Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 02 Sep 2018 11:00 AM

Ending 'easy' Bumi contracts bold move that could cost Pakatan, say analysts

Umno and PAS will use it to attack the government and shore up Malay support, they predict.

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Saturday, 01 Sep 2018 09:09 PM

Anwar plays down sacking, looks forward to returning to Parliament

PKR leader says both he and Dr Mahathir have put aside their differences to save the country.

Anwar plays down sacking, looks forward to returning to Parliament

Saturday, 01 Sep 2018 08:17 PM

Forest City under review as it doesn't benefit Malaysians, says Azmin

Economic affairs minister says under special programme, those who invest a certain sum in China get a free unit in Johor project.

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Forest City under review as it doesn't benefit Malaysians, says Azmin

Saturday, 01 Sep 2018 07:57 PM

Selling government contracts could soon be a crime

New laws being drafted to stop economic sabotage.

Selling government contracts could soon be a crime

Saturday, 01 Sep 2018 12:54 PM

Malays will lose out if more Chinese nationals buy local property, says PM

We have to admit our weaknesses and protect ourselves until the day we can compete, says Dr Mahathir.

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Malays will lose out if more Chinese nationals buy local property, says PM


Saturday, 01 Sep 2018 10:33 AM

No more easy contracts for Bumiputera even if it means losing votes, says Dr Mahathir

It's okay if we should lose because we don't hand out contracts to them – we are not here to destroy our own, says PM.

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No more easy contracts for Bumiputera even if it means losing votes, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 31 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Where was MCA during 1MDB scandal, asks Gobind

Minister accuses Chinese-based party of changing its tune now that it is part of the opposition.

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Where was MCA during 1MDB scandal, asks Gobind

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 07:42 PM

Malaysia a model for democracy in the region, say activists

GE14 victory reignited hope that change can be achieved through ballot box, says Singaporean dissident lawyer. 

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Malaysia a model for democracy in the region, say activists

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 04:31 PM

Petron added to list of government fuel suppliers

This is to give government more options than just Petronas and Shell, says official.

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Petron added to list of government fuel suppliers

Thursday, 30 Aug 2018 08:51 AM

MCA and Pakatan, in Balakong but worlds apart

Two ceramah held nearly side by side sum up the vastly differing fortunes of the two parties in the Selangor state by-election.

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MCA and Pakatan, in Balakong but worlds apart

Wednesday, 29 Aug 2018 04:45 PM

Putrajaya looking at making Carey Island a shipping port

Transport Minister Anthony Loke says a feasibility study will be conducted by the port authority.

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Putrajaya looking at making Carey Island a shipping port

Wednesday, 29 Aug 2018 07:00 AM

Pakatan needs to do more to save Malaysia

Spirit of Merdeka constitution missing with discrimination based on race, religion or sex rearing its ugly head, forum told.

Pakatan needs to do more to save Malaysia

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 04:08 PM

BN guaranteed loans to bypass procurement requirements, says Tony Pua

Development projects, under the guise of public-private partnerships, pushed up the sum of the government's guarantees to RM238 billion, says special officer to finance minister.

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BN guaranteed loans to bypass procurement requirements, says Tony Pua

Tuesday, 28 Aug 2018 01:35 PM

Govt to adopt zero-based budgeting

Method will cut unnecessary wastage and reduce spending, says Finance Ministry special officer Tony Pua. 

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Govt to adopt zero-based budgeting

Sunday, 26 Aug 2018 03:44 PM

Kedah to release unsold Bumiputera lots

Menteri Besar Mukhriz Mahathir says levy from the sale will help state build Bumiputera properties in more suitable areas.

Kedah to release unsold Bumiputera lots