Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Friday, 03 Apr 2020 03:42 PM

People can go beyond 10km if essential, says Ismail Sabri

Police have discretion to let people with valid reason through, says senior minister.

People can go beyond 10km if essential, says Ismail Sabri

Friday, 03 Apr 2020 03:13 PM

Putrajaya to cover rent, daily expenses of govt scholars stranded abroad

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says assistance will be rendered via higher education sponsorship programmes.

Putrajaya to cover rent, daily expenses of govt scholars stranded abroad

Friday, 03 Apr 2020 03:00 PM

No Ramadan bazaars as long as MCO in force, says Ismail Sabri

NSC will rule on matter again if Covid-19 restrictions are lifted before fasting month, says senior minister.

No Ramadan bazaars as long as MCO in force, says Ismail Sabri

Friday, 03 Apr 2020 02:52 PM

No ATM withdrawal charge during restriction order, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this is to prevent long queues at bank counters.

No ATM withdrawal charge during restriction order, says minister

Monday, 30 Mar 2020 05:13 PM

Bersatu chief denies stolen RM250,000 belonged to party

Police detain maid to assist with enquiries into theft of money from household safe.

Bersatu chief denies stolen RM250,000 belonged to party


Monday, 30 Mar 2020 03:09 PM

Putrajaya caps face mask price at RM1.50

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says government to review prices at later date.

Putrajaya caps face mask price at RM1.50

Monday, 30 Mar 2020 02:43 PM

8am to 8pm for all businesses, just go online during MCO, says minister

Public transport and e-hailing services to operate from 6am to 10pm.

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8am to 8pm for all businesses, just go online during MCO, says minister

Sunday, 29 Mar 2020 03:27 PM

Curb on volunteers distributing aid is to protect them, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says govt directive issued following Health Ministry advice.

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Curb on volunteers distributing aid is to protect them, says Ismail Sabri

Sunday, 29 Mar 2020 03:27 PM

Don’t panic-buy, food supply sufficient, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says all major hypermarkets and supermarkets have enough stock.

Don’t panic-buy, food supply sufficient, says minister

Sunday, 29 Mar 2020 01:32 PM

Thieves make off with RM100,000 items during shutdown

They took watches, motorcycle helmets, sunglasses, handbags, shoes and T-shirts, says Dang Wangi police chief.

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Thieves make off with RM100,000 items during shutdown

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 04:17 PM

Volunteers not allowed to distribute food during MCO, minister says

This is to limit human contact, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Volunteers not allowed to distribute food during MCO, minister says

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 03:29 PM

3,162 Malaysians still stranded in 60 countries, says Ismail Sabri

Malaysians in Egypt, India, to be brought home soon.

3,162 Malaysians still stranded in 60 countries, says Ismail Sabri

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 03:13 PM

More than 600 arrested for defying MCO, says defence minister

402 arrested in last 48 hours.

More than 600 arrested for defying MCO, says defence minister

Saturday, 28 Mar 2020 03:03 PM

Mosques still holding congregational, Friday prayers

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says 116 who took part in Friday prayers yesterday arrested.

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Mosques still holding congregational, Friday prayers

Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 03:41 PM

Local councils to disinfect public areas in Covid-19 red zones

Localities with more than 40 infections considered red. 

Local councils to disinfect public areas in Covid-19 red zones