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AirBorneo to open ticket sales for Kuching-Singapore flights ahead of July 22 launch
 KUCHING, July 11 — AirBorneo Airways will begin selling tickets for its inaugural international service between Kuching and Singapore on July 13, ahead of the launch of daily flights on […]
Sarawak Immigration crackdown around Kuching, Kota Samarahan nets 24 foreign nationals
 KUCHING, July 11 — The Sarawak Immigration Department detained 24 foreign nationals during Op Minyak, Op Selera, and Op Mahir, which were carried out at seven locations around Kuching […]
LPT crash: More than 30 motorcycles believed involved in illegal racing, says police
 KUANTAN, July 11 — A total of 20 people injured in an accident at Km246.4 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT) early today received treatment at two hospitals here. District […]
To the moon, maybe? Japan successfully launches and lands prototype of reusable rocket
TOKYO, July 11 — Japan’s space agency said today its prototype reusable rocket successfully completed the first lift-off and landing test, marking a step forward in the cost-cutting technology dominated […]
Johor polls: IGP says no candidates implicated in 90 election-related police reports
 JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — Police received a total of 90 reports across Johor during the 14-day campaign period for the 16th Johor State Election, which ended at midnight […]
Heavy rain and thunderstorms lash Johor, but voters brave the weather to keep polling on track
 JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — Heavy rain and thunderstorms across Johor since midday today have not dampened the spirit of voters turning out for the 16th Johor state election. A […]
Smooth traffic at Johor Causeway, Second Link and main JB roads on polling day
JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 – Traffic conditions on several major routes in Johor were reported to be free-flowing to moderate on polling day despite an increase in the number of […]
Johor polls: More than 709,000 voters cast ballots by 11am as turnout hits 26.43pc
 JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — More than 709,000 voters, or 26.43 per cent of registered electors, had cast their ballots as of 11am today in the 16th Johor state […]
Indonesia’s anti-corruption prosecutor quits after police seize billions of rupiah in gold and cash
JAKARTA, July 11 — Indonesia’s top prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah handling special crimes has resigned as police investigate a sprawling corruption probe involving seizures of gold bullion, cash and foreign currencies […]
Five years after coup, Myanmar gets a seat at Asean’s informal table again, but trust gap remains
BANGKOK, July 11 — Myanmar’s Southeast Asian neighbours are taking cautious steps towards renewed engagement with its military-backed leadership, but the country remains largely kept at arm’s length by Asean. […]