Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 03:36 PM

Free face masks being distributed to the public, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says masks will be given to households that need it, with the limit being four pieces each.

Free face masks being distributed to the public, says minister

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 03:30 PM

Putrajaya tells Malaysians in Singapore to stay put

Better if they stay as they can still work, says senior minister.

Putrajaya tells Malaysians in Singapore to stay put

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 02:56 PM

Putrajaya receives RM22.6 million donations for Covid-19 fund

The funds will be disbursed to those affected by the movement-control order.

Putrajaya receives RM22.6 million donations for Covid-19 fund

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 02:30 PM

High commissions responsible for citizens under EMCO, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says 97% of Selangor Mansion, Malayan Mansion residents are foreigners.

High commissions responsible for citizens under EMCO, says Ismail Sabri

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 03:26 PM

Crime down by 70% during MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Fewer movement curbs flouters arrested, says senior minister.

Crime down by 70% during MCO, says Ismail Sabri


Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 03:18 PM

45 three-star hotels booked as quarantine centres, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the government will pay RM150 per day for each person quarantined.

45 three-star hotels booked as quarantine centres, says minister

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 03:53 PM

Don’t crowd banks, Ismail Sabri tells Prihatin aid recipients

Senior minister says banks must ensure social distancing at branches.

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 03:14 PM

All states must follow NSC on shops’ operating days, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob responds to Selangor’s decision to allow vehicle workshops, spare-parts shops to open daily.

All states must follow NSC on shops’ operating days, says minister

Monday, 06 Apr 2020 02:50 PM

After days of drop in arrests, more than 500 MCO flouters nabbed on Sunday

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says many of them were out for a drive during the weekend.

After days of drop in arrests, more than 500 MCO flouters nabbed on Sunday

Sunday, 05 Apr 2020 03:38 PM

MCO violators obstructing police from carrying out duties, says minister

Those arrested and jailed not just breaching movement order, minister clarifies.

MCO violators obstructing police from carrying out duties, says minister

Sunday, 05 Apr 2020 03:01 PM

Police, army at Selayang market to enforce social distancing

Defence minister says traders and shoppers are not following the Health Ministry’s directive.

Police, army at Selayang market to enforce social distancing

Sunday, 05 Apr 2020 02:56 PM

Agricultural activities on as usual under MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Anything related to fishing and farming, including transporting and packing goods, is allowed, minister clarifies.

Agricultural activities on as usual under MCO, says Ismail Sabri

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 09:36 PM

Police need new SOP to handle MCO flouters, say activists

Violators should not be treated as criminals, and crowding in prisons should be minimised, they argue.

Police need new SOP to handle MCO flouters, say activists

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 03:15 PM

We have enough quarantine centres, says defence minister

Malaysia has a total of 409 centres able to house 40,000 people.

We have enough quarantine centres, says defence minister

Saturday, 04 Apr 2020 03:06 PM

MCO arrests drop for first time yesterday, says minister

Only 413 held for flouting order compared with 524 on Thursday, Ismail Sabri Yaakob reveals.

MCO arrests drop for first time yesterday, says minister