Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 09:04 PM

Putrajaya still mulling options on Malaysia Airlines, says PM

Dr Mahathir refuses to divulge what courses of action are being considered.

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Putrajaya still mulling options on Malaysia Airlines, says PM

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 08:31 PM

Delay in Najib’s case ‘unusual’, says Dr Mahathir

Matters of such high public interest must be heard as quickly as possible, remarks PM.

Delay in Najib’s case ‘unusual’, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 08:27 PM

Bukit Aman must tackle complaints in Suhakam report, says Dr Mahathir

Govt will act if necessary, says PM.

Bukit Aman must tackle complaints in Suhakam report, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 04 Apr 2019 04:55 PM

VIP couple assaulted maids when in ‘bad mood’, says police source

Three Indonesian women were allegedly punched and slapped during their employement in Kajang.

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VIP couple assaulted maids when in ‘bad mood’, says police source

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 06:02 PM

No idea how IGP knew Adib was beaten, not hit by truck, senior cop tells inquest

The officer says that statement was unhelpful to the investigation.

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No idea how IGP knew Adib was beaten, not hit by truck, senior cop tells inquest


Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 03:34 PM

Ask the IGP, ex-police chief Khalid says after Suhakam report

Khalid Abu Bakar was the police chief during the time Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat disappeared two years ago.

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Ask the IGP, ex-police chief Khalid says after Suhakam report

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2019 03:00 PM

Adib was not between vehicles, cop tells coroner

Man seen video between fire engine and medical van is witness No. 6, says Liew.

Adib was not between vehicles, cop tells coroner

Tuesday, 02 Apr 2019 03:09 PM

Cabinet to decide on Lynas waste export issue, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says matter will be discussed soon.

Cabinet to decide on Lynas waste export issue, says PM

Tuesday, 02 Apr 2019 02:05 PM

Everyone’s my crony, Dr Mahathir tells Johor prince

Tunku Ismail accuses Putrajaya of bulldozing state’s jurisdiction over ship-to-ship project. 

Everyone’s my crony, Dr Mahathir tells Johor prince

Monday, 01 Apr 2019 06:20 PM

Adib’s injuries didn’t look like assault, says police officer

ASP Liew Keng Joe says this is based on photographs he saw of fireman's body, inquest hears.

Monday, 01 Apr 2019 12:45 PM

Pattern of Adib’s injuries does not match assault, says expert

Victims who were beaten would suffer 70% wounds to head, chest and abdomen, says doctor.

Pattern of Adib’s injuries does not match assault, says expert

Friday, 29 Mar 2019 06:40 PM

Autopsy team was suspicious of Adib’s cause of death, doctor tells inquest

They say they were not told that he had broken ribs and only found out during the autopsy.

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Autopsy team was suspicious of Adib’s cause of death, doctor tells inquest

Friday, 29 Mar 2019 12:32 PM

Adib’s broken ribs only discovered during autopsy, says doctor

Injuries believed to have been caused by hard impact from long, solid object, likely the door of the EMRS van, inquest told.

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Adib’s broken ribs only discovered during autopsy, says doctor

Thursday, 28 Mar 2019 03:38 PM

Pulling ‘sturdy, trained’ fireman out of van would leave more injuries, says witness

Forensic medical specialist tells court dragging Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim would also have taken longer.

Pulling ‘sturdy, trained’ fireman out of van would leave more injuries, says witness

Wednesday, 27 Mar 2019 10:15 PM

Lokman, 3 others to be charged tomorrow over brawl with protesters

Umno leader says he is victim of 'selective prosecution'.

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Lokman, 3 others to be charged tomorrow over brawl with protesters