Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 27 Mar 2019 03:54 PM

Juveniles released on bail while awaiting Cradle Fund murder trial

Bail set at RM50,000 each, with two different sureties.

Juveniles released on bail while awaiting Cradle Fund murder trial

Monday, 25 Mar 2019 07:00 AM

Malay neo-Nazis ‘just out to have fun’, says musician

Ozy Gandum denies followers of scene are racist, says 'Malay power' slogan merely a gimmick.

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Malay neo-Nazis ‘just out to have fun’, says musician

Sunday, 24 Mar 2019 11:25 AM

Cops record Umno leader Lokman’s statement over ‘scuffle’

Several men also hauled up over scuffle between UM students and Najib supporters at a bus stop in Pantai Baru

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Cops record Umno leader Lokman’s statement over ‘scuffle’

Saturday, 23 Mar 2019 03:29 PM

Manhandled UM student says he previously protested against Pakatan

Wong Yan Ke says the protests he attended were all driven by principals and ideals.

Manhandled UM student says he previously protested against Pakatan

Saturday, 23 Mar 2019 12:00 PM

Rally goers have one message… we can live without hate or fear 

Never again, say ‘Solidarity4Peace’ participants about Christchurch terror attacks targeting Muslims. 

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Rally goers have one message… we can live without hate or fear 


Saturday, 23 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

Don’t equate terror with any religion or race, Mujahid says at rally

Malaysia first Muslim country to hold solidarity march for Christchurch massacre victims.

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Don’t equate terror with any religion or race, Mujahid says at rally

Saturday, 23 Mar 2019 08:55 AM

300 take part in solidarity march for Christchurch terror victims

Pakatan leaders join rally goers promoting peace and unity. 

300 take part in solidarity march for Christchurch terror victims

Friday, 22 Mar 2019 06:57 PM

Roughing up anti-Najib protester a ‘small matter’, says Umno’s Lokman

The Umno Supreme Council member says he was trying to break up the commotion but pictures make it seem otherwise.

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Roughing up anti-Najib protester a ‘small matter’, says Umno’s Lokman

Friday, 22 Mar 2019 03:10 PM

Peace rally for Christchurch gets police go-ahead

Organisers have complied with Peaceful Assembly Act, says IGP.

Peace rally for Christchurch gets police go-ahead

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 02:23 PM

U-turn on ICERD shows Putrajaya okay with racism, says rights group

It needs to move away from race-based policies, implement ones that unite the nation, says Pusat Komas.

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U-turn on ICERD shows Putrajaya okay with racism, says rights group

Thursday, 21 Mar 2019 12:06 PM

Learn harmony from East Malaysians, says academic

Sabahans have been living peacefully together for years, says Johan Ariffin A. Samad.

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Learn harmony from East Malaysians, says academic

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2019 05:57 PM

Malaysia loses RM64 million to cybercrime in 3 months

Many Malaysians have fallen prey to the “Macau scam”.

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Malaysia loses RM64 million to cybercrime in 3 months

Wednesday, 13 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

Thai help sought in hunt for Indira Gandhi’s daughter

A civil society group says Indira's ex-husband is likely hiding in southern Thailand with their daughter, Prasana Diksa.

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Thai help sought in hunt for Indira Gandhi’s daughter

Sunday, 10 Mar 2019 06:03 PM

Why deport Egyptian terror suspects, asks lawyer

Malaysia doesn’t designate Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group, and organisation is being tyrannised in home country, says Latheefa Koya.

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Why deport Egyptian terror suspects, asks lawyer

Sunday, 10 Mar 2019 04:00 PM

Helping marginalised better than ‘cohabitation’ with the corrupt, Yeoh tells PAS

Deputy minister hits back at Islamist party after it slams funding for SIS.

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Helping marginalised better than ‘cohabitation’ with the corrupt, Yeoh tells PAS