Chan Kok Leong

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

E-mail: klchan@themalaysianinsight.com

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Ismail Sabri’s first challenge – keeping everyone happy

Ismail Sabri’s first challenge – keeping everyone happy

Analysts point to Umno leader’s unenviable task in picking his deputy from the pool of parties that supported him.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
No celebrating Umno’s return to the top

No celebrating Umno’s return to the top

Ismail Sabri faces some sobering choices ahead, say party members

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Azhar orders MPs to state PM choice by 4pm Wednesday

Azhar orders MPs to state PM choice by 4pm Wednesday

This marks the first involvement by a speaker in the appointment process.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Agong to meet party leaders together tomorrow on new PM, say sources

Agong to meet party leaders together tomorrow on new PM, say sources

Audience with king set for 2pm, each party to send a leader.
 

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Muhyiddin objects to ‘live’ press conference

Muhyiddin objects to ‘live’ press conference

Broadcast cut short after several minutes when former PM insisted programme only be for selected media editors.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Perikatan has done its best, says Muhyiddin

Perikatan has done its best, says Muhyiddin

He apologises for government’s shortcomings during his tenure as prime minister.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Muhyiddin blames political rivals after resigning

Muhyiddin blames political rivals after resigning

Former PM points finger at factions ‘determined to seize power at the expense of lives’.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Appraising Muhyiddin’s promises for reforms

Appraising Muhyiddin’s promises for reforms

Political observers say Bersatu president’s proposals an afterthought, ridiculous to make offer now.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Who are the Umno MPs supporting Muhyiddin?

Who are the Umno MPs supporting Muhyiddin?

As testament to Ismail Sabri Yaakob''s influence, Pahang has the largest number of Umno MPs backing the PM.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Tough for Umno rebels to defend their seats in GE15, observers say

Tough for Umno rebels to defend their seats in GE15, observers say

Most are rural constituencies, where Malay voter loyalty tends to be towards party, not candidate, they say.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Bipartisan offer to prevent kleptocrats taking over, says PM

Bipartisan offer to prevent kleptocrats taking over, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says will invite all political party leaders to discuss his proposals next week.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Muhyiddin offers anti-hopping, Parliament reforms to opposition

Muhyiddin offers anti-hopping, Parliament reforms to opposition

Prime minister makes the suggestions during live telecast on national television.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Muhyiddin appeals for opposition support to stay in power

Muhyiddin appeals for opposition support to stay in power

PM chooses not to resign as no other lawmakers can prove they have majority support.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Muhyiddin gambling on trust deficit within opposition front

Muhyiddin gambling on trust deficit within opposition front

PM’s promise to test his majority in Parliament in September may not necessarily lead to his resignation, analysts say.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago
Bursa drops to 9-month low following political uncertainty

Bursa drops to 9-month low following political uncertainty

Benchmark KLCI sheds 15.19 points to 1,485.07.

Chan Kok Leong3 years ago