Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 02:07 PM

Najib hires US PR company as 1MDB scrutiny intensifies

Former PM battling to control narrative as American media picks apart details of Roger Ng trial.

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Najib hires US PR company as 1MDB scrutiny intensifies

Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022 11:00 AM

Muda eschews cash handouts, pledges to protect middle class

Fledgling party competes with the big boys for a piece of Johor.

Muda eschews cash handouts, pledges to protect middle class

Tuesday, 08 Mar 2022 07:36 PM

No more physical distancing during prayers, says PM

Final decision on Muslim congregation rests with state governments.

No more physical distancing during prayers, says PM

Tuesday, 08 Mar 2022 06:08 PM

Malaysia to transition to endemic phase on April 1

Borders to open to all, says PM.

Malaysia to transition to endemic phase on April 1

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 03:10 PM

MACC’s job is to repatriate money from Singapore, chief says

Azam Baki asked about agency’s role in investigating ex-BNM governor’s husband, Tawfiq Ayman.



Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 02:15 PM

MACC wraps up investigation into 5 Mara officers

Chief Azam Baki says action may be taken against those involved next week.

MACC wraps up investigation into 5 Mara officers

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 01:59 PM

MACC freezes former Astro CEO’s assets

Azam Baki says agency looking into blackmail allegations over 1MDB scandal.

MACC freezes former Astro CEO’s assets

Tuesday, 01 Mar 2022 07:00 AM

Uphill battle for independent parties, analysts say

New parties standing in Johor elections unlikely to rock apple cart with voters finding comfort in established coalitions.

Uphill battle for independent parties, analysts say

Monday, 28 Feb 2022 01:24 PM

Anwar wants Parliament debate on Leissner’s 1MDB revelations in US court

Opposition leader files motion, says matter is of public interest.

Anwar wants Parliament debate on Leissner’s 1MDB revelations in US court

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 12:25 PM

Employ ‘test and release’ approach at Malaysia-Singapore border, Johor DAP urges

Liew Chin Tong says method practicable since both countries have high vaccination rates.

Employ ‘test and release’ approach at Malaysia-Singapore border, Johor DAP urges

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Stability, economy among issues in Johor polls, say observers

Both have not been handled well, caused many uncertainties since 2020, they say.

Stability, economy among issues in Johor polls, say observers

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Winning Independent MPs not bound by whip, Siti Kasim says

Lawyer-activist points to opposition voting shambles during budget debates as main reason for change.

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Winning Independent MPs not bound by whip, Siti Kasim says

Tuesday, 22 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Gerak Independent will struggle to win in GE15, observers say

They say move to stand in Pakatan Harapan-held seats will benefit only Barisan, Perikatan.

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Gerak Independent will struggle to win in GE15, observers say

Monday, 21 Feb 2022 12:10 PM

37 new Covid deaths

Death toll now at 32,347.

37 new Covid deaths

Sunday, 20 Feb 2022 12:13 PM

Dr Mahathir won’t stop talking about Najib, corruption

Elder statesman says he will call out any politician trying to deceive Malaysians, cause harm to country.

Dr Mahathir won’t stop talking about Najib, corruption