Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 19 Apr 2019 01:59 PM

Police theory on how Adib got hurt wrong, says forensic expert

Professor Dr Shahrom Adb Wahid adds that cops' hypothesis not tested.

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Police theory on how Adib got hurt wrong, says forensic expert

Thursday, 18 Apr 2019 09:02 PM

Maika Holdings raided by MACC again

An MACC source says the graft-buster left with some documents after the noon operation.

Maika Holdings raided by MACC again

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2019 03:09 PM

MACC raids Maika Holdings, company secretary

Sources say it is part of an investigation into allegations of graft and abuse of power.

MACC raids Maika Holdings, company secretary

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2019 05:51 PM

Adib likely semi-conscious during attack, expert witness tells coroner

Firefighter would have been in agony, shock after assault, says Prof Dr Shahrom Abd Wahid.

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Adib likely semi-conscious during attack, expert witness tells coroner

Monday, 15 Apr 2019 02:49 PM

5 PKR members held over police car ‘inspection’

Videos of men checking vehicle went viral after Rantau by-election on Saturday.

5 PKR members held over police car ‘inspection’


Sunday, 14 Apr 2019 11:00 AM

Doctor’s fight to keep porn away from children

Sex education is key to tackling problem of rape and molestation involving kids, says Dr Shamsuriani Md Jamal.

Doctor’s fight to keep porn away from children

Thursday, 11 Apr 2019 01:50 PM

Dr Mahathir plays down ‘deep state’ move to oust govt

Any unconstitutional move won’t succeed, says PM.

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Dr Mahathir plays down ‘deep state’ move to oust govt

Thursday, 11 Apr 2019 12:57 PM

Johor still part of Malaysia, Dr Mahathir tells sultan

The prime minister has been engaging in a spat with the Johor royals over the selection of the state's menteri besar.

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Johor still part of Malaysia, Dr Mahathir tells sultan

Thursday, 11 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

Bersatu will decide next Johor MB, not Umno, says Dr Mahathir

State opposition leader suggests Muhyiddin Yassin as Osman Sapian replacement.

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Bersatu will decide next Johor MB, not Umno, says Dr Mahathir

Wednesday, 10 Apr 2019 06:46 PM

Refer to first CT scan to discuss Adib’s injuries, says expert

SJMC’s scan was done right after incident while HKL’s showed interference from treatment, says Dr Shahrom.

Refer to first CT scan to discuss Adib’s injuries, says expert

Tuesday, 09 Apr 2019 02:42 PM

More than 1 involved in Adib attack, forensic expert tells coroner’s court

Based on event reconstruction, Prof Dr Shahrom Abdul Wahid has concluded the firemen was attacked by a few people.

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More than 1 involved in Adib attack, forensic expert tells coroner’s court

Friday, 05 Apr 2019 04:56 PM

For Lynas to stay, its waste must go, its imports decontaminated 

These are our conditions, Dr Mahathir tells the mining company.

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For Lynas to stay, its waste must go, its imports decontaminated 

Friday, 05 Apr 2019 03:37 PM

Fresh probe into missing men, helmed by new IGP, says PM

With so many accusations surrounding the current police chief, it is best to reopen the case with his replacement, says Dr Mahathir.

Fresh probe into missing men, helmed by new IGP, says PM

Friday, 05 Apr 2019 03:16 PM

Malaysia won’t ratify Rome Statute, says Dr Mahathir

This is not because we are against it, but because of political confusion on what it entails, explains PM.

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Malaysia won’t ratify Rome Statute, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 05 Apr 2019 11:59 AM

Sandakan by-election on May 11

Nomination will be on April 27, early voting on May 7, says EC.

Sandakan by-election on May 11