Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 06:53 PM

Odd that family should remain in house after fire, says fireman in Samirah’s trial

The seventh witness says that in his experience, the occupants would keep out of a building where a blaze has broken out.

Odd that family should remain in house after fire, says fireman in Samirah’s trial

Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 06:21 PM

Witness saw bag of firecrackers in Nazrin’s room

Firefighter Stanley Sigau Nyalang says he saw combustible objects but could not say if they caused fire.

Witness saw bag of firecrackers in Nazrin’s room

Thursday, 03 Oct 2019 02:48 PM

Widow Samirah’s son filed police report of cops lying to him, court hears

Boy said interrogating officers told him to cooperate if he wished to be released, says defence lawyer.

Widow Samirah’s son filed police report of cops lying to him, court hears

Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019 05:50 PM

Items belonging to Nazrin went missing after fire, court told

A Tissot watch and foreign currency among items missing from bedroom after firefighters put out flames.

Items belonging to Nazrin went missing after fire, court told

Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019 02:22 PM

Samirah looked calm when we arrived, firefighter tells murder trial

Most people who lost a family member would be visibly upset, says witness.

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Samirah looked calm when we arrived, firefighter tells murder trial


Monday, 30 Sep 2019 07:09 PM

Focus on ECRL’s benefits, deputy minister says

Ong Kian Ming wants to avoid perpetually looking at cost Putrajaya has already renegotiated.

Focus on ECRL’s benefits, deputy minister says

Monday, 30 Sep 2019 05:46 PM

China’s Belt and Road projects can reduce poverty, says World Bank study

The study says it can increase investment and shorten travel times but only if policy reforms are implemented as well.

China’s Belt and Road projects can reduce poverty, says World Bank study

Sunday, 29 Sep 2019 12:10 PM

Children of Gombak shooting victim fly back to UK

They fear for their safety here in Malaysia, says family lawyer.

Children of Gombak shooting victim fly back to UK

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 02:23 PM

Police should reopen investigation on Adib’s death, says PAS sec-gen

Set up task force to investigate those responsible for fireman’s death, says Takiyuddin Hassan.

Police should reopen investigation on Adib’s death, says PAS sec-gen

Friday, 27 Sep 2019 02:13 PM

Officer saw deep wound on Cradle Fund CEO, but didn’t suspect foul play

No evidence of murder although Nazrin Hassan’s body had injury marks, says Inspector Anestassia Chin Fat.

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Officer saw deep wound on Cradle Fund CEO, but didn’t suspect foul play

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019 04:09 PM

Najib ordered RM5 billion TIA bonds despite Agong’s opposition, says 1MDB witness

Former TIA CEO Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi was told that the issuance could not be stopped.

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Najib ordered RM5 billion TIA bonds despite Agong’s opposition, says 1MDB witness

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019 03:17 PM

LIVE: Jho Low's instructions important to determine if Najib was misled, says Sri Ram

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi to resume account of the accused and Low Taek Jho's dealings at 1MDB. 

LIVE: Jho Low's instructions important to determine if Najib was misled, says Sri Ram

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 07:00 PM

Jho Low called Najib during TIA meetings, says 1MDB witness

Former TIA chief tells court fugitive businesman likely served Najib Razak’s interests, acting as go-between.

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Jho Low called Najib during TIA meetings, says 1MDB witness

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 03:45 PM

LIVE: Jho Low ‘very close’ to Najib, familiar with those around ex-PM, says witness

Shahrol Ibrahim Halmi says the Penang-born businessman also functions as a facilitator between Najib and the Terengganu sultan.

LIVE: Jho Low ‘very close’ to Najib, familiar with those around ex-PM, says witness

Monday, 23 Sep 2019 01:02 PM

Najib never gave orders to report 1MDB to police, court hears

Nor did he instruct his officers to report the matter to to MACC, says witness.

Najib never gave orders to report 1MDB to police, court hears