Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 04 Aug 2020 12:59 PM

RM116 million spent on housing PUIs in quarantine centres

Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof says will list down all the food suppliers, contractors engaged in written reply.

RM116 million spent on housing PUIs in quarantine centres

Monday, 03 Aug 2020 02:11 PM

Young voters must decide Sabah’s fate, says Salahuddin

Amanah deputy president says politics in rural state more akin to prostitution, warning of reps selling their vote.

Young voters must decide Sabah’s fate, says Salahuddin

Monday, 03 Aug 2020 01:51 PM

Salahuddin challenges Hadi to choose Muafakat or Perikatan

Amanah deputy president wants clarity from Islamist party on its allegiances.

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Salahuddin challenges Hadi to choose Muafakat or Perikatan

Monday, 03 Aug 2020 01:10 PM

MPs demand Putrajaya bear quarantine costs for Malaysians stuck in Singapore

Akmal Nasir says broke expatriates cannot afford fees set by government for mandatory isolation.

MPs demand Putrajaya bear quarantine costs for Malaysians stuck in Singapore

Monday, 03 Aug 2020 01:08 PM

Dual language programme stays, PPSMI scrapped

More than 2,200 schools employing DLP now compared to 370 in 2016, says deputy minister.

Dual language programme stays, PPSMI scrapped


Monday, 03 Aug 2020 12:37 PM

No budget for porn scanners at airports, says deputy minister

Funds channelled towards providing internet access in rural areas instead.

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Monday, 03 Aug 2020 12:15 PM

Promote reusable masks to help poor folk, MP urges govt

Charles Santiago adds that cloth face coverings are environmentally friendly.

Promote reusable masks to help poor folk, MP urges govt

Monday, 03 Aug 2020 11:20 AM

Siti Zailah says two children locked in cars died this year

Women’s ministry, agencies working on intervention, advocacy initiatives to educate parents, deputy minister says in parliamentary questions.

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Siti Zailah says two children locked in cars died this year

Sunday, 02 Aug 2020 10:25 AM

Vision 2020 architect says it failed to create ‘Malaysian race’

Dr Mahathir Mohamad admits shortcomings, criticises ties to origins.

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Vision 2020 architect says it failed to create ‘Malaysian race’

Saturday, 01 Aug 2020 05:56 PM

Johor virus cluster has spread to Selangor, says Noor Hisham

This is the first cross-border Covid-19 cluster in months.

Johor virus cluster has spread to Selangor, says Noor Hisham

Friday, 31 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Sabah failure adds to Perikatan woes

Umno sabotaging Muhyiddin Yassin’s efforts to consolidate power, say analysts.

 

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Sabah failure adds to Perikatan woes

Thursday, 30 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Perikatan in jeopardy as Umno reels from ‘Najib guilty’ verdict

Largest bloc in government mulls leaving pact after its former president is sent to jail.

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Perikatan in jeopardy as Umno reels from ‘Najib guilty’ verdict

Wednesday, 29 Jul 2020 01:05 PM

No power to control movement of MPs outside house, says speaker

Jelutong lawmaker asks why Pontian, Baling MPs disregarded SOP at Najib Razak’s trial.

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No power to control movement of MPs outside house, says speaker

Wednesday, 29 Jul 2020 11:50 AM

Dr Mahathir’s faction to contest Slim seat, says source

Move to allow ex-Bersatu chairman’s candidate to contest for sake of opposition solidarity.

Dr Mahathir’s faction to contest Slim seat, says source

Wednesday, 29 Jul 2020 11:50 AM

Putrajaya scraps Pakatan’s petrol subsidy

Deputy minister does not tell Parliament what fuel subsidy programme will be in place instead.

Putrajaya scraps Pakatan’s petrol subsidy