Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 23 Jul 2021 01:49 PM

Public can now film and take pictures while getting Covid shots

Khairy Jamaluddin says this is to prevent misunderstandings, and show proof everyone got their jabs.

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Public can now film and take pictures while getting Covid shots

Tuesday, 20 Jul 2021 04:40 PM

Police arrest mask-less gym operator for verbal abuse

Two-day remand for 33-year-old, say cops.

Police arrest mask-less gym operator for verbal abuse

Sunday, 18 Jul 2021 01:53 PM

Black flag protest organisers each fined RM2,000 for breaching MCO

Police have freed trio, who were not arrested, says rights campaigner.

Black flag protest organisers each fined RM2,000 for breaching MCO

Sunday, 18 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Endless lockdowns put auto repair workshops in a jam

Many have closed shop and more may follow suit.

Sunday, 18 Jul 2021 06:55 AM

More food banks, needy not signs of failed state, sociologists say

These merely indicate lack of government effort to help, say experts.

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More food banks, needy not signs of failed state, sociologists say


Wednesday, 14 Jul 2021 01:00 PM

Desperation at unseen levels, Mydin boss says of shoplifting cases

Ameer Ali says these are not acts of thieves, but of people who badly need to survive.

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Desperation at unseen levels, Mydin boss says of shoplifting cases

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 06:24 PM

Umno dumps Tajuddin as party election director

Angry outburst caught on tape sees controversial figure replaced by Mohamad Hasan.

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Umno dumps Tajuddin as party election director

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 01:29 PM

July 16 to remember custodial death victims, says EDICT

Rights group says date is symbolic to remember deaths of Teoh Beng Hock, R. Gunasegaran on this day.

 July 16 to remember custodial death victims, says EDICT

Tuesday, 13 Jul 2021 11:09 AM

Wrong time for Umno to withdraw from Perikatan, Tajuddin says in leaked audio

Election director in anger says party is far from ready to face a general election.

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Wrong time for Umno to withdraw from Perikatan, Tajuddin says in leaked audio

Monday, 12 Jul 2021 08:04 PM

Keep wearing black until Muhyiddin resigns, says Black Flag movement

Group says won’t stop protest despite police investigation.

Keep wearing black until Muhyiddin resigns, says Black Flag movement

Monday, 12 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Ismail Sabri as DPM weakens Zahid’s influence in Umno, analysts say

Umno chief may be down for now, but could still hit back, they say.

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Ismail Sabri as DPM weakens Zahid’s influence in Umno, analysts say

Saturday, 10 Jul 2021 06:51 PM

Annuar caught flouting Covid-19 SOP for third time

Minister ignites Twitter fury amid sustained EMCO lockdown after visiting former PM Abdullah for lunch.

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Annuar caught flouting Covid-19 SOP for third time

Friday, 09 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Umno’s interim PM proposal stalled, say analysts

They say plan cannot move forward unless Muhyiddin resigns.

Umno’s interim PM proposal stalled, say analysts

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 04:26 PM

Najib suggests i-Survive low-interest loan scheme for the cash-strapped

Plan better than ‘disappointing’ i-Citra as many don’t have any EPF savings, says former PM.

Najib suggests i-Survive low-interest loan scheme for the cash-strapped

Monday, 05 Jul 2021 01:22 PM

Selangor aims to vaccinate 1 million workers in state drive

Ring vaccination strategy to focus on manufacturing, services sectors, says exco Teng Chang Khim.

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Selangor aims to vaccinate 1 million workers in state drive