Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 15 Oct 2018 03:01 PM

Putrajaya to revamp Lynas review committee, says Fuziah

Kuantan MP says she will continue to speak up for her constituents and fight against the rare earth refinery. 

Monday, 15 Oct 2018 02:41 PM

Anwar wants foreign govts to return seized 1MDB assets

Unlike Singapore and the US, Switzerland has refused to repatriate funds to Malaysia.

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Anwar wants foreign govts to return seized 1MDB assets

Monday, 15 Oct 2018 12:50 PM

Uighurs released as they did nothing wrong, says PM

The 11 Uighur men were part of a group of 25 who escaped detention in Thailand before fleeing to Malaysia.

Uighurs released as they did nothing wrong, says PM

Monday, 15 Oct 2018 11:51 AM

Of course I’m happy, says Dr Mahathir of Anwar’s return to Parliament

We expected him to come back, prime minister tells reporters in Parliament lobby.

Of course I’m happy, says Dr Mahathir of Anwar’s return to Parliament

Monday, 15 Oct 2018 11:48 AM

Anwar’s return a historic moment for country, say ministers

Anwar's political comeback is made possible by his victory in the Port Dickson by-election with a whopping majority of 23,560 votes.

Anwar’s return a historic moment for country, say ministers


Monday, 15 Oct 2018 11:40 AM

Dr Mahathir dismisses rumours of Kedah leadership change talks

The Kedah state government has denied the rumour that Johari Abdul will take over the role of Menteri Besar.

Dr Mahathir dismisses rumours of Kedah leadership change talks

Monday, 15 Oct 2018 10:29 AM

Anwar Ibrahim is back, again

Port Dickson MP returns to Parliament for the second time after jail.

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Anwar Ibrahim is back, again

Saturday, 13 Oct 2018 07:00 AM

Broadcast media enjoy more freedom after GE14

Viewers are now dictating to radio stations who they should interview.

Broadcast media enjoy more freedom after GE14

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 02:48 PM

It’s smarter spending not austerity, says Guan Eng

Industries that have links to the rest of Malaysia’s economy will be supported, says finance minister.

It’s smarter spending not austerity, says Guan Eng

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 11:43 AM

Putrajaya wants Khazanah to do more for R&D, says Azmin

Strategic programmes for researchh and development must be speeded up, says minister.

Monday, 08 Oct 2018 10:39 AM

Malaysia must focus on new industries, says Azmin

Minister wants priority on innovations and technologies to boost productivity.

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Friday, 05 Oct 2018 01:01 PM

Pakatan undecided on political funding structure

PM floats German system, where government provides funding to parties, but adds it may be abused.

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Pakatan undecided on political funding structure

Friday, 05 Oct 2018 12:58 PM

Dr Mahathir to campaign for Anwar in PD

The prime minister wants to clear rumours over his relationship with the PKR president-elect.

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Dr Mahathir to campaign for Anwar in PD

Wednesday, 03 Oct 2018 08:15 PM

Lawyer has no idea what charges Rosmah faces tomorrow 

Client to find out if charges are related to 1MDB at courtroom. 

Lawyer has no idea what charges Rosmah faces tomorrow 

Wednesday, 03 Oct 2018 10:55 AM

Rosmah Mansor arrives at MACC for third round of questioning

It is unclear what she is being questioned for currently.

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Rosmah Mansor arrives at MACC for third round of questioning