Chan Kok Leong

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

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Saturday, 24 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Emergency threat caps drama-filled month

It all started with Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement he had the numbers to form the government.

Emergency threat caps drama-filled month

Friday, 23 Oct 2020 07:43 PM

Emergency order unnecessary, say opposition MPs

They say the move is more likely an attempt to bypass Parliament.

Emergency order unnecessary, say opposition MPs

Friday, 23 Oct 2020 12:40 PM

Hannah urges govt to set up childcare centres for front-liners

RM24.5 million diverted to Penjana, leaving some parents scrambling to find facilities.

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Hannah urges govt to set up childcare centres for front-liners

Thursday, 22 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Sabah MPs in quarantine in KL ahead of November 3 sitting

Lawmakers from Covid-19 red zone hunker down in hotel for mandatory 14-day isolation.

Sabah MPs in quarantine in KL ahead of November 3 sitting

Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Don’t let politics hamper help for Sabah folk, say groups

Civil society organisations say new state government sacked old grassroots leaders too quickly, hamstringing aid efforts.

Don’t let politics hamper help for Sabah folk, say groups


Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

After 18 water cuts in Selangor, fed-up public demand answers

Compensation, moves to protect river basins among calls following latest round of disruptions.

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After 18 water cuts in Selangor, fed-up public demand answers

Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

Malaysia’s Game of Thrones: winners and losers so far

From tussles for the iron throne to kingmakers and slayers, political scene looks set for rousing finale.

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Malaysia’s Game of Thrones: winners and losers so far

Saturday, 17 Oct 2020 04:34 PM

Khairy rejects Anwar as PM

Umno man calls on party members to make their positions clear as well.

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Khairy rejects Anwar as PM

Thursday, 15 Oct 2020 07:00 AM

PAS must pick either Perikatan or Muafakat

After Sabah, Umno likely to speed up Muafakat’s registration, forcing Islamist party’s hand, say analysts.

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PAS must pick either Perikatan or Muafakat

Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 08:18 PM

Govt business takes priority in Dewan Rakyat, says speaker

Azhar Azizan Harun refutes claims PM prevented no-confidence motion from being debated.

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Govt business takes priority in Dewan Rakyat, says speaker

Wednesday, 14 Oct 2020 07:29 PM

Allow no-confidence vote against Muhyiddin in Parliament, says Ku Li

This is to ensure PM's leadership has majority support in Dewan Rakyat, explains veteran leader.

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Allow no-confidence vote against Muhyiddin in Parliament, says Ku Li

Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020 11:35 PM

Umno mulls Perikatan pullout, wants new terms for support

Secretary-general Ahmad Maslan says the terms will have to be expedited as soon as possible.

Umno mulls Perikatan pullout, wants new terms for support

Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020 07:01 PM

Selangor CMCO a pre-emptive move, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says cases have been detected in many different districts and people's movements need to be reduced.

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Selangor CMCO a pre-emptive move, says PM

Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020 06:49 PM

Agong will decide on Anwar claim, says Muhyiddin 

PM says whatever decision made on who has majority support will be in accordance with the federal constitution.

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Agong will decide on Anwar claim, says Muhyiddin 

Tuesday, 13 Oct 2020 02:29 PM

Guan Eng to meet Agong, says party insider

Summons follows Anwar's late morning meeting with king.

Guan Eng to meet Agong, says party insider