Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 12:39 PM

Vision 2020 failed, SPV2030 will be better, says Dr Mahathir

Policies of Vision 2020 have been wrongly implemented in the last 15 years.

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Vision 2020 failed, SPV2030 will be better, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 05 Oct 2019 11:43 AM

Bumiputeras won’t be left behind in journey towards shared prosperity, says PM

The community will be groomed to become more competitive so that they are economically on par with other groups, says Dr Mahathir.

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Bumiputeras won’t be left behind in journey towards shared prosperity, says PM

Friday, 04 Oct 2019 07:50 PM

Anwar not angry after 10 years in prison

Read more than most lawyers, complete works of Shakespeare many times, PKR leader quips.

Anwar not angry after 10 years in prison

Friday, 04 Oct 2019 06:51 PM

Let’s stick to SST, improve it, says Anwar

GST was good, but unfair to low-income earners, PKR chief tells conference.

Let’s stick to SST, improve it, says Anwar

Friday, 04 Oct 2019 05:28 PM

Malay rulers can restore balance, rein in extremism, says academic

Conference of Rulers is part of Malaysia’s checks-and-balances mechanism, Prof Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi tells forum.

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Malay rulers can restore balance, rein in extremism, says academic


Friday, 04 Oct 2019 07:00 AM

PM handover saga a blow to Pakatan’s credibility

Experts say protracted drama makes leaders look power hungry, while investors sit on sidelines, awaiting resolution.

PM handover saga a blow to Pakatan’s credibility

Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019 10:36 AM

Don’t politicise LTAT dividend when you caused the problem, Patriot tells BN

Former leaders Najib and Hishammuddin have some nerve mocking the new government for the fund's poor performance, says Arshad Raji.

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Don’t politicise LTAT dividend when you caused the problem, Patriot tells BN

Tuesday, 01 Oct 2019 12:43 PM

18-year-olds eligible to run in Tg Piai poll

The returning officer will however have the final say on who gets to contest, says Azhar Azizan Harun.

18-year-olds eligible to run in Tg Piai poll

Tuesday, 01 Oct 2019 12:15 PM

EC picks November 16 for Tg Piai by-election

Early voting will be on November 12.

EC picks November 16 for Tg Piai by-election

Sunday, 29 Sep 2019 04:00 PM

Nothing but gloom for Islam in Pakatan era, say Muslim groups

Government has not done enough to protect religion, and its Malay leaders are mere puppets, they claim.

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Nothing but gloom for Islam in Pakatan era, say Muslim groups

Saturday, 28 Sep 2019 09:57 PM

No forest cleared to grow palm oil, says Dr Mahathir

Claims that Malaysia cuts down and burns forests untrue, says prime minister.

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No forest cleared to grow palm oil, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 28 Sep 2019 09:44 PM

Palestinians must unite to regain lands from Israel, says Dr Mahathir

Prime minister feels lack of co-ordination, random acts of violence not helping cause.

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Palestinians must unite to regain lands from Israel, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 28 Sep 2019 02:55 PM

Malaysia’s persecution of Shia sect unwarranted, say academics

Shia-Sunni conflict in the Middle East based primarily on competition for resources, forum told.

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Malaysia’s persecution of Shia sect unwarranted, say academics

Saturday, 28 Sep 2019 09:23 AM

World must fight climate change, not each other, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says more money should be spent on climate change research rather than ways to fight wars.

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World must fight climate change, not each other, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 11:55 AM

Adib’s family satisfied with coroner’s verdict

Fire and Rescue Dept workers' union, too, expresses satisfaction with 'criminal act' ruling.

Adib’s family satisfied with coroner’s verdict