Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 06 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Rescue worker recalls ‘frightening’ Batang Kali landslide disaster

Selangor firefighter says it was one of the worst scenes he had ever walked into.

Rescue worker recalls ‘frightening’ Batang Kali landslide disaster

Thursday, 05 Jan 2023 04:10 PM

Najib petitions UN panel for retrial

Lawyer says Federal Court failed to give jailed former PM opportunity to argue case.

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Najib petitions UN panel for retrial

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2023 07:00 AM

Orang Asli parents don’t trust schools, says activist

High student dropout rate in the community attributed to bullying, abuse in the classroom.

Orang Asli parents don’t trust schools, says activist

Monday, 02 Jan 2023 11:11 AM

Education officials to meet parents of teens slapped by coach

Ministry takes matter seriously, stern action to be taken if guilt proven.

Education officials to meet parents of teens slapped by coach

Sunday, 01 Jan 2023 06:59 AM

Malaysia faces challenging 2023

Country starts the New Year with hope, optimism.

Malaysia faces challenging 2023


Saturday, 31 Dec 2022 04:48 PM

PAS demands Malaysia close borders to Chinese tourists

Opposition party says government must learn from past mistakes as Covid cases surge in China.

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PAS demands Malaysia close borders to Chinese tourists

Saturday, 31 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Top news stories of 2022 

As the year comes to a close, TMI takes a look at events that affected Malaysians. 

Top news stories of 2022 

Friday, 30 Dec 2022 06:54 PM

Government investigating massive data leak

Agencies scramble to act after social media user alleges personal details of 13 million Malaysians have been made public.

Government investigating massive data leak

Friday, 30 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Malaysia will lose out to foreign companies under trans-Pacific deal

Opposing groups say country will have no control over policies introduced by CPTPP.

Malaysia will lose out to foreign companies under trans-Pacific deal

Thursday, 29 Dec 2022 11:37 AM

Group wants Putrajaya to relook trans-Pacific trade pact

Activist says impact on farmers must be evaluated.

Group wants Putrajaya to relook trans-Pacific trade pact

Tuesday, 27 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

After 40 years of paying rent, DBKL flat residents demand to buy units

They want new govt to resolve ownership issue.

After 40 years of paying rent, DBKL flat residents demand to buy units

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 01:03 PM

Allow us to purchase rented flat units, residents urge PM

Seri Perlis 2 occupants say they were promised home ownership by govt in the 1970s.

Allow us to purchase rented flat units, residents urge PM

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 12:20 PM

Kg Sungai Baru residents turn to Anwar for help

They plead with PM to cancel eviction notice.

Kg Sungai Baru residents turn to Anwar for help

Monday, 26 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Malaysia must declare climate emergency, groups say 

Activists urge govt to effectively deal with natural disasters before more tragedies occur. 

Malaysia must declare climate emergency, groups say 

Sunday, 25 Dec 2022 07:00 AM

Shah Alam residents dread repeat of last year’s floods

State, federal govts urged to resolve issue to avert another catastrophe.

Shah Alam residents dread repeat of last year’s floods