Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 24 Oct 2022 10:46 AM

Umno not making progress despite calling for early polls, says DAP

Lack of funds, perception of instability among reasons given for failure to move forward.

Umno not making progress despite calling for early polls, says DAP

Monday, 24 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Opposition big tent unlikely to happen, say analysts

Pundits say hard for bloc’s leaders to find common ground.

Opposition big tent unlikely to happen, say analysts

Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 04:18 PM

Muda asks for fewer than 15 parliamentary seats

Youth-based party conforms to electoral pact with Pakatan

Muda asks for fewer than 15 parliamentary seats

Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 11:15 AM

Masked youths disrupt Muda event again

Party spokesman accuses group of ratcheting up dispute by throwing fireworks, damaging vehicles.

Masked youths disrupt Muda event again

Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 10:22 AM

2,618 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

Total number of infections now stands at 4,880,005.

2,618 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths


Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Ismail Sabri’s brother predicts BN win in coming polls

Kamarazaman Yaakob says pact could secure at least 90 parliamentary seats.

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Ismail Sabri’s brother predicts BN win in coming polls

Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Though seen as a weak leader, Ismail Sabri passed 2 early tests, says Kamarazaman

PM’s brother highlights the Umno veep’s achievements during his short tenure.

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Though seen as a weak leader, Ismail Sabri passed 2 early tests, says Kamarazaman

Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Kuasa chooses BN over PBM, Mira

Kamarazaman says ideological differences prevent any kind of tie up with smaller parties for coming polls.

Kuasa chooses BN over PBM, Mira

Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 05:29 PM

Bersih again presses EC for SOP on voting during floods

The election watchdog is also dismayed that the minimum campaigning period is not extended to 21 days. 

Bersih again presses EC for SOP on voting during floods

Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

More polling, counting agents needed for GE, candidates say

Exponential rise in number of voters gives a reason for this, they say.

More polling, counting agents needed for GE, candidates say

Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

No guarantee new voters will show up at the polls, say observers

Pundit says up to political parties to convince people to vote.

No guarantee new voters will show up at the polls, say observers

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 02:21 PM

Alleged kidnappers of Palestinian man are not from PKR, says Fahmi

Information chief clears up doubts. 

Alleged kidnappers of Palestinian man are not from PKR, says Fahmi

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 01:31 PM

Allegation that Mossad behind kidnapping disrupts investigation, say police

Kuala Lumpur chief plays down link after 11 people charged with abducting Palestinian.

Allegation that Mossad behind kidnapping disrupts investigation, say police

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 11:12 AM

We can resign, Bersatu man tells Ismail Sabri

PM critised for making insensitive statement.

We can resign, Bersatu man tells Ismail Sabri

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Rafizi may attract fence-sitters but risks party revolt, say observers

Analysts believe PKR faithful will not take kindly to being usurped by outsiders.

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Rafizi may attract fence-sitters but risks party revolt, say observers