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Genting Highlands Premium Outlets adds 70,000 sq ft in RM170mil expansion
Genting Simon Sdn Bhd will add 70,000 sq ft of net lettable space to Genting Highlands Premium Outlets at a cost of US$40 million (RM170 million), to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027. The announcement was made at the launch of the 15th anniversary sale at Johor Premium Outlets, which will also be upgraded next year.
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Munoz wants JDT to keep intensity against Negeri Sembilan
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz wants his side to maintain a high-intensity game when they face Negeri Sembilan FC in the Super League at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, Iskandar Puteri, tomorrow night. He said player rotation will be used to cope with the tight match schedule.
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Cape EMS unit to distribute Malaysia-assembled BESS in Europe, APAC
Cape EMS Berhad's wholly-owned subsidiary Cape Renewables has signed a distribution and strategic collaboration agreement with Helios PV (Asia Pacific) to commercialise Malaysian-assembled residential battery energy storage systems across Europe and the Asia-Pacific. Germany is the initial launch market, with the systems to be assembled at Cape EMS's facility in Senai, Johor.
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JPJ Johor detains 120 vehicles in operation along Jalan Pasir Gudang-Jalan Skudai
Johor's Road Transport Department detained 120 vehicles in a special technical operation along Jalan Pasir Gudang-Jalan Skudai last Monday. A total of 720 vehicles were inspected and 296 notices issued, with the most common offences being expired road tax, no valid insurance and drivers without a competent driving licence.
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Data centre boom spills into construction, power and tech supply chain
Malaysia's data centre capacity could reach eight to nine gigawatts by 2030, opening an RM128 billion to RM162 billion market for mechanical and electrical works, analysts say. About 3.8GW is already under construction or backed by signed power agreements, with contractors such as Kerjaya Prospek, Gamuda and IJM Corp among those winning work, including an RM858 million fit-out contract in Iskandar Puteri.
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Lien Heng Cup lion dance championship returns to Kuching Sept 26-27 with RM25,500 prize pool
The Lien Heng Cup-Lien Heng Lion Dance Open Championship 2026 will be held on Sept 26 and 27 at The Hills in Kuching, offering RM25,500 in prizes including RM8,000 for the champion. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said at least 23 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are expected, with organisers targeting 30. A 'Lion Spirit' photography competition with professional camera, mobile phone and short video categories will run alongside.
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Daniesh scores twice on JDT debut, praised by coach Munoz
Johor Darul Ta'zim's 20-year-old midfielder Daniesh Amirruddin scored two goals on his FA Cup debut against UM-Damansara United at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. His coach Xisco Munoz praised his personality and performance, helping JDT to a 10-0 win and a place in the quarter-finals.
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Man charged with murder of teen in Kulai Vellfire crash
A 26-year-old man was charged in the Kulai Magistrate's Court with murdering a 17-year-old girl in an incident at Bulatan Persiaran Indahpura 4 on August 25. He also faces four charges of attempted murder. Four other teenagers pleaded not guilty to mischief charges related to the same incident.
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Same lorry detained again in Johor, 2,500 litres of subsidised diesel seized
Johor's KPDN detained a lorry at a construction site in Mukim Pulai, Iskandar Puteri, yesterday for suspected diesel diversion. The same lorry had previously been penalised for the same offence. Two men were arrested and the value of the seizure is estimated at RM33,075.
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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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First Pokemon Centre pop-up in Malaysia sets entry rules for KLCC opening
Malaysia's first Pokemon Centre pop-up store will open at Ombak KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. The operator has released an entry guide with ticketing rules for the opening period from 12 to 14 September 2026. Tickets will be distributed daily from 8AM in Zone 1, with queueing not allowed before 6AM.
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JDT coach Munoz warns defenders to stay focused for FA Cup second leg
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) coach Xisco Munoz has warned his players, especially the defence, to avoid conceding goals in the FA Cup second leg against UM Damansara United. The match will be held at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri. Munoz expressed anger over the late goal conceded in the first leg, which JDT won 4-1.
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Man remanded four days for extortion in Taman Universiti, Skudai
A 38-year-old man has been remanded for four days until September 8 to assist investigations into an extortion and obstruction case against a woman in Taman Universiti, Skudai, Johor Bahru. The suspect has nine previous criminal and drug-related records. Police are still searching for another suspect involved in the incident.
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Malayan Tiger Yong Choh Released into Wild at Terengganu National Park
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh, captured in Kampung Choh, Sungai Siput, Perak on July 22, has been released into its natural habitat at Taman Negara Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu. The release was conducted scientifically after rehabilitation at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC) in Sungkai, Perak.
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JDT beat DPMM 3-0 in Super League match moved to Iskandar Puteri due to haze
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) defeated DPMM FC 3-0 in a Super League match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri. The match was moved from Bandar Seri Begawan due to haze. JDT coach Xisco Munoz praised his team's patience in breaking down DPMM's defence.
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JDT overcome difficulty, maintain clean sheet with 3-0 win over DPMM
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their fourth consecutive Super League win by beating DPMM FC 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri. Coach Xisco Munoz admitted his team struggled to break down DPMM's defense before scoring their first goal.
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DPMM coach: Indoor training due to haze affected our game against JDT
DPMM FC coach Helme Panjang said his team's preparation for the Super League match was hampered by haze in Brunei, forcing them to train indoors. They lost 0-3 to JDT at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri, but the coach was proud of their defensive discipline. He also felt the late venue change from Brunei's national stadium affected the team.
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JDT beat DPMM FC 3-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium for fourth straight league win
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their fourth consecutive Super League victory by defeating DPMM FC 3-0 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim in Iskandar Puteri. The match was moved from Brunei's Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium due to haze conditions in Bandar Seri Begawan. Bergson scored twice for the home side, with Stoichkov adding a third in the second half.
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Columbia Asia, HLB give RM1,000 savings to babies born on Merdeka Day
Columbia Asia and Hong Leong Bank launched The HeadStart initiative under the Care Beyond Birth campaign, giving RM1,000 in an HLB Junior 3-in-1 Account to babies born on August 31 at Columbia Asia hospitals. The initiative is part of Columbia Asia's 30th anniversary and aims to support families after childbirth.
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Johor police seek public help to find teenager missing for two weeks
Police in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, are asking for public help to locate 16-year-old Nurhumaerah Farhana Abdul Rahman, who was last seen on August 22 in Taman Pulai Utama, Skudai. Her 60-year-old father lodged a report the following day. Anyone with information is urged to contact the investigating officer or the district control centre.
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BDS Malaysia claims containers bound for Israel are at Tanjung Pelepas Port
BDS Malaysia claims that some of 71 containers bound for Israel are now at the Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP) in Johor. Its chairman, Prof Nazari Ismail, lodged a police report and urged the government to seize all containers destined for Israel at Malaysian ports.
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Unstoppable JDT eye five-star rampage
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) host Brunei's DPMM at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri on Friday, aiming for a fifth consecutive home win. The fixture is part of an updated Super League schedule due to haze conditions in Sarawak and Brunei.
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Kerjaya Prospek wins RM858m Johor data-centre MEP job, completes Penang buyout
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has secured an RM858 million contract for MEP fit-out works at a data-centre development in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Separately, the group has completed its acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in Tanjung Bungah Development Sdn Bhd, a special-purpose vehicle for a mixed development in Penang.
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JDT concede first goal of the season to a Liga A1 player
In a Malaysia FA Cup round of 16 first leg at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim, UM-Damansara United's Muhammad Amirul Akmal Safarinizam became the first player to score against Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) this season. Despite the historic goal, JDT won the match 4-1.