Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 07 Dec 2019 07:00 AM

Latest Anwar accuser vanishes

Muhammad Yusoff Rawther goes to ground, while family divided over allegation of sexual misconduct against PKR president.

Latest Anwar accuser vanishes

Friday, 06 Dec 2019 04:00 PM

Yusoff told family of sexual assault, says father

He refutes earlier statement that relatives were not in the know about alleged misconduct perpetrated by Anwar Ibrahim.

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Yusoff told family of sexual assault, says father

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 03:27 PM

DAP says not hiring 100 cybertroopers, only a few ‘social media writers’

Party rep tells Najib to apply for vacant position since he is out of a job.

DAP says not hiring 100 cybertroopers, only a few ‘social media writers’

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 11:19 AM

Draconian security laws under review, says Dr Mahathir

Govt has to make sure both national security as well as human rights are protected.

Draconian security laws under review, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 02 Dec 2019 03:19 PM

Police question 7 over return, scattering of Chin Peng’s ashes

12 reports filed nationwide into comrades carrying out insurgent leader’s dying wish.

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Police question 7 over return, scattering of Chin Peng’s ashes


Monday, 02 Dec 2019 09:28 AM

Don’t depend on govt for ‘free money’, Dr Mahathir tells the poor

Instead, Putrajaya is willing to provide capital to start businesses and training courses.

Don’t depend on govt for ‘free money’, Dr Mahathir tells the poor

Saturday, 30 Nov 2019 12:51 PM

PM admits Sosma is knotty problem

Pakatan considering reducing the allowed days of detention, allowing certain classes of detainees bail, says Dr Mahathir.

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PM admits Sosma is knotty problem

Saturday, 30 Nov 2019 11:58 AM

We need five years to fulfil manifesto, says Dr Mahathir

Prime minister blames BN govt leaving nation with ‘atrocious problems’, forcing Pakatan to re-evaluate election promises.

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We need five years to fulfil manifesto, says Dr Mahathir

Saturday, 30 Nov 2019 11:01 AM

Dr Mahathir takes swipe at ‘inefficient’ leaders of Muslim world

It is this inefficiency that has caused those of the Islamic faith to turn to the West for help, he says. 

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Dr Mahathir takes swipe at ‘inefficient’ leaders of Muslim world

Friday, 29 Nov 2019 03:09 PM

I saw accused take things from Nazrin’s bedroom, says witness

Witness denies defence's accusations he is covering up for his colleagues who have stolen dead man's watch, cash.

I saw accused take things from Nazrin’s bedroom, says witness

Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 05:38 PM

Syed Husin calls on PM to step aside for Anwar before May 2020

Dr Mahathir Mohamed has achieved nothing noteworthy since GE14, says veteran PKR leader.

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Syed Husin calls on PM to step aside for Anwar before May 2020

Sunday, 24 Nov 2019 01:46 PM

Anwar chides PKR leaders who have ‘lost touch’ after becoming ministers

The PKR president says they have even met with the 'enemy' while ignoring the party's struggles.

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Anwar chides PKR leaders who have ‘lost touch’ after becoming ministers

Friday, 22 Nov 2019 07:00 AM

Jihadist Yazid Sufaat has repented, says rehabilitator

Militant linked to 9/11 attacks described as loving dad, abandoned past.

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Jihadist Yazid Sufaat has repented, says rehabilitator

Thursday, 21 Nov 2019 12:12 PM

Ministry studying Russian jet offer

Moscow suggests to take back Malaysia’s old fighter planes and replace them with new ones.

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Ministry studying Russian jet offer

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019 05:55 PM

9/11 militant Yazid Sufaat released today

US-trained biochemist set free on instructions from Prevention of Terrorism Board, say sources.

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9/11 militant Yazid Sufaat released today