Chan Kok Leong

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

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Friday, 28 May 2021 07:33 PM

Ismail Sabri hints at MCO 1.0-style lockdown as Covid-19 cases breach 8,000

More drastic measures are needed to reduce the number of new infections.

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Ismail Sabri hints at MCO 1.0-style lockdown as Covid-19 cases breach 8,000

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 07:53 PM

40 clusters during Ramadan, says health minister

The clusters were detected in Johor, Selangor, Malacca, Negri Sembilan and Kelantan.

40 clusters during Ramadan, says health minister

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 04:05 PM

Attaining herd immunity depends on virus variants, vaccine acceptance, says Khairy

Minister is confident country will have more than enough vaccine supply to cover everyone by this year.

Attaining herd immunity depends on virus variants, vaccine acceptance, says Khairy

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 03:46 PM

Decision on AstraZeneca jab for pregnant women to be made Thursday, says Khairy

Also to be discussed is the single-dose vaccine strategy proposed by the opposition, he says.

Decision on AstraZeneca jab for pregnant women to be made Thursday, says Khairy

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 03:38 PM

Private hospitals, states can only buy approved vaccines, says Khairy

Direct dealings can be attempted but Pfizer, AstraZeneca only deal with the federal government, he says.

Private hospitals, states can only buy approved vaccines, says Khairy


Monday, 24 May 2021 03:48 PM

Calm at retail outlets ahead of tighter SOP tomorrow

No panic-buying in Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Puchong.

Calm at retail outlets ahead of tighter SOP tomorrow

Sunday, 23 May 2021 11:21 PM

SOP adjustments due to changing Covid-19 situation, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says the rules are set by NSC after discussions.

SOP adjustments due to changing Covid-19 situation, says PM

Saturday, 22 May 2021 07:23 PM

EMCO for more places in Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang

It will be enforced from Monday until June 6.

EMCO for more places in Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang

Saturday, 22 May 2021 06:00 PM

More to work from home, shorter business hours in tighter MCO 3.0 rules

Public transportation systems will have to reduce loads, says senior minister.

More to work from home, shorter business hours in tighter MCO 3.0 rules

Monday, 17 May 2021 02:09 PM

Covid-hit orphanage with 35 trapped children turns to crowdfunding

All except nine of the children have tested positive for coronavirus.

Covid-hit orphanage with 35 trapped children turns to crowdfunding

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 12:13 AM

No pacts before polls, says Zahid

However, Umno chief leaves the door open to Pakatan, Perikatan.

No pacts before polls, says Zahid

Monday, 10 May 2021 11:07 AM

To beat Covid, sacrifices must be made this Raya, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM counsels against going to the mosque and bazaars this Ramadan.

To beat Covid, sacrifices must be made this Raya, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 10 May 2021 07:00 AM

Ku Li says Umno president need not be PM

President’s jobs are party struggle, ideology, while PM’s job is leading nation, says veteran lawmaker.

Ku Li says Umno president need not be PM

Monday, 10 May 2021 07:00 AM

Umno will have to bear Perikatan’s sins if it stays in govt, says Ku Li

Party will have to bear the responsibility for jobs loss due to emergency imposed by PN.

Umno will have to bear Perikatan’s sins if it stays in govt, says Ku Li

Friday, 07 May 2021 07:00 AM

Tackle misogyny through education, cultural reform, say activists 

Society also needs to push back, speak out against moral policing by authorities and public, they say.

Tackle misogyny through education, cultural reform, say activists