{
  "id": 19582367,
  "title": "Remember KL’s Bas Mini? It now fits on a shelf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/remember-kls-bas-mini-it-now-fits-on-a-shelf",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T01:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/11/12/remember-kls-bas-mini-it-now-fits-on-a-shelf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bas Mini, a familiar sight on Kuala Lumpur's roads for decades, has returned in a miniature form to evoke nostalgic memories of the iconic yellow school bus. Produced by Masterpiece Collectibles and Railshop, a retail brand under KTM Bhd, the new diecast series includes various colored versions of the Bas Mini and a yellow school bus, along with destination boards, route numbers, and old-style grilles. Introduced in 1975, the Bas Mini service covered around 60 routes across the Klang Valley and offered a flat fare of just 50 sen, proving to be an affordable option for commuters. Despite being notorious for their crowded and hot conditions, the buses played a crucial role in making travel more accessible, especially in areas less convenient for larger buses. While the original pink-and-white Bas Mini is now a symbol of nostalgia, its practicality and character continue to be cherished by older generations.",
  "summary": "A new diecast collection revives memories of packed rides, 50-sen fares and drivers with a need for speed.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}