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The Fox King opens in Malaysian cinemas on Sept 17
The Malaysian-Indonesian film The Fox King will open nationwide in Malaysian cinemas on Sept 17, after screenings at festivals in Toronto, Busan and Udine. Directed by Woo Ming Jin, the film draws on his childhood with an identical twin and follows twin brothers with a telepathic bond.
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Lot 530 in Jalan Jati, KL up for tender at RM2,500 psf
An almost 11,000 sq ft freehold parcel known as Lot 530 in Jalan Jati, Kuala Lumpur, is being sold via tender with an asking price of about RM2,500 psf, or roughly RM27 million. The land sits near Bukit Bintang and TRX, and the tender closes on Sept 11.
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Multi Talent strengthens security workforce through Elevate HRDCorp
In Kuala Lumpur, former senior police officer Sharifah Zanariah Syed Mahamood said careers as private investigators and detectives have a bright future in Southeast Asia. Her company Multi Talent reinforced security workforce training through the four-day Elevate HRDCorp 2026 programme, which closed at Perdana Hotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre with certificates presented by former Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mazlan Lazim. A book titled 'Berfikir Seperti Penyiasat' was also launched.
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Police probe insider link in RM2.91 million robbery at Pavilion Embassy
Police are investigating whether an insider was involved in a group robbery that caused RM2.91 million in losses at a luxury condominium on Jalan Ampang on 7 September. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the case is linked to the victim himself, and police have identified suspects but made no arrests yet.
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Capri by Fraser Bukit Bintang rolls out five new menu items
Capri by Fraser Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur has introduced five new dishes created by Executive Chef Fikri Fauzi and his team. The menu, including Wafu Carbonara, Jonker Curry Laksa and Harissa Roasted Half Chicken, was developed around the tastes of guests from China, Japan, South Korea and Morocco.
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Shahriza Mahmud opens asam pedas stall at Rimba Ampang
Actress Shahriza Mahmud, 60, has opened a handicraft and asam pedas stall at Rimba Ampang (Food Hub), Bukit Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur since 29 August. She borrowed money from her father to cover the RM1,500 monthly rent and deposit, and admits sales in the first two weeks have been slow.
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Mida: data centre growth must build local supply chain value
At the Data Centre Nexus 2026 conference at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Mida chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's RM385.7 billion in data centre investments from 2021 to mid-2026 must translate into lasting gains for local businesses and SMEs. Panellists called for greater Malaysian participation in renewable energy and higher-value services rather than just supplying land, power and water.
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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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IMMERSIO 2026 at REXKL on 25-27 September
IMMERSIO 2026: PASAR expands to REXKL on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, from 25 to 27 September 2026. The event features artist sharing sessions, performances and community programmes, with free sharing sessions and ticketed performances.
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MOTAC to seek allocations for state tourism upgrades, says Tiong
MOTAC will push for funding to help state governments upgrade existing tourist spots and develop new ones, its minister Tiong King Sing said at the opening of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur. The six-day festival runs until Wednesday and features traditional performances, cultural exhibitions and heritage displays from across the country.
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Umno assembly ends with call to bring GE16 forward
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur closed with president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urging an earlier 16th general election and a mandate for Umno and Barisan Nasional to lead. Delegates also pressed on cost-of-living pressures, coalition partnerships and institutional reforms including parliamentary oversight of the MACC.
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Irvine wins women's and mixed doubles at Leapmotor KL Cup
American Jessie Irvine won both the women's and mixed doubles titles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. She and Alix Truong beat the Australian pair Sahra Dennehy and Danni-elle Townsend in the women's final, then Irvine partnered Bolivia's Gabriel Tardio to take the mixed doubles against Townsend and Joey Wild.
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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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American teen Tama Shimabukuro wins Leapmotor KL Cup badminton title
American 15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro beat France's Noe Khlif 11-8, 11-5 to win the men's singles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup, held at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. Shimabukuro had earlier beaten Malaysian No. 1 Jimmy Liong 12-10, 11-4 in the round of 16.
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Preacher Firdaus Wong urges Malaysians not to dehumanise Rohingya refugees
Preacher Firdaus Wong called on Malaysians not to dehumanise Rohingya refugees, saying they are still entitled to basic human dignity even without citizenship. He spoke at the New Muslim Community conference 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, drawing a parallel with the plight of Palestinians.
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472 foreigners detained in Immigration raid at Lebuh Pudu
Kuala Lumpur Immigration detained 472 foreign nationals in an integrated enforcement operation at Lebuh Pudu, Kuala Lumpur today. About 2,500 foreigners were checked in the operation that began around 11am, involving nationals from Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Philippines, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, China, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia. Those detained will be placed at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot for further investigation.
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SkyAman 1 Residences launches in Cheras with 510 units across 50 storeys
SkyAman Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SkyWorld Development Berhad, has unveiled SkyAman 1 Residences, a 50-storey condominium with 510 units in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The 3- and 4-bedroom homes measure 1,097 to 1,548 sq ft on 99-year leasehold, with completion expected in September 2029.
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Immigration raid at Lebuh Pudu nets 472 undocumented foreigners
An integrated operation at Lebuh Pudu in Kuala Lumpur today detained 472 foreigners suspected of lacking valid documents after about 2,500 people were checked. The raid also uncovered premises believed to be a prostitution centre and a clinic run by a fake doctor. All those detained were taken to the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot for further action.
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Sherry Alhadad returns to theatre in Mansur dan Liu at Istana Budaya
Sherry Alhadad admits she is nervous about returning to theatre after last performing in 2018. The 41-year-old actress now plays Fang in the musical theatre production Mansur dan Liu, directed by Datuk M Nasir, at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, from 10 to 20 September.
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URIIS 2026 in KL links university research to investors
The University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026 will be held from Sept 21-23 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organised by the higher education ministry and UPM, it brings together 20 public universities, investors and industry to showcase over 200 technologies with commercial potential across 12 clusters.
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Awie says haze caused second bout of bronchitis, performs on at Stadium Merdeka
Malaysian rock singer Awie revealed he is suffering a second bout of bronchitis caused by the haze, but still went ahead with his Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. The nearly four-hour show featured 36 songs and a surprise track, Maharani, dedicated to his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary.
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Awie pushes through solo concert at Stadium Merdeka despite sore throat
Datuk Awie, 58, performed his solo concert 'Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026' at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, last night despite suffering from a sore throat and bronchitis. About 20,000 fans attended the 36-song show across five segments, including duets with Akim and Amir Masdi. Awie also sang his new song 'Maharaniku' as a gift for his wife Datin Sharifah Ladyana on their 10th wedding anniversary.
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Awie rocks Stadium Merdeka at The Last Man Standing concert
Datuk Awie performed at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur for the Awie Rock King - The Last Man Standing 2026 concert before about 20,000 fans. Despite battling bronchitis for a second time due to the haze, the 58-year-old delivered some 36 songs over nearly four hours, joined by Hattan, Black, Akim, Stacy, Erra Fazira and others.
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Kwai Chai Hong Mid-Autumn installation puts rice and harvest at its heart
A seasonal art installation at Kwai Chai Hong in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown reinterprets the Mid-Autumn Festival through rice, padi stalks and rice-sack lanterns, recalling the harvest roots of the celebration. Co-organiser Zeen Chang says the displays draw on shared Malaysian lessons about gratitude, hard work and not wasting food.