Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: klchan@themalaysianinsight.com

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PM tables anti-party hopping amendments

PM tables anti-party hopping amendments

Govt to only implement changes, not introduce additional laws to stop defections, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Tajuddin escapes further censure for using foul word in parliament

Tajuddin escapes further censure for using foul word in parliament

Deputy Speaker Rashid Hasnon refuses to take tougher stance against Pasar Salak MP.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Dewan Rakyat extends Sosma’s controversial clause till 2027

Dewan Rakyat extends Sosma’s controversial clause till 2027

Government wins division vote 111 to 88 over subsection on detention without trial.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Hamzah says crimes rose after MPs voted not to extend Sosma clause

Hamzah says crimes rose after MPs voted not to extend Sosma clause

Home minister does not explain how a future extension could have prevented killings as law remains in effect until July 31

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Sabah, Sarawak least cooperative in food security efforts, says deputy minister

Sabah, Sarawak least cooperative in food security efforts, says deputy minister

The two states won't let federal authorities in.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
‘Insulting’ income level in housewives social security bill, Hannah Yeoh says

‘Insulting’ income level in housewives social security bill, Hannah Yeoh says

DAP MP urges government to delay passage of law to allow for improvement.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Focus on anti party-hopping amendments this week

Focus on anti party-hopping amendments this week

Ismail Sabri faces sternest test yet.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago

T20 gets RM8 billion through RON95 subsidy, says govt

Amount of subsidy enjoyed by group almost the same as Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia cash handouts.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Amid austerity measures, ECRL, MRT3 projects to proceed

Amid austerity measures, ECRL, MRT3 projects to proceed

Mustapa Mohamed tells Dewan Rakyat only ‘non-priority’ ones with no direct impact on people’s welfare will be deferred.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Govt to retable extension of Sosma clause on 28-day detention next week

Govt to retable extension of Sosma clause on 28-day detention next week

105 MPs voted for revoking Dewan Rakyat’s decision on March 23.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Dewan Rakyat passes anti-sexual harassment bill

Dewan Rakyat passes anti-sexual harassment bill

This follows more than six hours of debate.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Parliamentary debate over Sulu claims will expose Malaysia’s counter strategies, says Azhar

Parliamentary debate over Sulu claims will expose Malaysia’s counter strategies, says Azhar

Speaker rationalises decision to bar discussion.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
No plans to legislate menstrual leave, says deputy minister

No plans to legislate menstrual leave, says deputy minister

A study is underway, expected to be completed October.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Additional government income not enough to cover subsidies, says MOF

Additional government income not enough to cover subsidies, says MOF

Tengku Zafrul says govt to review all subsidy programmes, cut government expenditure.

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago
Malaysia to use Indonesia’s One Channel System for foreign workers, says Saravanan

Malaysia to use Indonesia’s One Channel System for foreign workers, says Saravanan

Human resource minister says confusion with system mechanism, no cancellation of MOU.
 

Chan Kok Leong2 years ago