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Umno assembly ends with call to bring GE16 forward
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur closed with president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urging an earlier 16th general election and a mandate for Umno and Barisan Nasional to lead. Delegates also pressed on cost-of-living pressures, coalition partnerships and institutional reforms including parliamentary oversight of the MACC.
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SBA rewards Genevie, Isyraf after Malaysia International Series success
The Sarawak Badminton Association has given performance incentives to Genevie Lim and Isyraf Hafizin after their podium finishes at the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026. Genevie received RM2,000 for winning the mixed doubles title, while Isyraf got RM1,000 for finishing runner-up in the men's doubles. Two other Sarawak youngsters, Jared Foo and Lucas Ho, received RM300 each for their runner-up finishes at the Lee Chong Wei Cup 2026.
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Irvine wins women's and mixed doubles at Leapmotor KL Cup
American Jessie Irvine won both the women's and mixed doubles titles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. She and Alix Truong beat the Australian pair Sahra Dennehy and Danni-elle Townsend in the women's final, then Irvine partnered Bolivia's Gabriel Tardio to take the mixed doubles against Townsend and Joey Wild.
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Jamil Khir to be charged in KL Sessions Court tomorrow
Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow over the Tabung Haji RCI report. The MACC had earlier detained and remanded him, and recommended three charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code.
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Parliament open day draws 11,280 visitors, beating target
A two-day Parliament open day that began yesterday drew 11,280 visitors, above the initial target of 10,000. Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah said it was the programme's best showing since it began in 2023. The event aims to bring Parliament closer to the people by letting the public see the proceedings inside the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.
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Man stabbed in the back while working at Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market
A man in his 30s was stabbed in the back with a sharp metal object while working at the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market yesterday morning. He was taken to Selayang Hospital and is in stable condition, and police in Sentul are investigating the motive. A 47-second video of the injured man went viral on social media.
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American teen Tama Shimabukuro wins Leapmotor KL Cup badminton title
American 15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro beat France's Noe Khlif 11-8, 11-5 to win the men's singles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup, held at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. Shimabukuro had earlier beaten Malaysian No. 1 Jimmy Liong 12-10, 11-4 in the round of 16.
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Former minister expected to be charged in KL Sessions Court tomorrow over TH RCI
A former minister is expected to face three charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow, following MACC investigations prompted by the Tabung Haji RCI report. Four people have already been charged, including former TH chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim. The High Court will also continue Muhyiddin Yassin's Jana Wibawa trial and rule on a student accused of murder.
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URIIS 2026 in KL links university research to investors
The University Research and Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026 will be held from Sept 21-23 at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organised by the higher education ministry and UPM, it brings together 20 public universities, investors and industry to showcase over 200 technologies with commercial potential across 12 clusters.
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Businesswoman says she was duped into buying Bumiputera-quota shop lots in Damansara
A woman in her 60s claims she was misled by a developer into buying two commercial shop lots in Damansara in 2010 that were actually Bumiputera-quota units. The status only surfaced when she tried to sell the premises, and she now faces a transfer penalty to the Selangor state government. MCA and SOAM are pressing for an investigation under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Three young Malaysian artists with disabilities show work at KL gallery
Three children with disabilities and rare conditions - Zidane, Branden Lim and Sabrina Teoh - have turned art into a way to express themselves and manage their conditions. Their paintings were shown in May at the Seni Mekar: Art in Bloom exhibition at KEN Gallery in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, alongside work by other young artists. Their parents say the show challenges the idea that such children cannot produce sellable art.
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Umno grassroots want PAS cooperation but remain wary
Umno grassroots leaders welcome possible cooperation with PAS but warn the leadership not to repeat the disappointing Muafakat Nasional experience. They spoke at the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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UMNO president Zahid Hamidi winds up PAU 2026 debate at WTCKL
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivered the winding-up speech at the party's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. Puteri UMNO chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said the speech gave delegates fresh spirit, sending them home with commitment and hope. She expressed hope that UMNO and Barisan Nasional would keep receiving public support ahead of coming state and general elections.
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UMNO to stay with Unity Government until end of term, says Ahmad Zahid
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the party will remain with the Unity Government until the end of the current term, and that the party's general assembly resolution must be respected. He said differences of opinion within the government should be respected, and that the Malaysia Blue Agenda will form the basis of the BN manifesto for the next election. He spoke at a press conference at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.
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Ge-Len cap KL Cup run with final spot
American pair Augustus Ge and Len Yang reached the men's doubles final of the Leapmotor KL Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur, beating Yuta Funemizu and Tama Shimabukuro 9-11, 11-4, 11-5. They will face top seeds Gabriel Tardio and Noe Khlif for the title. Yang also lost in the mixed doubles semi-finals with Sahra Dennehy.
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Zahid: Dewan Merdeka could see Umno-BN back in power in 2026 or 2027
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the party's 2026 general assembly that Dewan Merdeka could witness Umno and Barisan Nasional returning to power as early as 2026 or 2027. In his winding-up speech in Kuala Lumpur, he said the hall had seen the party's hardest moments, including losing its two-thirds majority in 2008 and federal power in 2018.
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Zahid: attempts to pit me against Tok Mat are over
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed there had been attempts to pit him against his deputy Mohamad Hasan, known as Tok Mat. In his winding-up speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at Dewan Merdeka, he said those attempts were now a thing of the past.
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Puteri UMNO age limit decision postponed until after GE, says Khaled
A decision on the proposal to raise Puteri UMNO's membership age limit to 40 will be made after the next general election, said UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said the proposal affects both the Wanita and Puteri wings and the whole party, so it needs to be decided after the polls. Khaled promised the party's Constitution and Rules Committee will seek a win-win solution for both wings.
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UPM overall champions of SUKIPT 2026, Sultan of Selangor congratulates
Universiti Putra Malaysia won the overall title at SUKIPT 2026 with 35 gold, 20 silver and 15 bronze medals, ahead of UiTM and hosts Universiti Malaya. The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, as UPM Chancellor, congratulated the contingent. The 7th edition ended at Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Universiti Malaya on Sept 6, with 46 meet records and two national records broken.
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Burst pipe on Jalan Pending disrupts Kuching water supply, mayor urges faster repairs
A burst water pipe near Crown Tower on Jalan Pending in Kuching has disrupted supply to residents and businesses. Kuching South City Council mayor Wong Hong Sheng visited the site and urged Sarawak water authorities to speed up repairs.
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BAM open to Zii Jia training with existing players, says Tengku Zafrul
BAM president Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said the association's doors are open to Lee Zii Jia to train with existing players. He said the decision rests with Zii Jia, while BAM is focusing on young players and preparations for the 2027 SEA Games and LA28 Olympics. BAM secretary-general Kenny Goh confirmed Zii Jia had trained at BAM twice a week before.
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TEMPUR Clearance Sale at One World Hotel PJ: Up to 80% Off, Mattresses From RM999
TEMPUR is holding its biggest clearance sale at One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, with discounts of up to 80% on selected mattresses, pillows and sleep products. Mattresses start from RM999 and pillows from RM199, while stock lasts. Shoppers are advised to visit early as the event is limited-stock and items are sold on a first-come basis.
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Umno assembly ends with confidence high after Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur ended with a sense of optimism, driven by strong Barisan Nasional results in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. The four-day event also saw a warm welcome for PAS delegates, though some members remain wary of past failed partnerships.
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Former judge assault: textile tycoon and another ordered to enter defence
The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has ordered Gulati's Silk House owner Pavitar Singh Manjeet Singh and Nor Imran Nordin to enter their defence on charges of abetting grievous hurt against former judge Jagjit Singh Bant Singh. The screwdriver attack occurred near Solaris Dutamas on 19 Oct 2023 and is believed to have stemmed from a family dispute. Two other attackers were sentenced to seven years' jail after a prosecution appeal.