Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 22 Oct 2018 11:30 AM

Govt to recover RM10 billion from scrapping ECRL

Malaysia has paid Chinese contractor China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) RM19.68 billion for the mega-project.

Govt to recover RM10 billion from scrapping ECRL

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 11:00 PM

Malaysia can be a developed nation by 2025, says PM  

Dr Mahathir says higher value goods, technology can pave the way towards goal. 

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Malaysia can be a developed nation by 2025, says PM  

Sunday, 21 Oct 2018 10:45 PM

I work at 93 because it can be done, says Dr Mahathir

PM says younger generation must change mindset if they want to get ahead. 

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I work at 93 because it can be done, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 20 Oct 2018 04:30 PM

Pakatan using debt as excuse to brush off promises, blame BN, says Najib

He says agencies, like the World Bank, have continued to give Malaysia good ratings.

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Pakatan using debt as excuse to brush off promises, blame BN, says Najib

Saturday, 20 Oct 2018 01:23 PM

Don’t resort to authoritarian Islam just to protect views, says Anwar

Draconian laws will lead to oppression and take Malaysia back to the old system, PM designate tells Abim.

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Don’t resort to authoritarian Islam just to protect views, says Anwar


Saturday, 20 Oct 2018 12:43 PM

Unbelievable Soi Lek didn’t know money was from 1MDB, says Kit Siang

No way former MCA president could have been ignorant because state investment fund was already a big issue in 2013, says DAP adviser.

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Unbelievable Soi Lek didn’t know money was from 1MDB, says Kit Siang

Thursday, 18 Oct 2018 05:03 PM

Malaysia will ‘roar’ again, vows Dr Mahathir

Prime Minister unveils revamped economic blueprint to spur growth and return a sense of pride to Malaysians. 

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Malaysia will ‘roar’ again, vows Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 18 Oct 2018 04:54 PM

Growth means nothing if not shared with people, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says most Malaysians did not benefit from Malaysia's economic growth.

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Growth means nothing if not shared with people, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 18 Oct 2018 04:00 PM

11MP mid-term review focuses on leakages, graft

Governance takes centre stage as Pakatan Harapan attempts to repair Malaysia’s reputation.

11MP mid-term review focuses on leakages, graft

Thursday, 18 Oct 2018 04:00 PM

Economic gap between states growing, says mid-term economic review

Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Sabah are lagging far behind Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak and Johor.

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Wednesday, 17 Oct 2018 01:45 PM

Crooked bridge not a priority

Government will prioritise projects that benefit people directly, says Azmin Ali.

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Crooked bridge not a priority

Wednesday, 17 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Najib, Irwan to appear before PAC next week

Duo expected to be questioned over RM18 billion missing from GST refund account. 

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Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018 04:16 PM

Johor wants crooked bridge to Singapore revived

Johor Menteri Besar Osman Sapian says this has been proposed to the prime minister and will be discussed with Singapore soon.

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Johor wants crooked bridge to Singapore revived

Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018 01:18 PM

Media should cover more important topics than shirtless minister in the bath, says Syed Saddiq

Irate Cabinet member tells the press to be more mindful in its reports.

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Media should cover more important topics than shirtless minister in the bath, says Syed Saddiq

Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018 12:56 PM

Disposal of PNB, Khazanah assets still a possibility, says deputy minister

Economics Affairs Ministry says the finance minister's political secretary's views are his own and not the government's.

Disposal of PNB, Khazanah assets still a possibility, says deputy minister