Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 05:17 PM

Police launch probe into Facebook user for insulting of Prophet Muhammad

Home Minister Muhyiddin Yassin confirms that police are probing into the matter.

Police launch probe into Facebook user for insulting of Prophet Muhammad

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 11:36 PM

Man, 26, held over vicious lift robbery

Police D9 unit arrests suspect in Taman Cheras about 8.20pm.

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Man, 26, held over vicious lift robbery

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 03:27 PM

No need for judge to lodge police report to get protection, says lawyer

Justice Hamid is a sitting judge with no political interest in revealing judicial misconduct, says Haniff.

No need for judge to lodge police report to get protection, says lawyer

Monday, 18 Feb 2019 03:09 PM

Justice Hamid refuses to give statement to MACC

He says he will only give it to a special task force or a RCI.

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Justice Hamid refuses to give statement to MACC

Friday, 15 Feb 2019 02:13 PM

Police’s Turkey trip approved before Pakatan took power, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says despite trip's good intention, nature of sponsorship has drawn criticism.

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Police’s Turkey trip approved before Pakatan took power, says PM


Friday, 15 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

Nothing unlawful about Turkey trip, says MACC

Although it might have been better if lower-ranking officers had made up the delegation, the visit was not improper, says source. 

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Nothing unlawful about Turkey trip, says MACC

Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 06:15 PM

Pakatan fields Mohd Aiman Zainali in Semenyih

Hulu Langat Bersatu treasurer announced as coalition's candidate today.

Pakatan fields Mohd Aiman Zainali in Semenyih

Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 11:05 AM

IGP’s trip to Istanbul nothing more than a holiday, say senior cops

Disgruntled officers accuse Fuzi Harun and 16 men of holidaying while Bukit Aman has a lot on its plate.

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IGP’s trip to Istanbul nothing more than a holiday, say senior cops

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 03:47 PM

Pakatan to discuss Umno defectors at presidential council meeting

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng says he had brought the matter up to Dr Mahathir Mohamad and he agreed to discuss it.

Pakatan to discuss Umno defectors at presidential council meeting

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 03:38 PM

IGP’s Turkey trip not funded by Finance Ministry, says Guan Eng

Minister says money was from number-forecasting company Da Ma Cai and approved by Malaysian Totalisator Board.

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IGP’s Turkey trip not funded by Finance Ministry, says Guan Eng

Wednesday, 13 Feb 2019 12:41 PM

Please meet us, families of missing activists urge Dr Mahathir

They want the prime minister to listen to what they have to say and to verify their suspicions.

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Please meet us, families of missing activists urge Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 04:26 PM

Not true that economic council formed because of weak cabinet, says Muhyiddin

Body made of people to build our economy, says home minister.

Not true that economic council formed because of weak cabinet, says Muhyiddin

Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 02:41 PM

Marzuki to remain Bersatu sec-gen, says Muhyiddin

Party president says he is satisfied with Marzuki's explanation. 

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Marzuki to remain Bersatu sec-gen, says Muhyiddin

Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 02:15 PM

Turkey trip for IGP, top brass approved by Muhyiddin

Home minister knew they were going, but not how many personnel were involved or about business-class tickets.

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Turkey trip for IGP, top brass approved by Muhyiddin

Tuesday, 12 Feb 2019 07:00 AM

What are IGP, 16 others doing in Turkey, ask senior cops

Fuzi Harun’s trip, which theoretically costs more than RM250,000, disclosed by whistle-blower site Sarawak Report.

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What are IGP, 16 others doing in Turkey, ask senior cops