Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Monday, 09 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

People smugglers using four main entry points

Illegals in demand as ‘cheap labour’ while Rohingya, Myanmar try to reach borders.

People smugglers using four main entry points

Sunday, 08 Nov 2020 09:00 PM

Opposition MPs want to be heard at govt meetings

Lawmakers wary Muhyiddin overture for bipartisan ideas simply gimmick to increase his popularity.

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Opposition MPs want to be heard at govt meetings

Sunday, 08 Nov 2020 01:25 PM

2 killed in helicopter accident

Choppers collide mid-air near school in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur.

2 killed in helicopter accident

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 10:04 PM

PM says he agonised over Account 1 withdrawal dilemma

In interview, Muhyiddin says he does not want people to dip into retirement funds, but left with no other choice.

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PM says he agonised over Account 1 withdrawal dilemma

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 09:57 PM

PM mulls inviting opposition to meetings on Covid-19, economy

Muhyiddin Yassin says he wants to be inclusive, to hear their ideas.

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PM mulls inviting opposition to meetings on Covid-19, economy


Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 05:44 PM

Monday meet to decide on total lockdown in Sabah

But government must first study impact on the economy, people’s wellbeing, says Ismail Sabri.

Monday meet to decide on total lockdown in Sabah

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 05:33 PM

Ismail Sabri announces EMCO in 5 areas

Strict quarantine starts tomorrow for all affected districts except Lahad Datu

Ismail Sabri announces EMCO in 5 areas

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 04:43 PM

Partial lockdown in all but 3 states from Monday, says govt

Perlis, Kelantan, Pahang not under conditional MCO, and public can no longer travel interstate and inter-district, says Ismail Sabri.

Partial lockdown in all but 3 states from Monday, says govt

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

Raids against illegals to stop Covid-19, says task force chief

3 major people-smuggling gangs busted, 700 boatmen bringing in undocumented migrants held.

Raids against illegals to stop Covid-19, says task force chief

Saturday, 07 Nov 2020 11:00 AM

50% of temporary detention centres overcrowded

Surge in Covid-19 cases linked to camps holding undocumented foreigners.

50% of temporary detention centres overcrowded

Friday, 06 Nov 2020 09:29 PM

[WATCH] Should you use EPF to survive during this pandemic?

THOSE who have lost jobs must think hard before using their retirement savings to survive economic hardship caused by Co...

Friday, 06 Nov 2020 07:52 PM

Trade group lauds Budget 2021, wants foreign workers sent home

MTUC thanks government for prioritising people’s needs.

Trade group lauds Budget 2021, wants foreign workers sent home

Friday, 06 Nov 2020 07:27 PM

Think hard before using EPF Account 1 funds, MEF says

Only those in dire straits should do so, as withdrawing will jeopardise their retirement savings.

Think hard before using EPF Account 1 funds, MEF says

Thursday, 05 Nov 2020 07:00 AM

School bus drivers in dire straits want access to EPF funds

Parents not paying fees, operators working as e-hailing drivers can’t survive CMCO.

School bus drivers in dire straits want access to EPF funds

Wednesday, 04 Nov 2020 07:10 PM

Six new clusters detected, says health D-G

But 2 clusters have ended without further loss of life, says Noor Hisham. 

Six new clusters detected, says health D-G