Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 02 Dec 2018 03:22 PM

No more tolerance for other races, warns Perkasa chief

Don't push it, Ibrahim Ali tells non-Malays.

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No more tolerance for other races, warns Perkasa chief

Sunday, 02 Dec 2018 01:37 PM

Perkasa chief tells PM to sack 'big-headed' Indians in cabinet 

Kick out those who have grown too big for their boots and let Malays fill their shoes, says Ibrahim Ali.

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Perkasa chief tells PM to sack 'big-headed' Indians in cabinet 

Sunday, 02 Dec 2018 07:00 AM

Ex-Cameron Highlands MP under investigation for graft

MIC veep not the only one in MACC's cross hairs, says source.

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Ex-Cameron Highlands MP under investigation for graft

Saturday, 01 Dec 2018 02:27 PM

Bukit Aman yet to get info on suspected drug trafficker held in Vietnam

Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director says police will likely get details on woman's identity on Monday.

Bukit Aman yet to get info on suspected drug trafficker held in Vietnam

Saturday, 01 Dec 2018 01:47 PM

Cops arrest 6 more even though peace returns to Seafield temple

Latest detentions brings number of suspects in custody to 48.

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Cops arrest 6 more even though peace returns to Seafield temple


Sunday, 25 Nov 2018 05:52 PM

Don't trust Putrajaya on ICERD U-turn, warns former chief justice

Abdul Hamid Mohamad says the Pakatan government has shown a tendency for going back on its word. 

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Don't trust Putrajaya on ICERD U-turn, warns former chief justice

Sunday, 25 Nov 2018 01:10 PM

ICERD protest must go on, says PAS

Nasrudin Hassan Tantawi says it will remind the government to not take matters involving Islam and the Malays lightly.

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ICERD protest must go on, says PAS

Sunday, 25 Nov 2018 01:05 PM

Umno takes credit for U-turn on ICERD

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi claims Malay anger forced Pakatan Harapan to back down on move to ratify UN accord.

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Umno takes credit for U-turn on ICERD

Sunday, 25 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

Waive Sundra Rajoo’s immunity, say lawyers

They agree with the Malaysian Bar which has called for his special privileges to be removed to allow for an investigation into his alleged corruption. 

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Waive Sundra Rajoo’s immunity, say lawyers

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 06:25 PM

Police still investigating Sarawak Report editor for spreading fake news

Reports had been filed in 2015, 2016 and 2018 against Clare Rewcastle-Brown over her reports on the 1MDB scandal.

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Police still investigating Sarawak Report editor for spreading fake news

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 05:54 PM

Sarawak Report editor denies defaming Terengganu sultanah

Allegation that she tarnished the name of the sultanah in her book on the 1MDB scandal is due to a misunderstanding, says Sarawak Report editor.

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Sarawak Report editor denies defaming Terengganu sultanah

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 02:08 PM

Sarawak Report editor questioned over Terengganu Sultanah defamation suit

This is confirmed by Deputy Inspector-General of Police Noor Rashid Ibrahim.

Sarawak Report editor questioned over Terengganu Sultanah defamation suit

Friday, 23 Nov 2018 01:45 PM

Cops to haul up Zahid over ‘amok’ threat

Umno president accused of spreading racial and religious hatred under the guise of opposing the ratification of ICERD.

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Cops to haul up Zahid over ‘amok’ threat

Thursday, 22 Nov 2018 07:00 AM

MACC to pursue probe despite ex-arbitration director’s immunity

Sundra Rajoo, accused of bribing ministers to extend stint, granted diplomatic immunity in his capacity as high-profile legal official.

MACC to pursue probe despite ex-arbitration director’s immunity

Wednesday, 21 Nov 2018 07:55 PM

Police to probe into Umno members over threat to Waytha Moorthy’s aide

Cops to question group in Tapah.

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Police to probe into Umno members over threat to Waytha Moorthy’s aide