Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 15 Jul 2019 01:20 PM

Anwar wants ‘fair compensation’ for Penang fishermen

RM16 billion Penang South Reclamation project yields profits that should go to Malay villages, says PKR president.

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Anwar wants ‘fair compensation’ for Penang fishermen

Monday, 15 Jul 2019 12:30 PM

Ismail blames emcee for barring non-Malay reporters at Umno meeting

He says the emcee should have asked those without approved passes to leave instead.

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Ismail blames emcee for barring non-Malay reporters at Umno meeting

Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 03:54 PM

Perak exco will be asked to go on leave if rape probe prolongs, says MB

Ahmad Faizal Azumu says he has postponed key meetings, pending investigation into Paul Yong Choo Kiong.

Perak exco will be asked to go on leave if rape probe prolongs, says MB

Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 02:29 PM

Using GST refunds for other means still 'theft', says DAP lawmaker

Kelvin Yii says BN used the money to make up for an income shortfall.

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Using GST refunds for other means still 'theft', says DAP lawmaker

Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 11:47 AM

PM condemns bomb threat against Islamic seminar

Dr Mahathir Mohamad's comments come after reports on cancellation of Amman Message event.

PM condemns bomb threat against Islamic seminar


Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 11:29 AM

Govt to study fishermen’s objection to Penang reclamation

PM says action will be taken if there are grounds for group's complaints.

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Govt to study fishermen’s objection to Penang reclamation

Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 10:47 AM

51 cases of fake news investigated by MCMC since last year

They are from a total of 641 reports lodged, says ministry in written parliamentary reply.

51 cases of fake news investigated by MCMC since last year

Thursday, 11 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

BN used GST refunds to cover shortfalls, panel finds

Customs’ contribution to Treasury insufficient, Public Accounts Committee reveals, disputing finance minister’s claims amount ‘stolen’.

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BN used GST refunds to cover shortfalls, panel finds

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 02:16 PM

Opposition calls for action against minister over Pulau Batu Puteh remark

If Marzuki Yahya fails to retract statement, we will refer him to Rights and Privileges Committee, says Annuar Musa.

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Opposition calls for action against minister over Pulau Batu Puteh remark

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 01:50 PM

BN demands changes to bill on lowering voting age

Umno to back law only if Pakatan Harapan includes automatic voter registration, lowering age for election candidates.

BN demands changes to bill on lowering voting age

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 01:30 PM

Umno to sell more assets, says Annuar

Move follows sale of stake in Media Prima Bhd last week to tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary.

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Umno to sell more assets, says Annuar

Tuesday, 09 Jul 2019 12:40 PM

MCA not ready to back voting for 18-year-olds yet

Opposition wants constitutional amendments to lower the age of candidates to 18 as well.

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MCA not ready to back voting for 18-year-olds yet

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 04:06 PM

Umno will not join any pact that includes DAP, says Zahid

The Pakatan Harapan component party wants to realise its Malaysian Malaysia agenda, says Umno chief. 

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Umno will not join any pact that includes DAP, says Zahid

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 01:24 PM

Dr Mahathir’s invitation logical move to strengthen Bersatu, says Mat Sabu

Up to members of other parties to accept of reject offer, says Amanah chief. 

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Dr Mahathir’s invitation logical move to strengthen Bersatu, says Mat Sabu

Monday, 08 Jul 2019 01:03 PM

Don’t dismiss Dr Mahathir’s invitation to join Bersatu, Hisham tells Umno

Consider all views, even those from non-Malay parties, says former party veep.

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Don’t dismiss Dr Mahathir’s invitation to join Bersatu, Hisham tells Umno