Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 11:58 AM

Second Omicron variant case detected, Khairy says

8-year-old girl tests positive after trip to Nigeria.

Second Omicron variant case detected, Khairy says

Thursday, 16 Dec 2021 07:00 AM

PAS hedging bets on wider political alliances

Analysts say Islamist party still trying to get best of both worlds by courting Umno and Bersatu.

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PAS hedging bets on wider political alliances

Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021 08:12 PM

Govt backbenchers show support for Ismail Sabri

Its chairman Tajuddin Abdul Rahman says many want PM to complete his term.

Govt backbenchers show support for Ismail Sabri

Monday, 13 Dec 2021 06:41 PM

Cops after us for alleging police negligence, anti-death in custody group says

Edict statement on man’s strangling under probe.

Cops after us for alleging police negligence, anti-death in custody group says

Sunday, 12 Dec 2021 06:35 PM

Najib hits back at criticism over golf game in Singapore

Ex-PM says he shouldn’t be expected to sit with grandchild 24 hours for all 6 days of trip.

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Najib hits back at criticism over golf game in Singapore


Sunday, 12 Dec 2021 12:01 PM

Taman Melawati residents want stalled sewerage project, roads fixed at once

They want government to resolve issues that have plagued the neighbourhood for nearly 7 years.

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Taman Melawati residents want stalled sewerage project, roads fixed at once

Wednesday, 01 Dec 2021 11:00 AM

Malacca voters like Adly Zahari but ultimately chose BN, poll shows

Pakatan chief minister a sight more popular than Sulaiman Ali, Idris Haron.

Malacca voters like Adly Zahari but ultimately chose BN, poll shows

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2021 06:39 PM

Dr Mahathir scoffs at Najib’s free land barb

Former PM fires quick riposte at protégé, saying he paid for property in Langkawi.

Dr Mahathir scoffs at Najib’s free land barb

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2021 11:00 AM

Chinese voters turning away from Pakatan, think tank says

Swing happened since Tanjung Piai, Slim by-elections, Ilham Centre survey shows.

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Chinese voters turning away from Pakatan, think tank says

Tuesday, 30 Nov 2021 07:00 AM

Pakatan, people losing faith in ‘indecisive’ Anwar, experts say

Analysts attribute calls for leadership change to opposition leader's empty promises, inability to control party.

Pakatan, people losing faith in ‘indecisive’ Anwar, experts say

Monday, 29 Nov 2021 06:55 PM

BN victory in Malacca bad news for Ismail Sabri, academic says

Expert believes party foes from ‘court cluster’ will make a play for leadership.

BN victory in Malacca bad news for Ismail Sabri, academic says

Friday, 26 Nov 2021 06:44 PM

Set up IACC to oversee MACC, Putrajaya told

This will prevent wrongdoings in anti-graft agency, say civil society groups.

Set up IACC to oversee MACC, Putrajaya told

Friday, 26 Nov 2021 11:00 AM

PAS ditches Muafakat, president says party is ‘shackled’

Abdul Hadi Awang says pact incomplete without participation of non-Malays.

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PAS ditches Muafakat, president says party is ‘shackled’

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021 07:30 PM

Pakatan leadership against fielding ex-Umno reps in Malacca polls, Anwar says

However, he says, coalition’s central leaders gave in after persuaded by state chapter.

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Pakatan leadership against fielding ex-Umno reps in Malacca polls, Anwar says

Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021 04:59 PM

Rallies may have stopped but push for reform continues, says Bersih chair

Thomas Fann says electoral watchdog constantly engaging with government and opposition on various issues.

Rallies may have stopped but push for reform continues, says Bersih chair