Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 15 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Empty Starbucks, McDonald’s outlets as boycott takes hold

Opening hours have been cut short, workers told to go on leave.

Empty Starbucks, McDonald’s outlets as boycott takes hold

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Malaysians urged to boycott Israel-linked brands

Prof Nazari Ismail says movement inspired by South African anti-apartheid campaign.

Malaysians urged to boycott Israel-linked brands

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 05:40 PM

Anwar didn’t prove himself during Asian financial crisis, says Dr Mahathir

He says the then finance minister heeded World Bank, IMF advice. 

Anwar didn’t prove himself during Asian financial crisis, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 04:41 PM

DAP and I used each other to defeat Najib, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM says he now has ‘no choice’ but to work with long-time foe, PAS.

DAP and I used each other to defeat Najib, says Dr Mahathir

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 03:44 PM

Chinese, Indians refuse to assimilate, says Dr Mahathir

Ex-PM blames non-Malays for lack of national unity. 

Chinese, Indians refuse to assimilate, says Dr Mahathir


Monday, 13 Nov 2023 03:04 PM

Dr Mahathir says he was ready to hand over PM post

Sheraton Move scuttles former prime minister’s plan for Anwar Ibrahim.

Dr Mahathir says he was ready to hand over PM post

Monday, 13 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Displaced tigers see humans as ‘easy prey’, says zoologist

Amlir Ayat says govt agencies must halt deforestation, poaching.

Displaced tigers see humans as ‘easy prey’, says zoologist

Sunday, 12 Nov 2023 01:10 PM

Tiger attack in Gua Musang claims third victim

Myanmar national mauled at rubber plantation in Meranto.

Tiger attack in Gua Musang claims third victim

Sunday, 12 Nov 2023 11:08 AM

Protests not the answer to Kelantan shariah code challenge, says group

Perikatan MPs should argue case before Federal Court, interfaith council says.

Protests not the answer to Kelantan shariah code challenge, says group

Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 03:12 PM

Faisal Tehrani returns with satirical novel ‘The Koro Riots’

Controversial author touches on several themes in latest book, including religious and political extremism.

Faisal Tehrani returns with satirical novel ‘The Koro Riots’

Saturday, 11 Nov 2023 11:32 AM

Putrajaya reiterates RM700 million spent by past govts on advertising

Administrations' achievements were publicised on mass media platforms, MOF says.

Putrajaya reiterates RM700 million spent by past govts on advertising

Wednesday, 08 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

MYAirline closes in on new investors

Carrier says will disburse staff salaries, passenger refunds once deal secured.

MYAirline closes in on new investors

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 04:26 PM

Residents demand update on Kampung Sg Baru project

Group puzzled over lack of movement on construction site.

Residents demand update on Kampung Sg Baru project

Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Don’t let anyone hijack Palestinian cause, academics say

Support for oppressed group should unite, not divide, Malaysians, they say.

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Don’t let anyone hijack Palestinian cause, academics say

Monday, 06 Nov 2023 06:40 PM

MYAirline says licences suspended, not revoked

Carrier in talks with regulators to resume operations.

MYAirline says licences suspended, not revoked