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Young man buys food for hungry elderly woman at Ampang Hospital
A young man living in Seputeh bought food for an elderly woman who said she had not eaten all day while he accompanied a friend at the emergency unit of Hospital Ampang, Selangor. The woman had come alone by taxi for heart treatment and he refused her offer to pay him back. He shared a video of the encounter on social media to encourage empathy for the elderly.
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Tasek Bera Orang Asli seek talks after eviction notices, five arrested
Semelai Orang Asli villagers around Tasek Bera, Pahang, received Forestry Department notices in June to vacate parts of a forest reserve they have used for over five decades. On Sept 14, enforcement officers tried to enter villages including Kampung Pathir and five residents were arrested. The community is now seeking dialogue with authorities and withdrawal of the notices.
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Police probe cable theft attempt in Jalan Jelatek after video surfaces
Police are investigating an attempted cable theft in Jalan Jelatek, Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, after a video of the incident circulated on social media. A telecommunications company reported losses of about RM15,000, and the case is being investigated under the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
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Atilia Haron to hold solo concert at Robert's Theatre, Ampang
Singer Atilia Haron will hold a solo concert at Robert's Theatre, The Campus Ampang, this Saturday to celebrate her birthday. The concert features Indonesia's SORE Ze Band, percussionist Steve Thornton and music director Fly Halizor, with tickets priced from RM168 to RM248.
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Police arrest five Orang Asli in Bera over alleged obstruction of enforcement operation
Police arrested a man and four women, Orang Asli aged in their 30s to 60s, after they allegedly obstructed enforcement personnel during an operation at the Tasek Bera Conservation Forest Reserve in Bera yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code. The Bera police chief advised the public not to spread unverified information about the incident.
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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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Pahang Fisheries sends samples of suspected piranha from Klau Dam to research institute
The Pahang Fisheries Department has sent video and photos of a fish claimed to be a red-bellied piranha found at Klau Dam in Raub to the Fisheries Research Institute in Glami Lemi, Negeri Sembilan, to confirm the species. Investigations found the fish was netted by a local on Aug 26 and died before being discarded, with no similar catches reported since. The public has been advised not to speculate until the species is confirmed.
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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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Teacher who retired 4 days ago dies leading students on Batang Kali hike
A sports science teacher who retired four days ago died after collapsing while leading students on a hike at Ulu Tamu Forest Reserve in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor. Mohd Radhi Abd Rahim, 60, had taught at Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Sixth Form College in Sabak Bernam and was buried in Kampung Sungai Limau, Sungai Besar.
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SWCorp Pahang: litterbugs offer higher fines to avoid community service
In Kuantan, SWCorp Pahang said some littering offenders tried to pay higher fines rather than carry out community service orders, including cleaning drains. A total of 3,295 notices were issued across Pahang from 1 January to 14 September, with about 200 offenders ordered to do community service in four districts.
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Former addict at Jelebu rehab centre now supervises 146 workers
At the Jelebu narcotics rehabilitation centre in Negeri Sembilan, a 45-year-old former addict said his recovery period made him reflect after nearly eight years on syabu, and he now supervises 146 workers earning about RM8,000 a month. Two other clients at the centre shared their plans to start new lives after release, including opening their own businesses.
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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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Pahang haze worsens, all five API stations record unhealthy readings
Hazy conditions and reduced visibility hit several areas in Pahang today, with all five API monitoring stations in the state recording unhealthy readings. Indera Mahkota in Kuantan recorded 164, the highest in Pahang since the haze began, and schools in Kuantan have suspended outdoor co-curricular activities. A state committee chairman advised residents to limit outdoor activity, avoid open burning and wear masks.
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Man dies while leading students on hike in Ulu Tamu Forest Reserve
A 60-year-old man died while leading a group of Form Six students on a hike in the Ulu Tamu Forest Reserve in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor. He collapsed and was pronounced dead by the Health Ministry, and firemen brought his body down and handed it to police.
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Rela member dies in three-vehicle crash on Jalan Mempaga-Sertik; three flee
A Rela member riding a motorcycle was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Jalan Mempaga-Sertik in Bentong at about 7.30am yesterday. The three occupants of a Myvi abandoned the car and fled into a nearby oil palm plantation, and police have launched a manhunt. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Delivery rider arrested in Temerloh with drugs, imitation pistol
Police in Temerloh arrested a 29-year-old delivery rider after finding an imitation pistol and drugs worth about RM1,000 in his car at Paya Keladan on Sept 12. The man, from Bera, tested positive for drugs and has been remanded until Sept 15 under the Dangerous Drugs Act and Arms Act.
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Vietnamese couple arrested in Ampang for illegal immigration services
A Vietnamese husband and wife were arrested in a raid at a premises on Jalan Bemban, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur for allegedly offering illegal immigration services to fellow Vietnamese, charging up to RM12,000 per client. The Immigration Department conducted the raid after a month of intelligence gathering, seizing various documents and equipment. All three suspects were taken to the Putrajaya Immigration Office for further investigation.
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Shahriza Mahmud opens asam pedas stall at Rimba Ampang
Actress Shahriza Mahmud, 60, has opened a handicraft and asam pedas stall at Rimba Ampang (Food Hub), Bukit Antarabangsa, Kuala Lumpur since 29 August. She borrowed money from her father to cover the RM1,500 monthly rent and deposit, and admits sales in the first two weeks have been slow.
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14 trapped by flash flood in Sungai Pertak rescued by firemen
Fourteen people, including a child, were trapped in the middle of Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu after a flash flood yesterday. Fire and rescue personnel from Kuala Kubu Bharu, assisted by the Batang Kali volunteer fire squad, used a river crossing technique to bring all victims safely to the riverbank.
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Nick Chung to perform at Arena of Stars on 3 Nov
Malaysian singer Nick Chung will perform at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on 3 November 2026 at 6pm. Tickets are priced at RM171 for PS1 seats, with the same rate for Genting Rewards members. Chung is known for hits such as 'The One Who Understands Me Most' and his Chinese New Year song 'A Beautiful New Year'.
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Mother in Temerloh defends daughter's makeup after online face-shaming
A bride in Kampung Lanchang, Temerloh, has defended the heavy makeup her daughter applied for her wedding after photos went viral and drew face-shaming comments online. Zuraidah Ahmad, 36, said the makeup was beautiful because it was done sincerely by her child, and she will not forgive those who insulted her.
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Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Penang reopens after RM6 million restoration
The 125-year-old Wadda Gurdwara Sahib Penang on Jalan Gurdwara in George Town reopened yesterday after a RM6 million restoration that began in 2004. The Category One heritage building, the oldest and largest Sikh temple in Southeast Asia, was restored with traditional materials and artisans from India, with a RM1 million donation from Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah.
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Fisheries Dept probes claim red-bellied piranha caught at Klau Dam, Raub
Pahang's Fisheries Department is investigating a fisherman's claim that he landed a red-bellied piranha at Klau Dam in Raub. Officers will visit the site this week to verify the presence of the invasive species, which is banned in Malaysia. Concerns were raised by a freshwater life monitoring group that the fish may have been released irresponsibly and could breed there.
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Motorcyclist killed after being run over by lorry on Batang Kali-Ulu Yam road
A 60-year-old motorcyclist died after being run over by a lorry on Jalan Batang Kali-Ulu Yam in Hulu Selangor at about 7pm. The victim is believed to have swerved to avoid a pedestrian crossing the road before losing control and falling. Police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.