Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 12:01 PM

Salim Fateh Din is new MCMC chairman

His tenure is for 2 years beginning March 1.

Salim Fateh Din is new MCMC chairman

Tuesday, 28 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Flexible learning the way forward, academics say

They believe some adjustments would be required for optimisation.  

Flexible learning the way forward, academics say

Monday, 27 Feb 2023 03:04 PM

BN sends Bersatu chiefs notice for saying Zahid orchestrated Wan Saiful arrest

Coalition demands duo issue apology, retract remarks against its chairman.

BN sends Bersatu chiefs notice for saying Zahid orchestrated Wan Saiful arrest

Sunday, 26 Feb 2023 06:39 PM

Arrest of SPM candidates ‘outrageous’, ‘overkill’

Academic says student’s childish ranting does not amount to criminal behaviour.

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Arrest of SPM candidates ‘outrageous’, ‘overkill’

Sunday, 26 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

SME groups ask for easier access to promised aid

Traders want govt to rid system of bureaucracy.

SME groups ask for easier access to promised aid


Sunday, 26 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Civil servants thank govt for 'duit raya’ but will prefer a raise

They say wages have remained stagnant for a while now.

Civil servants thank govt for 'duit raya’ but will prefer a raise

Saturday, 25 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Budget 2023 focuses on reviving B40, M40, say economists

Experts says both groups ensured of higher disposable income, better quality of life.

Budget 2023 focuses on reviving B40, M40, say economists

Saturday, 25 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Mixed feelings from B40 group about Budget 2023

People welcome lower income tax but still left wondering about how they will tackle the cost of living.

Mixed feelings from B40 group about Budget 2023

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Academics advise against more special EPF withdrawals

They say onus is on govt to devise effective schemes to lift the people from financial rut.

Academics advise against more special EPF withdrawals

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 04:52 PM

Awesome TV says its news was manipulated

Free-to-air channel asserts it is only interested in being a transparent and sincere media outlet. 

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Awesome TV says its news was manipulated

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 12:21 PM

Probe PKR if necessary, Anwar says

PM will not interfere with anti-graft agency’s investigations even if it involves his own party.

Probe PKR if necessary, Anwar says

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 10:52 AM

Free-to-air channel Awesome TV under MCMC probe

Investigation relates to a report alleging that govt intended to lay off civil servants.  

Free-to-air channel Awesome TV under MCMC probe

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Workers must reskill or lose their jobs to robots, say experts

Govt must offer training to the masses, they say.

Workers must reskill or lose their jobs to robots, say experts

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 12:06 PM

No cost reduction for LCS project, Dewan Rakyat told

Mohamad Hasan says this is due to the many variations from original order and inflation.

No cost reduction for LCS project, Dewan Rakyat told

Monday, 20 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

‘Buy Now Pay Later’ scheme needs regulation

Consumers may get easy cash but could also run into financial trouble, consumer group and financial expert say.

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‘Buy Now Pay Later’ scheme needs regulation