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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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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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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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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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NESCAFÉ launches RM500,000 project to help Malaysian youth
NESCAFÉ has introduced 'Projek Hidupkan Duniamu' with an investment of up to RM500,000 to help Malaysian youths develop their interests towards more sustainable careers. The six-month programme offers financial support, mentorship and a platform to share experiences, launched at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
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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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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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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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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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1,500 join World Orangutan Day Fun Walk at Putrajaya Botanical Garden
More than 1,500 participants took part in the World Orangutan Day 2026 celebration at Taman Botani Putrajaya, organised by the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) and launched by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. The main event was a 10km, 5km and 3km Fun Walk, with all entry fees channelled to the MPOGCF Conservation Fund for the Orang Utan Diplomacy (OUDip) programme.
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Proton donates RM200,000 worth of drones for Nepal flood relief mission
Proton has contributed drones valued at nearly RM200,000 to the Government of Nepal to support disaster response after recent floods. The equipment was handed over to Nadma at the SMART headquarters in Pulau Meranti for transport to Nepal, where SMART will train local agency staff.
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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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George Kent unit signs AI deal with China's Extreme Vision for Malaysia, Singapore rights
George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd's subsidiary GK SuperTech signed a binding term sheet with Shandong Extreme Vision Technology for exclusive rights to rebrand, market and sell Extreme Vision's AI algorithms and large models in Malaysia and Singapore. The collaboration includes deploying Vision AI at George Kent's manufacturing plant in Puchong as a pilot smart-manufacturing site, with plans to expand across Asean.
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Arvia Solutions receives MYSTI certification from MOSTI for Bizcore system
Arvia Solutions Sdn Bhd received MYSTI Certification Recognition from MOSTI for its Bizcore ERP & CRM system at a ceremony at The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya. The recognition highlights the company's locally developed technology, which includes AI features to help businesses and SMEs.