Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 10 Dec 2018 01:15 PM

Cops summon organisers today over kids at anti-ICERD rally

They promised no children will be at protest, say police.

Cops summon organisers today over kids at anti-ICERD rally

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 12:40 PM

MACC arrests Najib over tampered 1MDB audit report

Graft-busters detain former PM when he showed up at Putrajaya HQ. 

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MACC arrests Najib over tampered 1MDB audit report

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 12:35 PM

Cops to remain at Seafield temple area

Force not taking things for granted and will continue to deploy officers there until situation is under control, says IGP.

Cops to remain at Seafield temple area

Monday, 10 Dec 2018 09:40 AM

Poor can’t wait any longer, Dr Mahathir tells Pakatan leaders

Finance minister must find ways to make sure funds available for lower-income Malaysians.

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Monday, 10 Dec 2018 08:15 AM

Don’t rush into making decision, Anwar tells ministers

Newbie cabinet should look out for the plight of Malays and other communities.

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Don’t rush into making decision, Anwar tells ministers


Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 10:45 PM

Incident-free rally a first, says Muhyiddin

Home minister says no one was arrested or stopped from attending anti-ICERD gathering yesterday.

Incident-free rally a first, says Muhyiddin

Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 12:51 PM

With respect for human rights comes great economic success, says Razali Ismail

It empowers all citizens of nations that embrace it, Suhakam chief assures.

With respect for human rights comes great economic success, says Razali Ismail

Sunday, 09 Dec 2018 11:36 AM

One loses nothing by embracing human rights, says Suhakam chief

The misconception that human rights are a threat to religion must be corrected, says Razali Ismail.

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One loses nothing by embracing human rights, says Suhakam chief

Saturday, 08 Dec 2018 06:44 PM

55,000 attended anti-ICERD rally, say police

KL top cop says attendees who brought along their kids marred otherwise smooth gathering.

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55,000 attended anti-ICERD rally, say police

Friday, 07 Dec 2018 06:31 PM

Malaysia going all out to shed ‘kleptocracy’ tag, says PM

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says corruption in any form must not be tolerated.

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Malaysia going all out to shed ‘kleptocracy’ tag, says PM

Friday, 07 Dec 2018 01:45 PM

Suhakam postpones rally on security fears

Event to commemorate the International Human Rights Day would have been held just hours before anti-ICERD rally.

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Thursday, 06 Dec 2018 06:45 PM

Enough manpower to handle anti-ICERD rally, say cops

Kuala Lumpur police ready to face rallygoers, says chief.

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Enough manpower to handle anti-ICERD rally, say cops

Thursday, 06 Dec 2018 12:05 PM

Najib at MACC again, this time over 1MDB audit report

Ex-prime minister summoned to answer allegations he tampered with the accounts.

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Najib at MACC again, this time over 1MDB audit report

Thursday, 06 Dec 2018 11:00 AM

Declare your assets, civil society groups urge 6 cabinet members

MACC website updated but if ministers refuse to hand in their declarations, anti-graft agency is powerless to step in. 

Declare your assets, civil society groups urge 6 cabinet members

Sunday, 02 Dec 2018 05:00 PM

You don’t have to teach PM, Xavier tells Ibrahim Ali

Dr Mahathir know what he is doing, says minister.

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