Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 10 Apr 2021 12:40 PM

Nothing wrong with conversation in leaked audio, says Anwar

PKR chief says contents of clip not criminal.

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Nothing wrong with conversation in leaked audio, says Anwar

Friday, 09 Apr 2021 07:34 PM

It’s suicide, police say after couple found dead in Bangsar townhouse

Brickfields police say they took their own lives by burning charcoal in a closed room in the rented premises.

It’s suicide, police say after couple found dead in Bangsar townhouse

Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 10:11 PM

Bankruptcy notice to humiliate me, says Najib, who vows to clear his name

Former prime minister says will not bow to anyone who misuses law.

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Bankruptcy notice to humiliate me, says Najib, who vows to clear his name

Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 06:00 PM

1,300 new Covid-19 cases, Sarawak leads with 385

Of the total, 1,276 involve local transmissions, says D-G.

1,300 new Covid-19 cases, Sarawak leads with 385

Tuesday, 06 Apr 2021 10:26 AM

Umno will fail if it goes solo in GE15, says former sec-gen

Annuar says Zahid needs to take party to higher level after drubbing at 2018 polls.

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Umno will fail if it goes solo in GE15, says former sec-gen


Thursday, 01 Apr 2021 07:00 AM

End of the road for Muafakat after PAS dumps Umno?

Analysts say the Islamist party choosing Bersatu over Umno puts pact on the brink of collapse.

End of the road for Muafakat after PAS dumps Umno?

Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 08:16 PM

Holding Umno polls now will weaken party, says Najib

Former president says those who lose may be lured by rival parties to defect.

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Holding Umno polls now will weaken party, says Najib

Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 07:41 PM

Umno backed Perikatan for stability, says Najib

Rulers refused to dissolve legislature and give back mandate to the people, says former PM.

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Umno backed Perikatan for stability, says Najib

Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 07:11 PM

I rejected using emergency after GE14 loss, says Najib 

Former PM says advisers proposed drastic measure to cling on to power.

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I rejected using emergency after GE14 loss, says Najib 

Tuesday, 30 Mar 2021 07:00 AM

Situation in Malaysia under control, says anti-terror unit

Assurance follows church blast in Indonesia, which wounded 20 people.

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Situation in Malaysia under control, says anti-terror unit

Monday, 29 Mar 2021 08:08 PM

Let’s not clash, Hadi tells Malay leaders

PAS president calls for unity, says Malay-based parties are too divided.

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Let’s not clash, Hadi tells Malay leaders

Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 04:00 PM

No proof of JI gaining momentum in Sabah, says counter-terrorism chief

Azman Omar however says the group is dangerous and well organised.

No proof of JI gaining momentum in Sabah, says counter-terrorism chief

Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 01:46 PM

Senior Special Branch officer says Covid-19 flattened terrorism curve

Azman Omar says movement control order made it difficult for terrorists to plan attacks.

Senior Special Branch officer says Covid-19 flattened terrorism curve

Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 01:40 PM

Cops foiled assassination attempt on Dr Mahathir, Guan Eng, says anti-terror unit

A senior official says the suspect also targeted Tommy Thomas and Mujahid Yusof Rawa and was arrested in January 2020.

Cops foiled assassination attempt on Dr Mahathir, Guan Eng, says anti-terror unit

Wednesday, 24 Mar 2021 02:58 PM

Don’t play with fire, ex-Umno man warns PM’s lawyer

Lokman says he has ‘ammunition’ against Rosli to use in court.

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Don’t play with fire, ex-Umno man warns PM’s lawyer