Over two million vehicles expected on roads during Deepavali holiday

BENTONG: Some 2.1 million vehicles are expected to be on the road during the Deepavali holiday period. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said given the high traffic volume, Ops Lancar will be conducted from Oct 17 until 21, in conjunction with the holiday period. "We expect about...

Thai court denies Thaksin request to attend Asean meeting in Indonesia

BANGKOK: Thailand’s criminal court has denied former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s (pic) request to leave the country to attend the Asean meeting in Indonesia on March 7, following an invitation from the Indonesian president. Thaksin, who is facing charges under Article 112 of the Criminal Code (lese-majeste law), submitted his request at the criminal court on...