Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 15 May 2019 12:43 PM

Cops hunting 3 terror suspects

They are wanted for plotting attacks on houses of worship, says IGP.

Cops hunting 3 terror suspects

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 12:09 PM

Don’t be petty and provocative, IGP tells civil groups

Abdul Hamid Bador's remarks in response to Hindraf's request for beefed-up police protection for P. Waytha Moorthy.

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Don’t be petty and provocative, IGP tells civil groups

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 11:16 AM

Top cop mocks Warisan veep’s proposal for SB officers

On a serious note, Abdul Hamid Bador says there have never been issues with police attending govt functions.

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Top cop mocks Warisan veep’s proposal for SB officers

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 07:00 AM

Terror suspect aiming to bomb Seafield temple

Stash of explosives meant for Islamic State-inspired attack recovered in Terengganu, man wanted to avenge Adib’s death,

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Terror suspect aiming to bomb Seafield temple

Monday, 13 May 2019 03:02 PM

Cops avert Ramadan mayhem with arrest of 4 terror suspects

The IS sympathisers also wanted to avenge the death of Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, says Abdul Hamid Bador.

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Cops avert Ramadan mayhem with arrest of 4 terror suspects


Sunday, 12 May 2019 02:29 PM

High bonuses paid out according to existing scheme, says YaPEIM

All payments, including hundreds of thousands of ringgit for directors, approved by board of trustees, says its legal dept.

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High bonuses paid out according to existing scheme, says YaPEIM

Sunday, 12 May 2019 01:21 PM

Money for orphans not used to settle legal fees, says Islamic foundation

The organisation says the money was from its general account and involved less than half a million ringgit.

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Money for orphans not used to settle legal fees, says Islamic foundation

Saturday, 11 May 2019 07:29 PM

Make May 13 gravesite a national heritage, Putrajaya told

This is so the younger generation can learn from history, says the 513 committee spokesperson.

Make May 13 gravesite a national heritage, Putrajaya told

Saturday, 11 May 2019 01:50 PM

May 13 survivors still haunted 50 years on

Commemoration event at cemetery sparks painful memories for those who lost loved ones.

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May 13 survivors still haunted 50 years on

Thursday, 09 May 2019 07:00 AM

In the new IGP, they trust...

Proposed Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission will be set up soon and Hamid Bador promises that cops’ wellbeing is priority.

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In the new IGP, they trust...

Wednesday, 08 May 2019 01:54 PM

Royals should stay out of state matters, says Human Rights Watch

Group's Asia deputy director says people have voted in state govts, Malaysia not an absolute monarchy.

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Royals should stay out of state matters, says Human Rights Watch

Wednesday, 08 May 2019 01:02 PM

Amnesty, HRW take Pakatan to task over human rights reform failure

Groups say govt 'afraid' to pursue reforms since U-turn on ICERD, lacks political will.

Amnesty, HRW take Pakatan to task over human rights reform failure

Tuesday, 07 May 2019 04:46 PM

Not Hindu activist’s place to comment on Zamri Vinoth probe, say police

Arun Dorasamy is not authorised to speak on police matters, says CID director.

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Not Hindu activist’s place to comment on Zamri Vinoth probe, say police

Monday, 06 May 2019 02:50 PM

Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng extradited to the US, says IGP

However, Abdul Hamid Bador did not divulge further details of the extradition process.

Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng extradited to the US, says IGP

Monday, 06 May 2019 02:45 PM

Man claims trial for threatening Perlis mufti on Facebook

The suspect has also been freed on RM5,000 bail after he was brought to a Kangar court today.

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Man claims trial for threatening Perlis mufti on Facebook