Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 24 Jan 2023 04:10 PM

Parents angry after non-Muslim pupils left out of SPM workshop in Johor school

Seminar covered critical subjects such as Additional Mathematics and Chemistry, not just religion, they say.

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Parents angry after non-Muslim pupils left out of SPM workshop in Johor school

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 07:00 PM

No chance of Gerakan winning back Penang, say observers

Political pundits say DAP has majority support of non-Malays in state.

No chance of Gerakan winning back Penang, say observers

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 02:31 PM

Umno is the corrupt one, says PAS info chief on ballot-buying claims

Khairil Nizam Khirudin denies allegations that his party bribed voters.

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Umno is the corrupt one, says PAS info chief on ballot-buying claims

Monday, 23 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Authorities must probe Hadi’s charity remarks, urges activist

Maria Chin Abdullah says election offences cannot be swept aside any longer.

Authorities must probe Hadi’s charity remarks, urges activist

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 12:48 PM

Anwar ‘happy’ to be back at Wisma MCA

Prime minister thanks ‘old friend’ for long-standing relationship.

Anwar ‘happy’ to be back at Wisma MCA


Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 11:56 AM

Zahid slams Hadi over ‘charity-for-voters’ remark

Umno president seethes over PAS leader’s apparent flexibility on fatwa and giving cash to voters.

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Zahid slams Hadi over ‘charity-for-voters’ remark

Sunday, 22 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Raise age limit for foreign workers, restaurateurs say

Group urges govt to review levy on contract extensions as charges burden employers.

Raise age limit for foreign workers, restaurateurs say

Saturday, 21 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Malaysia must step up to resolve Rohingya crisis, say activists

Anwar administration must break silence, address humanitarian and security concerns.

Malaysia must step up to resolve Rohingya crisis, say activists

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Umno rebels face uncertain future

This follows their failed attempt to enable the party’s top two posts to be contested.

Umno rebels face uncertain future

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 03:00 PM

Umno polls outcome won’t effect unity govt accord

Rafizi Ramli says party leaders already agreed to keep administration going for five years.

Umno polls outcome won’t effect unity govt accord

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 02:38 PM

Pakatan can win handsomely in Selangor polls, says Rafizi

PKR deputy president says coalition will triumph in 47 out of the 56 state seats.

Pakatan can win handsomely in Selangor polls, says Rafizi

Saturday, 14 Jan 2023 01:35 PM

Appeal to PKR for readmission, Rafizi tells Tian Chua

Former Batu MP cannot go directly to Anwar for pardon, says party deputy president.  

Appeal to PKR for readmission, Rafizi tells Tian Chua

Sunday, 08 Jan 2023 01:06 PM

Tourism minister proposes measures ‘to smoothen’ China arrivals process

King Sing says Mandarin-speaking officers will be stationed at airports to assist travellers.

Tourism minister proposes measures ‘to smoothen’ China arrivals process

Sunday, 08 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Malaysia confident of first Olympic gold in 2024, says official

Hopes soar, but officials and observers agree Malaysia must stop relying on familiar faces to deliver.

Malaysia confident of first Olympic gold in 2024, says official

Saturday, 07 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Parents baulk at high school canteen prices

Menu items are reported to cost 50% more.

Parents baulk at high school canteen prices