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Kelana Jaya LRT signalling fault forces manual operation between Subang Alam and Putra Heights
A signalling system disruption on the Kelana Jaya LRT line has forced trains to run manually between Subang Alam and Putra Heights, causing slower journeys and longer waits. Rapid KL advised passengers to expect delays and to seek help from station officers or auxiliary police, but gave no timeframe for normal service to resume.
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Trevor Noah adds second Kuala Lumpur show after first sells out
Trevor Noah will play a second show at Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 10 November 2026 after his first night on 9 November sold out. Tickets for the added date go on sale on 15 September 2026 at 1pm. It is his first-ever appearance in Malaysia, presented by LOL Asia and BOHM.
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1Razak Mansion residents turn abandoned Salak South plot into 'Food Forest'
Residents of 1Razak Mansion in Salak South, Kuala Lumpur have spent eight months turning a 560-square-foot abandoned plot behind Block B into a 'Food Forest' of more than 80 plant, vegetable and herb species. The project, involving 60 residents and led by social entrepreneur Dr Billy Tang, has become a gathering spot for gardening, cooking and neighbourly contact, and also supports recycling, composting and rehabilitation of Sungai Kerayong.
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Fiza Sabjahan delays plan to leave Wanita Hari Ini
Wanita Hari Ini (WHI) host and executive producer Fiza Sabjahan has revealed she had planned to step down from the TV3 programme this year. The plan was postponed because viewers and sponsors still want her, and she is needed to mentor new hosts. She spoke at an event unveiling WHI's new format and presenters at Balai Berita, Kuala Lumpur.
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20 veteran musicians aged over 75 honoured at KGNS on Oct 10
Musicians for Malaysia will honour 20 veteran musicians aged 75 and above at its MfM Benefit Showcase 2026 - Rocking For A Cause at Kelab Golf Negara Subang on Oct 10. The event also aims to raise at least RM100,000 for medical aid, youth workshops and performance platforms.
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Box with toy blocks destroyed by bomb squad in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
A suspicious plastic box found in front of a shoplot in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, was destroyed by a police bomb disposal unit on Monday afternoon. Initial checks showed a high radiation reading, prompting the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Unit and the Bukit Aman CBRNE unit, but the Malaysian Nuclear Agency later confirmed no radioactivity. The box contained colourful toy building blocks and police are investigating the case as criminal intimidation.
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160 business owners attend SME conference in Petaling Jaya
More than 160 Malaysian business owners and executives gathered in Petaling Jaya for the Building Businesses That Last Conference 2026. Organised by the SME Association of Malaysia and VKA Wealth Planners, the conference discussed resilience, succession planning and long-term sustainability for SMEs.
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Siti Nurhaliza's manager moved to tears watching Gema Bumantara rehearsal
Siti Nurhaliza's manager Rozi Abd Razak said she was moved to tears watching the singer rehearse for the Gema Bumantara concert at the TM National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The traditional music showcase, set for Oct 17, will feature Noraniza Idris, Haziq Rosebi, Lesti Kejora and King Nassar.
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SJMC rolls out AI-assisted pathology for HER2 breast cancer testing
Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) has introduced Malaysia's first computational pathology solution, using AI-assisted imaging to support HER2 breast cancer diagnostics. The initiative, with AstraZeneca Malaysia and Mindpeak HER2 AI software, keeps final diagnostic decisions with qualified pathologists.
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Higher HC points set to make LTdL26 King of the Mountain fight fierce
The battle for the King of the Mountain jersey at Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 is expected to stay fierce until the final stages after Hors Classe points at Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands were raised to 25 from 15. LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said the three summit finishes at Gunung Jerai, Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands will be key, with climbing zones in stages six and eight still offering points. The race runs from 27 September to 4 October over eight stages covering 1,285.5 kilometres.
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Three hotel restaurants in Klang Valley to try, with prices and dates
A round-up of three hotel dining spots in the Klang Valley: Atas at RuMa Hotel and Residence with a Korean Key Tables menu until end-November, the BBQ & Brew Night buffet at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong at RM109 per person, and the Substance Seafood Dinner Buffet at Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South. The piece describes dishes and prices at each.
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KL City hope visa issues for two imports cleared this week
KL City are hoping visa problems for new imports Fareed Sadat and Joseph Adjel will be resolved this week, according to KLFA president Syed Yazid Syed Omar. The issue surfaced after Fareed's absence in a 3-0 defeat to Selangor at MBPJ Stadium on Sunday, which saw Selangor strengthen their grip as Kings of the Klang Valley.
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22nd Japanese Film Festival screens 14 films across five cities
The 22nd Japanese Film Festival began on 8 September in the Klang Valley before travelling to George Town, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu until 18 October. Fourteen Japanese films are being shown, including a retrospective of director Yamada Yoji and a Girl Power programme, with special Kokuho screenings at GSC Mid Valley and GSC MyTOWN.
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Pan Gon wants Selangor more clinical after 3-0 win over KL City
Selangor FC beat KL City 3-0 at Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya through goals from A Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa. Coach Kim Pan Gon wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal after the goals came late. The fourth straight win keeps Selangor third in the Super League with 12 points.
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Ameerul Eqhwan saves KL City from a heavier defeat
KL City lost 0-3 to Selangor in the Klang Valley derby at MBPJ Stadium last night. Head coach Dollah Salleh said goalkeeper Ameerul Eqhwan Mohd Fauzi saved his team from conceding more than five goals, and blamed a weak midfield for the defeat.
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Tan & Tan to launch RM655m Aviera in Bangsar South in Q4 2026
Tan & Tan Developments Bhd will launch Aviera, a freehold transit-oriented development in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 3.5-acre project has a gross development value of RM655 million across two towers, Aviera Flex and Aviera Skye, with indicative pricing from RM326,000 and completion targeted for 2031.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new store locations by year-end
Skechers plans to open about 11 new locations in Malaysia by the end of this year, with Malaysia now its largest market in Southeast Asia. Openings include a 20,000 sq ft store at Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh in September and a store at Merdeka 118 on 1 November.
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Puchong urban park walk event on Oct 4
An event titled 'Living in Nature — Urban Park Walk' will be held on Oct 4, 2026 at Puchong Wawasan Center Court from 8:30am to 11am. The fee is RM30 per person or RM50 for parent and child, with sharing by Goh Yong Kian.
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Selangor beat KL City 3-0, Sabah lose 2-1 to DPMM
Selangor defeated KL City 3-0 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, with goals from A. Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa in front of about 5,000 home fans. The win keeps Selangor third in the Super League on 12 points, behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City. In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah lost 2-1 to DPMM at Likas Stadium, their second straight defeat.
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MBPJ Stadium roars back to life after FAM ban
Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya was filled with fans again for Selangor FC's Super League match against KL City tonight, after playing behind closed doors against Sabah last week. The FAM imposed the empty-stadium punishment over crowd trouble during last season's quarter-final against Negeri Sembilan FC. Selangor sit third on nine points, six behind JDT.
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Over 50 PPR Taman Mulia residents join gotong-royong to foster unity
A Gotong-Royong Perpaduan programme at PPR Taman Mulia in Kuala Lumpur brought together more than 50 residents to paint road shoulders, collect rubbish and spruce up the housing area. The KRT chairman said the gotong-royong culture must be kept alive because cleanliness is a shared responsibility. The estate's Dapur Digital also provided 150 food packs to participants.
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1,600 join Oxyenergy Prima Merdeka Run 2026 at Balai Berita Bangsar
About 1,600 participants took part in the Oxyenergy Prima Merdeka Run 2026 organised by Kelab Media Prima at Balai Berita Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, today. The 3.5km and 5.5km runs drew participants of all ages including people with disabilities, and were attended by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. Adam Naufal Amril, 15, of SMK Manjalara, Kepong, was the first to cross the finish line in the 5.5km category with a time of 20 minutes.
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Agrobank records RM600,000 micro-financing potential at KL Night Market Fiesta
Agrobank recorded RM600,000 in potential micro-financing through its participation in the Kuala Lumpur Night Market Fiesta. The bank also logged Takaful Kasih Plus coverage of up to RM1.09 million at the fiesta, while its nationwide engagement programme at farmers' markets produced about RM13.5 million in micro-financing applications.
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Taufiq wants football funds to reach grassroots, not just associations
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari wants future football funding to have a bigger impact on grassroots development such as the NFDP, rather than going only to associations. He said KBS will keep discussing how the funds are channelled, and left the FAM leadership election on 17 September to the voters.