Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 05:26 PM

National interests come first, says Anwar of meeting with PM

The PKR president says the meeting neither amounts to a recognition of the new government, nor did he betray Pakatan.

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National interests come first, says Anwar of meeting with PM

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 03:22 PM

More cars on the road as non-essential businesses take advantage, says minister

Companies must get ministry approval before they can start operating, Ismail Sabri Yaakob clarifies.

More cars on the road as non-essential businesses take advantage, says minister

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 03:08 PM

Food delivery services to continue during Ramadan, says Ismail Sabri

Defence minister says drive-through and pre-order bazaars will not be allowed.

Food delivery services to continue during Ramadan, says Ismail Sabri

Thursday, 16 Apr 2020 03:00 PM

Talian Kasih receives 135 abuse complaints

Minister urges public to call helpline set up a week ago if they are aware of any cases.

Talian Kasih receives 135 abuse complaints

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 03:10 PM

Prison academies to hold MCO violators, says minister

Ismail Sabri says fining offenders no deterrent, so authorities to revert to custodial sentences.

Prison academies to hold MCO violators, says minister


Wednesday, 15 Apr 2020 07:00 AM

Jobless, hungry migrant workers cry for help

Confined to their quarters with nothing to do, they fret over their families at home and their future in Malaysia.

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Jobless, hungry migrant workers cry for help

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 03:21 PM

Sg Lui no longer under enhanced MCO

Strict restrictions still in place for a tahfiz school and a house.

Sg Lui no longer under enhanced MCO

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 03:15 PM

Masjid India, surrounding areas in lockdown till April 28

Ismail Sabri advises residents to stay calm, cooperate with health officials.

Masjid India, surrounding areas in lockdown till April 28

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 03:00 PM

Remand, court for MCO violators from tomorrow, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says public not taking restriction order seriously.

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Remand, court for MCO violators from tomorrow, says Ismail Sabri

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2020 11:00 AM

Rain, rude drivers all part of MCO duty

Police officers, soldiers ‘front-liners’ maintaining MCO as nation tries to stem spread of Covid-19.

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Rain, rude drivers all part of MCO duty

Sunday, 12 Apr 2020 03:35 PM

Call ministry helpline if you are abused, says senior minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the government has set up a hotline for those experiencing abuse during the MCO.

Call ministry helpline if you are abused, says senior minister

Sunday, 12 Apr 2020 03:16 PM

Price checks in run-up to Ramadan, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister gives assurance that there is enough food for the whole country.

Price checks in run-up to Ramadan, says Ismail Sabri

Sunday, 12 Apr 2020 02:58 PM

Barbers in green zones may be allowed to open, says senior minister

Miti is studying matter and will make announcement, says Ismail Sabri.

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Barbers in green zones may be allowed to open, says senior minister

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 03:11 PM

Cops to haul up those obstructing Covid-19 front-liners, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says there have been reports of people refusing to cooperate with doctors and nurses.

Cops to haul up those obstructing Covid-19 front-liners, says minister

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 03:04 PM

Govt raises concerns over allowing students to go home

If students allowed to do so, there will be mass movement among them, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Govt raises concerns over allowing students to go home