Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 27 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Years of hard work were washed away in a day, say business owners

Many will have to start all over again as floodwaters recede in Shah Alam and Hulu Langat.  

Years of hard work were washed away in a day, say business owners

Saturday, 25 Dec 2021 01:31 PM

We’ve lost nearly everything, say Sri Muda residents

Displaced families come to terms with their losses, try to salvage what they can as floodwaters recede. 

We’ve lost nearly everything, say Sri Muda residents

Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021 07:26 PM

Anwar urges setting up of royal panel to boost level of disaster readiness

Opposition leader slams National Disaster Management Agency for being slow to act, failing to coordinate efforts among government agencies.

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Anwar urges setting up of royal panel to boost level of disaster readiness

Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021 04:49 PM

Dr Mahathir to be discharged from IJN soon

Doctors treating former PM satisfied with the outcome of a medical probe over the last few days.

Dr Mahathir to be discharged from IJN soon

Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021 01:24 PM

Floods not the time to play politics, Dr Mahathir says

Pejuang leader reminds party members to be humble, patient during crisis.

Floods not the time to play politics, Dr Mahathir says


Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

Lawmakers upset over govt’s ‘disappointing’ flood response

Selangor MPs, reps say authorities had time to prepare, but actions were weak or even non-existent.

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Lawmakers upset over govt’s ‘disappointing’ flood response

Monday, 20 Dec 2021 09:00 PM

Two months’ rental waiver for flood-affected SMEs, PM says

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says this for tenants of SME Bank’s Entrepreneur Premises Complex.

Two months’ rental waiver for flood-affected SMEs, PM says

Monday, 20 Dec 2021 08:53 PM

Financial assistance up to RM5,000 for entrepreneurs hit by floods

This interest and profit free facility is repayable only after six months the financing agreement is signed.

Financial assistance up to RM5,000 for entrepreneurs hit by floods

Sunday, 19 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

GPS’ super majority expected, opposition simply not ready, say analysts

Coalition held upper hand going into Sarawak polls as it controlled the people’s narrative, political development.

GPS’ super majority expected, opposition simply not ready, say analysts

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 05:39 PM

Get out of stalled vehicles, call highway patrol, Miros reminds road users

Don't call family, friends for help. 

Get out of stalled vehicles, call highway patrol, Miros reminds road users

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 05:20 PM

Heavy rain in 11 states until tomorrow, MetMalaysia warns

3,086 flood victims moved to 30 relief centres in Selangor alone.

Heavy rain in 11 states until tomorrow, MetMalaysia warns

Saturday, 18 Dec 2021 01:38 PM

Victim was helping driver of stalled car prior to fatal crash, says Fire Dept

All 10 killed instantly on impact, spokesman says.

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Victim was helping driver of stalled car prior to fatal crash, says Fire Dept

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 01:06 PM

No large-scale New Year celebration, Putrajaya says

Khairy says only small family gatherings allowed after authorities detect 2nd Omicron case.

No large-scale New Year celebration, Putrajaya says

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 12:42 PM

Booster jab mandatory for Sinovac recipients, those aged 60 and above

Health minister says failure to do so before February next year will see their MySejahtera status downgraded.

Booster jab mandatory for Sinovac recipients, those aged 60 and above

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 12:14 PM

18 probable Omicron cases

Health minister says test results will be known tomorrow.

18 probable Omicron cases