Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Pundits say MCA will sink without BN

Ka Siong trying to appease unhappy party members with ‘go solo’ statement, they say.

Pundits say MCA will sink without BN

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Gaza needs your prayers, say Palestinians in Malaysia 

They say they've lost contact with their families back home for more than a week.

Gaza needs your prayers, say Palestinians in Malaysia 

Saturday, 21 Oct 2023 02:30 PM

PAS told to drop far-right approach to win non-Malay votes

Political observers also say Islamist party can join Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government.

PAS told to drop far-right approach to win non-Malay votes

Friday, 20 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

New rules needed to curb MP absenteeism, say analysts

They think lawmakers should not be allowed to get away with lame excuses.

New rules needed to curb MP absenteeism, say analysts

Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Higher SST won’t burden public, say economists

This is because food, telecommunications are tax-exempted.

Higher SST won’t burden public, say economists


Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Bonds, loans will help fund Budget 2024, say experts

Increased spending unlikely to overstretch the nation’s financial limitations.

Bonds, loans will help fund Budget 2024, say experts

Monday, 16 Oct 2023 05:04 PM

Journalists group condemns arrest of editor

Its director says arrest indicative of how state uses its authority to censor freedom of expression.

Journalists group condemns arrest of editor

Monday, 16 Oct 2023 02:58 PM

Book editor detained for sedition

Kean Wong is being questioned over ‘Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, and Hope in New Malaysia’.

Book editor detained for sedition

Monday, 16 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Nothing political about RM1.9 billion for Islamic development, analysts say

Budget 2024 allotment simply reflects Anwar’s commitment to empowering Islamic institutions.

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Nothing political about RM1.9 billion for Islamic development, analysts say

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 08:19 PM

Police say luxury watches owned by senior officer were gifts

Bukit Aman says cop used money from parents for purchase.

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Police say luxury watches owned by senior officer were gifts

Saturday, 14 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Observers say Budget 2024 addresses long-neglected issues

Many thankful to the govt for considering their plight.

Observers say Budget 2024 addresses long-neglected issues

Friday, 13 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Working class hope budget goodies let them save more

Malaysians lament rising living costs, anticipate a little relief.

Working class hope budget goodies let them save more

Thursday, 12 Oct 2023 06:49 PM

Transport Ministry monitoring MYAirline passenger complaints

Minister Anthony Loke says govt will protect consumer rights.

Transport Ministry monitoring MYAirline passenger complaints

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

CID director warning an ‘open secret’, cops say

Police officers say Mohd Suhaily speaking the truth.

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CID director warning an ‘open secret’, cops say

Monday, 09 Oct 2023 07:00 AM

Pelangai win boost for BN, say observers

Pundits say Perikatan failed to receive support of elderly, non-Malays.

Pelangai win boost for BN, say observers