Chan Kok Leong

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

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Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 11:27 AM

EPF funds, loan freeze among issues to determine budget vote

Parliament will not adjourn today until ministries finish winding up speeches.

EPF funds, loan freeze among issues to determine budget vote

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Umno rep files confidence motion against Perak MB

This comes as the national Umno leadership is similarly gunning for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Umno rep files confidence motion against Perak MB

Thursday, 26 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

All eyes on Najib, Zahid ahead of Budget 2021 vote

The two Umno leaders could be the key to passing or rejecting Perikatan's first spending bill.

All eyes on Najib, Zahid ahead of Budget 2021 vote

Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020 02:09 PM

Jasa’s RM85.5 million allocation will be reduced, says Saifuddin

Department won’t be used as a propaganda tool, says minister.

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Jasa’s RM85.5 million allocation will be reduced, says Saifuddin

Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020 11:40 AM

Manufacturing sector shed most jobs in 2020

More than 90,000 Malaysians retrenched between January, November as pandemic continues to affect economy.

Manufacturing sector shed most jobs in 2020


Wednesday, 25 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

Budget 2021 in the balance

Opposition, BN want loan moratorium extension, EPF withdrawal in return for support.

Budget 2021 in the balance

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 03:01 PM

Parliament must probe Kitingan’s shortened quarantine, says MP

DAP’s Chan Foong Hin submits motion to refer minister to Parliament committee.

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Parliament must probe Kitingan’s shortened quarantine, says MP

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 01:45 PM

Kitingan’s Dewan Rakyat appearance raises quarantine poser

Keningau MP is supposed to isolate himself for 14 days, but has attended Parliament after only 11.

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Kitingan’s Dewan Rakyat appearance raises quarantine poser

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 10:35 AM

Govt mulls emergency for Bugaya, Gerik to delay by-elections

Health Ministry and National Security Council will assess if it is necessary, says law minister.

Govt mulls emergency for Bugaya, Gerik to delay by-elections

Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020 10:25 AM

Tourist arrivals fall by 9 million in first half of 2020

Malaysia likely to rack up losses of more than RM100 billion, says Nancy Shukri.

Tourist arrivals fall by 9 million in first half of 2020

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 04:12 PM

Clarify stand on nursery, kindergarten operations, MPs tell govt

Currently those in Pahang are not allowed by the Education Ministry to open although they are in green zones.

Clarify stand on nursery, kindergarten operations, MPs tell govt

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 01:55 PM

Perikatan confident about passing Budget 2021

Alor Gajah MP hints that govt has numbers – 120 or 125 votes – to pass Supply Bill.

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Perikatan confident about passing Budget 2021

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 01:40 PM

CMCO likely to go on until year-end, says Redzuan

Health Ministry provides risk assessment while partial lockdowns lifted in 4 states.

CMCO likely to go on until year-end, says Redzuan

Monday, 23 Nov 2020 12:22 PM

Debate delayed for 35 minutes as MPs dispute limit ruling

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim leads call to allow more time for MPs' questions to be answered.

Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 06:34 PM

Now Shahidan says he was not criticising Najib over budget

Arau lawmaker says he was actually referring to former health minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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