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Small buses, big memories: Malaysia's iconic Bas Mini rides again as a diecast collectible

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- Long before ride-hailing apps and air-conditioned trains became part of everyday life, Kuala Lumpur had its own colourful way of getting around: the humble Bas Mini. Small, no... Read More


Police say pistol-wielding man in viral Kuala Lumpur chase was conducting anti-drug operation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- The man seen holding what appeared to be a pistol while pursuing a car in a viral video along Jalan Sultan Salahuddin here is believed to be a police officer involved in a spec... Read More


Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair and spy probe?

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- From television journalism in China to the multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence industry, Alice Huang's reported career has taken her through banking, investment managem... Read More


Johor police nab four, hunt three more after viral video shows fireworks lit on Skudai road

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov. 9 -- Police have arrested four men after a video showing fireworks being set off on a road near a traffic light junction in Taman Nesa, Skudai, went viral early yesterday. According... Read More


Thunderstorms cut short BIGBANG's Bangkok concert, G-Dragon apologises as fans offered full refunds (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- K-pop group BIGBANG was forced to cut short its Bangkok concert last night after heavy rain, strong winds and lightning raised safety concerns. The group was performing at Raj... Read More


Kajang woman arrested over alleged vandalism of electrical panel with 'Allah' inscription, cross

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- A local woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of vandalising an electrical control panel by painting the word "Allah" and a cross on it at the roadside in Taman Suter... Read More


ECRL enters final trial run ahead of Dec 12 passenger service launch

GOMBAK, Nov. 9 -- Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) is conducting trial operations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as part of the final preparations ahead of the planned launch of commercial passen... Read More


Lexi's final mission: Sabah rescue dog dies after helping find missing man following nine years of service

KOTA KINABALU, Nov. 9 -- A Sabah Fire and Rescue Department search dog died a day after completing its final search-and-rescue mission, bringing nearly nine years of service with the department's K9 u... Read More


Three killed by lightning strike in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi, police confirm

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 9 -- Three people were killed after being struck by lightning in an incident in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang this afternoon. Sepang District Police Chief Assistant Commission... Read More


Broke Malaysian overstays in Batam, allegedly robs woman for cash, steals SUV and injures cop before arrest

BATAM, Nov. 9 -- A 41-year-old Malaysian man has been arrested in Batam, Indonesia, after allegedly robbing a woman at gunpoint with an airsoft pistol, stealing her car and injuring a police officer w... Read More