Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 31 Mar 2019 06:02 PM

Pakatan study gives Mat Hasan the advantage in Rantau

Local Umno members form a significant chunk of the electorate while perception towards the government is getting worse.

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Pakatan study gives Mat Hasan the advantage in Rantau

Saturday, 30 Mar 2019 07:00 PM

Rantau – a seat split along racial lines

Sentiments on the ground show that Malays are likely to vote for BN while non-Malays are likely to vote for Pakatan.

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Saturday, 30 Mar 2019 01:03 PM

LTAT dividend declaration late due to audit, says Mat Sabu

Announcement will take some time coming as Defence Ministry's many unsettled accounts need auditing.

LTAT dividend declaration late due to audit, says Mat Sabu

Thursday, 28 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

As temperatures rise in Anwar-Azmin spat, PKR grassroots leaders stay cool

They see the widening public rift between the party's top guns as nothing more than a 'difference of opinions'.

As temperatures rise in Anwar-Azmin spat, PKR grassroots leaders stay cool

Wednesday, 27 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

After equal status for Sabah and Sarawak, what’s next?

Amendment to Article 1(2) may seem cosmetic, but is key to reinstating initial spirit of Malaysia's formation, says MP.

After equal status for Sabah and Sarawak, what’s next?


Friday, 22 Mar 2019 07:50 PM

Still a clown after all

Najib Razak and his supporters still display the same boorish and unethical behaviour that got them booted out of office.

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Still a clown after all

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 02:32 PM

Govt paid taxpayers RM7.9 billion in refunds this year, says Lim

Putrajaya still owes another RM22.145 billion to 298,457 companies, finance minister tells Parliament.

Govt paid taxpayers RM7.9 billion in refunds this year, says Lim

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

Crude palm oil exports, prices on upward trend, says Teresa Kok

Nations exported to include India, China, Mozambique, United States.

Crude palm oil exports, prices on upward trend, says Teresa Kok

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 10:56 AM

Support grows for voting age at 18

If you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough to vote, says lawmaker.

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Support grows for voting age at 18

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 04:16 PM

Noh Omar wanted to be village folk’s hero, says FT minister

Khalid Abdul Samad says MP raised ruckus to make it seem like he is a defender of Malay, Islamic rights.

Noh Omar wanted to be village folk’s hero, says FT minister

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 01:35 PM

Water tankers for Kedah if heatwave, dry spell persist

Northern state badly hit during heatwave with water, land and natural resources minister promising action. 

Water tankers for Kedah if heatwave, dry spell persist

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 01:20 PM

No decision on travel ban for PTPTN loan defaulters, says education minister

Education Minister will discuss matter with PTPTN chairman Wan Saiful Wan Jan before announcing decision.

No decision on travel ban for PTPTN loan defaulters, says education minister

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 01:11 PM

Teachers to get ‘playrooms’ in schools, says Maszlee

The space will be for teaching staff to take a break between classes or after work.

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Teachers to get ‘playrooms’ in schools, says Maszlee

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 11:37 AM

Putrajaya exploring sale of Malaysia Airlines, says Dr Mahathir

Offers to buy have come from local and foreign sources. 

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Putrajaya exploring sale of Malaysia Airlines, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 11:10 AM

ECRL to cost up to RM130 billion, says Dr Mahathir

Negotiations ongoing and unlikely to be settled before PM’s trip to Beijing next month.

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ECRL to cost up to RM130 billion, says Dr Mahathir