Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 16 Feb 2020 10:37 PM

Azmin urges Ampang voters to back Dr Mahathir as PM

This comes amid speculation of the formation of 'Pakatan Nasional'.

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Azmin urges Ampang voters to back Dr Mahathir as PM

Sunday, 16 Feb 2020 04:33 PM

Wan Azizah confirms elderly US woman tested positive twice for Covid-19

Deputy prime minister denies false positive claims, defends 'world-class' health protocols.

Sunday, 16 Feb 2020 04:22 PM

No entry for cruise ships from or transiting China, says DPM

Decision comes on the back of US citizen on board the Westerdam cruise ship testing positive for Covid-19.

No entry for cruise ships from or transiting China, says DPM

Tuesday, 04 Feb 2020 03:43 PM

Ministry tracking down Malaysian coronavirus patient’s contacts

Family members and those who regularly met man will be investigated, says deputy Health D-G.

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Ministry tracking down Malaysian coronavirus patient’s contacts

Tuesday, 04 Feb 2020 02:49 PM

Malaysian infected with Wuhan virus after visiting Singapore, says minister

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad says the case was confirmed yesterday and the man is currently being treated at a hospital.

Malaysian infected with Wuhan virus after visiting Singapore, says minister


Monday, 03 Feb 2020 04:14 PM

Only virus-free Malaysians allowed back from China, says Dzulkefly

The health minister says those who do not pass medical screenings at the Wuhan airport will be sent to local facilities for treatment.

Only virus-free Malaysians allowed back from China, says Dzulkefly

Friday, 31 Jan 2020 07:26 PM

Decision to bar arrivals from China must be evidence-based, says envoy

Bai Tian says he is saddened by Sabah’s move to stop flights from mainland.

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Decision to bar arrivals from China must be evidence-based, says envoy

Friday, 31 Jan 2020 07:04 PM

Registration of Hubei students suspended, Dzulkefly says

Health minister adds those who recently visited virus-hit Chinese province will be placed in isolation for 14 days.

Registration of Hubei students suspended, Dzulkefly says

Friday, 31 Jan 2020 05:55 PM

Malaysia’s coronavirus cases remain 8

No new infections confirmed as of noon today, says Health Ministry.

Malaysia’s coronavirus cases remain 8

Friday, 31 Jan 2020 12:56 PM

Malaysia to donate 18 million medical rubber gloves to China

Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok says Wuhan hospitals are in need of such protective medical supplies.

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Malaysia to donate 18 million medical rubber gloves to China

Thursday, 30 Jan 2020 04:23 PM

Special committee to repatriate Malaysians stranded in Hubei

Health minister says Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are also involved.

Special committee to repatriate Malaysians stranded in Hubei

Thursday, 30 Jan 2020 12:37 PM

Put on 3-ply face masks if you must, says expert

Single-ply ones are too thin while N95 masks are unnecessary.

Put on 3-ply face masks if you must, says expert

Wednesday, 29 Jan 2020 02:35 PM

Zuraida responds to ‘inadequate’ allegations, says aide

Noor Hizwan Ahmad says transcripts of offending material not supplied by disciplinary board.

Zuraida responds to ‘inadequate’ allegations, says aide

Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020 12:15 PM

Malaysia won’t stop imports from China

No evidence food items source of coronavirus transmission.

Malaysia won’t stop imports from China

Friday, 24 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Malaysia, Singapore to tackle raw water dispute after CNY

Republic responds positively to revised offer submitted by Putrajaya earlier this month, says source.

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Malaysia, Singapore to tackle raw water dispute after CNY