Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 20 May 2021 02:51 PM

Unethical to deport asylum seekers, says Suhakam

Commissioner Jerald Joseph says keeping refugees in detention centres is also a form of punishment.

Unethical to deport asylum seekers, says Suhakam

Thursday, 20 May 2021 02:28 PM

No inquest for most custodial deaths since 2020, says Suhakam

Commission says majority died due to health complications.

No inquest for most custodial deaths since 2020, says Suhakam

Wednesday, 12 May 2021 07:00 AM

Movement curbs alone cannot stem Covid-19 wave, warn health experts

They say aggressive mass testing and rigorous contact tracing imperative to bring down infection rate.

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Movement curbs alone cannot stem Covid-19 wave, warn health experts

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 07:39 PM

Only one set of general SOP for MCO 3.0, says Ismail Sabri

He says this is to prevent confusion among the public.

Only one set of general SOP for MCO 3.0, says Ismail Sabri

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 07:22 PM

Less strict MCO 3.0 will still help lower infectivity rate, minister says

Ismail Sabri says government needs to balance lives and livelihoods.

Less strict MCO 3.0 will still help lower infectivity rate, minister says


Tuesday, 11 May 2021 06:31 PM

Emergency worked in keeping Covid-19 cases down, says D-G

Noor Hisham says proclamation allowed for postponement of elections that could possibly cause high number of infections.

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Emergency worked in keeping Covid-19 cases down, says D-G

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 07:00 AM

Early shutdown of Ramadan bazaars costing traders dearly

MCO, poor weather hammer business, with only online savvy owners eking out a living.

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Early shutdown of Ramadan bazaars costing traders dearly

Monday, 10 May 2021 06:45 PM

EMCO ends at 6 localities

Areas in four states record significant drops in Covid-19 infections, says Ismail Sabri.

EMCO ends at 6 localities

Thursday, 06 May 2021 08:33 PM

Najib cries fowl after fine for failing to register with MySejahtera at chicken rice shop

After social media storm, convicted former PM agrees to pay RM3,000 compound, takes swipe at Muhyiddin for not wearing face mask.

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Najib cries fowl after fine for failing to register with MySejahtera at chicken rice shop

Thursday, 06 May 2021 07:07 PM

Ismail Sabri announces EMCO for 23 Pahang districts, 1 Johor school

Defence minister says lockdowns necessary after localised spikes in cases.

Ismail Sabri announces EMCO for 23 Pahang districts, 1 Johor school

Wednesday, 05 May 2021 05:09 PM

No more Ramadan bazaars in Selangor’s MCO areas from Saturday

The decision was made following an increase of new Covid-19 cases linked to Ramadan bazaars.

No more Ramadan bazaars in Selangor’s MCO areas from Saturday

Wednesday, 05 May 2021 05:04 PM

Selangor MB says MCO needed to curb infectivity rate

Amirudin says authorities expect results of tighter restrictions in 2 to 3 weeks.

Selangor MB says MCO needed to curb infectivity rate

Wednesday, 05 May 2021 02:32 PM

‘Whole society’ approach needed to fight Covid, says ex-health minister

The government has yet to come up with a plan to reduce the daily infectivity rate, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

‘Whole society’ approach needed to fight Covid, says ex-health minister

Monday, 03 May 2021 01:33 PM

I did my part, it’s now up to new IGP, says Hamid Bador

Outgoing police chief says it is enough that he has exposed the problem of political interference in the force's affairs. 

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I did my part, it’s now up to new IGP, says Hamid Bador

Monday, 03 May 2021 11:22 AM

Reluctant Dr Mahathir says he may be forced to stand for election

Ex-PM says his supporters may be angry if he doesn't.

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Reluctant Dr Mahathir says he may be forced to stand for election