Chan Kok Leong

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

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Tuesday, 25 Sep 2018 11:55 PM

PKR to hold fresh elections in Kedah, accept Penang results

Elections in northern states last weekend marred by chaos, with two members sacked for disruption.

PKR to hold fresh elections in Kedah, accept Penang results

Tuesday, 25 Sep 2018 03:04 PM

More than RM3 billion in loans available for SMEs

Bank Negara ready to help those having problems getting financing. 

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More than RM3 billion in loans available for SMEs

Tuesday, 25 Sep 2018 02:30 PM

Employers must now pay full RM10,000 foreign worker levy

Ministry U-turn a day after announcing that foreign workers will pay 80% of the fee. 

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Employers must now pay full RM10,000 foreign worker levy

Tuesday, 25 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Removing racial profiling new Election Commission chief’s goal

Azhar Harun also wants to tackle redelineation, election spending and other reforms to elevate the EC to international standards.

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Removing racial profiling new Election Commission chief’s goal

Tuesday, 25 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

Critic turns electoral process referee to 'walk the talk'

Azhar Harun puts himself in the hot seat – the Election Commission chair – to prove he is not all just talk.

Critic turns electoral process referee to 'walk the talk'


Saturday, 22 Sep 2018 07:08 PM

Report on Islamic institutional reform due soon, says minister

It is being prepared by the Council of Islamic Affairs, says the minister in charge of Islamic affairs.

Report on Islamic institutional reform due soon, says minister

Saturday, 22 Sep 2018 06:22 PM

SOP to become part of law in bid to tighten restrictions on child marriage

We want to make it mandatory for courts to follow, says Mujahid Yusof Rawa.

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SOP to become part of law in bid to tighten restrictions on child marriage

Friday, 21 Sep 2018 01:56 PM

I'm told there are many more, says PM of charges against Najib

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says former PM did a lot of things that were wrong.

I'm told there are many more, says PM of charges against Najib

Friday, 21 Sep 2018 01:25 PM

Malaysia won’t accept same-sex marriage, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says Malaysia has a different value system compared to western countries.

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Malaysia won’t accept same-sex marriage, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 21 Sep 2018 01:12 PM

Putrajaya to establish independent police complaints body

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says it will replace the Enfrocement Agency Integrity Commission.

Putrajaya to establish independent police complaints body

Thursday, 20 Sep 2018 12:46 PM

October 13 date for Port Dickson by-election

Nomination day will be on September 29.

October 13 date for Port Dickson by-election

Monday, 17 Sep 2018 07:00 AM

With Umno wrapped around PAS' finger, Hadi a happy man

Never in its history has the Islamist party gotten such a passionate suitor in BN lynchpin.

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With Umno wrapped around PAS' finger, Hadi a happy man

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 06:34 PM

We are not extremists, Hadi tells MCA

The PAS president says the party is, in fact, against extremist groups.

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We are not extremists, Hadi tells MCA

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 05:40 PM

Others will lead us if Malay-Muslims fail, warns Hadi

The PAS president says God will convert other races to Islam to lead if Malay-Muslims don't step up.

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Others will lead us if Malay-Muslims fail, warns Hadi

Sunday, 16 Sep 2018 12:48 PM

If UEC is accepted, so must tahfiz school certification, says PAS wing

They have been around far longer, says Women’s delegate Siti Makiah Samsudin.

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If UEC is accepted, so must tahfiz school certification, says PAS wing