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Driver tests positive for four drugs after crashing into three vehicles on Jalan Kampung Bandar Dalam
A Honda Civic driver tested positive for four types of drugs after crashing into three vehicles at a traffic light junction on Jalan Kampung Bandar Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, at about 3.50pm yesterday. No injuries were reported and the case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Anwar chairs MA63 meeting in Kota Kinabalu, focuses on Sabah Sarawak rights
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting in Kota Kinabalu on 11 September, discussing special grants, border security, Borneonisation and increasing parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak. The meeting took place as political tensions rose in Peninsular Malaysia following a sharp speech by the UMNO president in Kuala Lumpur.
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Sunway Rydgeway bungalow in Puncak Melawati sold for RM2.5m
A bungalow at Sunway Rydgeway in Puncak Melawati, Selangor has been sold for RM2.5 million. The buyer was drawn to the layout, design, end-lot position, additional land and privacy. The property was on the market for two weeks before the sale.
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Buttercream Floral, Bouquet Class
Buttercream Floral, Bouquet Class. 26 September 2026, at 7 jalan dutamas raya, Kuala Lumpur.
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Kluang Half Marathon 2026
Kluang Half Marathon 2026. 19 September 2026, at Publika Shopping Gallery, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Malaysia China Trade Expo (MCTE) 2026
Malaysia China Trade Expo (MCTE) 2026. 17 September to 19 September 2026, at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).
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AI Revolution Summit - Malaysia
AI Revolution Summit - Malaysia. 22 September 2026, at CROWNE PLAZA KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE, MALAYSIA.
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Employee Wellbeing Conference 2026
Employee Wellbeing Conference 2026. 21 September to 22 September 2026, at Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
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29th Congress of The International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) 2028
29th Congress of The International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) 2028. 14 September to 17 September 2028, at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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Kuala Lumpur Tower Run International Challenge 2026
Kuala Lumpur Tower Run International Challenge 2026. 19 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Tower.
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Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026
Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026. 3 October 2026, at Kuala Lumpur City.
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AGC: Decision to drop Muhyiddin charges based on professional assessment
The Attorney General's Chambers said the decision not to pursue four charges against Muhyiddin Yassin over Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd was based on a professional assessment of evidence and the case's chances. The Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted and discharged the Bersatu president of one abuse of power charge and three money laundering charges involving RM200 million. Three other charges under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009 will proceed.
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AGC: dropping four Muhyiddin charges avoided risk to other cases
The Attorney-General's Chambers said in a statement that proceeding with one predicate offence and three money laundering charges against Muhyiddin Yassin could have undermined its strategy for the other charges he still faces. The Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted Muhyiddin after the prosecution applied for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal without giving a specific reason. DAP's Gobind Singh Deo had called for the attorney-general to explain the decision.
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KPJ drops suit against seven ex-directors over Lablink stake sale, four remain
KPJ Healthcare has discontinued its legal action against seven of 11 former directors over the RM119.92 million sale of a 49% stake in Lablink in 2018. The suit continues against former chairman Datuk Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim and three others. The case was filed in January 2024 and is before the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
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Gobind asks AG to explain DNAA of four Muhyiddin charges
Gobind Singh Deo has asked Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar to explain the decision to discontinue four charges against Muhyiddin Yassin linked to Bukhary Equity. The Kuala Lumpur High Court acquitted Muhyiddin after the prosecution applied for a DNAA without giving specific reasons. Muhyiddin still faces three other abuse of power charges over the Jana Wibawa programme.
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Motorcyclist dies after skidding on Sultan Iskandar Highway
A man in his 30s died after his Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycle lost control and skidded on the Sultan Iskandar Highway from Jalan Duta towards Jalan Tun Razak this afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Kuala Lumpur Hospital medical officer, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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DBKL introduces permit stickers for outdoor tables and chairs
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is introducing permit stickers for tables and chairs placed outside restaurant premises, at RM30 a month per set. Approval is now decentralised through 11 branch offices and area managers, provided pedestrian walkways keep at least 2.5 to three feet of clearance.
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High Court declines to cite MACC officer for contempt in Muhyiddin trial
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur decided not to begin contempt proceedings against MACC investigation officer Mazery Mohd Zaini after accepting his explanation for communicating with a colleague who lodged a police report. The report had named Muhyiddin Yassin's lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad over an allegedly classified document, but it was later given No Further Action status.
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NST columnist Datuk Abdul Rahim Mydin dies at 75
Datuk Abdul Rahim Mydin, a veteran New Straits Times columnist, died at 75 in Kuala Lumpur after a long battle with lung fibrosis. He was undergoing treatment at the Institute of Respiratory Medicine when he died around 4pm. He was formerly general manager of Petronas' Group Communications Department and was conferred the Datuk title in 2024.
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Elizabeth Tan continues IVF treatment, hopes for two children before 35
Singer-actress Elizabeth Tan revealed she is continuing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment after two miscarriages, with embryo transfer expected next year. She spoke at a media event in Petaling Jaya introducing the horror film Pemuja Syaitan, which opens in cinemas on 15 October.
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Kelana Jaya line back to normal after Ampang Park signal fault
A signalling fault at Ampang Park Station at 9.14am stopped a Kelana Jaya Line train with its doors misaligned with the platform screen doors. Rapid KL says operations have returned to normal and trains are running to schedule, and it has apologised to passengers.
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Four remanded five days over RM1.8m animal feed false claims
Four people, including an enforcement agency personnel, were remanded for five days by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court over allegedly false documents in animal feed supply claims worth RM1.8 million. The suspects, aged 40 to 60, were detained after giving statements at the Kuala Lumpur MACC office, and the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
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Selangor Sultan launches book by ex-prisoner who earned PhD
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor launched the book 'PhD Dari Penjara' at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Kuala Lumpur on 10 September. It tells the story of Dr Malik Yatam, 39, who earned a business administration PhD from Open University Malaysia in May 2025 while serving a life sentence at Kajang Prison. He also received a Malaysia Book of Records recognition as the first Malaysian prisoner to earn a PhD behind bars.
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Crest Builder unit wins RM56.88mil electrical works contract in Bandar Sri Damansara
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's wholly owned unit Cbtech (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a RM56.88 million contract for electrical works at a commercial development in Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor. The contract, awarded by Pesona Metro Sdn Bhd, covers Phase 1A (a 14-storey retail mall) and Phase 1C (a 40-storey office tower) on Lot 73013, Persiaran Perdana. Work starts Sept 1, 2026, and is scheduled for completion by March 17, 2028.