Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 20 Dec 2023 11:46 AM

Govt bans ships from Israel-based firm at Malaysia ports

Vessels bearing Israel flag are also not allowed to dock.

Govt bans ships from Israel-based firm at Malaysia ports

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Bersih won’t be anyone’s lapdog, says new chief

Electoral watchdog to reach out to rural folk, shift perception of urban movement.

Bersih won’t be anyone’s lapdog, says new chief

Monday, 18 Dec 2023 05:21 PM

Give Zaliha time to study local elections proposal, says Fahmi

He stresses that she was appointed only last week.  

Give Zaliha time to study local elections proposal, says Fahmi

Sunday, 17 Dec 2023 10:01 AM

Festive greetings allowed on cakes, Jakim says

Dept says no restrictions on dessert decorations for religious celebrations for custom orders.

Sunday, 17 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Stakeholders say Dzulkefly faces tough decisions

They say new health minister must address issues like GEG provision, medicine security.

Stakeholders say Dzulkefly faces tough decisions


Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 04:28 PM

No new lead into Zayn’s murder, says Selangor police chief

Hussein says investigation ongoing, team continues to search for clues.

No new lead into Zayn’s murder, says Selangor police chief

Saturday, 16 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

No holidays abroad for middle-income group

Weak ringgit forces struggling households to stay home.

No holidays abroad for middle-income group

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Industry insiders sceptical of Rafizi push to phase out foreign labour

Malaysians not interested in taking up menial jobs, they say.

 

Industry insiders sceptical of Rafizi push to phase out foreign labour

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 01:00 PM

Police probe into whether murder victim Zayn was sexually assaulted

Investigators have collected DNA, fingerprint evidence in connection with the case.

Police probe into whether murder victim Zayn was sexually assaulted

Sunday, 10 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Don’t take non-Malay support for granted, govt told

Observers speak of discontent, especially among the Indian community, over pandering to Malays.

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Don’t take non-Malay support for granted, govt told

Wednesday, 06 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

Gerakbudaya founder says no real reform until red tape ends

Change won’t happen until dept tasked with inspecting publishers is abolished, Chong Ton Sin says.

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Gerakbudaya founder says no real reform until red tape ends

Tuesday, 05 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

PAS’ Malay-Muslim agenda key to winning polls, pundits say

Conservative narrative captures imagination of young voters with low political literacy.

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PAS’ Malay-Muslim agenda key to winning polls, pundits say

Sunday, 03 Dec 2023 07:00 AM

‘Dr Sam’ to serve as PAS poster boy in next general election

Islamist party has lofty ambitions, pundits say.

‘Dr Sam’ to serve as PAS poster boy in next general election

Saturday, 25 Nov 2023 07:00 AM

Child activists call for better mechanism, officers to manage abuse reports

Govt must ensure that no plea for help is overlooked.

Child activists call for better mechanism, officers to manage abuse reports

Thursday, 23 Nov 2023 12:10 PM

Health Ministry reports 28% spike in Covid cases

A total of 2,305 coronavirus infections logged from Nov 12 to 18.  

Health Ministry reports 28% spike in Covid cases