Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Sunday, 15 Nov 2020 10:42 AM

Amend the budget or we won’t back it, says Anwar

The opposition leader also slams the finance minister's veiled threat if the budget is not passed.

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Amend the budget or we won’t back it, says Anwar

Saturday, 14 Nov 2020 07:24 PM

Malaysia detects 4 new clusters, now 160

Four others in Kedah, Terengganu and Sabah end.

Malaysia detects 4 new clusters, now 160

Saturday, 14 Nov 2020 06:41 PM

Significant drop in fresh Covid cases in Klang Valley, overall tally still high

It registers 217 new infections among 1,114 total recorded in past 24 hours.

Significant drop in fresh Covid cases in Klang Valley, overall tally still high

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 09:25 PM

MySejahtera app not used to track down Medan 88 folk, says Noor Hisham

App only used for contact tracing in the event of a Covid-19 positive case, says health D-G.

MySejahtera app not used to track down Medan 88 folk, says Noor Hisham

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 08:05 PM

More than 5,000 infections occurred at workplace, says health D-G

High infection rate at work mostly because of cramped, crowded working quarters.

More than 5,000 infections occurred at workplace, says health D-G


Friday, 13 Nov 2020 07:03 PM

Klang Valley overtakes Sabah with 567 new virus cases

New cases surge to 1,304 after dropping to below 1,000 in the last few days.

Klang Valley overtakes Sabah with 567 new virus cases

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 03:37 PM

Release 25 men held illegally under Poca, says lawmaker

Charles Santiago says they were detained for criminal offences they didn’t commit, and were never charged.

Release 25 men held illegally under Poca, says lawmaker

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 01:46 PM

Why are police so afraid of being recorded, asks student leader

Wong Yan Ke has been charged with disobeying a public officer after he was ordered to stop recording the police during a raid.

Why are police so afraid of being recorded, asks student leader

Friday, 13 Nov 2020 10:59 AM

Student activist claims trial over recording police raid

Wong Yan Ke has been charged with disobeying a public servant.

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Student activist claims trial over recording police raid

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 01:29 PM

School canteen operators cry for help

They are unhappy that Budget 2021 has failed to offer them financial relief.

School canteen operators cry for help

Wednesday, 11 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

Remark on Agong’s power mere opinion, says UM undergrad

Umany trying to gather views from legal and constitutional experts on emergency declaration, not being seditious.

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Remark on Agong’s power mere opinion, says UM undergrad

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 05:43 PM

EMCO on Sandakan’s Taman Mawar lifted, but Taman Mesra extended

High number of Covid-19 cases in the neighbourhood makes lockdown necessary, says Ismail Sabri.

EMCO on Sandakan’s Taman Mawar lifted, but Taman Mesra extended

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 05:36 PM

MySejahtera app not required at petrol pump, says Ismail Sabri

Defence minister specifies when citizens must register location at a petrol station, following outcry.

MySejahtera app not required at petrol pump, says Ismail Sabri

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 12:34 PM

Sharing videos, photos of cops discharging duties an offence, says CID chief

Media shared online may obstruct confidential police investigations, explains Huzir Mohamed.

Sharing videos, photos of cops discharging duties an offence, says CID chief

Tuesday, 10 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Control GLCs to drive economy forward, forum hears

Underperforming companies strain public finances and should be shut down, says expert.

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Control GLCs to drive economy forward, forum hears