Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 24 May 2019 04:20 PM

Sever ties with underworld, top cop tells police force

Abdul Hamid Bador’s stern response comes after reports of the police engaging in corrupt and criminal practices.

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Sever ties with underworld, top cop tells police force

Friday, 24 May 2019 07:00 AM

Torching of Perlis mufti’s car linked to sacking of 25 imams

Cops say the suspected mastermind had initially planned to splash Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin's face with acid.

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Torching of Perlis mufti’s car linked to sacking of 25 imams

Thursday, 23 May 2019 05:40 PM

Cops raid Deloitte Malaysia office in 1MDB probe

As of 5.30pm, raid still ongoing.
 

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Cops raid Deloitte Malaysia office in 1MDB probe

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 07:30 PM

‘Appalled’ IGP vows cops turned robbers will be dealt with severely

Abdul Hamid Bador says news on robberies disappointing as police superiors always issue reminder never to succumb to greed.

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‘Appalled’ IGP vows cops turned robbers will be dealt with severely

Wednesday, 22 May 2019 07:00 AM

Islamic State kids want to come home

12 boys and 6 girls taken into war-torn Syria by their parents who believed in the caliphate and are now stuck in a refugee camp.

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Islamic State kids want to come home


Wednesday, 22 May 2019 07:00 AM

‘Soft approach’ best way to deradicalise terror suspects

IIUM lecturer says punitive punishment breeds radicals, while rehabilitation creates human beings.

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‘Soft approach’ best way to deradicalise terror suspects

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 07:51 PM

5 cops nabbed for robbery, hunt on for senior officer

The five police officers are said to have demanded RM200,000 from a money changer.

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5 cops nabbed for robbery, hunt on for senior officer

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 11:25 AM

MACC denies inaction in Taman Rimba Kiara graft case

Senior officer says that investigations are ongoing, after re-opening the case into the scandal-hit development.

MACC denies inaction in Taman Rimba Kiara graft case

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 11:20 AM

MACC to haul up more witnesses over armoured-vehicle scandal

Company owner arrested yesterday for allegedly bribing an agency under the Ministry of Defence in order to secure procurement contract.

MACC to haul up more witnesses over armoured-vehicle scandal

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 10:45 AM

Hishammuddin lodges report with MACC over Mindef land swaps

Former defence minister linked to dubious deals strikes back with own reports.

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Hishammuddin lodges report with MACC over Mindef land swaps

Friday, 17 May 2019 07:00 AM

When the IGP drops in unannounced...

Policemen are nonplussed then won over by their surprise visitor, who is down to earth and appears to care about their welfare. 

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When the IGP drops in unannounced...

Thursday, 16 May 2019 02:51 PM

AGC wants more information on Zakir Naik’s associate

Attorney General’s Chambers has asked cops to record more statements from witnesses.

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AGC wants more information on Zakir Naik’s associate

Thursday, 16 May 2019 07:00 AM

Vote BN or else, YaPEIM staff told in video

Clip goes viral of senior exec warning employees to look for work with DAP if they voted for then opposition at GE14.

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Vote BN or else, YaPEIM staff told in video

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 04:59 PM

New merit-based scheme for bonuses after controversy, says YaPEIM

Its chairman Mohd Daud Bakar says staff members will be paid based on their performance.

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New merit-based scheme for bonuses after controversy, says YaPEIM

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 04:48 PM

YaPEIM admits funds misappropriated after days of denials

Trustee chairman says the problem occurred under old management.

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YaPEIM admits funds misappropriated after days of denials