Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Friday, 27 Aug 2021 01:23 PM

Ministers have 100 days to prove their worth, says PM 

Ismail Sabri says he expects each ministry to show short-term achievements in first 3 months.

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Ministers have 100 days to prove their worth, says PM 

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 01:05 PM

Ismail Sabri has no real influence to change ministers, say analysts

They say line-up is a continuation of Muhyiddin Yassin’s legacy.

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Ismail Sabri has no real influence to change ministers, say analysts

Friday, 27 Aug 2021 11:29 AM

Ismail Sabri presents cabinet sans DPM, with senior minister system

Azmin Ali keeps portfolio while Hishammuddin heads defence.

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Ismail Sabri presents cabinet sans DPM, with senior minister system

Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 11:15 AM

PM meeting Pakatan leaders can bring change to nation’s political landscape, says Loke

This should be followed by reforms in government and Parliament, DAP leader says.

PM meeting Pakatan leaders can bring change to nation’s political landscape, says Loke

Sunday, 22 Aug 2021 06:32 PM

Ismail Sabri says will focus on bringing Covid-19 cases down

Aim is to move quickly to next phases of recovery plan, PM says.

Ismail Sabri says will focus on bringing Covid-19 cases down


Sunday, 22 Aug 2021 06:24 PM

New prime minister sets two objectives to lift the economy

Ismail Sabri says he wants to ramp up consumer spending power, revitalise private sector.

New prime minister sets two objectives to lift the economy

Sunday, 22 Aug 2021 06:06 PM

Ismail Sabri invites opposition to join recovery council

Cross-party cooperation crucial to healing country, PM says in inaugural speech.

Saturday, 21 Aug 2021 12:50 PM

Why the haste in loosening controls, ask experts

No need to rush as there are signs of improvement in Covid situation, they say.

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Why the haste in loosening controls, ask experts

Friday, 20 Aug 2021 08:02 PM

Police obtain court order to stop #Lawan protest tomorrow

Cops to arrest anyone on march route, despite group cancelling demonstration.

Police obtain court order to stop #Lawan protest tomorrow

Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 11:35 PM

Ismail Sabri is BN candidate for PM, say fellow lawmakers

Decision also endorsed by Umno Supreme Council.

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Ismail Sabri is BN candidate for PM, say fellow lawmakers

Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 08:43 PM

Umno meets to decide on its choice for prime minister

Candidates being looked at include Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.

Umno meets to decide on its choice for prime minister

Tuesday, 17 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

When Covid-19 patients die suddenly

Spike in patients declared dead on arrival linked to Delta variant, danger from asymptomatic individuals.

When Covid-19 patients die suddenly

Monday, 16 Aug 2021 07:27 PM

Muhyiddin’s role as caretaker PM to oversee day-to-day operations, say lawyers

Pagoh MP’s powers generally restricted to short-term policies or matters requiring urgent decisions, they say.

Muhyiddin’s role as caretaker PM to oversee day-to-day operations, say lawyers

Monday, 16 Aug 2021 07:00 AM

Muhyiddin's only achievement was 17 months in power, analysts say

Embattled PM's pact with Umno proved to be politically fatal.

Muhyiddin's only achievement was 17 months in power, analysts say

Sunday, 15 Aug 2021 01:02 PM

Public parks in phase 1 states to open tomorrow

Muhyiddin says relaxing movement restrictions aimed at reducing mental stress.

Public parks in phase 1 states to open tomorrow