Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 05:11 PM

Until plane is found, IGP can’t say MH370 disappearance was murder-suicide

There is no evidence pilot killed himself and took everyone else on board down with him, says top cop.

Until plane is found, IGP can’t say MH370 disappearance was murder-suicide

Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 02:44 PM

Mujahid takes responsibility for TH assets sale, denies Guan Eng’s role

Pilgrim fund’s management is my portfolio and not the finance minister’s, says Islamic affairs minister. 

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Mujahid takes responsibility for TH assets sale, denies Guan Eng’s role

Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020 12:10 PM

Future looks bleak for Orang Asli after landfill closure

Bukit Ibam landfill off-limits after photojournalist highlights hazard for those scavenging there.

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Future looks bleak for Orang Asli after landfill closure

Monday, 17 Feb 2020 02:34 PM

Police need Sosma to combat organised crime, says CID chief

Law that rights activists want repealed 'especially helpful' in nabbing gang leaders, says Huzir Mohamed.

Police need Sosma to combat organised crime, says CID chief

Friday, 14 Feb 2020 03:47 PM

Judiciary better under Pakatan, says former Court of Appeal judge

Mah Weng Kwai says people’s faith in justice system restored, less political interference in recent years.

Judiciary better under Pakatan, says former Court of Appeal judge


Friday, 14 Feb 2020 01:05 PM

Civil suits to keep missing trio’s cases alive

Wives of pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat, M. Indira Gandhi forced to sue IGP, govt.

Civil suits to keep missing trio’s cases alive

Friday, 14 Feb 2020 12:51 PM

Bar acts against self-declared ‘racist’ lawyer

Steps taken concerning Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz confidential, says president.

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Bar acts against self-declared ‘racist’ lawyer

Monday, 10 Feb 2020 04:29 PM

Police grill Tamrin over blog post on TMJ

Someone has to do it, blogger says of his criticism of the Johor crown prince.

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Police grill Tamrin over blog post on TMJ

Monday, 10 Feb 2020 04:25 PM

107 quarantined for suspected coronavirus, says Dzulkefly

Health minister confirms nation’s 18th case today, man returning from work in Macau.

107 quarantined for suspected coronavirus, says Dzulkefly

Monday, 10 Feb 2020 04:04 PM

Ministry traces 22 close contacts of 18th coronavirus patient

19 of them are medical staff who did not wear protection equipment, says Dzulkefly.

Ministry traces 22 close contacts of 18th coronavirus patient

Sunday, 09 Feb 2020 06:19 PM

Lokman trying to pit Najib against Zahid, said Umno sec-gen

Annuar Musa also calls Lokman Noor Adam an untrustworthy individual for attempting to drive a wedge between the 2 Umno leaders.

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Lokman trying to pit Najib against Zahid, said Umno sec-gen

Saturday, 08 Feb 2020 06:06 PM

Malaysia will not increase virus alert status, says Wan Azizah

Deputy prime minister says cabinet sees no need to follow Singapore because threat level differs between nations.

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Malaysia will not increase virus alert status, says Wan Azizah

Saturday, 08 Feb 2020 04:52 PM

Malaysia records 16th coronavirus case

60-year-old woman from China had travelled with a 35-year-old woman who had already tested positive for the virus, says DPM.

Malaysia records 16th coronavirus case

Saturday, 08 Feb 2020 12:40 PM

Step down, Dr Mahathir tells Trump

PM also says he wishes Americans will make ‘better decision’ come November presidential election.

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Step down, Dr Mahathir tells Trump

Saturday, 08 Feb 2020 11:35 AM

Opposing Israel ‘not enough’ to bring justice to Palestinians, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says well-planned strategy to win hearts and minds all over the world is needed.

Opposing Israel ‘not enough’ to bring justice to Palestinians, says PM