Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 03:11 PM

Free face masks for 8 million households soon, says minister

States will handle the distribution of masks paid for by government, reveals Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Free face masks for 8 million households soon, says minister

Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 02:42 PM

Tougher action promised against MCO flouters after 110 arrested yesterday

Public has been urging government to get tough on those who defy movement control order, says senior minister.

Tougher action promised against MCO flouters after 110 arrested yesterday

Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Small-time businesses, traders plead for help

Any move to extend MCO will be disaster, say operators reeling from 2-week order to contain Covid-19.

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Small-time businesses, traders plead for help

Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Anger over move to allow Covid-19 EPF withdrawals

Contributors rail at having to dip into retirement savings, while B40 earners welcome any relief.

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Anger over move to allow Covid-19 EPF withdrawals

Sunday, 22 Mar 2020 02:11 PM

Putrajaya to fix new ceiling price for face masks tomorrow

Defence minister admits ceiling price of RM2 per piece is very high.

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Putrajaya to fix new ceiling price for face masks tomorrow


Saturday, 21 Mar 2020 11:00 AM

Hello, anyone there? Control order hotline unreachable

Malaysians disappointed as government hotlines go unanswered.

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Hello, anyone there? Control order hotline unreachable

Friday, 20 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Virologists say mass testing impossible, unnecessary

Resources already strained by spike in Covid-19 cases.

Virologists say mass testing impossible, unnecessary

Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020 06:51 PM

Food delivery riders have the roads to themselves

Malls are closed while restaurants that are open cater solely for takeaways and deliveries.

Food delivery riders have the roads to themselves

Monday, 16 Mar 2020 07:00 AM

Tabligh attendees deny Covid-19 spike their fault

Participants blame foreigners, conflicting medical advice for steep rise in cases linked to Sri Petaling mosque.

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Tabligh attendees deny Covid-19 spike their fault

Sunday, 15 Mar 2020 02:16 PM

Woman denies marrying Najib, lodges report on Facebook post

Case is also handed to MCMC for investigation.

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Woman denies marrying Najib, lodges report on Facebook post

Saturday, 14 Mar 2020 05:25 PM

Get out of politics if can't accept criticism, Khalid tells PAS

Mob who attacked me are blind followers, says Amanah leader.

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Get out of politics if can't accept criticism, Khalid tells PAS

Saturday, 14 Mar 2020 11:59 AM

Report on arrest of Guan Eng’s son in Singapore false, says IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador refutes claim Clint Lim detained for trying to smuggle RM2 million into republic.

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Report on arrest of Guan Eng’s son in Singapore false, says IGP

Saturday, 14 Mar 2020 10:33 AM

Mob attacks Khalid in Kuala Terengganu

Attackers brazenly follow Amanah comms director to police station after ruckus outside party building last night.

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Mob attacks Khalid in Kuala Terengganu

Friday, 13 Mar 2020 01:23 PM

No Covid-19 cases in armed forces

Defence minister says army has set up committee to manage coronavirus.

No Covid-19 cases in armed forces

Sunday, 08 Mar 2020 10:09 AM

Holding Perikatan together will be Muhyiddin’s biggest challenge, says PKR man

Saifuddin Nasution Ismail also wonders if the new prime minister is capable of delivering on his promises.

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Holding Perikatan together will be Muhyiddin’s biggest challenge, says PKR man