Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 29 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Zahid sending clear message to Ismail Sabri about who runs the party, say analysts

Experts say Umno president used Saturday’s meeting to stamp authority, ensure the PM toes the party line.

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Zahid sending clear message to Ismail Sabri about who runs the party, say analysts

Sunday, 28 Aug 2022 07:24 PM

More police reports lodged against Hadi

Controversial statement by Marang MP continues to cause upheaval.

More police reports lodged against Hadi

Sunday, 28 Aug 2022 06:23 PM

Kuasa will work with PBM to face GE15

Party's president says both parties share same principles and are government-friendly.

Kuasa will work with PBM to face GE15

Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

Ex-police chief warns against rushing to build drag racing circuits

Dell Akbar Khan says legal option failed in the 1980s, mat rempit still hit the streets.

Ex-police chief warns against rushing to build drag racing circuits

Wednesday, 24 Aug 2022 11:00 AM

Ismail Sabri could’ve done more in first year as PM, say civil society groups

Most believe Bera lawmaker did his best, but has potential to do even better.

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Ismail Sabri could’ve done more in first year as PM, say civil society groups


Wednesday, 24 Aug 2022 07:00 AM

PM to face Umno leaders’ push for early polls, say analysts

Ismail Sabri may resist and consolidate his position in the party.

PM to face Umno leaders’ push for early polls, say analysts

Tuesday, 23 Aug 2022 10:01 AM

2,078 new Covid infections, 10 deaths

Active cases stand at 37,696.

2,078 new Covid infections, 10 deaths

Monday, 22 Aug 2022 02:55 PM

Minister says woman named in LCS scandal not his wife

Abdul Latiff Ahmad refutes PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli's claim, says will fully cooperate in investigation.

Minister says woman named in LCS scandal not his wife

Monday, 22 Aug 2022 12:12 PM

Minister’s wife involved in LCS scandal, says Rafizi

Investigation shows offshore firm involved in fund embezzlement controlled by spouse of Abdul Latiff Ahmad.

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Minister’s wife involved in LCS scandal, says Rafizi

Sunday, 21 Aug 2022 03:17 PM

Hadi a clear danger to Malaysian unity, says Guan Eng

DAP chief warns against buying into PAS president’s racist, extremist rhetoric.

Hadi a clear danger to Malaysian unity, says Guan Eng

Sunday, 21 Aug 2022 11:47 AM

LCS scandal gives PM a breather, says Rafizi

PKR deputy president says Ismail Sabri knows he will be out of a job if he gives in to the court cluster.

LCS scandal gives PM a breather, says Rafizi

Sunday, 21 Aug 2022 10:25 AM

Rafizi confident of winning next election with Ayuh Malaysia campaign

PKR deputy president set to tour the nation to push message of government corruption, cronyism.

Rafizi confident of winning next election with Ayuh Malaysia campaign

Saturday, 20 Aug 2022 07:46 PM

Man detained for threatening chief justice

Suspect believed to be owner of phony Facebook account used to upload offensive material about Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

Man detained for threatening chief justice

Friday, 19 Aug 2022 07:29 PM

Federal Court’s assumption on Najib’s supposed ruse is wrong, says Zaid

Former law minister says from objective analysis of case, evidence was overwhelmingly in Najib’s favour.

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Federal Court’s assumption on Najib’s supposed ruse is wrong, says Zaid

Tuesday, 16 Aug 2022 06:40 AM

LCS scandal won’t affect BN as much as 1MDB, say analysts

Opposition must make complex affair relatable to voters.

LCS scandal won’t affect BN as much as 1MDB, say analysts