Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 17 Mar 2022 07:00 AM

Pakatan’s old guard in denial, won’t move aside, observers say

Analysts say veteran leaders failed to acknowledge mistakes made in past state elections.

Pakatan’s old guard in denial, won’t move aside, observers say

Wednesday, 16 Mar 2022 11:51 AM

Pakatan pledges to work with opposition parties after Johor defeat

Pact says doing its best to address shortcomings, restrategising for GE15.

Pakatan pledges to work with opposition parties after Johor defeat

Wednesday, 16 Mar 2022 09:38 AM

95 new Covid deaths, 26,534 fresh cases

31,234 recoveries recorded, Health Ministry says.

95 new Covid deaths, 26,534 fresh cases

Tuesday, 15 Mar 2022 06:19 PM

Think-tank counts 25,000 spoilt votes from Johor polls

Institut Darul Ehsan says some voters defaced ballot in protest, others by mistake.

Think-tank counts 25,000 spoilt votes from Johor polls

Tuesday, 15 Mar 2022 02:29 PM

Is Najib financially illiterate, asks Tony Pua

DAP MP refutes ex-PM’s claim 1MDB could have made a profit if Malaysia sold Bandar Malaysia and enforce Abu Dhabi guarantee.

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Is Najib financially illiterate, asks Tony Pua


Monday, 14 Mar 2022 05:02 PM

Kuala Nerus MP Khairuddin quits PAS

Resignation comes after lawmaker's sacking from party's central committee in January for violating rules.

Kuala Nerus MP Khairuddin quits PAS

Monday, 14 Mar 2022 10:41 AM

Allow nightclubs to open, group tells govt

Businesses suffering due to prolonged closure, owners say.

Allow nightclubs to open, group tells govt

Monday, 14 Mar 2022 07:00 AM

To beat BN in next general election, opposition must find common ground, pundits say

Analysts say an electoral pact will help ensure their votes are not split.

To beat BN in next general election, opposition must find common ground, pundits say

Sunday, 13 Mar 2022 10:48 AM

Opposition must regroup, low turnout at polls worrying, says Anwar

Pakatan Harapan chief says Johor defeat is a reminder for parties to consolidate to face general election.

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Opposition must regroup, low turnout at polls worrying, says Anwar

Sunday, 13 Mar 2022 07:00 AM

Observers say opposition discord, low voter turnout gave BN victory in Johor

They say Ismail Sabri is now under pressure to call for an early general election.

Observers say opposition discord, low voter turnout gave BN victory in Johor

Saturday, 12 Mar 2022 11:47 AM

2,135 admitted to hospital for Covid

Selangor records the highest number of new admissions, at 311.

2,135 admitted to hospital for Covid

Saturday, 12 Mar 2022 10:10 AM

32,800 new Covid cases, 76 deaths

Nation logs 24,444 recoveries.

32,800 new Covid cases, 76 deaths

Thursday, 10 Mar 2022 06:49 AM

Business groups want Johor’s economy to be like Singapore’s

They hope for capable, transparent government to lead the change.

Business groups want Johor’s economy to be like Singapore’s

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 03:28 PM

US Customs seizes 4 Malaysian palm oil shipments

Agency says it acted on information indicating that the commodity was manufactured by forced labour.

US Customs seizes 4 Malaysian palm oil shipments

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 02:13 PM

Only one Covid SOP to stay after endemic transition

There will ony be 10 health requirements to follow.

Only one Covid SOP to stay after endemic transition