Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Indian restaurants face bleak future despite easing measures

Double whammy as dependence on foreign labour disqualifies outlets from aid, while having to pay for workers’ Covid-19 tests.

Indian restaurants face bleak future despite easing measures

Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Eating out under the new normal

Two friends determined to eat banana leaf rice brave strict social distancing guidelines to satisfy taste buds.

Eating out under the new normal

Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 10:56 AM

Bersatu faces wipeout in fresh elections, says pollster

Party needs help of Umno, PAS in absence of Malay and non-Malay support.

Bersatu faces wipeout in fresh elections, says pollster

Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

7 in 10 Malaysians satisfied with govt’s handling of Covid-19, says survey

Despite approval ratings, poll finds 67% of workforce only had savings for two weeks when MCO began.

7 in 10 Malaysians satisfied with govt’s handling of Covid-19, says survey

Friday, 05 Jun 2020 08:02 PM

How Anwar feels about me? Ask him, says Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says he has no problems with the PKR president.

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How Anwar feels about me? Ask him, says Dr Mahathir


Friday, 05 Jun 2020 07:34 PM

No wish to be PM again, says Dr Mahathir

I am available if people want me but I won't be around for long, says 94-year-old.

No wish to be PM again, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 12:54 PM

Pay cut for 1 in 3 Malaysians, Jobstreet survey finds

Some 20% of respondents lost their jobs when MCO started.

Pay cut for 1 in 3 Malaysians, Jobstreet survey finds

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 01:10 PM

No reason for Bersatu to leave Pakatan, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM commenting on photo going viral on social media in which Muhyiddin Yassin, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Abdul Hadi Awang present.

No reason for Bersatu to leave Pakatan, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 02 Jun 2020 01:08 PM

Muhyiddin’s mind made up on Bersatu exiting Pakatan, ex-PM says

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he was given a week to mull move, but Bersatu president and gang went ahead with it.

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Muhyiddin’s mind made up on Bersatu exiting Pakatan, ex-PM says

Friday, 29 May 2020 07:00 AM

Muhyiddin faces more headache after ‘removing’ Dr Mahathir

Analysts say Bersatu’s move to terminate membership hardens ex-PM’s resolve to table no-confidence motion.

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Muhyiddin faces more headache after ‘removing’ Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 28 May 2020 07:15 PM

Bersatu says Dr Mahathir, 4 others no longer members

Group sat with opposition during May 18 Parliament session.

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Bersatu says Dr Mahathir, 4 others no longer members

Friday, 22 May 2020 05:43 PM

Sri Petaling tabligh cluster sees 12 new Covid-19 cases

Total infections from the cluster now at 3,359, says health D-G.

Sri Petaling tabligh cluster sees 12 new Covid-19 cases

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 05:41 PM

Noor Hisham urges people in red zones to stay put

Health D-G again tells Malaysians not to head back to hometowns.

Noor Hisham urges people in red zones to stay put

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 05:29 PM

Blood supply at ‘worrying’ level as demand rises

Road crashes have increased 10% with easing of MCO, says health D-G.

Blood supply at ‘worrying’ level as demand rises

Monday, 18 May 2020 02:03 PM

End of democracy if MPs cannot speak in Parliament, says Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says most businesses have been allowed to reopen but not Dewan Rakyat.

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End of democracy if MPs cannot speak in Parliament, says Dr Mahathir