Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021 12:41 PM

Focus on the people and country first, Azalina tells MPs

Deputy speaker reiterates call for Parliament to reconvene.

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Focus on the people and country first, Azalina tells MPs

Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021 07:00 AM

Chow Kit traders voice frustration as lockdown bites

Government’s panic-driven restrictions should have come sooner, shopkeepers say.

Chow Kit traders voice frustration as lockdown bites

Friday, 28 May 2021 11:17 AM

MACC arrests Tajuddin for alleged abuse of power

He appointed relative to senior position in Prasarana, says source.

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MACC arrests Tajuddin for alleged abuse of power

Friday, 28 May 2021 07:00 AM

In KL, no complaints over stricter movement control

Residents acknowledge gravity of the situation, understand why EMCO had to be imposed.

In KL, no complaints over stricter movement control

Thursday, 27 May 2021 07:51 PM

Two men escape unhurt as tree falls on car

Miraculous escape for pair driving on busy Kuala Lumpur thoroughfare.

Two men escape unhurt as tree falls on car


Thursday, 27 May 2021 06:56 PM

More areas go under EMCO as Covid-19 cases spread

Tighter restrictions to come to effect beginning Saturday.

More areas go under EMCO as Covid-19 cases spread

Thursday, 27 May 2021 06:08 PM

Ismail Sabri bemoans attitude of some who continue to ignore Covid-19 SOP

There were 941 cases of persons not registering upon entering premises reported in the past five days.

Ismail Sabri bemoans attitude of some who continue to ignore Covid-19 SOP

Thursday, 27 May 2021 06:02 PM

Umno leaders claim govt double standards in Tajuddin’s sacking

They allege some Bersatu ministers let off with no action despite complaints against them.

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Umno leaders claim govt double standards in Tajuddin’s sacking

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 07:22 PM

Localities in 4 states to go under EMCO

Tighter restrictions to be implemented for two weeks beginning Friday.

Localities in 4 states to go under EMCO

Wednesday, 26 May 2021 06:44 PM

State of Covid-19 infections in the country ‘worrying’, says Ismail Sabri

Infectivity rate has risen from 0.8 in mid-April to 1.21.

State of Covid-19 infections in the country ‘worrying’, says Ismail Sabri

Monday, 24 May 2021 03:48 PM

Calm at retail outlets ahead of tighter SOP tomorrow

No panic-buying in Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Puchong.

Calm at retail outlets ahead of tighter SOP tomorrow

Monday, 24 May 2021 07:00 AM

8pm closing time will hurt us more, say delivery riders, eateries

They hope the government will reconsider the SOP and let eateries stay open until 10pm.

8pm closing time will hurt us more, say delivery riders, eateries

Saturday, 22 May 2021 03:57 PM

Police confiscate Syed Saddiq’s handphone

No reason to take it as access to social media already given, says MP.

Police confiscate Syed Saddiq’s handphone

Friday, 21 May 2021 06:55 PM

Five localities to go under EMCO from Sunday

Those areas recorded an increase in Covid-19 infections over a short period of time. 

Five localities to go under EMCO from Sunday

Thursday, 20 May 2021 03:06 PM

Gua Musang Orang Asli agree to move to new settlement

Decision made following amicable discussions with TNB, says Suhakam.

Gua Musang Orang Asli agree to move to new settlement