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China firms sign RM3.2b in deals at MAHA 2026, a third of total
China accounted for nearly one-third of the RM10.3 billion in deals secured at MAHA 2026, held at MAEPS in Serdang. Malaysian and Chinese parties signed 17 MoUs worth RM3.2 billion covering agro-food products and technologies. The exhibition, which ran from Aug 28 to Sept 6, attracted about 4.3 million visitors.
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Kuching City FC coach eyes quarter-final spot against Kelantan Red Warrior
Kuching City FC coach Aidil Sharin Sahak wants his team to secure a quarter-final spot in the Piala 2026-2027 by beating Kelantan Red Warrior FC. The return leg, scheduled for 8 September at Stadium Bola Sepak Kuala Lumpur, was moved from Kuching due to haze. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw.
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Melaka FC miss chance, lose 2-3 to Selangor FC at their home ground
Melaka FC lost 2-3 to Selangor FC in a Super League match at the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) Stadium yesterday. Melaka played with a man advantage in the second half but conceded a late goal. Coach E Elavarasan said his players gave their best.
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DBKL issues two compounds to biryani shop in Jalan Bendahara
DBKL has issued two compound notices to a food premises on Jalan Bendahara, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The action follows a viral claim that the premises was owned by a Bangladeshi national and operated on a parking lot. An investigation found the premises is owned by a Malaysian and has a valid license, but it employed foreign workers without permits and had additional structures without authorization.
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Appeals court cuts Puchong businessman's jail term for assaulting wife to 5 years
The High Court in Shah Alam reduced a businessman's 16-year jail sentence for assaulting his wife to five years, calling the original term 'extremely excessive'. The court also set aside the caning, ruling that the relevant penal code sections do not provide for it. The assault took place at the couple's home in Puchong four years ago.
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Unhealthy air: Klang Valley students advised to wear face masks
Air quality in the Klang Valley has been reported as unhealthy due to haze, prompting a parent-teacher association to advise students to wear face masks. The API reading in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur was recorded at an unhealthy level, and schools will reduce outdoor activities. Parents are also advised to monitor their children, especially those with health issues like asthma.
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Pan-gon hopes Selangor avoid another late scare after 3-2 win over Melaka
Selangor coach Kim Pan-gon said he hopes his team will not face another tense finish after they edged Melaka FC 3-2 in a Super League match at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya. Selangor played the second half with 10 men after Kay Tejan was sent off, but Jefferson Tabinas scored a stoppage-time winner. The win puts Selangor third in the league with nine points.
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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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Haze forces cancellation of PJ Half Marathon, postponement of several Malaysian races
The PJ Half Marathon in Petaling Jaya was cancelled and four Para Sukma events in Selangor were postponed as haze pushed the air pollutant index to 169. The Merdeka Spirit Run in Kuching was postponed to October 4, while some other runs proceeded as scheduled. Runners are adapting their training due to the poor air quality.
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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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Japanese Film Festival 2026 screens kabuki drama KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will hold a special screening of the film KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026. The drama, directed by Lee Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about the life of a kabuki actor.
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Selangor edge Melaka FC 3-2 with 10 men at MBPJ Stadium
Selangor came from behind to beat Melaka FC 3-2 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jefferson Tabinas scored the winning goal in injury time, keeping Selangor in pursuit of league leaders JDT.
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UPM beats UNITEN 48-43 to win SUKIPT netball gold despite short preparation
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) defeated defending champions Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) 48-43 in the netball final of SUKIPT 2026 at the UNITEN Sports Arena in Kajang. Despite limited training time due to players' commitments with national programs and SUKMA, UPM secured the gold medal, which they dedicated to their two senior players playing in their final SUKIPT.
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Elderly man arrested for burning car in Cheras
A 62-year-old man was arrested by police after allegedly setting fire to a car on Jalan Midah 1, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The suspect is believed to have been hallucinating under the influence of drugs and claimed to have seen a couple engaging in sexual activity inside the vehicle. He has been charged in court under Section 435 of the Penal Code.
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Melwood Boys retain UKRC Soccer 9s title after penalty shootout
Melwood Boys FC of Kuala Lumpur defeated Penang Sports Club 6-5 on penalties to retain the UKRC Soccer 9s title at the UKRC Field in Kuala Lumpur. The final ended scoreless after regulation time, leading to a direct penalty shootout. Melwood Boys received RM3,000 for the win.
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UiTM aims to bounce back after losing SUKIPT title to MSU
UiTM's football team lost 1-3 to MSU in the SUKIPT 2026 final at Arena Sukan, UNITEN, ending their hopes of a third consecutive title. Coach Addy Shairullyzam Mohd Shafiee said the team will use the disappointment as motivation and now shift focus to preparing for the ASEAN University Games in December.
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MSU beat UiTM 3-1 to win SUKIPT men's futsal title
MSU defeated defending champions UiTM 3-1 in the SUKIPT 2026 men's futsal final at the UNITEN sports arena in Kajang. The win ends UiTM's dominance, who had won the title in 2022 and 2024. KPTM Bangi took the bronze medal after beating UKM 6-0.
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Selangor FC advises children to skip tonight's match due to haze
Selangor FC has advised children not to attend their Super League match against Melaka FC at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya tonight. The decision was made due to the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the area, which was 172 at 3pm and expected to drop to around 159 by 7pm.
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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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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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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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PJ Half Marathon cancelled over unhealthy haze, organiser says
The Petaling Jaya Half Marathon, scheduled for tomorrow with 10,000 participants, has been cancelled due to unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. Organisers cited the health and well-being of runners, volunteers and crew for the decision, though registered runners may still join an optional 5km route. The event was to start at Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya.
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SC and Bursa Malaysia launch InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 expo
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia launched the InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 exhibition at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day event aims to improve access to trusted financial information. SC received 1,272 investment queries from January to July, indicating greater investor awareness.