Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 29 May 2020 05:01 PM

Bersatu will sack Muhyiddin but via proper channels, says Dr Mahathir

It will only be done at a supreme council meeting attended by all members, he says.

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Bersatu will sack Muhyiddin but via proper channels, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 29 May 2020 03:31 PM

Hundreds still flouting CMCO to visit family, says Ismail Sabri

433 compounds issued yesterday, with 434 vehicles attempting interstate travel told to turn back.

Hundreds still flouting CMCO to visit family, says Ismail Sabri

Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:49 PM

64 fined for visiting family, friends after Raya day 1

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says yesterday alone saw compounds issued to 728 people for attempting interstate travel.

64 fined for visiting family, friends after Raya day 1

Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:24 PM

Virus-free migrants from 3 countries to be deported, says senior minister

Other countries urged to emulate Indonesia, Nepal and Bangladesh and cooperate with Putrajaya.

Virus-free migrants from 3 countries to be deported, says senior minister

Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:14 PM

No report of Malaysian virus victims in New York, says Wisma Putra

Foreign ministry denies reports that 10 citizens have died in the US Covid-19 epicentre.

No report of Malaysian virus victims in New York, says Wisma Putra


Friday, 22 May 2020 04:00 PM

‘No need to panic’ over Covid-19 outbreaks at detention centres

Ismail Sabri says Health Ministry screening 3,000 immigration detainees after 37 test positive.

‘No need to panic’ over Covid-19 outbreaks at detention centres

Friday, 22 May 2020 03:25 PM

No more interstate travel for married couples, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says many families have tried returning to their hometowns after his announcement.

No more interstate travel for married couples, says minister

Friday, 22 May 2020 03:13 PM

No overnight stay for Raya guests, says Ismail Sabri

Defence minister reminds Muslims to celebrate Hari Raya only on the first day.

No overnight stay for Raya guests, says Ismail Sabri

Friday, 22 May 2020 03:02 PM

Malacca has most would-be interstate travellers, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this is followed by Perak and Penang.

Malacca has most would-be interstate travellers, says minister

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 08:05 PM

Migrants don’t deserve to be treated this way, says Maria Chin after PJ raid

There should be a way to regularise them as many traders rely on foreign labour, says MP.

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Migrants don’t deserve to be treated this way, says Maria Chin after PJ raid

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 03:26 PM

This year’s haj pending Saudi announcement, says Putrajaya

Riyadh has only advised Muslims to defer pilgrimage plans. 

This year’s haj pending Saudi announcement, says Putrajaya

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 03:19 PM

Only 20 people on each film set

Auditions have to be conducted online or by phone, among the regulations laid out by Putrajaya.

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Only 20 people on each film set

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 03:02 PM

Work from home order still in place, says Ismail Sabri

Govt did not rescind instruction, says senior minister.

Work from home order still in place, says Ismail Sabri

Wednesday, 20 May 2020 11:23 AM

Raid under way to nab illegal immigrants in PJ Old Town

Operation is latest in series launched in places under EMCO.

Raid under way to nab illegal immigrants in PJ Old Town

Sunday, 17 May 2020 03:43 PM

Malaysians want stricter rules, says senior minister

Ismail Sabri says survey showed people want tighter MCO to curb virus.

Malaysians want stricter rules, says senior minister