Chan Kok Leong

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

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Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 07:43 PM

Pakatan retains Seri Setia, unofficial results show

As of 7.30pm, Halimey Abu Bakar has 58.7% of the vote against PAS' Dr Halimah Ali's 41.3%.

Pakatan retains Seri Setia, unofficial results show

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 06:49 PM

Pakatan’s Halimey ahead by 2,355 at midpoint in Seri Setia

Some 10,000 votes have been tallied in the by-election so far, with PAS' Dr Halimah Ali training behind Halimey.

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Pakatan’s Halimey ahead by 2,355 at midpoint in Seri Setia

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 06:23 PM

Unofficial results put Pakatan ahead in Seri Setia by-election

Data gathered by think tank shows Halimey Abu Bakar has 338 votes more votes than PAS' Dr Halimah Ali.

Unofficial results put Pakatan ahead in Seri Setia by-election

Saturday, 08 Sep 2018 11:50 AM

Maszlee to meet student activists on Wednesday

Under-fire minister says student activists have a right to protest against his appointment as president of IIUM.

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Maszlee to meet student activists on Wednesday

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 04:32 PM

PAS-Umno 'open' partnership proves Pakatan was right all along, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad's remarks follow Umno president's hint at GE15 cooperation.

PAS-Umno 'open' partnership proves Pakatan was right all along, says PM


Friday, 07 Sep 2018 02:18 PM

Putrajaya will 'eventually' investigate lawyer Shafee's RM9.5 million fee, says Dr Mahathir

Government will look into matter after tackling other pressing issues involving former prime minister Najib Razak, says PM.

Putrajaya will 'eventually' investigate lawyer Shafee's RM9.5 million fee, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 01:48 PM

Never satisfied, Dr Mahathir keeps the bar high for cabinet

The prime minister says he wants things done 'yesterday' if possible.

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Never satisfied, Dr Mahathir keeps the bar high for cabinet

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 01:37 PM

Putrajaya to review Maszlee’s IIUM appointment

After taking account public sentiments, Pakatan will reconsider the minister's new position, says prime minister.

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Putrajaya to review Maszlee’s IIUM appointment

Friday, 07 Sep 2018 12:52 PM

Study shows more Malaysians happy with Pakatan, says Dr Mahathir

Analyses of the social media comments of nearly half a million Malaysians uncover more positive than negative sentiments, says the prime minister.

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Study shows more Malaysians happy with Pakatan, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 05 Sep 2018 06:38 PM

No reimbursements for Malaysian companies, says MyHSR

There will be opportunities for project delivery partners to participate again later, says its CEO.

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No reimbursements for Malaysian companies, says MyHSR

Wednesday, 05 Sep 2018 03:46 PM

Malaysia to pay Singapore RM45 million to defer HSR

Economic Affairs Minister Azmin Ali says sum must be paid by January 2019.

Malaysia to pay Singapore RM45 million to defer HSR

Wednesday, 05 Sep 2018 03:24 PM

Malaysia, Singapore agree to defer HSR to May 2020

After two months of negotiations, both countries have agreed to postpone the project at Kuala Lumpur's request. 

Malaysia, Singapore agree to defer HSR to May 2020

Tuesday, 04 Sep 2018 02:09 PM

Caning is legal, says Amanah women chief

Siti Mariah says the punishment meted out on two women found guilty of same-sex relations in Terengganu should be respected.  

Caning is legal, says Amanah women chief

Tuesday, 04 Sep 2018 10:25 AM

Dr Mahathir pledges to return to ‘Malaysia Inc’

Prime minister wants to return to the days when private sector works with government for national interests.

Dr Mahathir pledges to return to ‘Malaysia Inc’

Monday, 03 Sep 2018 12:25 PM

MACC shocked to see Guan Eng discharged with full acquittal

Anti-graft agency makes it clear the decision is the attorney-general's.

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MACC shocked to see Guan Eng discharged with full acquittal