Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 14 Apr 2022 12:56 PM

Foreign minister at fault over mishandling of PM’s Dubai visit, says Anwar

Opposition leader says Malaysia’s UAE ambassador, senior diplomat should not be blamed for lacklustre reception. 

Foreign minister at fault over mishandling of PM’s Dubai visit, says Anwar

Thursday, 14 Apr 2022 11:55 AM

15th custodial death reported

Man in Kajang district lock-up seen to be having seizures before dying en route to hospital.

15th custodial death reported

Monday, 11 Apr 2022 02:22 PM

MACC confirms nine arrested over RM2.3 billion graft case

Those nabbed include Petronas Carigali junior exec, senior officials of companies, vendors.

MACC confirms nine arrested over RM2.3 billion graft case

Saturday, 09 Apr 2022 05:49 PM

Pakatan education panel chides MOE over recycled SPM questions

Committee questions why exam board able to set different papers in previous years, but not this one.

Pakatan education panel chides MOE over recycled SPM questions

Saturday, 09 Apr 2022 03:49 PM

‘Big mistake’ to pass article 10 amendment, says Undi18

Youth-centric group likens revision of law to giving ‘blank cheque’ to government of the day.

‘Big mistake’ to pass article 10 amendment, says Undi18


Friday, 08 Apr 2022 05:04 PM

Perikatan says delaying anti-party hopping bill is the right call

Hamzah says coalition supports proposed constitutional amendments needed to move legislation along.

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Perikatan says delaying anti-party hopping bill is the right call

Friday, 08 Apr 2022 11:12 AM

Be frank about tabling anti-party hopping bill, PJ MP tells govt

Maria Chin Abdullah says political will needed to ensure bill made law.

Be frank about tabling anti-party hopping bill, PJ MP tells govt

Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022 11:00 AM

Pejuang myopia could be its downfall, say analysts

Observers say fixation on Najib corruption, Muhyiddin betrayal likely to prove counterproductive.

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Pejuang myopia could be its downfall, say analysts

Tuesday, 05 Apr 2022 02:35 PM

Anti-party hopping bill will be tabled on April 11, says PM

Ismail Sabri Yaakob assures opposition special session will go on as planned.

Anti-party hopping bill will be tabled on April 11, says PM

Tuesday, 05 Apr 2022 12:05 PM

MOH says Covid-19 hospital admissions down to 543

Noor Hisham says only ICUs in Kuala Lumpur, Perlis running at more than 50% capacity for virus cases.

MOH says Covid-19 hospital admissions down to 543

Tuesday, 05 Apr 2022 11:00 AM

Observers predict dirty fight between Rafizi, Saifuddin

Analysts say Anwar needs to stay out of battle to become next PKR deputy president.

Observers predict dirty fight between Rafizi, Saifuddin

Tuesday, 05 Apr 2022 10:00 AM

Malaysia posts 10,002 new virus cases, 28 deaths

Selangor, the most populous state, logs 5,791 daily infections.

Malaysia posts 10,002 new virus cases, 28 deaths

Monday, 04 Apr 2022 12:42 PM

562 new Covid-19 hospital admissions yesterday

Health DG says Selangor, Kuala Lumpur exceed 50% ICU utilisation.

562 new Covid-19 hospital admissions yesterday

Monday, 04 Apr 2022 11:00 AM

Maid employers' association calls on govt to introduce part-time contracts

Mama president says gig work better option with RM15,000 upfront fee for full-time domestic staff too much to bear.

Maid employers' association calls on govt to introduce part-time contracts

Monday, 04 Apr 2022 10:04 AM

12,380 new Covid-19 cases, 30 deaths

Kedah, Perak log the most number of fatalities.

12,380 new Covid-19 cases, 30 deaths