Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 12:05 PM

MPs must get tested for Covid-19 before May 18 sitting

Screening to be conducted in Parliament building on May 14 and 15; lawmakers can also opt to get tested elsewhere.

MPs must get tested for Covid-19 before May 18 sitting

Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Anwar to be opposition leader again, say sources

Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s status in Pakatan Harapan remains unclear after former PM’s party departs coalition.

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Anwar to be opposition leader again, say sources

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 03:17 PM

Police investigating threats against Rohingya, says minister

Ismail Sabri expresses surprise at anger towards refugees, which have hitherto never been an issue.

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Police investigating threats against Rohingya, says minister

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 03:09 PM

Donors free to donate as blood bank down 33% during MCO

Senior minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says people can donate blood at hospitals and clinics  from 10am-10pm.

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Donors free to donate as blood bank down 33% during MCO

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 02:55 PM

Hulu Langat lockdown extended to May 5

EMCO imposed on 2 Simpang Renggam areas, meanwhile, will end tomorrow, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Hulu Langat lockdown extended to May 5


Sunday, 26 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Pakatan torn apart by extreme voices, says DAP strategist

Ruliing coalition 'failed to assert narrative' after winning power in 2018.

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Pakatan torn apart by extreme voices, says DAP strategist

Sunday, 26 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Muhyiddin will be popular if he remains anti-corruption, says Liew 

DAP leader 'cannot rule out' possibility that the Perikatan government will do well.

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Muhyiddin will be popular if he remains anti-corruption, says Liew 

Friday, 24 Apr 2020 02:47 PM

Govt to review 12th Malaysia Plan amid low oil price, Covid-19

Economic Affairs Minister Mustapa Mohamed says numbers crunched earlier no longer relevant.

Govt to review 12th Malaysia Plan amid low oil price, Covid-19

Friday, 24 Apr 2020 02:25 PM

Prices too low to sell govt assets for stimulus funding, says Mustapa

He says Putrajaya is considering re-opening the economy in green zones.

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Prices too low to sell govt assets for stimulus funding, says Mustapa

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 03:15 PM

Status quo for eateries during Ramadan, extra hour for public transport

Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this is to ensure people continue to abide by the MCO and not move around too much.

Status quo for eateries during Ramadan, extra hour for public transport

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 03:02 PM

‘Balik kampung’ not on the cards for Ramadan, says Ismail Sabri

Call for registration for interstate travel is for people who wish to return to the cities.

‘Balik kampung’ not on the cards for Ramadan, says Ismail Sabri

Thursday, 23 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Don’t rush in to lift MCO, experts urge govt

Singapore, Sweden lifted lockdowns too soon and now forced to backtrack, offering salutary lesson on fight to contain coronavirus.

Don’t rush in to lift MCO, experts urge govt

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 03:21 PM

No special treatment for VIP MCO violators, says Ismail Sabri

Police will summon those suspected of breaching movement curbs, says senior minister.

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No special treatment for VIP MCO violators, says Ismail Sabri

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 03:08 PM

New guidelines in coming days on Ramadan food deliveries

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the National Security Council will formulate the guidelines.

New guidelines in coming days on Ramadan food deliveries

Sunday, 19 Apr 2020 02:56 PM

ATM operating only from 8am to 8pm, says Putrajaya

Move prompted by reports of people going out at midnight to withdraw cash, says Ismail Sabri.

ATM operating only from 8am to 8pm, says Putrajaya