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LPNM records RM2.3 billion in potential pineapple investments at MAHA 2026
The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) recorded RM2.3 billion in potential investments from MoUs signed at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The figure is over 25% of the RM8 billion target set by the agriculture ministry. LPNM will focus on downstream processing and high-value products like a natural sweetener from pineapple extracts.
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MAHA 2026 draws 4.3 million visitors, sales hit RM66.88 million
The MAHA 2026 agriculture exhibition at MAEPS, Serdang, closed with 4.3 million visitors, surpassing its four million target. Sales reached RM66.88 million, and MoUs worth RM10.3 billion were signed during the event from August 28 to yesterday.
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Foreign Woman Arrested in Kajang After Police Chase, Syabu Found
A foreign woman was arrested in Kajang after the car she was in fled a police check and was involved in an accident. Police seized 2.13 grammes of suspected syabu from the vehicle. The male driver escaped, and the woman was also detained for not having valid travel documents.
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Police hunt foreign driver after drugs found in car following Kajang crash
Kajang police are hunting a foreign man after three packets suspected to be syabu weighing 2.13 grams were found in the Honda City he was driving. The car was involved in an accident on Jalan Reko after the driver fled a police inspection. A foreign woman in the car has been arrested and remanded for four days.
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Six Agrobank customers win Proton X50 in MAHA 2026 draw
Six Agrobank customers each won a Proton X50 in the monthly draw of the Mega Million 3.0 campaign. The prizes were handed over at a ceremony at MAEPS, Serdang, yesterday. The campaign offers prizes worth over RM2.5 million.
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MAHA 2026 closes with RM66.88m sales, 4.3 million visitors
The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 closed at MAEPS, Serdang, recording RM66.88 million in sales and RM10.35 billion in collaborations through 97 MoUs. The 10-day exhibition attracted 4.30 million visitors and its closing was officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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PROTON joins National Day parade with 14 vehicles, showcases e.MAS models
PROTON and its subsidiary PRO-NET participated in the 69th National Day parade at Dataran Putrajaya with 14 vehicles. The line-up included iconic models like the Proton Saga and EV models from e.MAS, highlighting the brand's shift towards electric mobility. PRO-NET CEO Zhang Qiang said the participation reflects PROTON's journey as a national brand and e.MAS's role in the country's mobility future.
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MAHA 2026 MoUs hit RM12.6b, surpassing RM8b target; 3.45 million visitors
Memoranda of understanding signed at MAHA 2026 have reached RM12.6 billion, exceeding the RM8 billion target, according to Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu. The exhibition at MAEPS in Serdang attracted 3.45 million visitors, with sales exceeding RM55 million.
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Malaysia lose to Hong Kong in Premier Cup Super Over at UKM Oval
Malaysia's cricket team suffered a dramatic Super Over defeat to Hong Kong in the ACC Premier Cup at the UKM Oval in Bangi. Malaysia tied the scores at 209, but Hong Kong chased down the target in the extra over. The result leaves Malaysia's semi-final hopes in the balance.
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Malaysia's pineapple exports triple in three years, minister says at MAHA 2026
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said Malaysia's pineapple exports have tripled in about three years. He made the remarks after joining a cooking demonstration with international chef Martin Yan at the Laman Agro Food Nanas during MAHA 2026 at MAEPS, Serdang. The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) also held activities including the Pineapple Kitchen Challenge.
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Sarawak Pavilion wins best state pavilion at MAHA 2026
The Sarawak Pavilion was named the Best State Pavilion and overall champion at MAHA 2026, held at MAEPS in Serdang. The win brought a cash prize of RM15,000 and a certificate, received by M-FICORD's permanent secretary, Datu Sirai Daha, from Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
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Tunggul Melati Trail 2026 draws 1,525 runners with new challenges across Selangor and Negri Sembilan
The second edition of the Sports Tourism Expo & Tunggul Melati Trail 2026 (TMT'26) is being held at Kolej Vokasional Sepang, featuring 1,525 participants from 25 countries. The event offers six race categories, with routes crossing Sepang, Selangor and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and is expected to draw 3,000 visitors.
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Sabah Governor visits Maha 2026 agriculture expo in Serdang
Sabah State Governor Tun Musa Aman visited the Maha 2026 agriculture exhibition at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (Maeps) in Selangor. He was joined by federal and state agriculture officials during the visit.
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RM5.22 Million Ramp Widening on BESRAYA Near Seri Kembangan Opens Sept 7
BESRAYA Expressway will open a RM5.22 million widened ramp near the Seri Kembangan Interchange on Sept 7. The 400-metre project aims to ease southbound traffic towards UPM, Balakong and Putrajaya, and will see the existing tidal flow lane discontinued.
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Johor bus crash rescue by passengers wins praise online
A video showing passengers helping each other escape from an overturned express bus on the North-South Expressway in Johor has gone viral. The bus was heading to Singapore when it reportedly lost control and overturned into a drain between Pagoh and Yong Peng. The rescue effort has been widely praised as a display of Malaysian unity.
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MoU value at MAHA hits RM9.3 billion, exceeding RM8 billion target
Memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) at MAEPS, Serdang reached RM9.3 billion, exceeding the initial RM8 billion target. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu said visitor numbers reached 2.77 million by the seventh day, with sales value at RM16.3 million.
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DVS launches five poultry farming guidebooks at MAHA 2026
The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) launched five updated Poultry Farming Guidebooks (2025 Edition) at MAHA 2026 in MAEPS, Serdang. The guides aim to strengthen the delivery of technical information to farmers and industry players, covering farm management, animal health, and economic analysis.
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NAFAS, Chinese firms sign RM1.5b MoU for integrated fertiliser industry
The National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) signed a five-year MoU with China's Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group and Jiangsu Chemical Design Institute at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The RM1.5 billion collaboration aims to develop an integrated phosphate fertiliser industry, including a raw-material processing facility and long-term supply agreements. The signing was witnessed by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.
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Couple in Serdang lose RM60,000 to fake e-commerce agent scam
A Chinese national woman and her Malaysian husband in Serdang lost over RM60,000 after falling for a scam offering work as e-commerce platform agents. The victim had to front payments for orders and even borrowed from loan sharks, but was unable to withdraw promised profits. A police report has been filed.
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Man who provoked crowd at Putrajaya National Day event: police await DPP instructions
Police have referred the investigation paper on a man accused of causing a disturbance at the National Day celebrations in Dataran Putrajaya to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. The suspect, a 30-year-old cook, tested positive for THC and turned himself in. Police have recorded statements from seven witnesses.
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Aweera performs despite sore throat at Trilogi concert in UPM
Singer Aweera performed despite being unwell at the Konsert Trilogi with Aepul Roza and Fiq Halim at Astana Putra, UPM. She sang six solo songs and over 12 with the group, and they announced plans for a mini album and a bigger show next year.
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Pineapple entrepreneur association expands SG1 cultivation area
The Pertubuhan Pengusaha Nanas SG1 Malaysia association was inaugurated at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, Selangor, with the aim of expanding SG1 pineapple cultivation to 2,000 hectares within six years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated the target aligns with its goal of reaching RM2 billion in pineapple exports by January 2028.
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KPKM Intensifies Efforts to Produce Local Plant Seeds, Reduce Imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is intensifying efforts to produce local plant seed varieties to reduce the country's dependence on imported seeds. Minister Mohamad Sabu highlighted that nearly 90% of vegetable seed needs are still imported, and the import value has surged from USD5 million in 2021 to USD70 million in 2025. He announced this at the launch of the National Plant Seed Industry Empowerment Program during MAHA 2026 at the Malaysia Agriculture Exposition Park in Serdang.
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Dialogue of Ummah: Five resolutions call for stronger governance, accountability at Tabung Haji
A dialogue in Bangi adopted five resolutions urging stronger governance and accountability at Tabung Haji, presented to its leadership. The resolutions call for safeguarding the institution and implementing reforms based on a recent Royal Commission of Inquiry report.