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National junior doubles coach Cheh Chang rushed to hospital in Alor Setar
National junior doubles head coach Pang Cheh Chang was rushed to Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah after nearly fainting while overseeing a match at the National Under-19 Badminton Championship in Alor Setar, Kedah. He remained conscious throughout and is reported to be improving while under observation in hospital.
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Three houses gutted in Alor Setar fire, no injuries reported
Three houses along Jalan Stadium in Alor Setar, Kedah were destroyed in a fire last night. The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department said the blaze was brought under control within half an hour and no victims were involved. The cause and total losses are still under investigation.
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Kedah UMNO meets Sanusi, formal talks with PAS to be arranged
Kedah UMNO chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said an informal meeting with Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor at Seri Mentaloon yesterday gave an early indication of more serious talks. He will inform UMNO's central leadership before any next step is arranged with Kedah PAS ahead of GE16.
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Sanusi: Pas-UMNO Kedah meeting not yet formal cooperation
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said yesterday's meeting between Pas Kedah and UMNO Kedah in Alor Setar was not the start of formal cooperation but an effort to build a positive political environment. He said no seat negotiations took place and any cooperation must be decided at the central level. Kedah UMNO chairman Mahdzir Khalid described the meeting as opening room for further discussion between the two Malay parties in the state.
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Sanusi wants PAS-UMNO seat talks widened beyond Melaka
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said PAS-UMNO seat negotiations should cover other states, not just the Melaka state election. He suggested that if UMNO wants to contest in Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu or Perlis, PAS should also be given room in Melaka. Sanusi also held an informal meeting with Kedah UMNO leaders at Seri Mentaloon, Alor Setar.
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Four children who drowned in Kulim buried in a single grave
Four children who drowned after falling into a drain at Taman Desa Kayangan, Sungai Karangan, Kulim, were buried in one grave at the Masjid Jamek Nurul Ehsan Islamic cemetery today. Two died at the scene and two on the way to Kulim Hospital.
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Tour bus catches fire at KM137 of North-South Expressway near Yong Peng, all 15 escape
A tour bus carrying 14 passengers and a driver caught fire at KM137 of the northbound North-South Expressway near Yong Peng, Batu Pahat. All 15 people escaped unhurt after the driver and tour leader evacuated them before firefighters arrived. The bus was about 80 per cent destroyed and the blaze was put out at 2.48pm.
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Maybank Islamic gives RM869,806 in zakat to Kedah board
Maybank Islamic handed RM869,806.58 in wakalah zakat to the Kedah Zakat Board for four asnaf economic and welfare programmes. The funds cover manufacturing technology training at KHTP Techno Centre, business capital for tailoring workshops in Kota Setar, a food distribution centre across 16 mosques in Kuala Muda, and sewing machines for participants.
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Four Chinese nationals plead not guilty to kidnapping compatriot in Alor Setar
Four Chinese nationals pleaded not guilty in the Alor Setar Sessions Court to kidnapping a Chinese woman at a house in Taman Amira, Jalan Langgar, on Aug 7. The judge denied bail and set Oct 11 for mention. The case follows an Aug 8 shootout that killed two suspects.
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1821 cannonballs handed to Kota Kuala Kedah Museum
Several iron cannonballs believed to be relics of the 1821 Kedah-Siam war are now part of the Kota Kuala Kedah Museum collection. The artefacts, found about 20 years ago, were handed over by Yayasan Tunku Kassim at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj 2026 carnival held at the museum.
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Fertiliser supplier's managing director remanded over delayed Baja 3 distribution in Kedah
A managing director of a fertiliser supply company has been remanded until 16 September after MACC detained him over delays in distributing Baja 3 to padi farmers in Kedah. The investigation under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 involves a shortfall of 282,360 bags from the 616,015 bags due to about 60,000 farmers in the MADA area.
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Eight vehicles destroyed in fire at Kuala Kedah cargo jetty
Eight vehicles on a barge at the Kuala Kedah Cargo Jetty caught fire last night. The fire is believed to have started from a lorry carrying medicine before spreading to seven other vehicles, and was brought under control at 9.32pm. The cause and losses are still under investigation.
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McDonald's holds Piknik Famili Terbesar at Pengkalan Chepa and Pantai Batu Buruk
McDonald's Malaysia held its Piknik Famili Terbesar @ Mekdi at two East Coast locations, Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan and Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu, on 5 September. The event offered free meals, traditional games, a children's fashion show and the Mekdi mascot, and introduced the new Ayam Goreng McD Rasa Ori menu.
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Alor Setar High Court rejects GISBH challenge against Kedah fatwa
The Alor Setar High Court dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd and its CEO Nasiruddin Ali to challenge a Kedah fatwa declaring GISBH a deviant teachings organisation. Judge Evawani Farisyta Mohammad ruled the civil court has no jurisdiction as the fatwa involves the Sultan's prerogative. GISBH and Nasiruddin will appeal, after similar challenges in Shah Alam and Kangar were also rejected.
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Alor Setar single mother cannot afford birthday cake for her child
A single mother in Alor Setar, Kedah, says she could not buy a birthday cake for her youngest child because money is short after her husband died five years ago. Nor Aza Hamzah, 44, supports four children by gutting catfish, collecting boxes and selling used cooking oil, and an appeal for donations has been made through her phone number.
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Triumph Lingerie Promotion at Five Pacific Outlets: Save RM50 or RM88 Until 16 Sept
A Triumph promotion is running from 1 to 16 September 2026 at five selected Pacific Malaysia outlets. Shoppers can save RM50 on purchases of RM500 or more, or RM88 on purchases of RM800 or more of regular-priced Triumph items. The participating outlets are in Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Batu Pahat, and Kluang.
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MADA fertilizer distribution hits 47%, farmers worry it's too late for crops
Fertilizer distribution to padi farmers in the MADA area of Kedah has reached nearly 47 percent, with about 290,000 of the 616,000 bags distributed. However, farmer representatives have voiced concerns that the delay will cause yield losses of 20 to 40 percent, as the padi crops have already passed the optimal age for fertilization.
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Police arrest two loan sharks in Hilir Perak, seize ATM cards and gold jewellery
Police in Hilir Perak arrested two members of a loan shark syndicate during an 'Op Vulture' operation. They seized ATM cards belonging to other people and gold jewellery valued at RM2,050. The suspects are being investigated for fraud and dishonest concealment of property.
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Brain cancer teen from Kodiang fulfills dream of going up Alor Setar Tower
Nur Iman Syamimi, 14, who has brain cancer and is now blind, fulfilled her dream of going up the Alor Setar Tower for her birthday. The dream was made possible by her parents and the NGO Cancer Survivors Malaysia (CSM) in Alor Setar. Her mother hopes this is not the last time they can celebrate her daughter's birthday.
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RM4.25mil flood mitigation project in Kampung Pokok Asam to complete in October
A RM4.25 million flood mitigation project at Parit Monsun in Kampung Pokok Asam, Penang, is in its final stage and expected to be completed in October. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which includes screw pumps and drainage improvements, aims to reduce frequent flash floods in the low-lying area.
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Kedah FA to field reserve players against NSFC II
Kedah FA coach Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli plans to field reserve players in the upcoming Liga A1 Semi-Pro match against Negeri Sembilan FC II in Tampin this Sunday. This decision is to rest key players ahead of the FA Cup second leg against Star City FC, following a 2-2 draw at Stadium Darul Aman.
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Star City to address late-game defensive lapses
Star City FC (SCFC) will review their defensive weaknesses after conceding late goals in a 2-2 draw with Kedah FA in the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman. Coach Mehmet highlighted the recurring issue, which also occurred in a recent match against Sabah FC.
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Akmal Rizal praises Kedah FA players' fighting spirit
Kedah FA coach Akmal Rizal praised his team's fighting spirit after they drew 2-2 with Star City FC in the first leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. The second leg will be played in Kangar on 8 September.
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Kedah FA and Star City draw at Darul Aman
Kedah FA and Star City FC played to a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Piala FA Round of 16 tie at Stadium Darul Aman in Alor Setar. The second leg will be held in Kangar, Perlis on September 8.