Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Youth suffers as crippling debt, inflation, cost of living bite

Survey reveals extent of young people battling to keep their noses above water in tough economic times.

Youth suffers as crippling debt, inflation, cost of living bite

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 07:00 AM

Experts urge Khairy to plan his next move carefully

They do not see a clear direction for him.  

Experts urge Khairy to plan his next move carefully

Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023 12:58 PM

Majority of Malaysian youngsters in debt, survey shows

Most loans taken for vehicles, education and housing.

Majority of Malaysian youngsters in debt, survey shows

Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023 10:52 AM

DAP lawmaker asks why can’t public record police raids

Act not ‘interfering’ with operation, Lim Lip Eng says.

DAP lawmaker asks why can’t public record police raids

Monday, 30 Jan 2023 10:27 AM

‘Free agent’ Khairy vows comeback, and soon

Ex-Umno leader says he could return to stage via state elections.

‘Free agent’ Khairy vows comeback, and soon


Monday, 30 Jan 2023 10:04 AM

Khairy says no point appealing Umno sacking

Former party member says despite dismissal, he considers Zahid a friend.

Khairy says no point appealing Umno sacking

Monday, 30 Jan 2023 09:57 AM

I protested in private over Zaid's sacking, says Khairy 

Ex-health minister says he has always believed in due process.

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I protested in private over Zaid's sacking, says Khairy 

Monday, 30 Jan 2023 09:39 AM

Umno sacking did not follow due process, says Khairy

No show-cause letter, call-up to disciplinary panel, he says.

Umno sacking did not follow due process, says Khairy

Sunday, 29 Jan 2023 07:24 PM

Sembrong Umno demands to know why Hisham is suspended

Division urges party Supreme Council for explanation.

Sembrong Umno demands to know why Hisham is suspended

Saturday, 28 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Exam workshops shouldn’t be discriminatory, say teachers, parents

However, one group says Malay students get lowest grades in national schools, deserve attention.

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Exam workshops shouldn’t be discriminatory, say teachers, parents

Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 03:21 PM

Individuals, companies succumbed to ‘culture of greed' during pandemic, says MACC deputy chief

Anti-graft body has arrested 133 business owners for alleged misappropriation of funds.  

Individuals, companies succumbed to ‘culture of greed' during pandemic, says MACC deputy chief

Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023 08:22 PM

Parents say MOE stance on SPM workshop controversy contradicts school’s briefing

They say principal never disclosed that separate event would be held for non-Muslim students. 

Parents say MOE stance on SPM workshop controversy contradicts school’s briefing

Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023 02:27 PM

Health Ministry worried over sale of vaping products near school

Zaliha acknowledges delay in pushing through legislation to further restrict the sale of nicotine.

Health Ministry worried over sale of vaping products near school

Wednesday, 25 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Restaurant owners tell Rafizi cost of raw ingredients still high

They say this makes it impossible to lower their prices. 

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Restaurant owners tell Rafizi cost of raw ingredients still high

Tuesday, 24 Jan 2023 08:17 PM

MOE finds no discrimination at SPM workshop in Johor school

Ministry clears the air over seminar purportedly organised for Muslim pupils only.

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MOE finds no discrimination at SPM workshop in Johor school