Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 05 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

PAS will stick with Bersatu for seats, benefits, analysts predict

With Umno, Islamist party will always face some conflict, especially seat negotiations.

PAS will stick with Bersatu for seats, benefits, analysts predict

Monday, 04 Jan 2021 07:00 AM

Better for Pakatan to bolster base than form grand coalition, say analysts

Tough to see new partnership, with Dr Mahathir, Anwar openly bickering, and current hostility between Pejuang, PKR supporters.

Better for Pakatan to bolster base than form grand coalition, say analysts

Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Down the last lap for Budget 2021

Supply bill’s third reading a test of Perikatan Nasional’s survival.

Monday, 14 Dec 2020 05:34 PM

One year for stateless persons to apply for citizenship, says Hamzah

Home minister says he will announce guidelines soon, admits problem has gone on for too long.

One year for stateless persons to apply for citizenship, says Hamzah

Monday, 14 Dec 2020 03:47 PM

MPs seek probe into KL land sold for fraction of market price

The piece of land has been sold to a company for RM80 per square foot, below even its 2002 price of RM161 per square foot.

MPs seek probe into KL land sold for fraction of market price


Monday, 14 Dec 2020 01:28 PM

Opposition walks out as quarantined MPs appear in Parliament

Dr Xavier Jayakumar (Kuala Langat-PH) calls it a mockery of the law.

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Opposition walks out as quarantined MPs appear in Parliament

Monday, 14 Dec 2020 11:35 AM

Speaker to allow 3 quarantined MPs to attend Parliament 

Lawmakers must wear PPE, rules health DG as Budget 2021 vote enters final stretch.

Speaker to allow 3 quarantined MPs to attend Parliament 

Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 11:00 AM

Why ‘Malay unity’ is a myth and Perikatan is not race's saviour

Loose alliance of Malay parties brings to view problematic politics, factionalism, says Prof Khoo Boo Teik.

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Why ‘Malay unity’ is a myth and Perikatan is not race's saviour

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 05:50 PM

Opposition taunts Saifuddin for PN’s revival of propaganda arm

Minister receives fierce criticism for return of Jasa in Budget 2021 as J-Kom.

Opposition taunts Saifuddin for PN’s revival of propaganda arm

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 03:44 PM

Govt cuts Jasa funding to RM40.5 million

Budget for new propaganda unit passes, despite objections from opposition.

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Govt cuts Jasa funding to RM40.5 million

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 03:04 PM

Pakatan MPs want Bernas concession reviewed

Monopoly choking competition in national rice industry, says former deputy agriculture minister.

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Pakatan MPs want Bernas concession reviewed

Thursday, 10 Dec 2020 10:38 AM

Confidence motions not priority for Perikatan, says Takiyuddin

Law minister says no reason to believe Muhyiddin has lost support of MPs.

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 04:46 PM

Housing and Local Government Ministry budget passed despite PeKT pushback

Allocation of RM5.37 billion approved by division vote 106-96.

Housing and Local Government Ministry budget passed despite PeKT pushback

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 02:44 PM

Despite weak replies, Health Ministry budget passed at committee stage

Lengthy debate ends with RM31.94 million in funds approved by voice vote. 

Despite weak replies, Health Ministry budget passed at committee stage

Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 10:37 AM

More than half of Malaysians jailed abroad for drug offences

1,434 out of 2,742 doing time for the crime, says Kamarudin Jaffar.

More than half of Malaysians jailed abroad for drug offences