Chan Kok Leong

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

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Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 03:41 PM

Caught vaping in Dewan, Hishammuddin apologises after viral video

The foreign minister says it's a new habit of his and will not happen again.

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Caught vaping in Dewan, Hishammuddin apologises after viral video

Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 01:45 PM

Klang MP urges govt to revise poverty line index

Food, non-food items amount too low compared with EPF’s Belanjawanku.

Klang MP urges govt to revise poverty line index

Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 01:10 PM

Petronas must be accountable to Parliament, says Pakatan MP

Govt sometimes lack fiscal discipline, tapping into national oil firm’s coffers.

Petronas must be accountable to Parliament, says Pakatan MP

Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 12:39 PM

Govt tables bill to raise debt limit, approve RM45 billion in Parliament

The money is for the various economic stimulus packages and recovery plans.

Govt tables bill to raise debt limit, approve RM45 billion in Parliament

Thursday, 06 Aug 2020 11:24 AM

Govt to lower ceiling price of masks again

Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi says the current price of RM1.20 per piece will be reviewed.

Govt to lower ceiling price of masks again


Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 03:40 PM

Recreation in big cities not limited to open spaces, says Annuar

This is because property developers have provided indoor recreational spaces.

Recreation in big cities not limited to open spaces, says Annuar

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 01:28 PM

Pua seeks panel to monitor govt’s handling of 1MDB asset recovery

DAP lawmaker says Perikatan has entered into questionable settlements, cites Goldman Sachs deal.

Pua seeks panel to monitor govt’s handling of 1MDB asset recovery

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 01:10 PM

Guan Eng’s bungalow case can be reopened if there’s fresh evidence

Former AG requested discharge not amounting to acquittal over 2018 case, says law minister.

Guan Eng’s bungalow case can be reopened if there’s fresh evidence

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 01:09 PM

Sarawak MP admits backing Perikatan to get more allocation

Tambat Jugah Muyang thanks rural development minister for approving projects in Lubuk Antu.

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 12:30 PM

No postal voting for Sarawakians living in Peninsular

Minister says EC is not planning to increase postal voting facilities.

No postal voting for Sarawakians living in Peninsular

Wednesday, 05 Aug 2020 11:18 AM

Private sector to continue developing ‘flying cars’, Dewan told

Entrepreneur minister says Putrajaya yet to have policy, laws governing such vehicles.

Private sector to continue developing ‘flying cars’, Dewan told

Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020 08:01 PM

Al Jazeera targeted for tarnishing Malaysia’s frontliners, says Saifuddin

Malaysians will unite if foreigners interfere, minister tells Parliament. 

Al Jazeera targeted for tarnishing Malaysia’s frontliners, says Saifuddin

Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020 06:34 PM

Malaysia has right to kick out ‘unwanted’ foreigners, says home minister

Immigration D-G empowered under law to issue such an order, explains Hamzah Zainuddin.

Malaysia has right to kick out ‘unwanted’ foreigners, says home minister

Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020 04:14 PM

MCO food baskets sent to ‘other leaders’ in opposition constituencies, says Rina Harun

Minister denies Pakatan areas were not given aid, as Welfare Department officers channelled it to Perikatan allies. 

MCO food baskets sent to ‘other leaders’ in opposition constituencies, says Rina Harun

Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020 01:43 PM

Don’t speculate based on ‘one-sided’ testimony, says Mahdzir

Witness in Rosmah Mansor corruption trial testifies that ex-minister sought 20% of solar project value.

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Don’t speculate based on ‘one-sided’ testimony, says Mahdzir