move by authorities to halt party’s virtual congress.

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Emergency abused, not helping in Covid-19 fight, says Anwar 

Thursday, 03 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Elections unlikely this year, say pundits

People unwilling to risk infection to vote, they say.

Elections unlikely this year, say pundits

Wednesday, 02 Jun 2021 03:37 PM

Don’t waste time testing vaccines already proven effective, says former PM

Dr Mahathir cites falling infections in Britain, US as evidence of jab efficacy.

Don’t waste time testing vaccines already proven effective, says former PM


Wednesday, 02 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Latest aid package more ‘band-aid’ than long-term solution, say economists

Doubts linger over effect on unemployment, possible extension of MCO.

Latest aid package more ‘band-aid’ than long-term solution, say economists

Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021 07:21 PM

Rep asks for traditional medicine clinics to operate during MCO

Howard Lee says ban on services impacts patients, treatment, pain management.

Rep asks for traditional medicine clinics to operate during MCO

Sunday, 30 May 2021 07:11 PM

No curfew, public expected to be home by 8pm

Defence minister says no reason for anyone to out after that hour as all businesses will be closed for the day.

No curfew, public expected to be home by 8pm

Sunday, 30 May 2021 06:52 PM

No more interstate travel to see spouses

Short-term business visits also disallowed, unless with police approval.

No more interstate travel to see spouses

Sunday, 30 May 2021 06:17 PM

Travel restricted to 2 per family, within 10km radius

Outings should only be for the purpose of buying necessities, getting medical attention.

Travel restricted to 2 per family, within 10km radius

Sunday, 30 May 2021 05:53 PM

Only essential services to operate during MCO

Ismail Sabri says non-essential manufacturing, malls to close for duration of lockdown.

Only essential services to operate during MCO

Sunday, 30 May 2021 05:50 PM

Miti approval letters to expire tomorrow, says Ismail Sabri

Future approvals to be obtained from respective ministries.

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Miti approval letters to expire tomorrow, says Ismail Sabri

Saturday, 29 May 2021 04:03 PM

As cases soar past 9,000, Dr Mahathir urges Malaysians to get vaccinated

He also tells the public not to be picky with vaccine brands as all have proven to be effective.

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As cases soar past 9,000, Dr Mahathir urges Malaysians to get vaccinated

Friday, 28 May 2021 08:36 PM

Malaysia to go under total lockdown from June 1

The lockdown will be effective for two weeks until June 14.

Friday, 28 May 2021 08:30 PM

24 virus clusters, 850 cases from Raya holidays, says Ismail Sabri

Of the total cases, 699 were asymptomatic while 151 had symptoms.

24 virus clusters, 850 cases from Raya holidays, says Ismail Sabri