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Former F1 World Champion Stuck in Airport Toilet

Former Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve found himself in an unusual predicament at Milan’s Malpensa Airport while en route to Australia for the season opener. The 1997 title winner was trapped inside a toilet cubicle for 30 minutes before resorting to kicking down the door to escape.

Villeneuve shared the bizarre ordeal with his followers on Instagram, posting a picture of himself looking unimpressed inside the grey cubicle. He revealed that he had been stuck for 20 minutes while airport security struggled to free him. With a touch of sarcasm, he described the experience as “very impressive” and noted that the toilet flushed every 30 seconds, making for an unpleasant wait.

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E-Hailing And Airport Transfer Controversies In Malaysia

The issue of e-hailing drivers working for private airport transfer companies or taking on offline jobs has been an ongoing concern in Malaysia.

According to The Star, many e-hailing drivers facing a lack of available jobs on e-hailing platforms have turned to offering their services to ferry customers for private companies, especially for airport transfers.

This situation has resulted in customers frequently being denied the more affordable option of using e-hailing rides from places like KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport). Instead, passengers are compelled to opt for private transportation services. However, using these services is seen as risky since e-hailing drivers and their passengers may not be covered by insurance in such cases.

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