Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 03:16 PM

Non-Muslim marriage allowed in 170 houses of worship

Those whose applications to register their marriage were postponed by the MCO may re-apply for free.

Non-Muslim marriage allowed in 170 houses of worship

Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 02:56 PM

No more quarantine at centres for returning Malaysians

Those who test positive at airport screenings will be taken to hospitals, others can undergo self-quarantine at home.

No more quarantine at centres for returning Malaysians

Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 06:02 PM

Hairdressers thrilled with green light to reopen

They are also allowed to provide facial treatments and shampooing services.

Hairdressers thrilled with green light to reopen

Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 04:05 PM

Putrajaya deports 2,000 Indonesians

Undocumented migrants returning to Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya on 3 flights today.

Putrajaya deports 2,000 Indonesians

Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 03:23 PM

Markets, bazaars can operate from June 15

Reopening subject to set hours, strict health SOPs, says minister.

Markets, bazaars can operate from June 15


Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 03:02 PM

Barbers, hair and beauty salons to reopen June 10 

Strict conditions apply, says minister.

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Barbers, hair and beauty salons to reopen June 10 

Saturday, 06 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Expect more police checks as drink-driving cases rise

22 cases so far this year compared with 23 for the whole of last year, says traffic chief.

Expect more police checks as drink-driving cases rise

Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 04:10 PM

Companies not allowed to impose quarantine on workers, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says companies also cannot force employees to take leave or unpaid leave.

Companies not allowed to impose quarantine on workers, says minister

Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 03:32 PM

10 construction sites closed for flouting SOP, says defence minister

Ismail Sabri says further 16 sites warned to beef up standards or face closure.

10 construction sites closed for flouting SOP, says defence minister

Thursday, 04 Jun 2020 02:57 PM

RM5.5 million lost to mask scams

Minister says 572 cases have been reported since MCO started.

RM5.5 million lost to mask scams

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 08:31 PM

Ghosts of lockdowns past haunt Kuala Langat folk

Residents fear supply difficulties that other areas experienced or stricter curbs if situation doesn’t get better.

Ghosts of lockdowns past haunt Kuala Langat folk

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 05:16 PM

I wanted to retire but people wanted me back, says Dr Mahathir

The former prime minister says in an interview that an active lifestyle had also kept him healthy.

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I wanted to retire but people wanted me back, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 03 Jun 2020 01:12 PM

2,000 screened for virus in locked down Kuala Langat

Health officials say screening of the remaining 7,000 is expected to complete by June 6.

2,000 screened for virus in locked down Kuala Langat

Saturday, 30 May 2020 05:13 PM

7 Bukit Antarabangsa families evacuated after landslide

Selangor government will bear cost of temporarily housing them for 6 months.

7 Bukit Antarabangsa families evacuated after landslide

Friday, 29 May 2020 05:29 PM

I am still Bersatu chairman, says Dr Mahathir

Organising secretary has no power to issue termination letters, says ex-PM.

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I am still Bersatu chairman, says Dr Mahathir