Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 26 May 2023 07:00 AM

Muslim groups demand more action to tackle LGBT influence

They say crackdowns are a continuation of previous govt’s policy. 

Muslim groups demand more action to tackle LGBT influence

Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:49 AM

Bersih urges end to decades of political appointments, patronage

Watchdog asks if country lacks talent for PM to name Wong Chen in non-executive role of state-owned firm.

Bersih urges end to decades of political appointments, patronage

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 07:00 PM

Raiding watch store over LGBT symbol will isolate Malaysia, say groups

They urge Putrajaya to promote a culture of acceptance, understanding instead of intolerance.

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Raiding watch store over LGBT symbol will isolate Malaysia, say groups

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:29 AM

Govt working to curb spread of LGBT ideology, says minister

Religious agencies have developed Islamic rehabilitation programmes for homosexuals.

Govt working to curb spread of LGBT ideology, says minister

Monday, 22 May 2023 11:17 AM

Fire breaks out in Jalan Gasing EPF building

Videos on social media show landmark covered in flames, black smoke.

Fire breaks out in Jalan Gasing EPF building


Sunday, 21 May 2023 07:00 PM

PSM against new retirement age for bank employees

It says Malaysia should prioritise youth employment, senior citizen support over surface-level measures.

PSM against new retirement age for bank employees

Sunday, 21 May 2023 12:09 PM

You told voters to back DAP too, party leader tells Muhyiddin

Sheikh Umar reminds Bersatu chief he was once part of Pakatan Harapan.

You told voters to back DAP too, party leader tells Muhyiddin

Sunday, 21 May 2023 07:00 AM

Pakatan, BN leaders say grassroots must do more for unity

Strong front against Perikatan Nasional crucial with state elections on the horizon.

Pakatan, BN leaders say grassroots must do more for unity

Saturday, 20 May 2023 01:28 PM

Be wary of cheap mobile phone offers online, police warn

Consumers told to check sellers’ profiles to avoid falling victim to scams.

Be wary of cheap mobile phone offers online, police warn

Friday, 19 May 2023 12:36 PM

PAC to hear LCS case after appointment of new members

Next parliamentary session starts Monday.

PAC to hear LCS case after appointment of new members

Sunday, 14 May 2023 11:29 AM

Guan Eng questions Bank Negara’s rationale for OPR hike

He says interest rates should have been raised earlier as inflation in the last quarter of 2022 was higher.   

Guan Eng questions Bank Negara’s rationale for OPR hike

Sunday, 14 May 2023 07:00 AM

Prices unlikely to drop anytime soon, consumers say

Government initiatives not expected to bear fruit, owing to Malaysia’s dependence on imports.

Prices unlikely to drop anytime soon, consumers say

Thursday, 11 May 2023 07:00 AM

Activists urge govt to do more to protect refugees

They laud Putrajaya’s willingness to engage with UNHCR.

Activists urge govt to do more to protect refugees

Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:29 PM

Activist’s wife says release of classified report will help with civil trial

Norhayati Ariffin hopes to get some closure with crucial evidence.
 

Activist’s wife says release of classified report will help with civil trial

Monday, 08 May 2023 04:20 PM

Bersatu won’t submit no-confidence motion against Anwar

Info chief tells PM not to entertain gossip. 

Bersatu won’t submit no-confidence motion against Anwar