Chan Kok Leong

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

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Rotational basis keeps students safe at school, says minister

Rotational basis keeps students safe at school, says minister

Classes to split into two groups, alternating between physical and online lessons to avoid crowding.

Govt to seek rulers’ consent to amend Constitution on citizenship rights

Govt to seek rulers’ consent to amend Constitution on citizenship rights

Hamzah Zainudin says this is to allow overseas-born children of Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers to become automatic citizens.

Two-year free passport extension for Malaysians abroad, says home minister

Two-year free passport extension for Malaysians abroad, says home minister

This follows the government’s decision to extend the validity for Singapore-based citizens in July.

Schools must reopen so pupils don’t fall behind in studies, says minister

Schools must reopen so pupils don’t fall behind in studies, says minister

Radzi Jidin says based a Unesco report, closures in Malaysia are three times that of other countries.

Cabotage policy to be tabled to cabinet in October, says Wee

Cabotage policy to be tabled to cabinet in October, says Wee

Transport minister says this will be done after getting feedback from agencies, but does not explain missed deadline.

Anwar wants arrest of MACC officers debated in Parliament

Anwar wants arrest of MACC officers debated in Parliament

Seriousness of case, sum of money, agencies involved require govt to shed light, says opposition leader.

Health Ministry to keep Covid-19 hospitals until epidemic eases, says Khairy

Health Ministry to keep Covid-19 hospitals until epidemic eases, says Khairy

Minister says hybrid hospitals will eventually take over bulk of virus patients.

Govt spent RM593 million on better medical equipment for Covid care, says Khairy

Govt spent RM593 million on better medical equipment for Covid care, says Khairy

This is on top of RM148 million in donated equipment, says minister.

Govt to allow more walk-ins to Covid-19 assessment centres, says Khairy

Govt to allow more walk-ins to Covid-19 assessment centres, says Khairy

Minister says move will allow more effective monitoring, reduce number of DOA cases.

Ku Li on mission to restore Umno to its place in national politics

Ku Li on mission to restore Umno to its place in national politics

Party should return to pre-1988 deregistration idealism, veteran lawmaker says.

Dewan Rakyat no longer held in high esteem by public, Ku Li says

Dewan Rakyat no longer held in high esteem by public, Ku Li says

‘Worms’ infesting Parliament must be destroyed, veteran Umno lawmaker says.

Govt to backdate payments to MySejahtera to April 1

Govt to backdate payments to MySejahtera to April 1

it is important for managing Covid-19 epidemic, says PM.

Decision to stop Nga my own, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Decision to stop Nga my own, says Dewan Rakyat speaker

Azhar Azizan denies being pressured into changing his mind about letting opposition MP chair Parliament.

Malaysia supports Afghanistan but stops short of recognising Taliban govt

Malaysia supports Afghanistan but stops short of recognising Taliban govt

Saifuddin says govt provided aid donation, discussing next step with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Azmin dodges question on blocking Nga in Parliament 

Azmin dodges question on blocking Nga in Parliament 

Kota Melaka MP asks which senior minister put call in to Azhar, interfered in parliamentary matters.