Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Monday, 20 Jul 2020 11:44 AM

Police summon Edict duo, PSM deputy chairman

Rights group’s spokesman puzzled as to why he has been called up as his name is not in notice submitted to cops.

Police summon Edict duo, PSM deputy chairman

Sunday, 12 Jul 2020 01:53 PM

Young people want more focused politicians, says Challenger movement

Sec-gen says youths weary of persistent power struggles, bickering, neglect of rakyat.

Young people want more focused politicians, says Challenger movement

Saturday, 11 Jul 2020 02:11 PM

DAP must be extra sensitive towards Malays to win vote, says reform group

Otai Reformis asks Pakatan party to tread carefully, while throwing support behind Anwar Ibrahim.

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DAP must be extra sensitive towards Malays to win vote, says reform group

Friday, 10 Jul 2020 05:26 PM

Public anger forced police to act on Al Jazeera report, says IGP

Top cop assures media of freedom and safety.

Friday, 10 Jul 2020 05:04 PM

Ex-SRC International CEO Nik Faisal in Hong Kong, says IGP

Abdul Hamid Bador reveals fugitive travelled there with wife and son from Jakarta.

Ex-SRC International CEO Nik Faisal in Hong Kong, says IGP


Friday, 10 Jul 2020 10:25 AM

Al Jazeera reporters in Bukit Aman for questioning

The news network is being investigated under the Sedition Act and the Penal Code over a documentary on migrants.

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Al Jazeera reporters in Bukit Aman for questioning

Thursday, 09 Jul 2020 04:02 PM

Politician among 6 charged over businessman’s abduction-cum-murder

All the accused face the death penalty or a life sentence, plus whipping, if convicted.

Politician among 6 charged over businessman’s abduction-cum-murder

Monday, 06 Jul 2020 03:33 PM

450,000 Malaysians still stranded abroad, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says govt is making efforts to repatriate as many of them as possible.

Monday, 06 Jul 2020 03:10 PM

Minister wants Al Jazeera’s apology over show on migrant worker raids

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says documentary contains misleading information.

Sunday, 05 Jul 2020 11:00 AM

Kidnap-cum-murder rattles sleepy Rawang suburb

Neighbours shocked to find out victim was held captive under their very noses.

Kidnap-cum-murder rattles sleepy Rawang suburb

Monday, 29 Jun 2020 03:43 PM

Stick to SOP in Chini by-election, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob advises those campaigning to avoid shaking hands or being in a group.

Stick to SOP in Chini by-election, says minister

Monday, 29 Jun 2020 03:12 PM

Putrajaya exempts some from Covid-19 test fee, says minister

Special needs people, govt officials and students who returned this morning and were charged will be reimbursed.

Putrajaya exempts some from Covid-19 test fee, says minister

Monday, 29 Jun 2020 03:06 PM

Theme parks allowed to reopen from July 1, says Ismail Sabri

Operators must adhere to SOPs, he says.

Theme parks allowed to reopen from July 1, says Ismail Sabri

Sunday, 28 Jun 2020 03:49 PM

Only two returning Malaysians hospitalised for Covid-19 yesterday, says Ismail Sabri

452 returnees are now under home quarantine, says senior minister. 

Only two returning Malaysians hospitalised for Covid-19 yesterday, says Ismail Sabri

Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020 03:02 PM

Govt allows Aidiladha celebration, ritual slaughter

Those handling animals for slaughter must register with health authorities, says Ismail Sabri. 

Govt allows Aidiladha celebration, ritual slaughter