Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 04 Feb 2022 11:40 AM

Allow voters to be registered as postal voters immediately, DAP lawmaker urges

Teo Nie Ching says no reason why online postal voting application cannot start with Johor polls.

Allow voters to be registered as postal voters immediately, DAP lawmaker urges

Friday, 04 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Business owners need automation, AI training, SME associations say

57% of small businesses making no attempt to digitalise, left behind by regional competitors.

Business owners need automation, AI training, SME associations say

Tuesday, 01 Feb 2022 07:00 AM

Bersatu stuck in neutral with Muhyiddin in driver’s seat, analysts say

Party leader sending out all the wrong signals as Umno continues to press advantage.

Bersatu stuck in neutral with Muhyiddin in driver’s seat, analysts say

Monday, 31 Jan 2022 03:48 PM

Three news portals accused of defaming Ismail Sabri

Political secretary says outlets published false, libellous content with intent to tarnish PM’s name.

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Three news portals accused of defaming Ismail Sabri

Saturday, 29 Jan 2022 06:40 PM

Zahid questions Bersatu’s credibility following defections

He says party facing trust deficit despite claim it will replace Umno.

Zahid questions Bersatu’s credibility following defections


Saturday, 29 Jan 2022 03:22 PM

Umno’s comeback is because of the people, not PAS, Tok Mat says

Political resurrection nothing to do with Islamist party’s ‘potent medicine’, deputy president says.

Umno’s comeback is because of the people, not PAS, Tok Mat says

Friday, 28 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

Senior politicians still needed in Pakatan, says Young Syefura

First-term state rep says elders have experience, wisdom.

Senior politicians still needed in Pakatan, says Young Syefura

Thursday, 27 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

DAP Malays not sidelined, says Young Syefura

Ketari rep says they are given the opportunity to flourish in politics.

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DAP Malays not sidelined, says Young Syefura

Thursday, 27 Jan 2022 06:59 AM

Pakatan must draw parties together to win Johor, says DAP’s Syefura

Pact must not compete with other parties for votes, says Ketari rep.

Pakatan must draw parties together to win Johor, says DAP’s Syefura

Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022 12:02 PM

17 business premises in Seri Kembangan closed following landslide

Authorities make safety call after heavy rain causes large section of roadside to collapse.

17 business premises in Seri Kembangan closed following landslide

Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022 06:58 AM

Warisan, PBM future uncertain but DAP, PKR risk losing non-Malay votes

Analysts say Pakatan Harapan could lose support if it's not careful.

Warisan, PBM future uncertain but DAP, PKR risk losing non-Malay votes

Tuesday, 25 Jan 2022 01:42 PM

Bersih 2.0 wants changes to Home Ministry, police handling of peaceful protests

Watchdog criticises ‘backward’ attitude of authorities in approach to #TangkapAzamBaki rally.

Bersih 2.0 wants changes to Home Ministry, police handling of peaceful protests

Tuesday, 25 Jan 2022 09:03 AM

10 Covid-19 deaths yesterday, according to ministry figures

Death toll now 31,902 since onset of pandemic.

10 Covid-19 deaths yesterday, according to ministry figures

Tuesday, 25 Jan 2022 08:54 AM

MOH reports 778 Covid-19 admissions

Hospitalisation continues slow, steady downward trend over recent weeks.

MOH reports 778 Covid-19 admissions

Tuesday, 25 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

Pakatan best served sticking to MOU, for now, analysts say

Experts believe future of fragile agreement hinges on whether government tables anti-party hopping bill.

Pakatan best served sticking to MOU, for now, analysts say