Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Friday, 23 Apr 2021 10:44 PM

Simon Momoh released after 40 days in detention

Immigration forced to let Nigerian go after high court finds procedural flaws in arrest, incarceration.

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Simon Momoh released after 40 days in detention

Friday, 23 Apr 2021 08:09 PM

Fahmi Reza arrested on suspicion of insulting queen

Police detain cartoonist over viral #dengkiKe Facebook post.

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Fahmi Reza arrested on suspicion of insulting queen

Friday, 23 Apr 2021 04:36 PM

High court orders Simon Momoh’s immediate release

Judge says authorities failed to follow procedure in detaining Nigerian.

High court orders Simon Momoh’s immediate release

Monday, 19 Apr 2021 01:02 PM

Asia Sentinel report not true, says doctor alleged to have given Sinopharm jabs

Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid says he forgives writer and whoever is involved in the article.

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Asia Sentinel report not true, says doctor alleged to have given Sinopharm jabs

Monday, 19 Apr 2021 10:57 AM

Noor Hisham needs to be clearer, says Ong

Bangi MP says health D-G’s comments led to public doubt over efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine.

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Noor Hisham needs to be clearer, says Ong


Monday, 19 Apr 2021 10:28 AM

10 ways to lure foreign investors back to Malaysia, says Najib

Convicted former PM offers blunt response to jibe from fellow Umno lawmaker Shahidan Kassim.

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10 ways to lure foreign investors back to Malaysia, says Najib

Sunday, 18 Apr 2021 06:46 PM

Why are Umno, BN leaders still part of failed govt, Najib asks

Despite #Kerajaangagal, ex-PM says group appear to value their positions above people’s interest.

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Why are Umno, BN leaders still part of failed govt, Najib asks

Sunday, 18 Apr 2021 03:14 PM

Cops arrest four in latest Hari Raya online gambling video case

Nabbed are three men and a woman, says source.

Cops arrest four in latest Hari Raya online gambling video case

Sunday, 18 Apr 2021 02:54 PM

Agong didn’t obtain Sinopharm vaccines from UAE, says Adham

Asia Sentinel article ‘baseless’, creates negative perception of Malaysia, says health minister.

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Agong didn’t obtain Sinopharm vaccines from UAE, says Adham

Thursday, 15 Apr 2021 04:07 PM

Putrajaya to issue new directive on use of word ‘Allah’

Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin says he has held meetings with Muslim and non-Muslim groups to find common ground.

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Putrajaya to issue new directive on use of word ‘Allah’

Thursday, 15 Apr 2021 04:05 PM

Assaulting workers for fasting a ‘big issue’, says Hamzah

Home minister says no one should be stopped from performing their religious duties.

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Assaulting workers for fasting a ‘big issue’, says Hamzah

Thursday, 15 Apr 2021 07:00 AM

Police transfers proceed after Hamzah-IGP spat

A total of 71 senior police officers involved in promotions, transfers, many in force dissatisfied, says source.

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Police transfers proceed after Hamzah-IGP spat

Thursday, 15 Apr 2021 06:57 AM

Parents demand to know Covid situation in Setia Alam school

There are 120 teachers and 2,000 pupils at the school.

Parents demand to know Covid situation in Setia Alam school

Saturday, 10 Apr 2021 05:12 PM

Covid-19 cases drop after yesterday’s spike, says Noor Hisham

Selangor records highest daily figure with 415.

Covid-19 cases drop after yesterday’s spike, says Noor Hisham

Saturday, 10 Apr 2021 01:02 PM

I had no choice but to trust Dr Mahathir says Anwar

PKR chief says he warned Pakatan leaders not to be ‘bitten by a serpent twice’.

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I had no choice but to trust Dr Mahathir says Anwar