Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 03:33 PM

Govt working on SOP for child care centres, mosques to open

Ismail Sabri hopes to present findings on Friday.

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Govt working on SOP for child care centres, mosques to open

Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 03:08 PM

Ismail Sabri says deputy minister, exco did not breach MCO

Senior minister says their positions as elected reps allow them to visit and help the needy during the partial lockdown.

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Ismail Sabri says deputy minister, exco did not breach MCO

Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 01:20 PM

154 Kuala Kubu Baru squatters to be charged with flouting MCO

Members of Islamic group will be brought to court today.

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Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 04:02 PM

No extension of operating hours for restaurants during Ramadan

Eateries in green zones may be allowed to stay open longer under next SOP drafted by NSC, says minister.

No extension of operating hours for restaurants during Ramadan

Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 03:27 PM

Police investigate social media attacks against Rohingya

Senior minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says four investigation papers have been opened based on 19 police reports received.

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Police investigate social media attacks against Rohingya


Tuesday, 28 Apr 2020 03:15 PM

Govt looks to relax movement restrictions in green zones

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says NSC finalising SOP, which may be announced next week.

Govt looks to relax movement restrictions in green zones

Monday, 27 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Rohingya fear attacks after Facebook post goes viral

Community leader’s alleged demand for citizenship, criticises Malays lead to widespread xenophobia against refugees.

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Rohingya fear attacks after Facebook post goes viral

Sunday, 26 Apr 2020 03:40 PM

Only 400 Malaysians allowed home each day from Singapore, says Ismail Sabri

They need entry permit from Malaysian high commission in city-state, explains minister.

Only 400 Malaysians allowed home each day from Singapore, says Ismail Sabri

Sunday, 26 Apr 2020 03:24 PM

Vets allowed to open under MCO

Those seeking medical treatment for pets must make appointments to avoid crowding, says minister.

Vets allowed to open under MCO

Sunday, 26 Apr 2020 03:09 PM

No returning home for those stranded until govt fine-tunes SOP, says minister

May 1 to 3 dates set by the police not applicable yet, clarifies Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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No returning home for those stranded until govt fine-tunes SOP, says minister

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 07:13 PM

Police quiz Zahid’s daughter, son-in-law for breaching MCO

Bukit Aman confirms incident after Nurulhidayah posts Instagram pictures of meeting with ministers.

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Police quiz Zahid’s daughter, son-in-law for breaching MCO

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 06:59 PM

[WATCH] More areas in Selayang and Gombak under EMCO

SIX parcels of land in Selayang Baru and Gombak are the latest areas to be placed under an enhanced movement control ord...

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 03:56 PM

Football league might not restart post-MCO, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob calls having 22 players on the field at one time too risky.

Football league might not restart post-MCO, says minister

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 03:28 PM

84 arrested since MCO for crossing border illegally

Authorities have stepped up patrols along routes used by syndicates, says defence minister.

84 arrested since MCO for crossing border illegally

Saturday, 25 Apr 2020 02:48 PM

58 jailed for violating MCO, says Ismail Sabri

They are being placed in temporary prisons in 11 department academies.

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58 jailed for violating MCO, says Ismail Sabri