Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 25 Jun 2022 06:59 PM

Lower the prices of goods or we will protest, student bodies say

Groups disappointed with govt’s move to scrap subsidies and price caps for basic needs.

Saturday, 25 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

MTUC says TVET grads can help solve labour woes

Putrajaya should promote such programmes, says sec-gen.

Friday, 24 Jun 2022 06:25 PM

Govt makes U-turn on chicken prices

Prime minister now says cost of commodity will not be floated.

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Govt makes U-turn on chicken prices

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 12:35 PM

Prosecution failed to establish time of alleged murder, says Samirah’s lawyer

Prosecutors' claims did not match those of the forensic expert, says defence counsel.

Prosecution failed to establish time of alleged murder, says Samirah’s lawyer

Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022 11:05 AM

Court acquits Nazrin Hassan’s widow, 2 teens of murder

Samirah Muzaffar walks free.

Court acquits Nazrin Hassan’s widow, 2 teens of murder


Friday, 17 Jun 2022 07:53 PM

Muhyiddin denies receiving RM1.3 million to approve visa system

Bersatu president on the defensive after testimony in Zahid corruption trial alleges string of payments to ministers.

Muhyiddin denies receiving RM1.3 million to approve visa system

Friday, 17 Jun 2022 05:16 PM

Police to summon lawyers at judicial independence rally

Dang Wangi police chief says investigation started into possible breach of Peaceful Assembly Act.

Police to summon lawyers at judicial independence rally

Friday, 17 Jun 2022 10:35 AM

Regressive interpretation of Islam weighs Muslim women down, says activist

SIS officer says survey shows 57% youth believe women can’t be PM.

Regressive interpretation of Islam weighs Muslim women down, says activist

Thursday, 16 Jun 2022 06:07 PM

Country must stop backing religious extremists, says Muslim group

State Islamist bodies fomenting intolerance by empowering right-wing movements to become vigilantes.

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Country must stop backing religious extremists, says Muslim group

Thursday, 16 Jun 2022 04:12 PM

Muslim youths want freedom of speech, survey shows

Respondents also favour authoritarian leader to ensure stability.

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Muslim youths want freedom of speech, survey shows

Wednesday, 15 Jun 2022 07:00 AM

PKR victim of its own election system, say academics

Current voting practices will always give rise to talk of discrepancies, they say.

PKR victim of its own election system, say academics

Tuesday, 14 Jun 2022 06:52 PM

Azmin, Rashid not leaving Bersatu, says Muhyiddin

Party president says issue never brought up during meets.

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Azmin, Rashid not leaving Bersatu, says Muhyiddin

Monday, 13 Jun 2022 10:43 AM

1,571 new Covid cases, one death

National infection tally stands at 4.5 million.

1,571 new Covid cases, one death

Sunday, 12 Jun 2022 01:41 PM

Putrajaya helping developer over Kg Sungai Baru residents, says ex-FT minister

Govt too eager to side with Ritzy Gloss instead of pushing for amicable solution for residents’ relocation, says Khalid Samad.

Putrajaya helping developer over Kg Sungai Baru residents, says ex-FT minister

Thursday, 09 Jun 2022 07:35 PM

US$710 million went into Ambank ‘VIP client account’, 1MDB trial told

‘VIP client’ identity not divulged by 23rd witness.

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US$710 million went into Ambank ‘VIP client account’, 1MDB trial told