Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 11 May 2020 11:20 AM

Dr Mahathir on why he quit as PM

Bersatu defied him by leaving Pakatan Harapan, goes against GE14 deal, ex-PM says in YouTube video.

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Dr Mahathir on why he quit as PM

Sunday, 10 May 2020 03:11 PM

Prihatin aid appeal period extended to May 31

PM says there have been a lot of complaints from rejected applicants.

Prihatin aid appeal period extended to May 31

Sunday, 10 May 2020 02:57 PM

Socialise with immediate family and neighbours during coming festivities, says PM

Muhyiddin Yassin says interstate travel is not allowed and health and hygiene guidelines remain in place.

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Socialise with immediate family and neighbours during coming festivities, says PM

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 04:02 PM

Report pawnshops charging more than 2% interest, says Ismail Sabri

Matter under Housing and Local Government Ministry’s purview.

Report pawnshops charging more than 2% interest, says Ismail Sabri

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 03:20 PM

SOP under review after latest case of quarantine escapees

Ismail Sabri Yaakob is confident police will nab foreigners who fled KL facility.

SOP under review after latest case of quarantine escapees


Wednesday, 06 May 2020 03:10 PM

MCO fines up to judges, says minister after Zahid’s daughter gets off lightly

Social media users slam the decision to only fine her RM800 while others had to pay RM1,000.

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MCO fines up to judges, says minister after Zahid’s daughter gets off lightly

Sunday, 03 May 2020 06:11 PM

Immigration raids Selangor Mansion, arrests 180 migrant workers

Residents ‘scared’, press barred from scene as authorities go door-to-door, hunting for foreigners without documents.

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Immigration raids Selangor Mansion, arrests 180 migrant workers

Sunday, 03 May 2020 05:43 PM

Update Gerak Malaysia app to travel from Thursday, say police

Travel schedule will be staggered to curb congestion, explains CID chief Huzir Mohamed.

Update Gerak Malaysia app to travel from Thursday, say police

Sunday, 03 May 2020 04:36 PM

Probe into journalist over migrant raid report will proceed, say police

IP opened against SCMP reporter Tashny Sukumaran despite minister's earlier order to MCMC to drop it.

Probe into journalist over migrant raid report will proceed, say police

Sunday, 03 May 2020 04:33 PM

Zahid’s daughter, son-in-law to appear in court on Tuesday

Police file charges against couple for breaching movement control order.

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Zahid’s daughter, son-in-law to appear in court on Tuesday

Sunday, 03 May 2020 12:36 PM

Immigration raid at Selangor Mansion this morning, says resident

The source says authorities went door to door for inspections and those without documents are told to gather outside.

Immigration raid at Selangor Mansion this morning, says resident

Saturday, 02 May 2020 07:00 AM

Group caught flouting MCO in ‘wrong place at wrong time’

They are members of an organisation that has offered to use shariah-compliant financing methods to resolve their debts, say sources. 

Group caught flouting MCO in ‘wrong place at wrong time’

Friday, 01 May 2020 06:45 PM

Why are undocumented migrants being held during MCO, Tenaganita asks Putrajaya

Government going back on its promise not to arrest such foreigners during Covid-19 outbreak, says rights group.

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Why are undocumented migrants being held during MCO, Tenaganita asks Putrajaya

Friday, 01 May 2020 05:41 PM

Illegals living in condo under EMCO arrested

Immigration Dept conducts raid on Menara City One this morning.

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Illegals living in condo under EMCO arrested

Thursday, 30 Apr 2020 03:08 PM

Send food to EMCO areas through the authorities, says minister

Officers at local command centres will ensure fair distribution of food.

Send food to EMCO areas through the authorities, says minister