Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 04:43 PM

Deputy minister denies showing middle finger to opposition MPs

Willie Mongin says opposition MPs did not see his gesture correctly.

Deputy minister denies showing middle finger to opposition MPs

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 03:54 PM

Opposition accuses deputy minister of flashing middle finger

Willie Mongin flashes gesture as budget debate descends into shouting match.

Opposition accuses deputy minister of flashing middle finger

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 01:45 PM

Tellers reminded to count MP noses before counting votes

Person counting votes must ensure each lawmaker is visible to him, says deputy speaker.

Tellers reminded to count MP noses before counting votes

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 12:58 PM

Malaysia should declare US, Israel terrorist countries, says PAS MP

America act like the king of the world, says Pasir Puteh lawmaker. 

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Malaysia should declare US, Israel terrorist countries, says PAS MP

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 11:42 AM

Speaker under fire for govt vote miscount

Error changes nothing, result stands, says his deputy.

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Speaker under fire for govt vote miscount


Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 11:24 AM

RM1.17 billion spent fighting Covid-19, said Adham

Health authorities have screened more than 2.5 million people for infection.

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RM1.17 billion spent fighting Covid-19, said Adham

Monday, 30 Nov 2020 05:15 PM

Opposition fails again, budget allocations for Finance Ministry approved

It was approved by 107-95 votes.

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Opposition fails again, budget allocations for Finance Ministry approved

Monday, 30 Nov 2020 05:03 PM

Perikatan did not withdraw guarantee for Penang LRT loan, says minister

Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz says issue does not arise as no approval was given in the first place.

Perikatan did not withdraw guarantee for Penang LRT loan, says minister

Monday, 30 Nov 2020 02:39 PM

PM’s Dept budget passes committee stage

Opposition calls for division vote, which ends 105-95 in favour of bill.

PM’s Dept budget passes committee stage

Monday, 30 Nov 2020 12:10 PM

Anwar attacks PM Dept’s budget at committee stage

Office now has 32 ministers, 38 deputies with some jobs overlapping with Wisma Putra.

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Anwar attacks PM Dept’s budget at committee stage

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 03:57 PM

Cutting Jasa funds among concessions announced before budget vote

It is unclear how much will be slashed.

Cutting Jasa funds among concessions announced before budget vote

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 03:41 PM

Budget 2021 passes policy stage in Dewan Rakyat

Lower house approves spending bill by voice vote, committee stage scrutiny begins Monday.

Budget 2021 passes policy stage in Dewan Rakyat

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 03:31 PM

Automatic loan moratorium for B40, small businesses

Application process is simplified for M40 group.

Automatic loan moratorium for B40, small businesses

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 02:51 PM

Govt opens EPF withdrawal scheme to all, raises limit to RM10,000

Putrajaya hears people's concerns, says Tengku Zafrul in Parliament.

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 11:46 AM

Perikatan committed to amend RUU 355, says deputy minister

Ahmad Marzuk Shaary says Jakim will study the amendments and discuss with state authorities first.

Perikatan committed to amend RUU 355, says deputy minister