Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 01:59 PM

MPs bicker over cause of Pakatan’s collapse

Former ruling pact ‘burned its own ship down’, its policies rejected by voters, say BN lawmakers.

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MPs bicker over cause of Pakatan’s collapse

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 12:15 PM

RM5.2 billion distributed under wage-subsidy scheme

2.6 million workers benefited up till June 30.

RM5.2 billion distributed under wage-subsidy scheme

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

‘Gelap’ refers to seating area, says Azeez after apology

Kasthuri Patto urges new speaker to take stern action to deter ‘unparliamentary’ behaviour.

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‘Gelap’ refers to seating area, says Azeez after apology

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Bersatu needs BN, PAS backing to retain 7 seats in GE15

These seats fell to Bersatu in 2018 after BN and PAS cancelled each other out.

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Bersatu needs BN, PAS backing to retain 7 seats in GE15

Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Rough road ahead for Azhar as ‘unelected’ speaker

Former EC chair needs to convince opposition he can fill predecessor’s shoes.

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Rough road ahead for Azhar as ‘unelected’ speaker


Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020 07:00 AM

Will Umno give up seats to Bersatu?

GE15 looks inevitable after Pakatan Harapan’s fall in March, power jostling in Perikatan Nasional.

Will Umno give up seats to Bersatu?

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 04:53 PM

Dewan Rakyat adjourned after outcry over dark skin, white powder remarks

Batu Kawan MP says comments also 'an insult to women'

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Dewan Rakyat adjourned after outcry over dark skin, white powder remarks

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 04:08 PM

Azalina appointed deputy speaker without vote

Motion for Pengerang MP’s appointment tabled by PM Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Azalina appointed deputy speaker without vote

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 03:13 PM

Azhar Harun made speaker sans vote, throws MP out amid outcry in House

New speaker boots out Shah Alam’s Khalid Samad as opposition bench cries “shame”.

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Azhar Harun made speaker sans vote, throws MP out amid outcry in House

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 02:46 PM

2-vote majority in speaker removal shows Muhyiddin’s slim support

Opposition source says it only takes one sick MP to thwart the PM’s plans.

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2-vote majority in speaker removal shows Muhyiddin’s slim support

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 02:19 PM

Perikatan’s right to replace Parliament speaker, says Takiyuddin

Despite opposition queries, govt MPs do not state what were Ariff’s faults that justified his removal. 

Perikatan’s right to replace Parliament speaker, says Takiyuddin

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 01:25 PM

Muhyiddin scrapes through 111-109 vote on new speaker

Small victory for PM following seizure of power on March 1.

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Muhyiddin scrapes through 111-109 vote on new speaker

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 12:15 PM

No plans for assessment tax discount

Residents can only defer payments until year end.

No plans for assessment tax discount

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 12:09 PM

Malaysia mulls virtual Apec summit amid pandemic, says Azmin

Delegates from Covid-19-safe countries could be allowed in, says minister.

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Malaysia mulls virtual Apec summit amid pandemic, says Azmin

Monday, 13 Jul 2020 11:40 AM

MySejahtera app work of Malaysian firm based in US

Malaysia still lacks ecosystem to produce such apps, says minister. 

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MySejahtera app work of Malaysian firm based in US