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Bahrain F1 GP in Malaysia: Tickets on sale now, from RM200 hillstands to RM2,083 grandstand seats

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Tickets for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4 are now on sale, with Malaysian fans able to get three-day passes... Read More


A Perak mum spent 10 years building a safety net for her son, then came an unexpected RM100,000 BSN SSP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- For more than a decade, Suzanah Ismail had been quietly putting money aside for one overriding reason: to give her son greater financial security in the years ahead. The amou... Read More


Has the next James Bond been found? Author Richard Osman names 'Slow Horses' star Jack Lowden as a serious 007 contender

LONDON, Aug. 13 -- Slow Horses star Jack Lowden has emerged as a serious contender to become the next James Bond after Richard Osman claimed the Scottish actor is being "strongly considered" for the r... Read More


Kedah fails to overturn ruling against refusal to renew pool betting, lottery licences

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 - The Kedah government has failed to overturn a ruling that barred it from refusing to renew licences for pool betting and lottery operators. Free Malaysia ... Read More


Singapore cleaner who tackled knife-wielding man says he acted to protect children

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 12 -- SINGAPORE, Aug 12 - When Osman Sidin heard shouts of "Run, run!" outside The Clementi Mall on Aug 10, the 56-year-old cleaner initially thought there was an outdoor concert. ... Read More


Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- The Immigration Department has set the maximum validity period of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA) at 10 years with immediate effect, following issues faced by some ... Read More


Singapore lawyer Lim Tean handed over to authorities after arrest in Johor Bahru

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12 -- Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean has been handed over to Singapore authorities following his arrest in Johor Bahru, The Straits Times reported. The Singapore Police For... Read More


Op Chick: MACC busts illegal China frozen chicken import ring in Sabah, three nabbed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has busted a syndicate suspected of illegally importing frozen chicken from China into Sabah by allegedly bribing authorities a... Read More


Taiwanese YouTuber targeted for foreign cash, 12 nabbed in RM35,000 Cheras robbery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- Police have arrested 12 Malaysians, including four women, over the alleged assault and robbery of a Taiwanese YouTuber at a condominium in Cheras, The Star reported last night... Read More


Maritime expert: Port businesses hit hard by uncertainty over commingled oil tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 12 -- Businesses involved in the shipping and petroleum sectors are being badly affected by uncertainty over the tax treatment of oil cargo commingled in shore tanks at Johor's Tanj... Read More