Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Thursday, 31 Dec 2020 06:53 PM

Reveal what’s in the non-disclosure agreements, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM urges government to be transparent as vaccines purchase involves large sum of money.  

Reveal what’s in the non-disclosure agreements, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 31 Dec 2020 06:35 PM

Pejuang not in a hurry to be part of grand opposition coalition, says Dr Mahathir

Former PM wants party to be a third force.

Pejuang not in a hurry to be part of grand opposition coalition, says Dr Mahathir

Thursday, 31 Dec 2020 05:45 PM

I no longer believe in Anwar, says Dr Mahathir

No more partnerships between elder statesman and his fomer ally.

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I no longer believe in Anwar, says Dr Mahathir

Sunday, 27 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Futsal court operators looking forward to restart

Hard-hit by restrictions, government’s decision to allow reopening couldn’t come sooner for them.

Futsal court operators looking forward to restart

Thursday, 24 Dec 2020 07:08 PM

Be flexible on Anwar, DAP, Ku Li tells Umno

The Umno veteran says if working with the opposition benefits the people then it should be done.

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Be flexible on Anwar, DAP, Ku Li tells Umno


Thursday, 24 Dec 2020 06:58 PM

Strange for Zahid to join Perikatan presidential council, says Ku Li

Umno veteran embarrassed by president’s move, when party is not part of pact.

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Strange for Zahid to join Perikatan presidential council, says Ku Li

Thursday, 24 Dec 2020 06:04 PM

Malays won’t feel safe unless Umno returns to power, says Ku Li

The Umno veteran says the party should also stop conceding to Bersatu.

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Malays won’t feel safe unless Umno returns to power, says Ku Li

Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 03:58 PM

PAS will meet Perak ruler, says Hadi

Sultan Nazrin will summon us when the time comes, says party president.

PAS will meet Perak ruler, says Hadi

Sunday, 13 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

'Grand coalition' of Perikatan-Barisan-GPS will fail, say analysts

For a start, there will be bitter disessions when it comes to seat distribution ahead of GE15.

'Grand coalition' of Perikatan-Barisan-GPS will fail, say analysts

Monday, 07 Dec 2020 10:32 PM

Umno to continue backing Perikatan in Perak

Agreement reached at Supreme Council meeting tonight, which discussed the state’s current political scenario.

Umno to continue backing Perikatan in Perak

Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 07:00 AM

Ebit Lew on growing up poor as motivation for charity work

Celebrity preacher helps LGBT, animals and more – prompting many on social media to ask where’s govt.

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Ebit Lew on growing up poor as motivation for charity work

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 02:48 PM

Police make 22 arrests over GOF killings

Cops suspect men part of Ketum, cough syrup smuggling rings operating across Malaysian-Thai border.

Police make 22 arrests over GOF killings

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 02:38 PM

4 detained for two years over Macau scam

2 cops among those to held under the Prevention of Crime Act.

4 detained for two years over Macau scam

Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020 01:36 PM

Main Bangsar robbery-murder suspect among 3 arrested in predawn swoops

Man at the centre of case is 23, has a record of 2 crimes and was arrested at Jalan Rinching Semenyih.

Main Bangsar robbery-murder suspect among 3 arrested in predawn swoops

Monday, 30 Nov 2020 06:37 PM

Two factories in Ipoh go under EMCO

A detention centre in Sandakan and two villages in Lahad Datu also go under enhanced Covid-19 restrictions.

Two factories in Ipoh go under EMCO