Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020 12:25 PM

Teresa urges Pakatan leaders to raise succession issue with own party

Public squabbling about Anwar Ibrahim takever putting govt in bad light, says DAP sec-gen.

3 comments

Teresa urges Pakatan leaders to raise succession issue with own party

Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020 06:31 PM

Syed Saddiq pans Anwar’s supporters for pestering Dr Mahathir to retire

How is the PM to run the country when he is 'pressured and attacked' every day, says the youth and sports minister.

1 comment

Syed Saddiq pans Anwar’s supporters for pestering Dr Mahathir to retire

Saturday, 18 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Lawyer questions equal funding for vernacular schools

Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz claims Malays always asked to respect non-Malays, which is not reciprocated by other races.

9 comments

Lawyer questions equal funding for vernacular schools

Friday, 17 Jan 2020 05:35 PM

Yusoff Rawther wants AGC to explain decision not to press charges

Lawyer for ‘angry, disappointed’ Anwar accuser wants meeting with solicitor-general to discuss decision.

2 comments

Yusoff Rawther wants AGC to explain decision not to press charges

Thursday, 16 Jan 2020 12:09 PM

WeChat’s popularity sets foundation for polls meddling by Beijing

Think-tank says Chinese ruling party has stepped up efforts to shape news content worldwide.

1 comment

WeChat’s popularity sets foundation for polls meddling by Beijing


Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Amanah should declare itself ‘post-Islamist’, say academics

Pakatan component also lacks structure at grassroots level, which it needs to win Malay-Muslim backing.

1 comment

Amanah should declare itself ‘post-Islamist’, say academics

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 11:10 AM

Amanah has failed Pakatan, forum told

Professor says ruling pact’s smallest party unable to beat back Islamic conservatism.

2 comments

Amanah has failed Pakatan, forum told

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Speed up transition, as only Anwar can deliver Pakatan promises, says MP

PKR lawmakers urge Dr Mahathir Mohamad to make way before May instead of after Apec meet in November.

3 comments

Speed up transition, as only Anwar can deliver Pakatan promises, says MP

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

May, not November, insist PKR lawmakers on Anwar as PM

Pakatan Harapan running out of time as ‘uncertainty’ over transition makes it difficult for pact to retain power at GE15.

2 comments

May, not November, insist PKR lawmakers on Anwar as PM

Friday, 10 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Data lack, tricky card system delay fuel subsidy scheme

Payment service provider engaged in March has yet to begin registration of recipient group.

Data lack, tricky card system delay fuel subsidy scheme

Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020 04:38 PM

TRANSCRIPT: Please help Riza, Najib tells UAE crown prince in audio recording

The former prime minister wants a legitimate loan agreement for his stepson so it will not look like he is laundering money.

3 comments

TRANSCRIPT: Please help Riza, Najib tells UAE crown prince in audio recording

Wednesday, 08 Jan 2020 12:28 PM

Najib, Rosmah could face more charges after release of audio clips

MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya says ‘a new set of offences’ took place from the recordings.

1 comment

Najib, Rosmah could face more charges after release of audio clips

Thursday, 02 Jan 2020 11:00 AM

Anti-Dong Zong rally in reality attack against DAP

Pro-Jawi ‘student’ protest has hallmark of PAS attack against Pakatan, especially Chinese-dominated coalition partner.

9 comments

Anti-Dong Zong rally in reality attack against DAP

Thursday, 02 Jan 2020 07:00 AM

Time for Pakatan to toughen response to racial, religious issues, say dons

Pact’s tolerance for baseless claims spread by BN, PAS its ‘biggest mistake’.

2 comments

Time for Pakatan to toughen response to racial, religious issues, say dons

Monday, 30 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

Pakatan’s hits and misses

Poor communications, infighting and inexperience mar government’s achievements in 2019.

1 comment

Pakatan’s hits and misses