Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 21 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

DAP-Umno pact struggle for acceptance far from over, say grassroots

Ex-rivals must do more to persuade doubters their newfound relationship has future. 

DAP-Umno pact struggle for acceptance far from over, say grassroots

Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Observers slam Putrajaya’s hypocrisy in disallowing street rallies

Anwar Ibrahim once an icon of ‘illegal’ demonstrations himself, they say.

Observers slam Putrajaya’s hypocrisy in disallowing street rallies

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 12:51 PM

Muhyiddin seeks to set aside 3 money laundering charges

Lead counsel says the application will be made under Section 173(g) of the Criminal Procedure Code. 

Muhyiddin seeks to set aside 3 money laundering charges

Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

P-hailing riders struggle to make ends meet post-Covid curbs

 Slashed rates make earning a decent wage a daily challenge.

P-hailing riders struggle to make ends meet post-Covid curbs

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 06:49 PM

Police summon more Perikatan members over ‘Save Malaysia’ rally

Chegubard says will lodge report against AGC, police.

Police summon more Perikatan members over ‘Save Malaysia’ rally


Monday, 18 Sep 2023 11:03 AM

Peaceful street rallies legal, says lawyers group

It urges the police to immediately stop investigations against participants of ‘Save Malaysia’ rally.  

Peaceful street rallies legal, says lawyers group

Monday, 18 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Low turnout at ‘Save Malaysia’ rally due to leaders’ absence, say analysts

Protest lacked objective, say analysts.

Low turnout at ‘Save Malaysia’ rally due to leaders’ absence, say analysts

Sunday, 17 Sep 2023 02:27 PM

Cops call up ‘Save Malaysia’ rally organisers for questioning

20 people are to have statements recorded at Dang Wangi police station tomorrow.

Cops call up ‘Save Malaysia’ rally organisers for questioning

Saturday, 16 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Farmers call for better coordination to beat white rice shortage

Sector players say agencies, suppliers working in silos.

Farmers call for better coordination to beat white rice shortage

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023 11:03 AM

Pakatan MP calls on Anwar to explain Zahid discharge to parliament

Hassan Karim says it was the AG who made the decision to release the DPM.

Pakatan MP calls on Anwar to explain Zahid discharge to parliament

Tuesday, 12 Sep 2023 07:38 PM

#Selamatkan-Malaysia rally to go on, says organiser

Bersatu youth chief says negotiations with police ongoing.

#Selamatkan-Malaysia rally to go on, says organiser

Tuesday, 12 Sep 2023 01:58 PM

Hamzah denies Perikatan botched 12MP

Opposition leader says data show previous government did a good job of managing the economy.

Hamzah denies Perikatan botched 12MP

Tuesday, 12 Sep 2023 01:22 PM

Select committee to question AG, predecessor over Zahid discharge

Full report will follow interviews, says William Leong.

Select committee to question AG, predecessor over Zahid discharge

Monday, 11 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Pakatan-BN alliance to be tested again in Pelangai by-election

Coalition has shown it can set aside differences to work together.  

Pakatan-BN alliance to be tested again in Pelangai by-election

Sunday, 10 Sep 2023 07:00 AM

Malay vote alone not enough for Perikatan to win in Johor

Pollster says ‘green wave’ effect not significant in the southern state.

Malay vote alone not enough for Perikatan to win in Johor