Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that owners of luxury car brands owe nearly RM35.7 million in unpaid road tax. Porsche owners top the list with RM13.7 million in arrears, followed by Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Ferrari. Loke urged these high-income individuals, including prominent figures and politicians, to fulfill their responsibility despite receiving fuel subsidies. Some owners reportedly prefer paying the RM300 fine for driving with expired road tax rather than renewing it, which can cost between RM15,000 and RM30,000 annually. 421 luxury cars have been seized under Op Luxury, and stricter action is being considered.
Air Supply's Kuching concert, scheduled for September 24th, was cancelled due to operational issues on the promoter's side. Lead singer Russell Hitchcock expressed disappointment but confirmed the band's eagerness to perform and their efforts to reschedule. The band's management echoed this, promising to announce a new date soon. Local organizer Twig Events will hold a press conference regarding the cancellation and full refunds.
Young Sarawakian swimmers are excited for the upcoming Borneo Games, where swimming will be featured for the first time. 13-year-old Sheamus Chew, fresh off a gold medal win at the SEA Age Group Championships, is confident in his 200m individual medley. Liysha Liung, also 13, is eager to compete and considers the 100m backstroke her strongest event. Older athletes Bong Rui Jie and Claire Lau are aiming for gold in the 200m and 100m freestyle respectively.
Free rabies vaccination slots for cats in Miri, Sarawak, have been fully booked, exceeding the allocated 50 slots per clinic. High demand from cat owners led to quick uptake, with some expressing disappointment on social media about the limited availability and restricted locations. The program, running from September 26-28, is a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim, SSPCA, and SVA, aiming to control rabies statewide.
The contractor of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Blue Line Package 2 project has been urged to take responsibility for water disruptions caused by excavation works. The disruption affected 11 villages in the Muara Tuang constituency, leaving residents with low or no water pressure. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang stressed the need for stronger on-site supervision and proactive measures to prevent future incidents. While his service centre provided temporary water relief, Idris emphasized the contractor's responsibility and the importance of prioritizing residents' welfare.
