Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 28 Oct 2019 05:03 PM

Grassroots sentiment must be heard before accepting Salleh, says PKR chief

If ex-Umno man joins party, he must adhere to our core principles and values, says Anwar Ibrahim.

Grassroots sentiment must be heard before accepting Salleh, says PKR chief

Monday, 28 Oct 2019 04:56 PM

Student protester says attempts to meet with UM VC 'not entertained'

Wong Kan Ye says he made the requests to speak with Rahim personally and through the media.

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Student protester says attempts to meet with UM VC 'not entertained'

Monday, 28 Oct 2019 04:35 PM

Treacherous plans afoot to stop me from becoming PM, says Anwar

You can't say I am impatient as I have waited 20 years, explains PKR chief.

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Treacherous plans afoot to stop me from becoming PM, says Anwar

Sunday, 27 Oct 2019 04:08 PM

Family of detained DAP man thankful they got to spend Deepavali together

Gunasekaran lost some weight but is otherwise ok, says daughter.

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Family of detained DAP man thankful they got to spend Deepavali together

Sunday, 27 Oct 2019 04:05 PM

Umno-PAS, allies can be the 3rd force, says Zahid

He expresses doubt over the PM transition plan between Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.

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Umno-PAS, allies can be the 3rd force, says Zahid


Sunday, 27 Oct 2019 03:01 PM

Investigations into Sosma detainees completed, say police

Up to A-G to charge or set them free, says police counterterrorism chief.

Investigations into Sosma detainees completed, say police

Thursday, 24 Oct 2019 04:25 PM

Wives of Tamil Tigers detainees go on hunger strike at Bukit Aman

Three women camped outside federal police HQ say they will not budge until their husbands are released.

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Wives of Tamil Tigers detainees go on hunger strike at Bukit Aman

Thursday, 24 Oct 2019 03:22 PM

Hishammuddin tells Pakatan politicians to stop politicking and focus on the people

The Umno man says Pakatan seems to be too busy politicking and has forgotten about its responsibilities in government.

Hishammuddin tells Pakatan politicians to stop politicking and focus on the people

Thursday, 24 Oct 2019 12:31 PM

5 LTTE suspects to spend Deepavali behind bars

Court fixes next Thursday to hear their habeas corpus application.

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5 LTTE suspects to spend Deepavali behind bars

Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019 06:50 PM

Home Ministry bans controversial comic book after complaints

Police quiz author, former DAP member Hew Kuan Yau, with detractors accusing him of promoting communism.

Home Ministry bans controversial comic book after complaints

Wednesday, 23 Oct 2019 01:06 PM

Academic to be questioned by police over Malay congress speech

Police say the case is being investigated under Section 505b of the Penal Code and he has to present himself at Bukit Aman at 10am this Friday.

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Academic to be questioned by police over Malay congress speech

Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019 06:19 PM

Pay up, HR Ministry tells Utusan

The company has to resolve unpaid wages and VSS compensation of its former employees.

Pay up, HR Ministry tells Utusan

Tuesday, 22 Oct 2019 11:55 AM

Ex-PAS leader Nasharudin slapped with 33 charges

Former deputy president claims trial to money-laundering, CBT.

Ex-PAS leader Nasharudin slapped with 33 charges

Monday, 21 Oct 2019 05:25 PM

Accused Tamil Tigers sympathisers file to challenge Sosma detention

They state their arrests not in compliance with the law, deny they tried to revive 'long gone' Sri Lankan separatist movement.

Accused Tamil Tigers sympathisers file to challenge Sosma detention

Sunday, 20 Oct 2019 07:30 PM

Activist to sue Putrajaya, cops for RM100 million for unlawful detention

The former DAP member says harassment from police did not stop even though his case was thrown out by the courts.

Activist to sue Putrajaya, cops for RM100 million for unlawful detention