Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 24 Jan 2022 09:06 PM

Long night ahead for Taman Sri Muda residents

Many, fearing another downpour tonight, choose to stay awake and be prepared to seek shelter.

Long night ahead for Taman Sri Muda residents

Monday, 24 Jan 2022 08:00 PM

Undi18 urges Johor youth to exercise democratic rights

It says upcoming state polls ‘historic’, mark first time those aged 18, 19, 20 can vote.

Undi18 urges Johor youth to exercise democratic rights

Monday, 24 Jan 2022 03:40 PM

Will MACC summon more MPs who demand answers from Azam, Guan Eng asks

DAP sec-gen says anti-graft agency’s action will not shake the opposition.

Will MACC summon more MPs who demand answers from Azam, Guan Eng asks

Thursday, 20 Jan 2022 08:20 PM

Public ridicules Zuraida for ‘orang utan killing humans’ speech

Plantations minister ignites Twitter after inept attempt to defend key economic sector.

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Public ridicules Zuraida for ‘orang utan killing humans’ speech

Thursday, 20 Jan 2022 07:52 PM

Activists want Azam Baki penalised for lying

Lawyers, activists say special task force needed to get to the bottom of the matter.

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Activists want Azam Baki penalised for lying


Thursday, 20 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

Azam Baki must face parliamentary probe over ethical issues, MPs say

They say outcome of Securities Commission’s inquiry nothing to do with select committee’s investigation.

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Azam Baki must face parliamentary probe over ethical issues, MPs say

Monday, 17 Jan 2022 08:49 PM

Walk-in booster jabs for senior citizens in Klang Valley from Jan 19

IDCC Ideal Convention Centre, Soka Gakkai, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur and Axiata Arena will carry out the exercise.

Walk-in booster jabs for senior citizens in Klang Valley from Jan 19

Monday, 17 Jan 2022 08:27 AM

818 hospitalised with Covid

Only Labuan and Perlis do not report new hospital patients infected with coronavirus.

818 hospitalised with Covid

Monday, 17 Jan 2022 08:18 AM

Malaysia posts 12 Covid deaths

That is seven fewer than the day before.

Malaysia posts 12 Covid deaths

Sunday, 16 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

Observers say MACC, SC ‘civil war’ erodes public trust

They say officials concerned should go on leave pending investigations.

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Observers say MACC, SC ‘civil war’ erodes public trust

Sunday, 16 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

My crime was to help the sick get better, says ‘marijuana man’ who escaped gallows

Muhammad Lukman Mohamad tells of his journey experimenting with the drug, and how the long arm of the law caught up with him.

My crime was to help the sick get better, says ‘marijuana man’ who escaped gallows

Sunday, 16 Jan 2022 07:00 AM

Azam Baki’s rise in MACC

A brief chronicle of the chief commissioner’s career in the anti-graft agency.

Azam Baki’s rise in MACC

Saturday, 15 Jan 2022 04:58 PM

Pakatan backs Rais Yatim in urging Azam Baki to go on leave

Council urges PM to suspend agency chief, take heed of calls for a full, independent investigation to be carried out.

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Pakatan backs Rais Yatim in urging Azam Baki to go on leave

Friday, 14 Jan 2022 08:46 PM

2 cops detained in latest death-in-custody case

Duo, along with two others, have been remanded till January 20 to assist in investigations.

2 cops detained in latest death-in-custody case

Friday, 14 Jan 2022 07:29 PM

Perak rep detained for alleged drug use

53-year-old politician nabbed at a nightclub in Perai last night.

Perak rep detained for alleged drug use