Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 08 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Umno not confident of going solo in polls, say observers

Last-ditch attempt to woo PAS indicates Malay party needs help.

Umno not confident of going solo in polls, say observers

Friday, 07 Oct 2022 10:17 PM

Crowd-pleasing budget with an eye to revive economy, say observers

Experts say govt looking to win votes, with something for everyone, especially women.

Crowd-pleasing budget with an eye to revive economy, say observers

Friday, 07 Oct 2022 06:41 PM

Civil servants to receive salary increments, Hari Raya incentive

Grades 11 to 56 will receive benefits in 2023.

Civil servants to receive salary increments, Hari Raya incentive

Thursday, 06 Oct 2022 08:27 PM

Zahid says Perikatan ministers fear losing if snap polls are held this year

Lawmakers who defected from Pakatan know they have a slim chance of winning in GE15.

Zahid says Perikatan ministers fear losing if snap polls are held this year

Thursday, 06 Oct 2022 11:25 AM

Agong briefed by flood forecast centre ahead of meeting with PM

Ismail Sabri Yaakob may see king later today to discuss parliament dissolution.

Agong briefed by flood forecast centre ahead of meeting with PM


Thursday, 06 Oct 2022 10:53 AM

Guan Eng lambasts Saravanan for inconsiderate remarks towards govt critics

DAP chairman says HR minister, Barisan Nasional out of touch with the people’s needs.

Guan Eng lambasts Saravanan for inconsiderate remarks towards govt critics

Tuesday, 04 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

PBM has no hope of winning polls, say observers

Its ‘political frog’ label likely to put off voters.

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PBM has no hope of winning polls, say observers

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 12:44 PM

Will Putrajaya heed World Bank’s advice for structural reforms, Guan Eng asks

Financial institution’s recommendations are timely, DAP leader says.

Will Putrajaya heed World Bank’s advice for structural reforms, Guan Eng asks

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Zahid wants Umno leaders to know who’s boss, observers say

Party president sending out a clear message that no one should mess with him.

Zahid wants Umno leaders to know who’s boss, observers say

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 08:06 PM

Mind your own business, Anwar tells Azmin

Pakatan Harapan chief scolds Gombak MP for remarks on GE15 seat contests.

Mind your own business, Anwar tells Azmin

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 07:35 PM

PKR chief says Pakatan will study Budget 2023 before supporting it

Anwar Ibrahim assures no automatic pass on economic plan.

PKR chief says Pakatan will study Budget 2023 before supporting it

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 06:55 PM

Umno’s 38 MPs can’t push others to accept GE15 call, says Anwar

Opposition leader urges PM to act wisely in deciding on parliament dissolution date. 

Umno’s 38 MPs can’t push others to accept GE15 call, says Anwar

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Bad weather, weak opposition a boon for Umno in GE15, say observers

Malay party desperate to call an election immediately as it is extremely confident of winning.

Bad weather, weak opposition a boon for Umno in GE15, say observers

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 07:00 AM

Anwar should contest in Gombak or Ampang, say analysts

Pundits weigh in on PKR president’s best move.  

Saturday, 01 Oct 2022 03:40 PM

Special Umno meeting on Oct 4 on GE15, says Ahmad Maslan

Pontian MP says PM, party president will be in attendance.

Special Umno meeting on Oct 4 on GE15, says Ahmad Maslan