Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Alfian is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

E-mail: [email protected]


Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024 12:22 PM

Cops arrest Yusoff Rawther for allegedly possessing guns, drugs

Anwar Ibrahim’s former research assistant claims pistols, marijuana were planted.

Cops arrest Yusoff Rawther for allegedly possessing guns, drugs

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024 03:34 PM

I was doing my duty, says Teresa Kok

Seputeh MP denies opposing Jakim.

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I was doing my duty, says Teresa Kok

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024 02:02 PM

Difficult for Perikatan to sustain 4 states without federal support, say analysts

Pundits say opposition may struggle to garner support from Putrajaya.

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Difficult for Perikatan to sustain 4 states without federal support, say analysts

Monday, 09 Sep 2024 11:28 AM

DAP has thrown Teresa Kok under the bus, says Zaid Ibrahim

Lawyer calls out DAP leaders for not rallying behind one of their own.

DAP has thrown Teresa Kok under the bus, says Zaid Ibrahim

Saturday, 07 Sep 2024 03:24 PM

Human activity, soil erosion caused KL sinkhole, says govt

Ministry says conclusion reached following investigations by several agencies.

Human activity, soil erosion caused KL sinkhole, says govt


Friday, 06 Sep 2024 03:22 PM

Durian rally tomorrow is legal, farmers tell police

Samka president says all requirements under Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 have been met.

Durian rally tomorrow is legal, farmers tell police

Thursday, 05 Sep 2024 01:07 PM

Deaf e-hailing driver submits memo to PMO over inaction on his assault case

Ong Ing Keong, accompanied by Lawyers for Liberty, NGOs, human rights activists, demands justice.

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Deaf e-hailing driver submits memo to PMO over inaction on his assault case

Monday, 02 Sep 2024 05:24 PM

Passengers of cancelled MAS flight entitled to compensation, says Mavcom

Consumers can choose to continue journey or get refund, says regulatory body.

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Passengers of cancelled MAS flight entitled to compensation, says Mavcom

Sunday, 01 Sep 2024 02:24 PM

Malaysia to seek seat on Unesco executive board

Education minister to announce country’s candidacy during with meeting with Unesco official next week.

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Malaysia to seek seat on Unesco executive board

Monday, 19 Aug 2024 06:33 PM

Muhyiddin denies insulting previous Agong

Perikatan chairman insists that his Nenggiri by-election campaign speech is based on fact.  

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Muhyiddin denies insulting previous Agong

Friday, 16 Aug 2024 06:00 PM

Expedite prosecution of police escort in deaf driver assault case, Suhakam says

Human rights body stresses that delays in addressing this issue will undermine public confidence.  

Expedite prosecution of police escort in deaf driver assault case, Suhakam says

Friday, 16 Aug 2024 03:42 PM

Govt agencies abroad will share offices next year, says Anwar

PM says civil servants should consider returns on investments when using public funds.

Govt agencies abroad will share offices next year, says Anwar

Friday, 16 Aug 2024 12:35 PM

Anwar announces 7%-15% pay raise for civil servants

PM says this will only apply to those who perform well.  

Anwar announces 7%-15% pay raise for civil servants

Thursday, 15 Aug 2024 12:20 PM

Suspect in deaf driver assault case must be prosecuted, says lawyer

Ex-MP says the issue cannot be dealt with as an internal police disciplinary matter.

Suspect in deaf driver assault case must be prosecuted, says lawyer

Tuesday, 06 Aug 2024 03:38 PM

IGP denies reshuffle of top officers

Razarudin Husain refutes news report, urges public to only refer to official sources.

IGP denies reshuffle of top officers