Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 13 May 2020 07:00 AM

How party-hopping brings down state govts

People’s power to vote into office those they deem fit means nothing if politicians can lawfully switch allegiances.

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How party-hopping brings down state govts

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 11:00 AM

Politicians work around Covid-19 to reach supporters

Technology, internet offer wider reach for less money.

Politicians work around Covid-19 to reach supporters

Monday, 11 May 2020 07:30 PM

Bersatu meeting would have been legally wrong, says lawyer

Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla says the timing and manner of the meeting are questionable and suspicious.

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Bersatu meeting would have been legally wrong, says lawyer

Saturday, 09 May 2020 06:53 PM

Dr Mahathir backed plan to dump Pakatan, says Bersatu info chief

But party chairman chose to stick with pact after he was allowed to step down at time of his choosing

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Dr Mahathir backed plan to dump Pakatan, says Bersatu info chief

Saturday, 09 May 2020 01:36 PM

Anwar takes swipe at reporter trying to ‘intentionally provoke’ enmity

PKR president slams 'MCA mouthpiece', names Joceline Tan as cause of ire.

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Anwar takes swipe at reporter trying to ‘intentionally provoke’ enmity


Saturday, 09 May 2020 01:17 PM

Perikatan practising cronyism with GLC appointments, says Anwar

PKR president says with the economic fallout from Covid-19, old ways are not sustainable.

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Perikatan practising cronyism with GLC appointments, says Anwar

Saturday, 09 May 2020 12:49 PM

Pakatan had weaknesses, but never abused power, say PKR duo

Anwar Ibrahim and Wan Azizah Wan Ismail say there were many positive changes after the pact won power.

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Pakatan had weaknesses, but never abused power, say PKR duo

Saturday, 09 May 2020 07:00 AM

Muhyiddin caught between rock and hard place

If the prime minister loses a confidence motion, he will have to resign or call snap elections – which Bersatu is unlikely to win.

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Muhyiddin caught between rock and hard place

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 05:57 PM

Foreign workers vulnerable to virus due to cramped living conditions

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says they can easily transmit the virus to one another as huge numbers of them often stay in a single apartment.

Foreign workers vulnerable to virus due to cramped living conditions

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 05:46 PM

MOH targeting foreign workers in red zones for virus testing

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says foreign workers are one of three Covid-19 high-risk groups.

MOH targeting foreign workers in red zones for virus testing

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 05:43 PM

Traders to be tested for Covid-19 before entering KL wholesale market

Health D-G says daily markets that deal with wholesale market have been identified.

Traders to be tested for Covid-19 before entering KL wholesale market

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 01:16 PM

Don’t threaten but negotiate with non-CMCO states, Anwar tells Azmin

PKR head says some government MPs have also criticised the move.

Don’t threaten but negotiate with non-CMCO states, Anwar tells Azmin

Tuesday, 05 May 2020 01:04 PM

FT deputy minister being melodramatic over PKR sacking, says Anwar

Appeal, if unhappy with suspensions or removals, he says.

FT deputy minister being melodramatic over PKR sacking, says Anwar

Monday, 04 May 2020 06:20 PM

Support for PN govt is temporary, says Umno man

But party will not abandon government tackling crisis, says Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

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Support for PN govt is temporary, says Umno man

Monday, 04 May 2020 06:01 PM

CMCO snub by 9 states slap in Putrajaya’s face, says Umno man

'Something's very wrong' when so many decide to reject federal policy.

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CMCO snub by 9 states slap in Putrajaya’s face, says Umno man