Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 07 May 2019 07:00 AM

BN could’ve won GE14 if PAS union formalised, says Zahid

Malay-based parties could also have formed Perak, Negri Sembilan and Malacca governments.

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BN could’ve won GE14 if PAS union formalised, says Zahid

Tuesday, 07 May 2019 07:00 AM

How BN made it through darkest night

Even though pact had never lost a general election in 61 years, leaders of the ruling coalition could recognise defeat when it stole up on them on May 9.

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How BN made it through darkest night

Tuesday, 07 May 2019 07:00 AM

Zahid blames ‘hate culture’ for BN’s GE14 loss

Umno president says party’s victory obvious but voters duped by Pakatan Harapan’s promise to lower cost of living.

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Zahid blames ‘hate culture’ for BN’s GE14 loss

Monday, 06 May 2019 11:00 AM

After many electoral defeats, Baru on how luck turned at GE14

Selangau seat deemed not winnable, but infighting in Barisan Nasional and winds of change from peninsula helped him.

After many electoral defeats, Baru on how luck turned at GE14

Monday, 06 May 2019 11:00 AM

Don’t leave race, religious issues to politicians to solve, says Baru

Sarawak minister saddened over lack of unity in the peninsula and dominance of racial rhetoric.

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Don’t leave race, religious issues to politicians to solve, says Baru


Saturday, 04 May 2019 07:00 AM

Pakatan needs to seize the narrative, says Maria

First-time MP urges coalition to drum up its positive economic message and counter opposition’s race and religious rhetoric.

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Pakatan needs to seize the narrative, says Maria

Wednesday, 01 May 2019 06:12 PM

Chinese vote not wasted, says former MCA leader

Former MCA vice-president Gan Ping Sieu has asked for the community to be patient with Pakatan Harapan. 

Chinese vote not wasted, says former MCA leader

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Keep ceramah out, speaker advises MPs

August house exists to serve national interests, not petty politicking.

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Keep ceramah out, speaker advises MPs

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Parliament now more disciplined, efficient, says Ariff

Speaker points to various reforms implemented under Pakatan Harapan nearly a year after it took power.

Parliament now more disciplined, efficient, says Ariff

Monday, 29 Apr 2019 06:40 PM

Matriculation intake increase a win-win for all, says Maszlee

The education minister says more non-Bumiputeras can now enter the programme without sacrificing Bumiputera spots.

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Matriculation intake increase a win-win for all, says Maszlee

Thursday, 25 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Hamid Bador set to be next IGP

Former deputy Special Branch director to take over from Fuzi Harun, says source.

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Hamid Bador set to be next IGP

Tuesday, 23 Apr 2019 07:00 AM

Felda settlers place hope on Azmin’s plan

Economic affairs minister embarks on roadshow, starting with Negri Sembilan, to explain white paper tabled on April 10.

Felda settlers place hope on Azmin’s plan

Monday, 22 Apr 2019 11:20 AM

Palace did not influence new Johor exco line-up, says Dr Mahathir

Ill prime minister did not stay long at this morning’s event but told English daily his burden is heavy. 

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Palace did not influence new Johor exco line-up, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 20 Apr 2019 07:30 PM

Open tender process for Bandar Malaysia, says Azmin

Economic affairs minister says the government will call for bids on the newly revived project.

Open tender process for Bandar Malaysia, says Azmin

Friday, 19 Apr 2019 06:41 PM

Malaysia to pitch to Russia arms-for-palm oil deal, says minister

If the barter proposal goes through, palm oil demand and prices will go up, says Mohamad Sabu.

Malaysia to pitch to Russia arms-for-palm oil deal, says minister