Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 02 Jul 2019 04:30 PM

Ku Nan’s driver tells how he cashed RM2 million cheque

Witness says how he was instructed to make payment to former minister’s company account.

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Ku Nan’s driver tells how he cashed RM2 million cheque

Tuesday, 02 Jul 2019 02:08 PM

Bank officer tells court of RM2 million cheque made out to Tengku Adnan’s company

Assistant manager at CIMB says the same account received three more cheques for RM2 million each in 2016. 

Bank officer tells court of RM2 million cheque made out to Tengku Adnan’s company

Tuesday, 02 Jul 2019 01:17 PM

Tengku Adnan got RM2 million to fund by-election, court told

Former FT minister had asked RM5-6 million from developer, says prosecutor.

Tengku Adnan got RM2 million to fund by-election, court told

Tuesday, 02 Jul 2019 07:00 AM

Let down by system they are sworn to protect

2 cops thrown behind bars for crimes they say they never committed.

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Let down by system they are sworn to protect

Monday, 01 Jul 2019 10:17 AM

Be tolerant and considerate, Dr Mahathir tells Malaysians

The prime minister says those are the key to a peaceful and harmonious society.

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Be tolerant and considerate, Dr Mahathir tells Malaysians


Sunday, 30 Jun 2019 05:00 PM

I only told Kojadi chair to discuss Yayasan 1MDB funds with lawyers first, says Wee

I never issued order to return or not to return the money, MCA chief argues.

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I only told Kojadi chair to discuss Yayasan 1MDB funds with lawyers first, says Wee

Sunday, 30 Jun 2019 04:45 PM

Wee dares Guan Eng to repeat remarks on benefitting from 1MDB

The two continue their ‘sparring match’ after it was revealed Kojadi got RM15 million from the fund.

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Wee dares Guan Eng to repeat remarks on benefitting from 1MDB

Sunday, 30 Jun 2019 12:31 PM

Ridiculous to appoint police to investigate missing activists, says DAP lawmaker

Charles Santiago has criticised Putrajaya’s decision as the disappearances are linked to the force.

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Ridiculous to appoint police to investigate missing activists, says DAP lawmaker

Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019 02:22 PM

Cops following AGC order on reopened Teoh Beng Hock probe

Deputy IGP says force can't comment on why investigations instructed to be carried out under Section 432 for wrongful confinement.

Cops following AGC order on reopened Teoh Beng Hock probe

Wednesday, 26 Jun 2019 11:25 AM

Forensic expert who disputed Adib evidence to be recalled

Former HUKM academic testifies that fireman ‘attacked and beaten by others’, contradicting 2 other experts.

Forensic expert who disputed Adib evidence to be recalled

Monday, 24 Jun 2019 04:11 PM

Cops launch swoop against illegal gambling rings

1,462 arrests after raids on 929 premises in a week, says CID chief.

Cops launch swoop against illegal gambling rings

Monday, 24 Jun 2019 11:50 AM

Dr Mahathir says Umno used stolen 1MDB money, must face law

PM says Pakatan seeking return of funds, which rightfully belong to govt.

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Dr Mahathir says Umno used stolen 1MDB money, must face law

Monday, 24 Jun 2019 11:29 AM

Azmin stays as minister, says PM once more

Dr Mahathir Mohamad doesn't believe PKR No. 2 'is that stupid and got caught', unless there are quarters out to take him down.

Azmin stays as minister, says PM once more

Sunday, 23 Jun 2019 06:31 PM

No need to question Azmin over video clip, says Anwar

The PKR president says the party will not indulge in gutter politics.

No need to question Azmin over video clip, says Anwar

Sunday, 23 Jun 2019 06:08 PM

It’s a done deal, Anwar says of power handover

The PKR president says he does not have any doubts that Dr Mahathir Mohamad will hand over the reins when it's time.

It’s a done deal, Anwar says of power handover