Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 13 Jul 2018 10:05 AM

Azmin left out of minister list because he was MB

PKR secretary-general denies rift in party over non-selection of economic affairs minister earlier. 

Azmin left out of minister list because he was MB

Friday, 13 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

How to lower the cost of living... according to minister

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail wants better coordination and to educate consumers and traders on lowering prices.

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How to lower the cost of living... according to minister

Friday, 13 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

BN ‘did not approach PKR on GE14 night”

Party secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail sets the record straight on so-called 'offer' to work with Najib Razak.

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BN ‘did not approach PKR on GE14 night”

Wednesday, 11 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Good start in fight against graft but it should include all MPs

160 Pakatan Harapan lawmakers attended one-day briefing on code of ethics but some want the opposition to be included in fight against corruption.

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Good start in fight against graft but it should include all MPs

Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018 02:39 PM

Corruption more widespread now than back in the day, says Dr Mahathir

Its roots go so deep in government machinery that it makes it hard to weed out bad apples, he says.

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Corruption more widespread now than back in the day, says Dr Mahathir


Tuesday, 10 Jul 2018 11:00 AM

Singapore 'knows what we want' on HSR project, says PM

Malaysia hasn't given city-state its official decision yet, says Dr Mahathir.

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Singapore 'knows what we want' on HSR project, says PM

Monday, 09 Jul 2018 12:50 PM

Pakatan cabinet, MPs are public officers, says Dr Mahathir

Classification allows for prosecution over unexplained sources of wealth.

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Pakatan cabinet, MPs are public officers, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 09 Jul 2018 10:42 AM

Deputy minister faints, falls off stage during civil servants' assembly

Sepang MP Hanipa Maidin, 48, had suffered a stroke in parliament two years ago.

Deputy minister faints, falls off stage during civil servants' assembly

Monday, 09 Jul 2018 09:53 AM

Corruption, abuse of power distractions to progress, says Dr Mahathir

He tells civil servants that sincerity, integrity and hard work will ensure Malaysia reaches developed-nation status.

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Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 06:55 PM

Recuse yourself for public confidence in a fair trial, lawyers tell judge

Judiciary must not be seen to be unduly influenced in such a high profile case as Najib Razak's, says Fortify Rights' Eric Paulsen.

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Recuse yourself for public confidence in a fair trial, lawyers tell judge

Thursday, 05 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

Sg Kandis by-election a test of Umno's Malay support

Can Ahmad Zahid Hamidi restore party’s electoral fortunes and galvanise support following ex-president Najib Razak’s corruption trial?

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Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 07:53 PM

Umno may field outsider in Sungai Kandis by-election

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says party has discussed upcoming polls, but yet to make decision.

Umno may field outsider in Sungai Kandis by-election

Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018 07:33 PM

Zambry, Azalina to head 2 new Umno units, says Zahid

President says research, legal committees will look into party’s problems.

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Zambry, Azalina to head 2 new Umno units, says Zahid

Sunday, 01 Jul 2018 03:27 PM

Zahid to give statement to MACC tomorrow

He has been asked to explain, among others, a foundation owned by his family.

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Zahid to give statement to MACC tomorrow

Sunday, 01 Jul 2018 07:00 AM

With Zahid at the helm, expect more of the same from Umno

Opposition party to be combative and opportunistic and hopes to bring down Pakatan Harapan government by attacking it on Islam and Malay rights.

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With Zahid at the helm, expect more of the same from Umno