Free MyKad chip replacement from Sept 23 to Oct 7

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will offer free replacement of damaged MyKad chips nationwide starting Tuesday (Sept 23) until Oct 7, in line with the launch of the Budi95 initiative. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the initiative would ensure Malaysians continue to have access to targeted subsidies under Budi95 without disruption. "According to National...

Duo plead not guilty over RM4.6mil casino chip heist

BENTONG: Two men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court here Wednesday (Nov 8) with breaking into a casino room in Genting Highlands last month and stealing 1,160 casino chips worth RM4.6mil belonging to Genting Highlands Bhd. Koay Boan Seng, 32, and Hoo Chee Chuan, 38, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Magistrate...

Cops detect five more suspects, arrest ten in casino chips theft

KUANTAN: Police have tracked down five local men including the mastermind in the RM4.6 million casino chips heist at Genting Highlands on Oct 28, believed to be the largest chips robbery in the highland resort. They are Lee Kien Keong, 44, of Taman Medan Indah Sungai Lui, Raub who is believed to be among the masterminds;...