Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 11 Feb 2019 06:53 PM

Of course, my degree is legitimate, says Najib

Former prime minister says he completed his education at the University of Nottingham in the UK without a problem.

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Of course, my degree is legitimate, says Najib

Sunday, 10 Feb 2019 02:00 PM

Bigger things to worry about than fake qualifications, says UUM dean

Leaders must rise above petty issue to focus on the big ones that matter, says professor.

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Bigger things to worry about than fake qualifications, says UUM dean

Saturday, 09 Feb 2019 08:28 PM

Osman Sapian's academic qualifications under scrutiny

His degree and diploma in accounting from UPM have been questioned.

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Osman Sapian's academic qualifications under scrutiny

Saturday, 09 Feb 2019 02:59 PM

Sosma unfair because of ‘protected witnesses’, says lawyer

Defendants being kept from knowing who they are is unjust, says Syahredzan Johan.

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Sosma unfair because of ‘protected witnesses’, says lawyer

Saturday, 09 Feb 2019 02:50 PM

Abolish Sosma, no two ways about it, says Maria Chin

Controversial security law not needed as there are other laws in the country, says lawmaker.

Abolish Sosma, no two ways about it, says Maria Chin


Saturday, 09 Feb 2019 02:26 PM

Govt should clearly define terrorism and terrorist, says Perlis mufti

Give clear-cut definition to stop abusing anti-terrorism laws, says Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.

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Govt should clearly define terrorism and terrorist, says Perlis mufti

Tuesday, 05 Feb 2019 02:41 PM

New policy to protect women, elderly folk soon, says DPM

This follows recent deaths of two women during rush for free food coupons at ICC Pudu indoor market.

New policy to protect women, elderly folk soon, says DPM

Tuesday, 05 Feb 2019 01:51 PM

No plans for cabinet reshuffle, says Wan Azizah

Minister says she has not heard of any suggestion that she be replaced by Azmin Ali either.

No plans for cabinet reshuffle, says Wan Azizah

Monday, 04 Feb 2019 04:11 PM

Rahim Noor puzzled by cancelled Thai peace talks

Udomchai Thammasarorat’s refusal to hold meeting with southern Thailand separatists is baffling, says former inspector-general of police.

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Rahim Noor puzzled by cancelled Thai peace talks

Saturday, 02 Feb 2019 05:30 PM

No luck finding chair-flinging killer, say cops

We have tried our best, says Kuala Lumpur police chief.

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No luck finding chair-flinging killer, say cops

Saturday, 02 Feb 2019 12:06 PM

Malaysia aims for 28.1 million foreign tourists this year

RM92.2 billion in return estimated, says govt.

Malaysia aims for 28.1 million foreign tourists this year

Friday, 01 Feb 2019 08:33 PM

ECRL under negotiation, says Dr Mahathir

PM's remarks follow reports that China has offered to halve project's cost.

ECRL under negotiation, says Dr Mahathir

Friday, 01 Feb 2019 08:01 PM

Dr Mahathir unperturbed by Najib's social media fame

Current government is democratic as it does not infringe on Najib's right to speak, says PM.

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Dr Mahathir unperturbed by Najib's social media fame

Friday, 01 Feb 2019 07:08 PM

Putrajaya to set up new body to resolve economic woes, says PM

Agency will analyse and come up with solutions to problems, and publish investment reports, says Dr Mahathir.

Putrajaya to set up new body to resolve economic woes, says PM

Friday, 01 Feb 2019 04:21 PM

Bersih 2.0 should not be Putrajaya’s tool, says Umno Youth chief

Election watchdog should not remain blind to government's by-election offences, says Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

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Bersih 2.0 should not be Putrajaya’s tool, says Umno Youth chief