Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 03:08 PM

Suppressed evidence will clear Guan Eng, court told

Defence counsel condemns prosecution for withholding exculpatory information. 

Suppressed evidence will clear Guan Eng, court told

Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Stakeholders worry over taxation on vape products

They seek clearer guidelines on sale of liquids, devices.

Stakeholders worry over taxation on vape products

Wednesday, 22 Mar 2023 10:11 AM

PAS wants action against ‘immoral, disgusting’ KL nightclub

Takiyuddin Hassan also questions Privacy Tun Razak’s use of former PM’s name.

PAS wants action against ‘immoral, disgusting’ KL nightclub

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 01:11 PM

Kepong MP raises RM2.25 million to pay damages for defamation

Lim Lip Eng tells supporters to stop donations now that target is met.

Kepong MP raises RM2.25 million to pay damages for defamation

Monday, 20 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Groups want Anwar to deliver promised reforms

Govt must stop dragging its feet on human rights issues, says civil society organisations.

Groups want Anwar to deliver promised reforms


Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 06:33 PM

We are not converting Muslim youths, says priest

Reverend Father says visits under Jom Ziarah programme to mosque, Gurdwara, courted no controversy.

We are not converting Muslim youths, says priest

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 05:39 PM

Ex-deputy court registrar detained in Jana Wibawa probe

Suspect is believed to have solicited bribes in return for MACC to change an accused to a witness.

Ex-deputy court registrar detained in Jana Wibawa probe

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 03:44 PM

Stop lies about Hannah Yeoh, Guan Eng warns Perikatan leaders

DAP chairman says Bersatu, PAS members’ remarks jeopardise national unity.

Stop lies about Hannah Yeoh, Guan Eng warns Perikatan leaders

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 11:35 AM

Tyranny, says Hadi of action against opposition leaders

PAS president claims prosecution of Perikatan members unfair, illegal.

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Tyranny, says Hadi of action against opposition leaders

Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Interfaith dialogues are good but have them at neutral venues, says mufti

Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor warns such discourses could be misinterpreted, used as political tool to create unrest.

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Interfaith dialogues are good but have them at neutral venues, says mufti

Friday, 17 Mar 2023 08:04 PM

National security under control, IGP assures

Acryl Sani warns police will not hesitate to act against those who resort to violence.

National security under control, IGP assures

Friday, 17 Mar 2023 10:31 AM

Malaysia cinema axes film on One Direction star over censorship

Ticket holders to get full refund.

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Malaysia cinema axes film on One Direction star over censorship

Friday, 17 Mar 2023 07:00 AM

Putrajaya ‘failing creative industry miserably’

Filmmakers say governments change but repression of cinema does not.

Putrajaya ‘failing creative industry miserably’

Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 04:08 PM

‘Mentega Terbang’ director, actor receive death threats, cars damaged

Khairi Anwar Jailani disheartened over vigilantes’ actions.

‘Mentega Terbang’ director, actor receive death threats, cars damaged

Thursday, 16 Mar 2023 01:12 PM

Ditch Impact programme, PAS says, fearing wider community gaps

Its secretary-general believes the scheme could be problematic, even lead to protests.  

Ditch Impact programme, PAS says, fearing wider community gaps