Chan Kok Leong

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

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Monday, 23 Mar 2020 02:46 PM

10 million masks for those in need, says PM

Item brought in from China to fill shortage while local manufacturers told to be reasonable with prices.

10 million masks for those in need, says PM

Monday, 23 Mar 2020 02:01 PM

Putrajaya to decide on MCO extension next week

PM appeals for compliance for order to be effective.

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Putrajaya to decide on MCO extension next week

Monday, 23 Mar 2020 01:40 PM

Health Ministry to get extra RM500 million

Govt steps up Covid-19 fight with funds for ICE, lab equipment.

Health Ministry to get extra RM500 million

Saturday, 21 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Food suppliers running out of boxes, cartons

Warning that compliance with Covid-19 order could lead to shortages, as products must be packed before reaching retailers.

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Food suppliers running out of boxes, cartons

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 01:08 PM

Singapore to foot Malaysian workers’ accommodation bill

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says republic agrees to fund housing for those affected by 2-week MCO.

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Singapore to foot Malaysian workers’ accommodation bill


Friday, 20 Mar 2020 01:05 PM

Putrajaya to pay for varsity students’ meals

Cost to feed 60,000 will be determined by Disaster Management Agency, says minister.

Putrajaya to pay for varsity students’ meals

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 12:05 PM

Stay home and keep hydrated, virus-positive MP advises public

Dr Kelvin Yii, who is warded at Sarawak General Hospital, undergoing daily tests.

Stay home and keep hydrated, virus-positive MP advises public

Thursday, 19 Mar 2020 10:28 AM

Selangor ruler decrees all mosque activities on hold till April 17

Congregational Friday prayers to be replaced with Zohor prayers at home, says state’s official newsletter.

Selangor ruler decrees all mosque activities on hold till April 17

Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020 08:22 PM

Covid-19 control order to be extended if virus chain not broken, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin pleads with Malaysians to stay home during two-week period.

Covid-19 control order to be extended if virus chain not broken, says PM

Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020 08:04 PM

University, college students barred from leaving campus

The learning institutions are to take care of their basic needs, security, welfare during time of partial lockdown.

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University, college students barred from leaving campus

Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020 12:55 PM

Quiet first day of movement-control period

Temperature checks for few visitors to usually bustling Sunway Pyramid.

Quiet first day of movement-control period

Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020 10:53 AM

Perikatan ousts Mara chairmen, directors

Rural development minister agrees to terminate services of 10 political appointees effective today.

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Perikatan ousts Mara chairmen, directors

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 04:48 PM

Vets essential for pet owners but clinics unsure if they can open

Directives under movement control order makes no mention of whether these services are included in shutdown.

Vets essential for pet owners but clinics unsure if they can open

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 01:45 PM

Does restriction order cover domestic travel, asks Loke

Many details of movement restriction order not clear, say Pakatan MPs.

Does restriction order cover domestic travel, asks Loke

Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020 01:35 PM

Where’s nitty-gritty of restriction order, asks opposition

Concern over adequate food supplies, fate of hawkers and small shops.

Where’s nitty-gritty of restriction order, asks opposition