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TCMEX, THE 2ND EDITION OF MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
TCMEX, THE 2ND EDITION OF MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION. 25 November to 27 November 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
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GlassTech & Fenestration Asia 2026
GlassTech & Fenestration Asia 2026. 10 November to 12 November 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
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BuildXpo Malaysia - International Building and Construction Exhibition 2026
BuildXpo Malaysia - International Building and Construction Exhibition 2026. 10 November to 12 November 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
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1 Mont Kiara hosts two-day Mid-Autumn festival with lantern and mooncake workshops
1 Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur will hold a two-day Mid-Autumn Festival celebration called Lanterns Aglow on 26 and 27 September 2026. The event features lantern decorating and mooncake baking workshops, plus free lanterns for the first 300 shoppers.
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WOLO Mont Kiara: 60-storey hospitality-led residences launching in Dutamas
Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd is developing WOLO Mont Kiara, a 60-storey mixed-use tower along Persiaran Dutamas. The project will feature 378 branded residences, 98 serviced suites, a 63-room hotel, and retail lots, with the hotel affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy's Design Hotels. The development emphasizes a hospitality-led residential concept with design-led interiors and is positioned near the future MRT3 Dutamas station.
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Court adjourns Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas for settlement talks
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has adjourned the trial of Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas and three others until September 9 to allow for settlement negotiations. Shahrir is suing them over the prosecution of a case involving a RM1 million cheque he received from Najib Razak.
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New biography of Tun Tan Cheng Lock launched in Kuala Lumpur
The TARC Education Foundation and UTAR Press launched a new biography, 'One Country, One People: The Life and Legacy of Tun Tan Cheng Lock', at the TAR UMT Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The book explores his 'Malayan consciousness' ideal and the founding of MCA, with upcoming launches in Melaka, Penang and Singapore.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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Shuib joins community activities at PPR Kampung Baru Air Panas
Comedian and entrepreneur Shuib attended the first community program of the 'Kebaikan Nutrisi untuk Setiap Generasi' campaign at PPR Kampung Baru Air Panas, Kuala Lumpur. He spent time with residents in various activities, including hosting games and judging a cooking competition. The campaign will run for three months at several locations in Peninsular Malaysia before culminating at the Jom Heboh Carnival in Kuala Lumpur in November.
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Andalusia Travel targets 10,000 sign-ups at MATTA Fair September 2026
Andalusia Travel & Tours is targeting 10,000 registrations for umrah and tour packages during the MATTA Fair September 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. The company is offering discounts of up to RM500 for umrah packages and RM200 for selected tour packages, along with various prizes including lucky draws.
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RM113,500 in study aid given to 308 students in Sungai Buloh
A total of 308 students in the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency received RM113,500 in early higher education assistance. The aid was handed out at the PTPK Care Carnival in Sungai Buloh to help ease the financial burden on students' families.
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Suspect in RM36,500 gold chain theft at Batu Caves remanded 4 days
Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a gold chain worth RM36,500 from a jewellery shop in Batu Caves, Selangor. The suspect was detained within 24 hours of a police report filed on September 3. He has been remanded for four days until September 7 for investigation under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
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WAIC Connect AI exhibition and ecosystem event to be held at KLCC in September
WAIC Connect Malaysia 2026, an AI ecosystem platform under the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The two-day exhibition will feature a 1500 sqm area with over 40 planned exhibitors, supported by Huawei.
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Fallen tree disrupts commuter and ETS services
KTM Komuter and ETS train services in the Klang Valley were disrupted today after a tree fell between the Kepong and Rawang routes, causing delays of over 60 minutes. KTMB said cleanup and repair works are ongoing.
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MyARTTE 2026 expo in KL to host policy talks on road safety and standards
The MyARTTE 2026 expo will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 30 to Oct 2. The event will feature policy roundtables with government agencies, regulators and industry players to discuss road standards, safety and emerging transport issues.
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Oil & Gas Asia 2026 to attract over 30,000 attendees, 2,000 participating companies
The Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026 exhibition and conference is being held from September 2-4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, expecting over 30,000 attendees and 2,000 companies. The event was launched by Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik and features international pavilions and collaborations with MOGSEC and EIC Connect.
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Identity of body found in drain still unknown
Police in Sungai Buloh are still working to identify a man's body, believed to be a murder victim, found in a drain at Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh last Saturday. No arrests have been made yet, and they are awaiting a report from the Chemistry Department.
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Two former THP Bina executives charged with criminal breach of trust
Two former senior executives of THP Bina Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Lembaga Tabung Haji, pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to charges of criminal breach of trust and abetment involving RM72,000 in penalty collections. They were accused of misusing funds collected from a contractor for the Putrajaya Islamic Complex project between 2013 and 2015.
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Wings rockers reflect on 'Biru Mata Hitamku' ahead of KL concert
Guitarist JoBranko and vocalist Muss of the band Wings shared the meaning of the song 'Biru Mata Hitamku', which reflects their journey as musicians. They will perform at the Konsert Biru Mata Hitamku at Mega Star Arena, Bukit Bintang, this Saturday.
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Foreigners charged with illegally building houses by river in Selayang
An illegal settlement along Sungai Batu in Selayang, occupied by foreigners including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, was exposed. The residents fled upon the arrival of investigators, leaving behind evidence. The Immigration Department has taken note and will discuss with local authorities.
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Malaysia well placed to serve as regional energy partner, says Informa Markets
Informa Markets Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat said Malaysia is well positioned to strengthen its role as a regional energy partner amid geopolitical tensions and the energy transition. He spoke at the opening of Oil & Gas Asia 2026 (OGA 2026), held from Sept 2 to 4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, which features international pavilions and is expected to attract over 30,000 trade attendees.
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ASEAN PATIO POOL SPA EXPO 2026
ASEAN PATIO POOL SPA EXPO 2026. 10 September to 12 September 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
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Agri Malaysia, the 9th edition of Malaysia International Agriculture Technology Exhibition 2026
Agri Malaysia, the 9th edition of Malaysia International Agriculture Technology Exhibition 2026. 10 September to 12 September 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.