Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 12 Sep 2019 07:00 AM

Food-delivery riders, stall owners brave smoke to earn a living

As more people stay indoors, food orders via apps spike, while outdoor eateries report drop in customers.

Food-delivery riders, stall owners brave smoke to earn a living

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019 07:55 AM

3 more areas record ‘unhealthy’ air quality

Rompin records API of 230, highest in the peninsula, while Sarawak sees little improvement.

3 more areas record ‘unhealthy’ air quality

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 09:05 PM

No rise in cases of smoke-related illnesses in Sarawak, says Health DG

The govt is looking out for a spike in patients with conjunctivitis, asthma and upper respiratory tract infection.

No rise in cases of smoke-related illnesses in Sarawak, says Health DG

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019 03:48 PM

Unhealthy air quality forces 409 schools to close

19 areas in Malaysia seeing high scores on the air pollution index as of 3pm.

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Unhealthy air quality forces 409 schools to close

Monday, 09 Sep 2019 03:31 PM

Guan Eng admits Pakatan late to react to non-Muslim product boycott

The finance minister says Putrajaya should have reacted earlier to the divisive campaign.

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Guan Eng admits Pakatan late to react to non-Muslim product boycott


Monday, 09 Sep 2019 01:40 PM

NRD lodges police report over fake MyKad claims

Department acts after stories of Chinese nationals granted ID papers go viral on social media.

NRD lodges police report over fake MyKad claims

Friday, 06 Sep 2019 05:49 PM

Cradle Fund CEO’s home vandalised, clothes slashed, court told

A police photographer says the late Nazrin Hassan's laptop was smashed and lipstick was used to draw on the walls.

Cradle Fund CEO’s home vandalised, clothes slashed, court told

Friday, 06 Sep 2019 02:15 PM

Prosecution to prove wife, stepsons killed Cradle Fund CEO

DPP says the prosecution will show Nazrin Hassan did not die in the fire that but the fire was started to conceal the crime.

Prosecution to prove wife, stepsons killed Cradle Fund CEO

Thursday, 05 Sep 2019 03:27 PM

PKR not at 100% but heading in the right direction, says Anwar

There are some disgruntled members, but I see no problems, remarks PKR chief.

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PKR not at 100% but heading in the right direction, says Anwar

Thursday, 05 Sep 2019 01:37 PM

Assist in police probe, Anwar urges aide

Farhash Wafa Salvador Rizal Mubarak sought by cops to facilitate investigation into alleged assault last weekend.

Assist in police probe, Anwar urges aide

Monday, 02 Sep 2019 03:08 PM

Bersatu Malacca event OK since Zakir Naik not speaking, say police

Paya Rumput assemblyman Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen has invited the preacher to attend a religious meeting.

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Bersatu Malacca event OK since Zakir Naik not speaking, say police

Monday, 02 Sep 2019 01:00 PM

Cops to haul up more airport staff over KLIA, klia2 system failure

8 individuals questioned so far over chaos at main travel hub nearly a fortnight ago.

Cops to haul up more airport staff over KLIA, klia2 system failure

Sunday, 01 Sep 2019 08:25 PM

Malacca Bersatu rep to host Zakir at event

Police gave go-ahead because controversial preacher not speaking at prayer gathering.

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Malacca Bersatu rep to host Zakir at event

Friday, 30 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

If only police had been honest earlier, say Amri’s family, lawyer

However, they welcome police's announcement that a key witness is being sought.

If only police had been honest earlier, say Amri’s family, lawyer

Thursday, 29 Aug 2019 07:43 PM

Pakatan must counter opposition’s narrative on Malays, Islam, says academic

Prof Awang Azman Awang Pawi says Bersatu and Amanah have also yet to replace PAS and Umno as the dominant Malay-Muslim parties.

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Pakatan must counter opposition’s narrative on Malays, Islam, says academic