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Malaysia eyes F1 calendar return as PM Anwar confirms talks under way
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Malaysia is discussing a possible return to the Formula One calendar beyond this weekend’s race at Sepang, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today, raising hopes of a longer-term revival of the Malaysian Grand
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JPJ hunts illegal motorcycle ride operators ferrying passengers to Sepang F1 circuit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is tracking down individuals and groups offering illegal motorcycle ride-hailing services to transport visitors and spectators attending the Formula One (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).
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Rapid KL adds eight more shuttle buses as MRT Putrajaya Line repair work continues
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Repair works are underway to restore power supply and train services on the Putrajaya Line following a cable theft near the Taman Equine MRT Station, according to Rapid KL. It said alternative train services and
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Water in the tank at Batu Kawan? Penang team looks into viral claims of vehicle trouble after refuelling
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 4 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in Penang is investigating claims that several vehicles experienced problems after refuelling at petrol stations near Batu Kawan. A Penang KPDN spokesperson said the ministry was
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Consulate: Malaysians must enter Southern Thailand legally if they plan to get married there
SONGKHLA, Oct 4 —Malaysians planning to get married in southern Thailand have been reminded to enter the country through legal routes and with valid travel documents to ensure that a confirmation letter can be issued by the Consulate General of
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China slams US ‘lie’ over Starbucks stores in Xinjiang
BEIJING, Oct 4 — China’s foreign ministry accused a US congressional committee yesterday of “fabricating claims” after its chairman called on Starbucks to shutter two newly opened cafes in Xinjiang over alleged rights abuses. John Moolenaar, chairman of the US
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Keling and Kumang the cows? Dayak group demands answers from Sarawak Agrofest organisers
MIRI, Oct 4 — Dayak Native Initiative (Dani) has criticised the use of the names Keling and Kumang for two cattle featured at the Sarawak Agrofest, saying the choice was insensitive to Iban customs and heritage. In a statement, Dani
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State Dept says US ‘kicked out’ two Iranian diplomats after UN General Assembly
WASHINGTON, Oct 4 — The United States has “kicked out” two members of the Iranian delegation who attended the recent UN General Assembly after they ignored an order to leave the country, the State Department said yesterday. “Two more members
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Not a great day to be outdoors in Batu Pahat, Segamat and Kluang as API hits unhealthy levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Six areas in Johor and one in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 9am today. Based on data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) of the
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Final-year student falls for RM100-a-day ‘accounting job’ that turned her bank account into a mule account
KUCHING, Oct 4 — A final-year business student here, aged 22, has become the latest victim of a mule account scheme. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said the case began on Sept 20 when
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