Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 10:50 PM

Nine out of 10 youth polled think wages are too low

Young Indians feel the most financially improved in the last year, compared with Malays and Chinese.

Nine out of 10 youth polled think wages are too low

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 10:17 PM

Distrust, disinterest why youth voter registration low, says survey

Seven out of 10 young Malaysians believe politicians to be root cause of country’s problems.

Distrust, disinterest why youth voter registration low, says survey

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 06:05 PM

A fire stoked by silence

Society’s silence created a permissive environment for lax safety standards.

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A fire stoked by silence

Thursday, 14 Sep 2017 02:55 PM

Pakatan aims to finalise federal seat allocation in 1 week

Johor has been identified as front-line state, says Muhyiddin Yassin.

Monday, 11 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

Low pay, GST still Muar folk's top concern

Corruption allegations far from voters’ mind despite opposition’s constant harping on them.

Low pay, GST still Muar folk's top concern


Sunday, 10 Sep 2017 07:22 AM

The doctor is in, but he sings a different tune

Addressing Bersatu’s first anniversary celebration last night, Dr Mahathir calls for national, not racial, unity.

The doctor is in, but he sings a different tune

Saturday, 09 Sep 2017 10:05 PM

Pakatan to end GST, open inquiry into 1MDB in first 100 days 

Opposition will take seven initiatives to immediately alleviate the burden on Malaysians and to restore their dignity in the eyes of the world, says Muhyiddin.

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Pakatan to end GST, open inquiry into 1MDB in first 100 days 

Saturday, 09 Sep 2017 11:00 AM

The NEP wake-up call

Contractor Kong Yong Thing does not fault the NEP, but says its implementation leave much to be desired.

The NEP wake-up call

Saturday, 09 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

Bersatu out to paint Muar a different shade of red today

As party celebrates its 1st anniversary in Umno stronghold, leaders look back on how far they’ve come.

Bersatu out to paint Muar a different shade of red today

Friday, 08 Sep 2017 07:40 AM

Muhyiddin's last hurrah

Ex-deputy prime minister explains why he U-turned on retirement plan and why he’s amazed by state of inertia among Malaysian voters.

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Muhyiddin's last hurrah

Friday, 08 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

The rot is so deep, getting rid of Najib not enough, says Muhyiddin

Bersatu chief identifies endemic corruption and toxic politics as reasons for Barisan Nasional’s decline.

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Thursday, 07 Sep 2017 07:00 AM

Youth can be agents of change again

Younger Malaysians must register as voters if they want to bring about changes to the political landscape.

Youth can be agents of change again

Monday, 28 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

GST and government folly slows pace in Terengganu

Local traders say GST had reduced disposable income while ineffective state policies made things worse.

GST and government folly slows pace in Terengganu

Monday, 28 Aug 2017 06:59 AM

Warmer PAS-Umno ties in Terengganu as leaders await signal from Najib

The traditional anti-PAS rhetoric is notably absent during the Kuala Nerus and Kuala Terengganu Umno delegates meeting last Friday.

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Warmer PAS-Umno ties in Terengganu as leaders await signal from Najib

Sunday, 27 Aug 2017 07:00 AM

Kuala Terengganu warms up to Pakatan on cold night

The opposition explains to folk in the state capital why Malaysia needs saving.

Kuala Terengganu warms up to Pakatan on cold night