Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 18 Sep 2021 02:25 PM

Bersatu stands firm on no positions for candidates facing charges

They will not be considered for government positions, says Wan Saiful.

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Bersatu stands firm on no positions for candidates facing charges

Monday, 13 Sep 2021 06:10 PM

Poor hit hardest by Covid-19 due to low income, political uncertainties, says dean

Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman says the erosion in the trust in government made matters worse. 

Poor hit hardest by Covid-19 due to low income, political uncertainties, says dean

Sunday, 12 Sep 2021 04:48 PM

Schools in states under phases 3, 4 to reopen on October 3 at 50% capacity

Education Minister Radzi Jidin says those in phases one and two of the national recovery plan will remain closed.

Schools in states under phases 3, 4 to reopen on October 3 at 50% capacity

Sunday, 12 Sep 2021 04:48 PM

Education Ministry extends 2021 school year to March 2022

Teachers who aren't inoculated, refuse Covid-19 vaccination, will be barred from teaching physical classes.

Education Ministry extends 2021 school year to March 2022

Sunday, 12 Sep 2021 11:00 AM

Give Taliban a chance, say Malay-Muslim groups

They say the Islamist movement is now committed to public reforms, not ‘Taliban of 20 years ago’.

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Give Taliban a chance, say Malay-Muslim groups


Saturday, 11 Sep 2021 07:43 PM

Pakatan should consider Ismail Sabri’s offer, say analysts

Don't be hasty to reject, deal reflected in election manifesto, they add.

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Pakatan should consider Ismail Sabri’s offer, say analysts

Thursday, 09 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Covid-19 self-test kit not a toy, say pharmacists

Group opposes health minister’s call for device to be sold in grocery stores as it is a controlled medical item.

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Covid-19 self-test kit not a toy, say pharmacists

Monday, 06 Sep 2021 09:37 PM

Maszlee says ‘angry’ Muhyiddin demanded his resignation

Former education minister believes he was dismissed for cancelling predecessor’s pet project.

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Maszlee says ‘angry’ Muhyiddin demanded his resignation

Sunday, 05 Sep 2021 06:16 PM

AG’s remark about no confidence vote is against democracy, lawyers say

Experts say the motion does not undermine the Agong's powers.

AG’s remark about no confidence vote is against democracy, lawyers say

Friday, 03 Sep 2021 11:18 AM

We can’t rearrest Bersatu member for security guard’s death, police say

Perak’s top cop says will seek heavier charges when accused turns up in court on September 9 for his case mention.

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We can’t rearrest Bersatu member for security guard’s death, police say

Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Young politicians not stepping up to replace elders, say analysts

Every party is being led by 'old men'.

Young politicians not stepping up to replace elders, say analysts

Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021 12:12 PM

Perak PKR urges cops to thoroughly probe murder of security guard

Public must allow authorities time to conduct inquiry, says party state chief.

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Perak PKR urges cops to thoroughly probe murder of security guard

Sunday, 29 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Taliban will never change, our people are in danger, say Afghan refugees

Asylum seekers fear for their loved ones at home.

Taliban will never change, our people are in danger, say Afghan refugees

Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 06:55 AM

No gains for Bersatu in cabinet line-up, say observers

As leader of Perikatan, it should have been given DPM post, they say.

No gains for Bersatu in cabinet line-up, say observers

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 05:41 PM

Anwar disappointed with new cabinet

Opposition leader says line-up will not do much for investor confidence.

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Anwar disappointed with new cabinet