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Coming soon: KL's trains, buses to allow credit cards for tap-in, tap-out; Prasarana says project in award stage

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Ever wished you could just tap in with your credit card at an MRT or LRT fare gate in Kuala Lumpur, instead of buying a token or looking for the Touch 'n Go card that you left ... Read More


First time using Kuala Lumpur's trains? Here are some tips (including how to pay, tap in and out)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- Are you a tourist visiting Kuala Lumpur for the first time, and want to try riding the trains and buses in the city? Here's a simple guide with some tips: If you want to take... Read More


Cops arrest four over fireworks at 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally; case referred to AGC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 -- The police have arrested four men over an incident last month where fireworks were set off during the "Tangkap Azam Baki" rally near the Sogo mall in Kuala Lumpur. Dang Wangi ... Read More


Simplified: Why Tuanku Muhriz is legally still the Negeri Sembilan ruler, and why Undangs' attempt to 'sack' him is invalid, experts say

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 -- Over the past few weeks, Negeri Sembilan was rocked by an attempt by four traditional ruling chiefs ("Undangs") to remove the state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. But lega... Read More


Want to change the N. Sembilan MB? Vote of no confidence still the 'gold standard', lawyers say

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 -- Would the current Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar lose his position just because a group of lawmakers publicly declare that they have lost confidence in him? Constitutional la... Read More


Najib drops his appeal for house arrest, court records show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 -- Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has stopped his court attempt to be put on house arrest in the SRC case, which means he is no longer asking the courts to enable ... Read More


Cops investigating fireworks during 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally, unexploded ones found at otherwise 'safe' rally that drew 300 protesters

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- The police are investigating an incident where fireworks were set off during the Tangkap Azam Baki rally here, confirming that a bag of unlit fireworks was found at the ... Read More


Rain dampens start of 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally at Sogo, but surprise fireworks briefly cause chaos (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and th... Read More


Rain dampens start of 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally at Sogo

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 -- A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki started slowly this afternoon, its momentum dampened by a downpour and th... Read More


Malaysia needs an OPPA (no, not that Korean 'oppa'), says ex-Malaysian Bar president

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 -- Malaysia will need to create an OPPA, instead of just stopping at changing the Federal Constitution to separate the roles of the attorney general (AG) and public prosecutor (... Read More