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Swiss Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler out of ICU after Malaysia crash

The 20-year-old is awake and communicating with family after multiple surgeries, but faces a long recovery ahead

Moto3 world champion Rueda suffers hand fracture, concussion after Sepang crash

The 19-year-old Spaniard was hospitalised following a collision with Swiss rider Noah Dettwiler during the sighting lap at the Malaysia Grand Prix

Moto3 world champ Alonso confident but careful on Thai GP Moto2 debut

18-year-old says he cannot set high ambitions as it is a different class but he still aims fro a strong start

From attacking concerts, PAS now shifts to sports, Hannah hits back

PAS’ Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamed Jan questioned the use of scantily clad grid girls. The Minister clarified that grid girls are promotional staff not hired by the government or SIC.

Sepang invites local riders, including ‘kapcai’ enthusiasts, to train on world-class circuit

SIC offers affordable access to its track for Malaysian riders, aiming to boost homegrown talent through reduced training costs

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.