Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 14 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Only colours of Malaysia in the military

Veterans’ spouses express sadness over how nation is now divided along racial, religious lines.

3 comments

Only colours of Malaysia in the military

Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

With or without Najib, Pakatan will find it tough at GE15

Coalition will be judged on track record and needs to get act together in the next 3½ years, say analysts.

7 comments

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 10:55 AM

Najib’s eye infection halts 1MDB trial

Former PM afflicted with conjunctivitis again, forcing defence to seek deferment.

6 comments

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 09:30 AM

LIVE: 1MDB hearing adjourned due to Najib’s eye infection

Amhari Effendi Nazaruddin, former aide to Najib Razak, yesterday testified about Jho Low's relationship with ex-PM's wife.

1 comment

Monday, 09 Sep 2019 11:00 AM

Live bullets in demo, training the norm

Patriot explains how death of commando could happen during training in Sabah last week.

6 comments

Live bullets in demo, training the norm


Tuesday, 03 Sep 2019 10:35 AM

We can’t stop Zakir 100%, says Muhyiddin  

Home minister justifies Indian-born preacher’s appearance at Malacca event this weekend on grounds he won’t be making any speech.

4 comments

We can’t stop Zakir 100%, says Muhyiddin  

Tuesday, 03 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Lack of data delays petrol subsidy

Problems include no information on M40 groups, impracticality of using card system, say sources.

1 comment

Lack of data delays petrol subsidy

Monday, 02 Sep 2019 03:00 PM

Is the press to blame for Pakatan’s woes?

A mixture of poor communication and inexperience is far more likely the reason.

5 comments

Is the press to blame for Pakatan’s woes?

Sunday, 01 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Urban poor see dim prospects under harsh city lights

Some who come to the capital in hopes of a brighter future find poverty and hardship instead.

2 comments

Urban poor see dim prospects under harsh city lights

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 09:23 PM

Dr Mahathir says will honour promise to hand over PM post to Anwar

PM repeats promise to step down and give way to Anwar Ibrahim before 2023.

2 comments

Dr Mahathir says will honour promise to hand over PM post to Anwar

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 09:23 PM

Don’t compare Turkish family with Zakir Naik, says PM

Asylum seekers from Turkey were deported because the police decided they shouldn't be here, says Dr Mahathir.

15 comments

Don’t compare Turkish family with Zakir Naik, says PM

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 09:00 PM

I’ve never avoided the press, says Dr Mahathir

I never run away even when hard questions are asked, says PM.

I’ve never avoided the press, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 08:47 PM

PM dismisses ‘ineffective’ product boycotts

People boycotting non-Malay products are shallow, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

1 comment

PM dismisses ‘ineffective’ product boycotts

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 07:58 PM

Pakatan will still win if elections held today, says Dr Mahathir

Nobody wants Najib Razak to lead again, says the architect of his ouster.

1 comment

Pakatan will still win if elections held today, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

School buses serving Orang Asli children stop services

First-time Cameron Highlands MP claims that PM’s Department withholding funds, affecting his constituents.

2 comments

School buses serving Orang Asli children stop services