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Here's how Malaysia is hosting F1 races without paying the multi-million-dollar fees

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The return of Formula One (F1) racing to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October has created a buzz among motorsports fans - marking a thrilling comeback after a nine-... Read More


Warisan president Shafie Apdal sentenced to five weeks' jail for contempt over Zara Qairina claims, gets stay pending appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court has sentenced Warisan president and Semporna MP Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal to five weeks in prison for contempt of court over remarks regarding t... Read More


Sanusi: Kedah ready to challenge Penang lease rates, awaiting 'right moment' for legal move

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Kedah state government has finalised the historical research and legal groundwork required to pursue a revision of Penang's lease payment rates, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri M... Read More


OECD says Malaysia's data centre boom brings growth but few jobs and mounting pressure on power, water

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Malaysia's booming data centre industry is helping drive economic growth and foreign investment, but the OECD has warned that its rapid expansion is straining electricity and ... Read More


OECD urges Malaysia to bring back GST, phase out fuel subsidies to strengthen public finances

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged Malaysia to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) while gradually phasing out fuel subsidies... Read More


Small fire at KTM Mid Valley station caused by cloth falling on electrical wire

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- A piece of cloth that fell onto an electrical wire is believed to have caused a small fire involving the aluminium insulation layer on the roof of the KTM Komuter Mid Valley S... Read More


Petrol station price board near Sungai Besi damaged in fire, no casualties reported (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- A sign displaying petrol prices at a petrol station along the North-South Expressway (NSE) heading towards Seremban near Sungai Besi caught fire last night. Selangor Fire and... Read More


Foreign man who accused cops of extortion is Interpol wanted over 'scam' case, says KL police chief

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The foreign man who claimed he was extorted by individuals believed to be police officers has been identified as a person wanted in China in connection with a fraud case, poli... Read More


Education Ministry to begin school reform pilot next week, 10 schools selected in each district

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Education Ministry (KPM) will begin its school reform programme next week, with 10 schools in each district selected as pilot projects aimed at improving education quality... Read More


When BN and Perikatan hang together with Hadi-led PAS in the fray, Malaysia may end up paying the highest price - Phar Kim Beng and Luthfy Hamzah

Kuala Lampur, July 28 -- Politics is often driven by electoral expediency. For lack of a better phrase, Malaysia has become accustomed to political promiscuity. Alliances are made, broken, revived and... Read More