Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020 02:59 PM

Parties, religious gatherings allowed July 1 onwards

Ismail Sabri says get-togethers are limited to 250 people at one time, depending on venue size.

Parties, religious gatherings allowed July 1 onwards

Tuesday, 23 Jun 2020 01:15 PM

Hannah’s handphone seized in probe into Facebook post

Segambut MP maintains comment criticising deputy minister fake.

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Hannah’s handphone seized in probe into Facebook post

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 03:38 PM

Non-Malaysian spouses, children can return, says Ismail Sabri

The senior minister says there had been cases where non-Malaysian family members were turned away at the border.

Non-Malaysian spouses, children can return, says Ismail Sabri

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 03:27 PM

Corporate, political organisations can hold AGMs from July 1

No decision yet on full-scale weddings.

Corporate, political organisations can hold AGMs from July 1

Monday, 22 Jun 2020 03:10 PM

Public pools, beaches open for swimming next month, says senior minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says children are not encouraged to participate although there is no ban.

Public pools, beaches open for swimming next month, says senior minister


Monday, 22 Jun 2020 02:51 PM

Nod for cinemas, live shows to reopen July 1

Audience for each event limited to 250 people.

Nod for cinemas, live shows to reopen July 1

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 04:20 PM

No quarantine, just Covid-19 test, for expats from green zone countries

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says those from red zone countries have to self-quarantine for 14 days.

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No quarantine, just Covid-19 test, for expats from green zone countries

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 03:38 PM

Borders to reopen for Singaporeans, Bruneians

They can soon enter Malaysia without undergoing health checks, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Borders to reopen for Singaporeans, Bruneians

Friday, 19 Jun 2020 03:29 PM

Swim training for athletes allowed next week

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says agreement in principle given for swimming at hotel pools, SOP in the works.

Swim training for athletes allowed next week

Thursday, 18 Jun 2020 02:20 PM

Siti Kasim says post on PAS, tahfiz schools ‘twisted and spun’

Lawyer-cum-activist gives statement to MCMC over social media rant today.

Siti Kasim says post on PAS, tahfiz schools ‘twisted and spun’

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 03:49 PM

No one appointed to do door-to-door testing, says minister

Only EMCO areas are tested house-to-house, says Ismail Sabri.

No one appointed to do door-to-door testing, says minister

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 03:45 PM

Preschools to reopen on July 1, says minister

Detailed SOP already drafted, to be announced at later date, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Preschools to reopen on July 1, says minister

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 03:27 PM

Mosques, surau in FT green zones can open, says Ismail Sabri

Senior minister says the SOP of no more than a quarter of congregants remains.

Monday, 15 Jun 2020 03:07 PM

All non-Muslim houses of worship can reopen, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says they are subject to state rules and regulations.

All non-Muslim houses of worship can reopen, says minister

Sunday, 14 Jun 2020 02:54 PM

Follow social distancing rules, warns minister after zoo visitors ignored them

Ismail Sabri says police will be checking on Zoo Negara after this weekend.

Follow social distancing rules, warns minister after zoo visitors ignored them