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Pacific Spirit gets into the mood at KL trials

Malaysia’s state utility signs deal to transmit energy from Laos to S’pore

Under an agreement signed on Jan 14, Electricite Du Laos will pay Tenaga Nasional Berhad for the wheeling services to transmit energy generated in Laos to Singapore.
Under an agreement signed on Jan 14, Electricite Du Laos will pay Tenaga Nasional Berhad for the wheeling services to transmit energy generated in Laos to Singapore.

Malaysia police rule out foul play in fatal KL university air-con explosion

The dead person was a 24-year-old contractor who was working on an air-conditioning unit.
The dead person was a 24-year-old contractor who was working on an air-conditioning unit.

Malaysian girl with werewolf syndrome adjusting to pre-school life

Medically known as hypertrichosis, werewolf syndrome is an extremely rare condition characterised by excessive hair growth.
Medically known as hypertrichosis, werewolf syndrome is an extremely rare condition characterised by excessive hair growth.

Singapore PR fined nearly $3k in Kulai over concealed number plate after viral RON95 petrol incident

A Singapore permanent resident was fined RM9,000 (S$2,850) in the magistrate’s court in Kulai, Johor, on Jan 14 after he was filmed pumping subsidised RON95 petrol into a car with a partially covered registration plate.
A Singapore permanent resident was fined RM9,000 (S$2,850) in the magistrate’s court in Kulai, Johor, on Jan 14 after he was filmed pumping subsidised RON95 petrol into a car with a partially covered registration plate.

When Liang Po Po meets Ah Beng in new Chinese New Year movie, accidents happen

Jack Neo (left) and Jack Lim as Liang Po Po and Ah Beng at the media event for the Chinese New Year comedy Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, on board the Genting Dream Cruise.
Jack Neo (left) and Jack Lim as Liang Po Po and Ah Beng at the media event for the Chinese New Year comedy Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, on board the Genting Dream Cruise.

Malaysia suspends licence of Melaka hotel touted as ‘gay-friendly’ on website

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From ‘yeye’ fun to security threat: What Malaysian Armed Forces’ camp scandal reveals

Plagued by recurring scandals, Malaysia’s military faces a crisis of confidence that is damaging its public standing and eroding trust within the ranks.
Plagued by recurring scandals, Malaysia’s military faces a crisis of confidence that is damaging its public standing and eroding trust within the ranks.

Singapore PR who allegedly used RON95 petrol to be charged in Johor over altered car number plate

Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Kulai.
Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle to pump RON95 petrol at a petrol station in Kulai.

Malaysia cop filmed slapping motorcyclist at JB petrol kiosk pulled from operations

Investigations found that the motorcyclist, 21, was believed to have tried to flee during an inspection, said Johor's police chief.
Investigations found that the motorcyclist, 21, was believed to have tried to flee during an inspection, said Johor's police chief.

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