Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 30 Jun 2018 10:50 PM

Zahid is new Umno president

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wins the Umno presidency, beating rivals Khairy Jamaluddin and Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.

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Zahid is new Umno president

Saturday, 30 Jun 2018 12:03 AM

KJ apologises, Zahid insistent, Ku Li reminisces in historic debate

As Umno goes to the polls tomorrow, the party’s three presidential candidates lay bare their aspirations.

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Friday, 29 Jun 2018 07:12 AM

The spring that never came for BN

In the final lap, the coalition found itself lagging while the opposition overtook it in the popularity race.

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The spring that never came for BN

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 11:19 AM

Race, religious issues will continue to brew post-GE14, warns analyst

The opposition Umno and PAS have not moved away from such rhetoric, says Denison Jayasooria.

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Race, religious issues will continue to brew post-GE14, warns analyst

Thursday, 28 Jun 2018 06:57 AM

After Umno's GE14 defeat, will warlords prevail in party polls?

Delegates report they now have freedom of choice where in the past they were told who to vote for, in party elections.

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After Umno's GE14 defeat, will warlords prevail in party polls?


Monday, 25 Jun 2018 07:58 PM

Zahid fumes at rival who 'stole' his ideas

Now he is saying all sorts of things to boost his campaign, says Umno leader.

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Zahid fumes at rival who 'stole' his ideas

Monday, 25 Jun 2018 07:40 PM

Pakatan will implode and Umno will return soon, says Zahid

He says it is so bad at governing, his party could seize back federal power without a general election.

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Pakatan will implode and Umno will return soon, says Zahid

Monday, 25 Jun 2018 07:00 AM

Asyraf Wajdi's win bodes well for Zahid's presidency bid, say analysts

New Umno Youth chief seen as proxy of veteran leader, who is in 5-way fight for top post.

Asyraf Wajdi's win bodes well for Zahid's presidency bid, say analysts

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 04:19 PM

PAS exploited weak Umno, Pakatan for Terengganu victory, says analysts

A combination of factors, including poor choice of candidates and anti-Mahathir sentiments, helped the Islamic party to victory.

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PAS exploited weak Umno, Pakatan for Terengganu victory, says analysts

Sunday, 24 Jun 2018 12:13 AM

Shahril Hamdan is new Umno Youth deputy chief

Press conference to announce official results will be held at 5pm today.

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Shahril Hamdan is new Umno Youth deputy chief

Saturday, 23 Jun 2018 09:40 PM

A third of Umno divisional votes tabulated

Party executive secretary expects 60% of votes to be confirmed by midnight.

A third of Umno divisional votes tabulated

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 11:40 PM

Zahid ‘agrees’ to debate Ku Li and KJ on Astro Awani

News anchor accepts Umno acting president’s “terms”.

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Zahid ‘agrees’ to debate Ku Li and KJ on Astro Awani

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 11:11 PM

BN lost because of Pakatan’s single logo, Najib attacks, says Zahid

Former DPM believes it’s his responsibility to revive Umno.

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BN lost because of Pakatan’s single logo, Najib attacks, says Zahid

Friday, 22 Jun 2018 02:30 PM

In defeated Umno, party polls show signs of life

More than 100,000 delegates will decide on their new president and his deputy.

In defeated Umno, party polls show signs of life

Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018 04:50 PM

Khairy vows to end ‘no-contest’ culture in Umno

Presidential hopeful also promises no punishment if grassroots criticise leaders and appointment of two additional vice-presidents.

Khairy vows to end ‘no-contest’ culture in Umno