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SAPPHIRE STRIDE FUN RUN & YOGA 2026
SAPPHIRE STRIDE FUN RUN & YOGA 2026. 2 October to 3 October 2026, at HKL, Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur.
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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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Immigration raids 11 premises in Chan Sow Lin, 11 Bangladeshis held over fake e-PLKS
Malaysian Immigration officers raided 11 premises in the Jalan Chan Sow Lin commercial area of Kuala Lumpur on Monday, detaining 11 Bangladeshi nationals over a suspected fake e-PLKS operation. Investigators say the premises offered fake e-Temporary Employment Visit Pass documents for about RM150 each and forged police reports for about RM70. A further 19 foreign nationals were detained in checks at the same location and sent to the Putrajaya Immigration Depot.
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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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Four children who drowned in Kulim buried in a single grave
Four children who drowned after falling into a drain at Taman Desa Kayangan, Sungai Karangan, Kulim, were buried in one grave at the Masjid Jamek Nurul Ehsan Islamic cemetery today. Two died at the scene and two on the way to Kulim Hospital.
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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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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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KL police propose KK Mart stores as GTSP safety points
Kuala Lumpur police are proposing to turn about 700 KK Mart outlets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor into Go-To-Safety-Points where the public can seek emergency help. Police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the partnership would include joint patrols and possibly access to the chain's central CCTV feed. The proposal was announced at the opening of a KK Mart branch at the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters.
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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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Irfan Zaini tearful at Terbang screening, calls Karamjit praise his Oscar moment
Actor Irfan Zaini cried watching his film Terbang for the first time at its gala night at TGV KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. He described rally legend Karamjit Singh's praise and hug as an extraordinary personal achievement, and hopes the biopic opens young Malaysians' eyes to a homegrown hero.
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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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Muhyiddin's lawyer accuses MACC officer of intimidation over police report
At the Kuala Lumpur High Court, lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad accused MACC officer Mazery Mohd Zaini of attempting to intimidate him through a police report lodged by a colleague. Mazery apologised and said the report was meant to check for leaks of classified information. The defence is considering legal action, including contempt proceedings.
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Private hospitals group says no tolerance for abuse of medical staff
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia has declared zero tolerance for verbal abuse, threats or harassment of medical staff at public and private hospitals. Its president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said complaints should be channelled through proper platforms, while staff must also treat patients with respect. The Hospital Staff and Patient Safety Conference at the KLGCC Convention Centre drew about 160 health experts from Malaysia and Australia.
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AGC objects to judicial review bid over diesel subsidy targeting
The Attorney General's Chambers objected to a leave application for judicial review by two individuals against the Prime Minister and three ministers over the removal of diesel subsidies in Peninsular Malaysia. The High Court was told the subsidy decision is not subject to judicial review as it is an executive policy matter, and the issue is now academic after subsidies were standardised on July 1.
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Aaron sees underdog tag as advantage in Asian Games medal hunt
Malaysian men's doubles player Aaron Chia says being a scratch pairing with Tee Kai Wun is an advantage ahead of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. He believes opponents do not yet know their game and hopes to contribute at least a medal for Malaysia.
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UM to launch 121st anniversary celebration on Sept 19
Universiti Malaya will launch its 121st anniversary celebration (UM121) on 19 September 2026 at its campus. The launch will be officiated by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, who is also UM Chancellor, and features the first Royal Brisk Walk with over 2,000 UM members. A series of UM121 programmes runs until December 2026.
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Sunway Students and Seniors Mark Merdeka Together
Students from Sunway International Schools spent an afternoon with residents of Sunway Sanctuary at the school's Kuala Lumpur campus for a Merdeka-themed gathering. The session paired students with senior residents for activities and conversations aimed at bridging generations. Principal Richard Cherry said such interactions give students values and human connections beyond the classroom.
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Daikin Malaysia inks MoC with GreenRE, receives MIDA certification
Daikin Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GreenRE and Sunway University to advance sustainable cooling and industry-academia collaboration. The company also received the MIDA Sustainable Refrigerant & Resources Recovery Certification during International Sustainability Week 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
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Awie concert organiser apologises over seating and goodie bag issues
The organiser of the Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing concert, Bombbay Legend Worldwide, apologised for seating confusion affecting CAT 5, CAT 9 and CAT 10 ticket holders at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday. The organiser also apologised to CAT 9 and CAT 10 ticket holders who did not receive their goodie bags, and will contact them by e-mail to arrange delivery.