Chan Kok Leong

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

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Friday, 25 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Victory boils down to 33 hot seats

13 new seats, while 20 won by narrow margins in GE14, say analysts tracking Sabah polls tomorrow.

Victory boils down to 33 hot seats

Thursday, 24 Sep 2020 11:50 PM

GRS issues remain unresolved as campaigning nears end

Perikatan secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin calls for focus in quest to take over Sabah.

GRS issues remain unresolved as campaigning nears end

Thursday, 24 Sep 2020 10:10 PM

Shafie apologises to Sabahans for holding polls amid pandemic

Senallang incumbent admits election puts voters at greater risk of contracting Covid-19.

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Shafie apologises to Sabahans for holding polls amid pandemic

Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 03:31 PM

Anwar’s claim won’t affect Sabah polls, says state DAP, analyst

While PKR seats may get a boost, local voters are more interested in candidates’ track record, they say.

Anwar’s claim won’t affect Sabah polls, says state DAP, analyst

Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 11:22 AM

Umno info chief tests positive for Covid-19

Shahril Hamdan tweets condition, second party virus casualty during Sabah campaign.

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Umno info chief tests positive for Covid-19


Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Urban v rural voters in Sabah elections

Two sides view defections differently.

Urban v rural voters in Sabah elections

Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Anti-frog campaign gains little traction in Sabah

Warisan Plus tries to paint defectors as immoral and untrustworthy but voters want reps who can deliver.

Anti-frog campaign gains little traction in Sabah

Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

‘Abah’ campaign won’t alter Sabah polls

Despite PM’s popularity, voters know he won’t be around to help with daily struggles, say analysts.

‘Abah’ campaign won’t alter Sabah polls

Monday, 21 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

No clear winner as Sabah polls hit midway mark

Fluid situation as personalities, not pacts, still dominate, holding upper hand against Warisan Plus, GRS.

No clear winner as Sabah polls hit midway mark

Sunday, 20 Sep 2020 08:26 PM

Anwar confident he can muster support to be PM

Lim Guan Eng’s suggestion to back Shafie Apdal as PM is just his opinion, says PKR president.

Anwar confident he can muster support to be PM

Sunday, 20 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

Little hope for small parties with big ambitions

All it takes is one seat to be kingmaker, expert says, but unfamiliar parties cannot make an impact, according to locals.

Little hope for small parties with big ambitions

Friday, 18 Sep 2020 11:00 AM

Sabah artists use artwork to ‘fight’ dirty politicians

Pangrok Sulap collective eschews signature campaigns, rallies to focus on creating awareness on local issues.

Sabah artists use artwork to ‘fight’ dirty politicians

Friday, 18 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

For Sabahans, clean water, roads trump mega-projects

GRS manifesto outlines promises like completing highway, long-delayed bridge.

For Sabahans, clean water, roads trump mega-projects

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 03:51 PM

PM launches Sabah polls ‘Aku Janji’

Bold statements in list of electoral pledges were short on details.

PM launches Sabah polls ‘Aku Janji’

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2020 07:00 AM

UndiSabah hopes to rally youth on September 26

Undi18 offshoot wants to help younger Sabahans realise potential, power at ballot box.

UndiSabah hopes to rally youth on September 26