Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 09 Jun 2019 04:53 PM

15 Orang Asli dead from water pollution, insists charity

Group working with Kg Kuala Koh villagers says state figure of three dead inaccurate, many deaths unreported because police station too far away.

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15 Orang Asli dead from water pollution, insists charity

Sunday, 09 Jun 2019 10:35 AM

Nik Nazmi latest PKR leader to sign petition urging Latheefa to quit

Setiawangsa MP, a former PKR Youth chief, demands new MACC chief’s resignation on grounds that her appoinment contravenes Pakatan Harapan’s pledges. 

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Nik Nazmi latest PKR leader to sign petition urging Latheefa to quit

Saturday, 08 Jun 2019 02:31 PM

Shukri gave 2 officers’ names to PM to replace him at MACC

The former MACC chief proposed the names to Dr Mahathir Mohamad on March 6.

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Shukri gave 2 officers’ names to PM to replace him at MACC

Saturday, 08 Jun 2019 12:26 PM

Shukri denies spat with PM

Former anti-graft head refutes ‘baseless accusations’ that he was forced out due to decisions on high profile cases.

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Shukri denies spat with PM

Saturday, 08 Jun 2019 11:52 AM

Move forward, stop wasting time debating Latheefa, says Shukri

Outgoing MACC chief gives full backing to replacement, saying she will be an asset to the anti-graft agency.

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Move forward, stop wasting time debating Latheefa, says Shukri


Saturday, 08 Jun 2019 11:30 AM

Be fearless, neutral, Shukri’s advice to Latheefah

Former MACC chief makes first comments after stepping down prior to end of contract. 

Be fearless, neutral, Shukri’s advice to Latheefah

Monday, 03 Jun 2019 05:17 PM

No money, no need to hold Raya open houses, IGP tells his men

Abdul Hamid Bador says district police chiefs who instructed officers to collect donations for the purpose will be transferred out.

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No money, no need to hold Raya open houses, IGP tells his men

Monday, 03 Jun 2019 03:36 PM

Zuraida ‘not advised’ to seek A-G’s approval before appointing Syazlin

Minister claims no one stepped forward to warn her lawyer’s appointment would be a conflict of interests in the Adib inquiry.

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Zuraida ‘not advised’ to seek A-G’s approval before appointing Syazlin

Sunday, 02 Jun 2019 04:04 PM

Kit Siang calls for better police living conditions

Improving welfare of the force part of 2005 RCI's recommendations, says DAP veteran.

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Kit Siang calls for better police living conditions

Thursday, 30 May 2019 08:18 PM

My job to convince police about IPCMC, says top cop

Abdul Hamid Bador is the first IGP to agree to the formation of a police oversight body.

My job to convince police about IPCMC, says top cop

Thursday, 30 May 2019 07:12 PM

IGP remains upbeat on Jho Low arrest, extradition

Top cop insists that 1MDB suspect will be in custody soon, but coy on details.

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Thursday, 30 May 2019 07:02 PM

3 suspected terrorists nabbed

One of the arrested is a Malaysian who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

3 suspected terrorists nabbed

Thursday, 30 May 2019 03:34 PM

Discuss draft on IPCMC bill before tabling in Parliament, groups tell Putrajaya

They have called for discussions with stakeholders to address details about the police oversight body.

Discuss draft on IPCMC bill before tabling in Parliament, groups tell Putrajaya

Wednesday, 29 May 2019 12:09 PM

TTDI longhouse residents pin hopes on PM to solve housing woes

They urge new govt to fulfil promise after 37-year-long wait for permanent housing.

TTDI longhouse residents pin hopes on PM to solve housing woes

Saturday, 25 May 2019 01:05 PM

Wan Azizah vows action against ex-telco chief linked to sexual assault case

Cops reopen file following arrest of father of 2 girls who allegedly threatened former wife.

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Wan Azizah vows action against ex-telco chief linked to sexual assault case