Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 13 Dec 2021 12:25 PM

To pay 1MDB debt, MOF may have pressed Bank Negara to buy land, says PAC

Central bank never planned to buy Lot 41, says report.

To pay 1MDB debt, MOF may have pressed Bank Negara to buy land, says PAC

Sunday, 12 Dec 2021 01:05 PM

Najib comeback possible if Malaysians don’t vote, says Dr Mahathir

Next election will determine whether country will ever be rid of corruption, says ex-PM.

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Najib comeback possible if Malaysians don’t vote, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 12 Dec 2021 12:48 PM

Tony Pua a ‘socialist’, Dr Mahathir says in continuing spat

Former PM denies favouring cronies.

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Tony Pua a ‘socialist’, Dr Mahathir says in continuing spat

Thursday, 09 Dec 2021 07:01 PM

AGC wants further probe into Zeti’s husband, deputy home minister says

Ismail Mohamed Said says cops ordered to reinvestigate several matters.

AGC wants further probe into Zeti’s husband, deputy home minister says

Thursday, 09 Dec 2021 01:11 PM

DNB picked for 5G rollout over ministry’s protest, says Zahidi

Deputy communications and multimedia minister says they had no choice but to accept MOF’s decision.

DNB picked for 5G rollout over ministry’s protest, says Zahidi


Thursday, 09 Dec 2021 11:31 AM

State govts retain authority over beer licence ruling, says Tengku Zafrul

Claims the MOF has rescinded these powers are untrue, he says.

State govts retain authority over beer licence ruling, says Tengku Zafrul

Thursday, 09 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Ismail Sabri plays it safe in first 100 days in office

Understated and careful to avoid controversy, PM misses chance to make his mark.

Ismail Sabri plays it safe in first 100 days in office

Tuesday, 07 Dec 2021 06:28 PM

Azmin denies ministry funded family trip to London

All expenses approved by cabinet, minister says.

Azmin denies ministry funded family trip to London

Tuesday, 07 Dec 2021 01:17 PM

Anwar flays govt inaction over food price hikes

Opposition leader questions why PM only chairing meeting on issue on Thursday.

Anwar flays govt inaction over food price hikes

Tuesday, 07 Dec 2021 12:05 PM

No Thaipusam, Chingay street parades, Halimah says

Minister says MOH, NSC, cabinet yet to approve SOP for upcoming festivals.

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No Thaipusam, Chingay street parades, Halimah says

Tuesday, 07 Dec 2021 11:32 AM

Deputy speaker defends PM’s absence from ministers’ question time

Rashid says any minister can respond to MPs in twice weekly Q&A session.

Deputy speaker defends PM’s absence from ministers’ question time

Monday, 06 Dec 2021 06:33 PM

Pakatan will review MOU if kleptocrats return to power, says Khalid

Shah Alam lawmaker says agreement is not permanent in nature.

Pakatan will review MOU if kleptocrats return to power, says Khalid

Monday, 06 Dec 2021 11:24 AM

Govt mum on new beer ruling for coffee shops

It does not explain why the outlets must now be licensed to sell the beverage.

Govt mum on new beer ruling for coffee shops

Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 07:37 PM

PM’s special advisers to cost RM150,000 per month, minister says

Abdul Latiff Ahmad says RM50,000 sum for each officer to cover team’s wages, emolument.

PM’s special advisers to cost RM150,000 per month, minister says

Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 06:16 PM

Govt approved it, Shahidan says of public holiday for KL’s Malaysia Cup win

He had referred to PM, chief secretary first, minister says.

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Govt approved it, Shahidan says of public holiday for KL’s Malaysia Cup win