Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 03:29 PM

Remain in your room while under self-quarantine, says minister

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says moving about the house will potentially expose family members to Covid-19.

Remain in your room while under self-quarantine, says minister

Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 03:13 PM

Putrajaya mulls reopening more mosques in FT

Police say there was no breach of guidelines during Friday prayers.

Putrajaya mulls reopening more mosques in FT

Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 02:54 PM

No need for Covid-19 results before entering Sarawak

Ismail Sabri says visitors don’t need approvals from the disaster management committee.

No need for Covid-19 results before entering Sarawak

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 03:38 PM

Ahead of weekend travel, minister reminds motorists to follow SOPs at rest stops

Highways are expected to be congested over the weekend.

Ahead of weekend travel, minister reminds motorists to follow SOPs at rest stops

Friday, 12 Jun 2020 03:28 PM

Health, safety guidelines for meetings, seminars next week

Govt in midst of finetuning rules, says Ismail Sabri.

Health, safety guidelines for meetings, seminars next week


Friday, 12 Jun 2020 02:58 PM

Customers may ask foreign hairstylists for virus test proof, says minister

All foreign workers are required to be screened for Covid-19 before resuming work.

Customers may ask foreign hairstylists for virus test proof, says minister

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2020 11:00 AM

Futsal venue operators face financial ruin, permanent closure

They urge Putrajaya to work with them on solutions to remain in business.

Futsal venue operators face financial ruin, permanent closure

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020 05:08 PM

Let UN refugee convention signatories take in Rohingya, says Ismail Sabri

We won't let them die but those who arrive in Malaysia will be sent back, says senior minister.

Let UN refugee convention signatories take in Rohingya, says Ismail Sabri

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020 04:38 PM

Zoos, surau in shopping malls and highway rest stops allowed to re-open

But Covid-19 mitigation rules, like social distancing, still apply, says Ismail Sabri.

Zoos, surau in shopping malls and highway rest stops allowed to re-open

Tuesday, 09 Jun 2020 02:49 PM

Restaurants, convenience stores can open till midnight, says minister

Food vendors on the highways may resume business.

Restaurants, convenience stores can open till midnight, says minister

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 08:47 PM

Haircut price hike only suggested for smaller shops

Industry spokesman says larger outlets should absorb cost of new SOPs, but smaller outlets need help to stay afloat.

Haircut price hike only suggested for smaller shops

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 03:47 PM

Stick to federal recovery plan, minister warns Penang

Ismail Sabri Yaakob threatens state with police action if it fails to toe the line.

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Stick to federal recovery plan, minister warns Penang

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 03:17 PM

Govt to allow non-contact sports, activities

List includes indoor badminton, gym, yoga, says Ismail Sabri.

Govt to allow non-contact sports, activities

Monday, 08 Jun 2020 07:00 AM

Shutdown opens door to illegal guards

Companies cutting cost to stay afloat amid virus crisis turn to Nepalis without work permits.

Shutdown opens door to illegal guards

Sunday, 07 Jun 2020 03:47 PM

Foreigners not allowed to join Muslim prayers

Malaysians are the priority, says Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Foreigners not allowed to join Muslim prayers