Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 25 Feb 2021 10:30 AM

Onus on PM to call for Parliament sitting, say analysts

Government’s ability to deal with different issues will be tested, they say.

Onus on PM to call for Parliament sitting, say analysts

Monday, 22 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

More 3-cornered fights in GE15 likely, analysts say

Umno staying out of Perikatan in the next polls could see epic battles in Malay-majority seats with PAS, Bersatu.

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More 3-cornered fights in GE15 likely, analysts say

Saturday, 13 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Dr Mahathir can still play role in Pakatan, says Dzulkefly

Coalition can only win if parties align, says Amanah strategist.

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Dr Mahathir can still play role in Pakatan, says Dzulkefly

Friday, 12 Feb 2021 11:00 AM

Don’t let politicians push you around, Dzulkefly tells Noor Hisham

Former minister worries cabinet ignoring science, sidelining health D-G in rewriting Covid-19 protocols.

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Don’t let politicians push you around, Dzulkefly tells Noor Hisham

Friday, 12 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Emergency serves political, not health aims, says Dzulkefly

Existing laws 'sufficient' to empower govt to enforce rules to stop coronavirus spread.

Emergency serves political, not health aims, says Dzulkefly


Thursday, 11 Feb 2021 11:00 AM

Putrajaya’s complacency worsened 3rd wave, claims Dzulkefly

Politicians returning from Sabah elections, MySejahtera shortcomings among MoH failures.

Putrajaya’s complacency worsened 3rd wave, claims Dzulkefly

Tuesday, 09 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Immigration tells gay applicant to repent, rejects travel permit

Dept’s rules murky for those seeking to leave Malaysia amid Covid-19-imposed restrictions.

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Immigration tells gay applicant to repent, rejects travel permit

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 01:45 PM

Speed up reforms or get left behind, think-tank tells govt

Asean rivals snipping at heels, Malaysia falling in major indexes.

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Speed up reforms or get left behind, think-tank tells govt

Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 12:01 PM

Think-tank cuts GDP growth estimate to 4% due to MCO 

Global stabilisation, vaccinations could raise expansion to 6%, says Socio-Economic Research Centre.

Think-tank cuts GDP growth estimate to 4% due to MCO 

Wednesday, 03 Feb 2021 04:12 PM

Politics to get messier post-GE15, say academics

Expect a hung parliament and coalitions, while unity and political principles are put aside.

Politics to get messier post-GE15, say academics

Monday, 01 Feb 2021 07:00 AM

Vast majority of Malaysians dissatisfied with Perikatan, poll finds

Cited reasons include poor handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the fall in global anti-corruption ranking.

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Vast majority of Malaysians dissatisfied with Perikatan, poll finds

Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 07:15 PM

Nearly 50,000 active Covid-19 cases as daily numbers keep rising

14 people died of the virus in the last 24 hours.

Nearly 50,000 active Covid-19 cases as daily numbers keep rising

Sunday, 31 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

9 out 10 unhappy with Perikatan handling of Covid-19

The Malaysian Insight’s Twitter, Facebook lighting poll shows anger over MCO 2.0.

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9 out 10 unhappy with Perikatan handling of Covid-19

Tuesday, 26 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

What’s not to 'like' about Najib?

As Zahid’s popularity peters out, former PM’s star is rising again on social media.

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What’s not to 'like' about Najib?

Sunday, 24 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Ousting of Umno president begins, say analysts

They expect calls for Zahid's resignation to intensify as party elections near.

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Ousting of Umno president begins, say analysts