Chan Kok Leong

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

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Wednesday, 07 Aug 2019 01:47 PM

Transition talk spooks investors, says Rafidah

Let Dr Mahathir get on with governing, he doesn't want to go on till 100, says ex-minister. 

Transition talk spooks investors, says Rafidah

Wednesday, 07 Aug 2019 12:47 PM

Don’t make khat compulsory, says Rafidah

It’s an art and nothing to do with language, says former minister.

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Don’t make khat compulsory, says Rafidah

Tuesday, 06 Aug 2019 04:48 PM

Muhyiddin says Bersatu meeting simply to exchange ideas

Home minister says lawmakers met with Dr Mahathir to understand how to be more effective unit, nothing more.

Muhyiddin says Bersatu meeting simply to exchange ideas

Tuesday, 06 Aug 2019 01:38 AM

DAP to seek win-win solution to knotty khat problem

The party will work with Pakatan government to find answer that will please all, say sources.

DAP to seek win-win solution to knotty khat problem

Monday, 05 Aug 2019 02:57 PM

Maszlee’s decision to sack UPM chief flawed, says alumni group

Graduates’ association believes cover-up behind education minister’s move to replace board chairman.

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Maszlee’s decision to sack UPM chief flawed, says alumni group


Sunday, 04 Aug 2019 04:38 PM

PKR divisions confident Dr Mahathir will hand over reins to Anwar

This is because PM, DPM and PKR chief have a good relationship with one another, they say.

PKR divisions confident Dr Mahathir will hand over reins to Anwar

Sunday, 04 Aug 2019 03:24 PM

PKR division chiefs in show of support for Anwar

Representatives of 198 divisions from across the country make press call to reaffirm support for party supremo.

PKR division chiefs in show of support for Anwar

Saturday, 03 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Malaysians want inexperienced ministers to buck up, survey finds

Though Pakatan deemed better than BN, there are too many internal squabbles in ruling pact's parties, say respondents.

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Malaysians want inexperienced ministers to buck up, survey finds

Friday, 02 Aug 2019 07:20 PM

Govt spent millions promoting unity, says academic

This is despite the lack of any formal programmes or allocations for such work, Shamsul Amri Baharuddin tells forum.

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Govt spent millions promoting unity, says academic

Friday, 02 Aug 2019 03:32 PM

Special Branch akin to deep-state apparatus, forum told

Academic says there's a need for more studies on impact of deep state.

Special Branch akin to deep-state apparatus, forum told

Friday, 02 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Anwar finds little Malay support as next PM

Institut Darul Ehsan’s findings show Chinese, Indians more confident in Pakatan Harapan, PKR leader to win over Malay votes.

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Anwar finds little Malay support as next PM

Friday, 02 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Pakatan stands to lose 29 seats to BN-PAS pact in snap polls

Selangor think-tank predicts new alliance will play up Malay-Muslim rhetoric to engineer swing in votes if GE15 held now.

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Pakatan stands to lose 29 seats to BN-PAS pact in snap polls

Sunday, 28 Jul 2019 03:58 PM

Interpol again decides not to issue Red Notice for Zakir

Preacher's aide says global police body's decision a severe setback for Indian govt.

Interpol again decides not to issue Red Notice for Zakir

Sunday, 28 Jul 2019 10:57 AM

Umno-PAS pact will see Pakatan losing Perak, says confident Zambry

Former MB says should snap polls be called, BN lynchpin and Islamist ally will avoid 3-way fights.

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Umno-PAS pact will see Pakatan losing Perak, says confident Zambry

Saturday, 27 Jul 2019 09:31 PM

Like Pakatan before, PAS-Umno pact to depose federal govt, says Mat Hasan

The Umno deputy president says it is now the opposition pact's sole objective to bring down the Pakatan government.

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Like Pakatan before, PAS-Umno pact to depose federal govt, says Mat Hasan