Chan Kok Leong

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

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Thursday, 18 Jan 2018 07:35 PM

Pakatan is PAS' downfall in Terengganu

While the opposition pact cannot capture the state, it will play spoiler in three-cornered fights, says UTM politics lecturer.

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Pakatan is PAS' downfall in Terengganu

Thursday, 18 Jan 2018 03:34 PM

Malay ripples felt at Dr Mahathir events, says academic

The professor from UTM says there are noticeable signs that indicate a ‘Malay tsunami’ is possible.

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Malay ripples felt at Dr Mahathir events, says academic

Saturday, 13 Jan 2018 09:00 AM

Malaysian equity in hands of more foreigners than locals for the first time since 1969

This points to a breakdown in the affirmative action policies as there are only two Bumiputera-owned companies on the list of top 50 companies in the country, says academic.

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Tuesday, 09 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Voters asked to pick stability or hope at GE14

The next elections offer BN’s Najib-Zahid pairing or the opposition’s Dr Mahathir-Dr Wan Azizah – all veterans and no chance to pick fresh faces.

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Voters asked to pick stability or hope at GE14

Monday, 08 Jan 2018 07:00 AM

Major breakthrough for ‘fractious’ Pakatan

Opposition presents a united front for GE14 by settling thorny issues of who are its PM, DPM and seat negotiations.

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Major breakthrough for ‘fractious’ Pakatan


Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 06:02 PM

Dr Mahathir thanks Anwar for accepting him

He says he also ‘owes’ PKR leader’s family for putting the past behind them to work with him.

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Dr Mahathir thanks Anwar for accepting him

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 05:33 PM

Amanah key ingredient in Pakatan seat negotiations, says Dr Mahathir

Finalising seats was not easy but Amanah helped to ensure successful negotiations, says Bersatu chairman.

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Amanah key ingredient in Pakatan seat negotiations, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 04:29 PM

PKR will follow Pakatan's lead, says Anwar

It will accept decisions by the leadership in spirit of cooperation, says PKR de facto leader.

PKR will follow Pakatan's lead, says Anwar

Sunday, 07 Jan 2018 12:49 PM

Cap political contributions and make them public, says lawmaker

Reforms also needed for Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to be free to do its work, says PKR’s Sim Tze Tzin.

Cap political contributions and make them public, says lawmaker

Tuesday, 02 Jan 2018 11:00 AM

What 'Mahafiraun' brings to the opposition

Former foes of Dr Mahathir Mohamad have put the past behind them and are united to take on BN at the next elections.

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What 'Mahafiraun' brings to the opposition

Sunday, 31 Dec 2017 06:58 AM

2018 will be a year about elections at national and party level

Several parties, including Umno, will hold internal polls after Malaysian cast their ballots in GE14.

Saturday, 30 Dec 2017 09:21 PM

It's Malay custom to apologise, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says whether he has done wrong or not is a different matter, and what’s important is to be humble.

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It's Malay custom to apologise, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 30 Dec 2017 07:37 PM

Dr Mahathir eyeing 3 possible seats in GE14

Former PM says he is told that he has a good chance of winning in Langkawi, Kubang Pasu and Putrajaya.

Dr Mahathir eyeing 3 possible seats in GE14

Saturday, 30 Dec 2017 01:55 PM

Pakatan's first order of business is to strengthen ringgit, says Dr Mahathir

A Pakatan Harapan government will ensure more transparent financial management, prioritise job creation, and quickly punish the corrupt, says chairman.

Pakatan's first order of business is to strengthen ringgit, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 30 Dec 2017 12:57 PM

I'm sorry for past wrongs, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says he, like everybody else, sometimes does wrong.

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I'm sorry for past wrongs, says Dr Mahathir