Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 07:00 AM

Activist says CAGED rep intimidated for publicising case

PM critic says police acting on orders to arrest those who highlight cases of ‘enforced disappearance’.

Activist says CAGED rep intimidated for publicising case

Wednesday, 13 Nov 2019 10:51 PM

Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy will fly to Jakarta tomorrow 

Indonesia grants exiled opposition leader entry.

Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy will fly to Jakarta tomorrow 

Monday, 11 Nov 2019 09:29 PM

All good with DAP in Perak, says menteri besar

Ahmad Faizal Azumu says remarks taken out of context, nothing to apologise for.

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All good with DAP in Perak, says menteri besar

Monday, 11 Nov 2019 09:22 PM

No action against Perak MB, he was simply explaining his role, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says Ahmad Faizal Azumu was placating aggressive men who believe that DAP is controlling the country.

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No action against Perak MB, he was simply explaining his role, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 11 Nov 2019 08:16 PM

I’m shocked that Najib is ‘shocked’, says Dr Mahathir

The prime minister says the court has been lenient towards his predecessor as he could even campaign in Tg Piai.

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I’m shocked that Najib is ‘shocked’, says Dr Mahathir


Friday, 08 Nov 2019 02:05 PM

Cradle Fund CEO’s body not typical of fire victim, witness tells murder trial

Victims are usually found in a kneeling position near possible exits, says fireman.

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 08:21 PM

3 Cambodian opposition politicians freed, says Suhakam

 They will remain in Malaysia for a few days, says rights official.

3 Cambodian opposition politicians freed, says Suhakam

Thursday, 07 Nov 2019 04:12 PM

Activist questioned over article on another possible enforced disappearance

Rama Ramanathan says he wrote about how another activist was illegally hauled up for criticising the prime minister.

Activist questioned over article on another possible enforced disappearance

Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019 10:58 AM

Judge, DPP, lawyer claim trial to corruption charge

Bail set at RM12,000 with one surety for each accused; case mention to be on December 16.

Judge, DPP, lawyer claim trial to corruption charge

Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 06:16 PM

Police to question rights activist

Authorities did not give a reason for calling up Rama Ramanathan.

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Police to question rights activist

Sunday, 03 Nov 2019 02:40 PM

Sosma needed as Malaysia is a terrorist transit hub, says Muhyiddin

Home minister says threat in the country is real and as described in US State Dept report.

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Sosma needed as Malaysia is a terrorist transit hub, says Muhyiddin

Saturday, 02 Nov 2019 03:38 PM

United Asean can overcome all challenges, says Dr Mahathir

10-nation bloc must stand together against Western injustice, says PM.

United Asean can overcome all challenges, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019 04:39 PM

10 men linked to Tamil Tigers charged today, 2 more on Thursday

Suspects indicted separately over support for defunct Sri Lankan separatist group.

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10 men linked to Tamil Tigers charged today, 2 more on Thursday

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019 11:10 AM

DAP reps charged with terrorism  

Duo among 10 others to be charged in Tamil Tigers dragnet.

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Monday, 28 Oct 2019 08:24 PM

DAP assemblymen in Tamil Tigers case to be charged tomorrow

Their lawyer Ramkarpal Singh says two other men who will be charged are V. Suresh Kumar and S. Chandru.

DAP assemblymen in Tamil Tigers case to be charged tomorrow