Chan Kok Leong

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

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Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 10:20 PM

Malaysia takes targeted approach instead of mass testing, says health DG

Groups and areas with high number of cases tested more extensively, says Noor Hisham.

Malaysia takes targeted approach instead of mass testing, says health DG

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 07:05 PM

Cannot let guard down despite fewer Covid-19 infections, says Health D-G

Two-digit increments may drop to single digits, but we cannot be complacent, warns Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Cannot let guard down despite fewer Covid-19 infections, says Health D-G

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 03:45 PM

Firms, societies must delay AGMs, says senior minister

But virtual meetings via teleconferencing are allowed, says Ismail Sabri.

Firms, societies must delay AGMs, says senior minister

Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 03:25 PM

Police will deal with Perikatan leaders who flout MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Reports have been lodged and investigations should be allowed to go ahead, says senior minister.

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Saturday, 18 Apr 2020 03:10 PM

Heavier traffic prompts more roadblocks as Ramadan nears, says Ismail Sabri

Curbs on inter-state travel still in force, says senior minister.

Heavier traffic prompts more roadblocks as Ramadan nears, says Ismail Sabri


Friday, 17 Apr 2020 07:45 PM

Aim for less than 1,000 active virus cases in MCO phase 3, says health D-G

Noor Hisham optimistic cases will be reduced 'If we continue doing what we did' in first two stages of shutdown.

Aim for less than 1,000 active virus cases in MCO phase 3, says health D-G

Friday, 17 Apr 2020 01:35 PM

No magic date to lift MCO, says Dr Mahathir

Malaysians have to get used to ‘new normal’ while waiting for vaccine to be developed.

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No magic date to lift MCO, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 17 Apr 2020 01:20 PM

Discipline why South Korea, China could contain Covid-19, says Dr Mahathir

Citizens listen to govt advice on lockdown despite violation of rights, freedoms while West chafes on restrictions.

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Discipline why South Korea, China could contain Covid-19, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Befrienders helps to beat Covid-19 blues

1 in 10 calls to emotional support group concerns stress of living under MCO while calls move online because of restrictions.

Befrienders helps to beat Covid-19 blues

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 04:48 PM

DBKL finds factory, city beautification work for homeless in MCO shelters

Those unable to work will be sent to the Social Welfare Department, or various welfare and nursing homes, says FT Minister Annuar Musa.

DBKL finds factory, city beautification work for homeless in MCO shelters

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 04:34 PM

Ramadan bazaar list next week, says FT minister

City officials to meet with hawker representatives to map out the stalls at 66 locations.

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Ramadan bazaar list next week, says FT minister

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 04:57 PM

More sectors to resume ops during MCO, says PM

It’s up to senior minister Mohamed Azmin Ali to vet which sectors to reopen.

More sectors to resume ops during MCO, says PM

Friday, 10 Apr 2020 04:14 PM

MCO extended to April 28

This is based on recommendations from the Health Ministry.

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MCO extended to April 28

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 06:59 PM

145 out of 4,119 virus cases in Malaysia involve foreign nationals

In the second wave, 95% of those infected were Malaysians, says Health D-G.

145 out of 4,119 virus cases in Malaysia involve foreign nationals

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 06:57 PM

MOH satisfied with Covid-19 screenings in areas under EMCO

Director-General Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the ministry's targets have been achieved and calls it a positive development.

MOH satisfied with Covid-19 screenings in areas under EMCO