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14/06/2026

A foreign visitor has shared an unpleasant experience at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), claiming he was forced to pay RM300 for a short journey between Terminal 2 and Terminal 1. He described the incident as both a “robbery” and a form of “kidnapping”.

The traveller, Mitra Ardron, recounted the incident in a Facebook group called Kuala Lumpur Travel Tips, where he explained that he had arrived at KLIA Terminal 2 on a flight from Kolkata, India.

According to Mitra, he was experiencing difficulties accessing mobile Internet through his eSIM upon arrival. While heading toward the shuttle service connecting the two terminals, he was approached by a man who offered him a ride.

Initially declining the offer, Mitra said the man convinced him otherwise by claiming that the airport shuttle bus and train services were not operating yet and that waiting for them could cause him to miss his connecting flight. The driver also allegedly assured him that the fare would be based on the meter.

However, after getting into the vehicle, Mitra noticed several warning signs. The driver reportedly left the airport area and asked whether payment would be made by cash or card. When Mitra mentioned he intended to pay by card, the driver allegedly continued driving to a petrol station and instructed him to withdraw cash from an ATM.

Feeling uneasy due to the unexpected detour, Mitra said he became even more concerned when the driver later demanded RM450 for the brief transfer between the two airport terminals. Although the driver allegedly showed something on his phone to justify the amount, Mitra believed the charge was unreasonable and inconsistent with a normal metered fare.

When Mitra suggested seeking clarification from the police regarding the fare, he claimed the driver refused to let him leave the vehicle and kept the doors locked until payment was made.

Fearing further confrontation, Mitra eventually paid RM300, which he said was the driver's final demand. He later lodged a police report and urged other travellers to remain cautious when approached by unofficial transport operators at the airport.

The incident sparked strong reactions online, with many netizens expressing anger and concern over the impact such cases could have on Malaysia’s tourism image. Several commenters also called on Transport Minister Anthony Loke and relevant authorities to take stricter action against illegal taxi operators.

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DOSM said 79.5% of unemployed persons were actively looking for work

This group increased to 407,100 people, compared to 405,800 in March.

Among active unemployed persons, 63.9% had been unemployed for less than three months, while 5% had been jobless for more than a year.

Meanwhile, inactive unemployed persons, referring to those who believed there were no jobs available, rose to 104,700 people.

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To make things even funnier, Dr Priya later revealed that she may have accidentally picked the wrong plant instead of pandan leaves.

“Oh my goodness, I think I picked lalang (cogon grass) instead of pandan. Nobody, I mean nobody, talks to me today,” she wrote.

13/06/2026

Shahril has been working in Singapore for nearly three years, and commutes daily from Gelang Patah, Johor
He initially took up a job in Singapore as a restaurant assistant to save money for his wedding.

"I previously ran a food business [in Malaysia], but it didn't work out, so I decided to try my luck in Singapore, where my sister-in-law also works. I worked in a restaurant before quitting and searched for various jobs without success. After being unemployed for three to four months, I was offered a job as a cleaner.

"At first, I felt embarrassed because of the stigma attached to this job, especially since I'm still young. But I saw it as the best opportunity for me, and I've since embraced it, especially since the pay is quite good," Shahril told Harian Metro.

13/06/2026

The population gap between the Orang Asli community and Rohingya refugees in Malaysia is reportedly getting smaller, raising questions over how the country should manage both communities moving forward.
According to Sinar Harian, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed that the Orang Asli population in Malaysia was estimated to have increased to 227,900 people in 2025, compared to 213,461 in 2020.

The figure was previously announced by Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, based on DOSM’s Special Report on Orang Asli Demographics.

Rohingya population also rising
At the same time, data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) showed that around 126,000 registered Rohingya were in Malaysia as of February.

However, UKM international law expert Professor Dr Salawati Mat Basir reportedly said the actual number could now be more than 200,000, including those who are not registered.

This means the Rohingya population in Malaysia may already be close to the Orang Asli population, especially if unregistered individuals are included in the estimate.

13/06/2026

M’sian Woman Allegedly Loses RM4mil After Selling Land, Family Claims Lawyer Took The Money
The family also claims the lawyer closed the office after they sent a Letter of Demand and filed a lawsuit.

A Malaysian recently took to Threads to share her family’s painful experience, claiming that her aunt was allegedly cheated out of the proceeds from a land sale handled by a lawyer.
According to the post, the total loss was said to be around RM4 million.

In the viral thread, the user claimed that her aunt had sold a piece of land, but the lawyer who managed the sale and purchase process allegedly did not hand over the money from the transaction.😱 This serves as a crucial reminder to always verify and protect your assets. Stay vigilant!

12/11/2022

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