Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023 04:27 PM

Muda to launch nationwide campaign seeking Zahid retrial

Party also urges AGC to explain the decision to drop charges against deputy prime minister.

Muda to launch nationwide campaign seeking Zahid retrial

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 06:51 PM

Police recommend that Hadi be charged with sedition

The PAS president has only answered 5 out of 24 questions posed to him.

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Police recommend that Hadi be charged with sedition

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 05:06 PM

Hadi only answered 5 questions, says Ayob

The PAS president will answer the remaining 19 in court.  

Hadi only answered 5 questions, says Ayob

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 04:41 PM

Jasmine Loo amassed a fortune from 1MDB funds, says deputy IGP

Police seize nine paintings, luxury watches and designer handbags from ex-general counsel.

Jasmine Loo amassed a fortune from 1MDB funds, says deputy IGP

Monday, 04 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Putrajaya won’t shut UNHCR office, say sources

They criticise the National Security Council chief’s suggestion to close local branch.

Putrajaya won’t shut UNHCR office, say sources


Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 07:16 PM

Police to quiz Hadi tomorrow

This concerns a speech he made while campaigning in Muar, Johor.  

Police to quiz Hadi tomorrow

Saturday, 02 Sep 2023 04:03 PM

ROS confirms blacklisting Muda deputy president

It says Amira Aisya had been the secretary of a society whose registration was revoked in October 2022.

ROS confirms blacklisting Muda deputy president

Saturday, 02 Sep 2023 12:54 PM

‘Malaysian Malaysia’ slogan stays, says Anthony Loke

DAP sec-gen says party will not change stance to win support of other ethnic groups.

‘Malaysian Malaysia’ slogan stays, says Anthony Loke

Saturday, 02 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Think tank pans hadith module in schools

Iman Research says move causes uneasiness among non-Muslim parents, students.

Think tank pans hadith module in schools

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 06:34 PM

Let non-Muslim students learn about their religions too, says Abun Sui

Sarawak PKR deputy chief says this is in line with Malaysia Madani ideals.

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Let non-Muslim students learn about their religions too, says Abun Sui

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Perikatan to woo non-Malays in Johor by-elections

It says DAP’s green wave narrative has backfired.  

Wednesday, 30 Aug 2023 03:00 PM

Consumer group calls for total ban on vaping

Government has duty to limit individual’s liberty on health grounds, CAP says.

Consumer group calls for total ban on vaping

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Govt right to block fake news, says academic

Mazlan Ali says freedom of speech does not mean right to slander.

Govt right to block fake news, says academic

Monday, 28 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Young voters not necessarily progressive, academic says

Study shows this group tends to be anti-establishment and conservative.

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Young voters not necessarily progressive, academic says

Monday, 28 Aug 2023 07:00 AM

Activists tell Putrajaya not to undermine freedom of expression

Civil society groups say govt’s actions stifling open exchange of ideas.

Activists tell Putrajaya not to undermine freedom of expression