Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 01 May 2023 10:11 AM

Guan Eng urges Bank Negara to keep OPR at 2.75%

DAP leader says further rate hikes will reduce workers’ disposable income.

Guan Eng urges Bank Negara to keep OPR at 2.75%

Sunday, 30 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Groups urge Anwar for clear plan on rights reforms

Activists say no issue with time frame, but demand proof of progress.

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Groups urge Anwar for clear plan on rights reforms

Friday, 21 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

MOE whistleblower plan gets mixed response

Teachers say investigations must be conducted transparently.

MOE whistleblower plan gets mixed response

Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023 05:12 PM

Extending Pharmaniaga contract deals health reforms a major blow

Galen Centre warns against ‘poor business practice’, heavy dependency on one company. 

Extending Pharmaniaga contract deals health reforms a major blow

Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Anwar must reshuffle cabinet for quicker reforms, say analysts

Experts say he has to win over Malay electorate.  

Anwar must reshuffle cabinet for quicker reforms, say analysts


Monday, 17 Apr 2023 01:53 PM

Sivakumar not told to take leave, says Anthony Loke

He says human resources minister not a suspect, merely cooperating with MACC.

Sivakumar not told to take leave, says Anthony Loke

Monday, 17 Apr 2023 12:19 PM

Sivakumar denies MACC raided his house

Anti-graft body source however confirms operation on HR minister’s residence.

Sivakumar denies MACC raided his house

Monday, 17 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Students call for repeal of varsities act

Group unhappy with govt move to keep UUCA and amending some provisions.

Students call for repeal of varsities act

Sunday, 16 Apr 2023 09:34 PM

Sivakumar suspends private secretary as corruption scandal deepens

Minister forced to take action following the arrest of his aide and 2 civil servants by the MACC.

Sivakumar suspends private secretary as corruption scandal deepens

Sunday, 16 Apr 2023 09:58 AM

Groups laud govt plan to move kids out of immigration centres

Even better not to separate the children from their parents, say activists.

Groups laud govt plan to move kids out of immigration centres

Saturday, 15 Apr 2023 11:32 AM

PMO urged to take over management of migrant workers

Prime minister must oversee multi-billion ringgit business, says DAP's Charles Santiago.

PMO urged to take over management of migrant workers

Saturday, 15 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Sosma arrest haunts ex-detainee

Ex-policeman describes being tortured in custody.

Sosma arrest haunts ex-detainee

Saturday, 15 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Ex-Sosma detainee says jailed 10 years for ‘harmless' post

Former police mechanic denies ever being an Islamic State sympathiser.

Ex-Sosma detainee says jailed 10 years for ‘harmless' post

Friday, 14 Apr 2023 05:54 PM

Anwar urged to understand the people's plight

PPIM says it understands the public’s grievances as it is approached first.

Anwar urged to understand the people's plight

Wednesday, 12 Apr 2023 07:00 AM

Reformasi now meaningless, say activists

Civil society groups accuse government of reneging on promises, stifling dissent.

Reformasi now meaningless, say activists