Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 04 Jul 2021 07:30 PM

Lack of early mass tracing, testing cause of today’s Covid-19 management problems

More need to be tested, detected earlier to get the treatment they deserve, experts say.

Lack of early mass tracing, testing cause of today’s Covid-19 management problems

Saturday, 03 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

i-Citra – boon to some, bane for others

For the cash-strapped, dipping into their retirement savings provided a lifeline.

i-Citra – boon to some, bane for others

Friday, 02 Jul 2021 07:00 AM

Why Malaysians are angry with the government

One year has gone but the Covid-19 situation in the country is far from being under control.

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Why Malaysians are angry with the government

Tuesday, 29 Jun 2021 08:00 PM

Faster jabs, targeted lockdowns to bring down daily cases, say experts

Vaccination drive needs to be consistent, they say.

Faster jabs, targeted lockdowns to bring down daily cases, say experts

Tuesday, 29 Jun 2021 03:01 PM

White flag campaign a sign of Putrajaya’s failure, says opposition

Youth chiefs stress it is purely a public initiative to highlight the plight of the needy during the lockdown.

White flag campaign a sign of Putrajaya’s failure, says opposition


Tuesday, 29 Jun 2021 02:09 PM

Agong reiterates message on Parliament reopening loud and clear

The monarch tells House leaders that Parliament should convene ‘soon as possible’.

Agong reiterates message on Parliament reopening loud and clear

Tuesday, 29 Jun 2021 01:46 PM

PM must advise king on convening Parliament, says deputy speaker

Mohd Rashid Hasnon says Parliament will definitely meet, either through a hybrid or conventional sitting.

PM must advise king on convening Parliament, says deputy speaker

Monday, 28 Jun 2021 03:37 PM

Navy chopper makes emergency landing

No fatalities, injuries, crew in hospital for check-up.

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Navy chopper makes emergency landing

Saturday, 26 Jun 2021 08:03 PM

Rais Yatim, Art Harun to have audience with Agong

Tuesday meeting with heads of Parliament will discuss, among others, proposal for hybrid proceedings, source says.

Rais Yatim, Art Harun to have audience with Agong

Thursday, 24 Jun 2021 04:00 PM

3 detained for selling Covid-19 vaccine

Police make arrests following a report lodged by a Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force officer.

3 detained for selling Covid-19 vaccine

Thursday, 24 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Addressing loneliness key to curbing suicide attempts during pandemic, say experts

Feelings of isolation during hard lockdowns taking a toll on public’s mental health.

Addressing loneliness key to curbing suicide attempts during pandemic, say experts

Tuesday, 22 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Union calls for action against bosses who defy work-from-home order

MTUC says Human Resources Ministry must set example by responding to workers’ complaints.

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Union calls for action against bosses who defy work-from-home order

Sunday, 20 Jun 2021 06:10 PM

Former Bar Council president denies suggesting court decisions can be influenced

A police report has been lodged over the matter.

Former Bar Council president denies suggesting court decisions can be influenced

Sunday, 20 Jun 2021 11:36 AM

Education Ministry in fresh drive to fix ‘old problem’ of teacher shortage

Radzi says 18,700 vacancies nationwide with Sarawak, Sabah, Selangor, Johor hardest hit.

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Education Ministry in fresh drive to fix ‘old problem’ of teacher shortage

Saturday, 19 Jun 2021 10:35 PM

2 injured by falling scaffolding at highway construction site

The Bangladeshi workers are getting treatment at Sungai Buloh Hospital.

2 injured by falling scaffolding at highway construction site