Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 01 Feb 2019 02:42 PM

Plan better to avoid losing hosting rights over Israeli athletes ban, says sports official

International sports championships would usually attract Israeli athletes, says Federal Territory Athletics Association secretary

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Plan better to avoid losing hosting rights over Israeli athletes ban, says sports official

Wednesday, 30 Jan 2019 07:00 AM

Cradle Fund CEO’s 2nd autopsy report out soon, cops tell family

Investigations ground to a halt more than 3 months ago after family lodged report on ‘flawed’ first post-mortem.

Cradle Fund CEO’s 2nd autopsy report out soon, cops tell family

Tuesday, 29 Jan 2019 09:09 PM

Pakatan optimistic of getting the Malay vote in Semenyih

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says Pakatan's Malay support is strong in Semenyih.

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Pakatan optimistic of getting the Malay vote in Semenyih

Tuesday, 29 Jan 2019 08:23 PM

No decision on ECRL yet, says Dr Mahathir

This is in spite of his earlier statement saying the government has to cut back on expenses it cannot afford.

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No decision on ECRL yet, says Dr Mahathir

Tuesday, 29 Jan 2019 03:43 PM

Family of Altantuya’s civil case postponed a day as witness not ready

Altantuya’s cousin, Namiraa Gerelmaa, only arrived yesterday and is not ready with her witness statement.

Family of Altantuya’s civil case postponed a day as witness not ready


Monday, 28 Jan 2019 04:15 PM

Altantuya's father casts doubt on ex-envoy's integrity

Former honorary consul had sought to quell speculation that Najib was linked to murder and boasted of friendship with former PM, says Mongolian's father.

Altantuya's father casts doubt on ex-envoy's integrity

Monday, 28 Jan 2019 02:50 PM

My grandchildren suffered the most, says Altantuya's father

Mongolian's family was torn apart by the murder, court told.

My grandchildren suffered the most, says Altantuya's father

Friday, 25 Jan 2019 04:25 PM

Razak Baginda was Altantuya’s lover, father tells court

Shaariibuu says Altantuya had also described Razak as a 'big man' in Malaysia.

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Razak Baginda was Altantuya’s lover, father tells court

Friday, 25 Jan 2019 01:11 PM

Altantuya told father she was meeting Razak in KL, court hears

She also had in her handbag a picture of herself with the two men she was supposed to meet, says Shaaribuu Setev.

Altantuya told father she was meeting Razak in KL, court hears

Thursday, 24 Jan 2019 04:44 PM

IGP unaware of raid on Goldman Sachs’ lawyers

If a raid was indeed conducted, it was because it was a necessary part of police investigations, says top cop.

IGP unaware of raid on Goldman Sachs’ lawyers

Thursday, 24 Jan 2019 12:20 PM

MySalam health insurance good for at least 5 years, says minister

3.69 million people in the B40 group expected to benefit from the plan.

MySalam health insurance good for at least 5 years, says minister

Thursday, 24 Jan 2019 11:00 AM

Wealth will be distributed equally, says Dr Mahathir

Pakatan Harapan wants to measure success in terms of purchasing power and higher quality of life.

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Wealth will be distributed equally, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 24 Jan 2019 10:20 AM

Dr Mahathir uncertain about ECRL status

Both PM, finance minister mum on report that Chinese firm lost contract in RM81 billion project.

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Dr Mahathir uncertain about ECRL status

Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 05:20 PM

Gender equality law not against constitution, say activists

The federal constitution promotes it, says the Women's Aid Organisation.

Gender equality law not against constitution, say activists

Wednesday, 23 Jan 2019 05:15 PM

Irish family worried for man missing in KL

Mother has not heard from son Stephen Warde since January 1.

Irish family worried for man missing in KL