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Selangor Exco to discuss follow-up haze measures on Friday
The Selangor government will discuss follow-up measures to address the worsening haze at its Exco meeting on Friday, according to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. Six areas in Selangor recorded unhealthy API readings as of 4.30pm, including Johan Setia (183) and Shah Alam (170).
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Amirudin challenges Zahid to repeat UMNO ultimatum in Cabinet meeting
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari challenged UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to repeat the party's ultimatum at the next Cabinet meeting. He said the Unity Government's focus is on resolving economic issues. Amirudin also said there is no new development on PKR-BN talks ahead of the Melaka state election.
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Police: No criminal element in death of 15-year-old girl who fell from Putrajaya apartment
Putrajaya police confirmed there is no criminal element in the death of a 15-year-old girl who fell from an apartment building in Presint 5, Putrajaya last Saturday. The case has been classified as sudden death, and the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene by a Hospital Putrajaya medical officer.
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CJ: Syed Ahmad Idid's pension is PSD's call, not judiciary's
In Putrajaya, Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the pension issue of former High Court judge Datuk Syed Ahmad Idid Syed Abdullah falls under the Public Service Department, not the judiciary. Syed Ahmad Idid has said he was forced to resign in 1996 after writing a letter alleging corruption in the judiciary, which cost him his pension.
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Immigration detains 173 foreigners at Sepang hangar project site
Malaysian Immigration detained 173 foreign workers during a raid on an aircraft hangar construction site in Sepang today. The operation involved 88 officers who checked 261 individuals, and the employer was found to have used work permits registered to other companies. All detainees were sent to the KLIA Immigration Detention Depot for investigation.
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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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Late Chief Justice Abdul Hamid remembered at Palace of Justice reference proceedings
Reference proceedings were held at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya to honour the late Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad, a former Chief Justice of Malaysia. His daughter Melati Abdul Hamid recalled his refusal to be lobbied, his 'BUAT KERJA' banners at the Palace of Justice, and his years of writing after retirement. She said his creed was to do what is right and let honesty prevail.
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Chief Justice: judiciary built on judges' character, not grand courthouses
At reference proceedings at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the judiciary's standing comes from the character and conduct of judges, not from imposing buildings. The event honoured four former senior judges: Tun Mohd Eusoff Chin, Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad and Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob.
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Four children who fell into Kulim drain buried in single grave
Four children who fell into a drain at Taman Desa Kayangan, Sungai Karangan, Kulim last night have completed post-mortems at the Forensic Department of Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar. Their bodies will be taken back to Kulim for burial in a single grave at the Tanah Perkuburan Islam Masjid Sungai Karangan today. The incident happened when they tried to retrieve a ball that had fallen into the drain.
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BIM saved RM157m and 10 years on Pan Borneo Sarawak, Works Ministry says
The Works Ministry said Building Information Modelling resolved over 3,000 drawing errors on the Pan Borneo Sarawak Highway in 2016, saving RM157 million and avoiding a potential 10-year delay. Speaking at Malaysia BIM Day 2026 at the Putrajaya Corporation Complex, officials said RM83.3 million is funding 16 new BIM Labs at PWD offices nationwide, with AI to be added to the approval process.
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SUPP Bawang Assan team visits 10 Lebaan households for Mid-Autumn
A SUPP Bawang Assan Branch mobile team visited 10 households in the Lebaan area of Sibu on Sunday (Sept 13) to hand out mooncakes ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Led by branch chairman Kevin Lau Kor Jie, the team also heard residents' concerns, including road conditions along Jalan Yew Chai Toh, and viewed old photographs from 1996 tied to Chinese education in Sibu.
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Brooks Marathon Kuala Lumpur 2026 at SIC targets 7,000 runners
The inaugural Brooks Marathon Kuala Lumpur 2026 will be held at Sepang International Circuit this Sunday, targeting 7,000 participants across three distance categories. Organiser Brooks Malaysia aims for over 10,000 runners by the third edition, with participants from across Malaysia and more than 30 countries.
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Former minister Jamil Khir charged over RM860.3m Tabung Haji assets
In Kuala Lumpur, former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Jamil Khir Baharom was charged in the Sessions Court with three counts of dishonestly transferring over RM860.3 million in Tabung Haji assets. The 65-year-old pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. The judge set bail at RM300,000 and postponed the case to November 5.
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KPPA: Stop repeated errors in public sector human resource management
Public Service Director-General Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz called for an end to repeated errors in public sector human resource management by addressing root causes. He said this at the Public Sector Human Resource Management Conference at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre today. JPA has carried out 61 consultation programmes since 2024.
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Police: Viral Cyberjaya barrier push was done with Tamarind Square management's permission
A traffic policeman was filmed pushing open an automatic barrier at Tamarind Square in Cyberjaya while escorting the official convoy of Datuk Undang Luak Johol. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said the officer acted after the barrier failed to open and the premises management told him to push it manually, then restore it afterwards. No objections or complaints were received from either the escorted party or Tamarind Square management.
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Police probe death of 15-year-old girl who fell from Putrajaya apartment
A 15-year-old girl died after falling from a high floor of an apartment in Precinct 5, Putrajaya, on Friday night. Police received a call at 10.33pm and the girl was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer from Putrajaya Hospital. The case is classified as sudden death and an autopsy will be conducted today.
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Teenage girl, 15, dies after suspected fall from ninth floor of Putrajaya apartment
A 15-year-old girl died after she was believed to have fallen from the ninth floor of an apartment in Presint 5, Putrajaya, yesterday. Police received a call at 10.33pm and a Hospital Putrajaya medical officer confirmed her death at the scene. The case is classified as sudden death while the cause is still under investigation.
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Four Malaysian artists aged 14 to 77 show together in Putrajaya
A group exhibition titled Infinite Expressions is being held at Mentari Art Gallery in DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside until Sept 30. It features four Malaysian artists aged 14 to 77, including a neurodivergent teenager and a veteran painter of six decades.
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Unclothed man's body found on Sungai Langat bank in Bangi
The body of an unidentified man was found without clothes on the bank of Sungai Langat near Section 5, Bandar Baru Bangi, yesterday evening. Kajang police said there were no clear injuries linked to a crime and classified the case as sudden death, with the cause awaiting a post-mortem at Hospital Serdang.
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Timah Langat health clinic only 56% done since 2023, contractor warned
The construction of a Type 3 health clinic with staff quarters in Timah Langat, Dengkil, has reached only 56 per cent progress since work began in 2023. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the contractor and site supervisor were given stern warnings after a surprise site visit, while the Works Ministry also assessed the project.
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Alamanda mall hosts Adiwarna Runway with 22 local designers
Alamanda Shopping Centre partnered with the Malaysian Designers Association to hold the first Adiwarna Runway, featuring 22 local designers inspired by the hibiscus. An Adiwarna Runway Bazaar also lets visitors buy designer pieces directly.
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Perlis driver wins M1 class at MFOS 2026 in Sepang
Azrul Azhar Norbakari from Perlis and co-driver Muhammad Irfan Azman won P1 in the M1 class at the Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) 2026 in Sepang, Selangor. Driving a Proton Satria, they finished fifth overall and secured back-to-back titles.
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Nike Unite KLIA at Mitsui Outlet Park Sepang offers up to 50% off footwear
Nike Unite KLIA at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang is holding a footwear sale from 1 to 15 September 2026. Shoppers get 30% off one pair or 50% off two pairs, on selected footwear only.
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Montbell Malaysia clearance at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang until 30 September, up to 70% off
Montbell Malaysia is holding a Moving Out Clearance Sale at its Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang store, with selected items discounted by up to 70%. The sale runs until 30 September 2026, and stock changes as items sell, so shoppers are advised to visit early.