Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 04:50 PM

Budgets for tourism, women and family, environment ministries passed

Dewan will debate allocations for health, housing ministries tomorrow.

Budgets for tourism, women and family, environment ministries passed

Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 03:36 PM

Bersatu membership not required to work with welfare group, says Rina

Rina Harun answers queries on whether her party members were put on the government payroll for volunteer work.

Bersatu membership not required to work with welfare group, says Rina

Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 11:49 AM

I’m powerless, says Dewan speaker on confidence in PM vote

Azhar says he must get 'indication from a government minister' to allow vote.

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I’m powerless, says Dewan speaker on confidence in PM vote

Tuesday, 08 Dec 2020 10:57 AM

Putrajaya to work with local councils to identify illegal temples, churches

Committee will be set up to check non-Muslim places of worship for registration, says national unity minister.

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Putrajaya to work with local councils to identify illegal temples, churches

Monday, 07 Dec 2020 05:11 PM

Half of ministries’ budgets approved by Dewan Rakyat

Only 13 ministries are left before Budget 2021 goes for its third vote.

Half of ministries’ budgets approved by Dewan Rakyat


Monday, 07 Dec 2020 04:43 PM

RM3 billion for Covid-19 vaccine includes storage, transportation costs, says Khairy

The minister says specifics cannot be mentioned as the deal is under NDA but it is within the budget range.

RM3 billion for Covid-19 vaccine includes storage, transportation costs, says Khairy

Monday, 07 Dec 2020 02:32 PM

Opposition fails to quash transport budget after minister dodges cabotage question

Spending plan passed by division vote of 109 to 94.

Opposition fails to quash transport budget after minister dodges cabotage question

Monday, 07 Dec 2020 11:10 AM

GST not main focus, says deputy finance minister

Govt denies Fitch downgrade caused by economic factors.

GST not main focus, says deputy finance minister

Friday, 04 Dec 2020 01:08 PM

Parliament should follow Perak and allow vote on Muhyiddin, says Nga

Confidence motion is important as it involves the legitimacy of the government, says Pakatan-era deputy speaker.

Parliament should follow Perak and allow vote on Muhyiddin, says Nga

Friday, 04 Dec 2020 12:01 PM

I miss you guys, says outgoing Perak MB to ex-Pakatan colleagues

Faizal pledges to ensure smooth transition of government thanks legislature for deciding issue.

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I miss you guys, says outgoing Perak MB to ex-Pakatan colleagues

Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 03:42 PM

Parliament passes allocations for three ministries

Miti's budget passed by division, while Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs; and  Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives Ministries were by voice vote. 

Parliament passes allocations for three ministries

Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 11:55 AM

2 out of 10 births in 2019 recorded in Selangor, Parliament told

Bumiputeras account for almost 80% of births last year. 

2 out of 10 births in 2019 recorded in Selangor, Parliament told

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 04:00 PM

Parliament approves funding for 3 ministries by voice vote

MPs still to decide on allocation for 19 ministries, with 8 now passed at committee stage.

Parliament approves funding for 3 ministries by voice vote

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 01:10 PM

RM1.44 billion won’t lift fishermen, farmers out of poverty, says Dr Mahathir

Budget 2021 allocations not aimed at improving existing agriculture policies.

RM1.44 billion won’t lift fishermen, farmers out of poverty, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 12:25 PM

Speaker unsure about middle-finger incident 

Clip of Puncak Borneo MP too fuzzy, will view Kota Melaka’s ‘clearer’ version.

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Speaker unsure about middle-finger incident