Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 28 Aug 2019 06:19 PM

Lawyers divided over Sisters in Islam’s Muslim status

Opposing sides both use federal constitution to cement position in debate on fatwa, women’s advocacy group.

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Lawyers divided over Sisters in Islam’s Muslim status

Monday, 26 Aug 2019 04:24 PM

Retract ‘bodoh sombong’ remark or get sued, Syed Saddiq told

Anti-khat group says comment made in bad taste, unbecoming of a minister.

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Retract ‘bodoh sombong’ remark or get sued, Syed Saddiq told

Monday, 26 Aug 2019 03:34 PM

Reveal inspector-general’s standing orders, says Malaysian Bar

Senior lawyers say transparency dictates police orders be declassified for full reform, public confidence.

Reveal inspector-general’s standing orders, says Malaysian Bar

Sunday, 25 Aug 2019 03:38 PM

We're close to finding missing daughter, says Indira Gandhi’s team

The group says it will have good news next month.

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We're close to finding missing daughter, says Indira Gandhi’s team

Sunday, 25 Aug 2019 01:56 PM

Postpone Jawi lessons, talk to us first, says anti-khat group

The Seni Khat Action Team wants dialogue with the ministry and relevant stakeholders until a solution is found.

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Postpone Jawi lessons, talk to us first, says anti-khat group


Saturday, 24 Aug 2019 05:03 PM

Thank you for not rallying today, says KL police chief 

We will arrest those who insist on protesting, says senior cop.

Thank you for not rallying today, says KL police chief 

Saturday, 24 Aug 2019 03:11 PM

Quiet in Brickfields as police block roads after anti-Zakir rally called off

There is heavy police presence in the area while vehicles are barred from entering.

Quiet in Brickfields as police block roads after anti-Zakir rally called off

Saturday, 24 Aug 2019 12:40 PM

2 men released after being detained over anti-khat rally

They are out on bail after police recorded their statements.

2 men released after being detained over anti-khat rally

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 11:54 AM

Nora Anne’s death a tragedy, but hasn’t affected tourism

Tourism Malaysia D-G says no negative feedback given by travel agencies following incident.

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Nora Anne’s death a tragedy, but hasn’t affected tourism

Friday, 23 Aug 2019 11:32 AM

RM41.7 billion tourism revenue in first half of 2019

Mohamaddin Ketapi says this is an increase of 6.8% from same period last year.

RM41.7 billion tourism revenue in first half of 2019

Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019 01:00 PM

Zakir won’t back down from suing DAP 4, ex-envoy

Preacher's lawyer says suit will be filed next week following refusal of 5 to apologise, pay settlement.

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Zakir won’t back down from suing DAP 4, ex-envoy

Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019 07:00 AM

Stop speculating on Nora case and move on, urge cops

Foreign media reports claim use of mediums, parents’ involvement in teen’s death.

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Stop speculating on Nora case and move on, urge cops

Tuesday, 20 Aug 2019 01:12 AM

Zakir Naik questioned for more than 10 hours in Bukit Aman

This is the second time cops are quizzing preacher over racially charged comments made in Kota Baru.

Zakir Naik questioned for more than 10 hours in Bukit Aman

Monday, 19 Aug 2019 03:04 PM

Apologise or face legal action, Zakir tells DAP lawmakers, ex-envoy

Lawyer for Islamic preacher confirms notices of demand sent to P Ramasamy, Charles Santiago, Satees Muniandy.

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Apologise or face legal action, Zakir tells DAP lawmakers, ex-envoy

Sunday, 18 Aug 2019 06:09 PM

Lynas poses no danger to the country, says PM

Govt can’t always listen to popular views and disregard experts’ findings, says Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

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Lynas poses no danger to the country, says PM