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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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GOF seizes RM1.9mil in smuggled cigarettes in Klang raid
The General Operations Force seized over RM1.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a raid on a premises in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, on Tuesday. A 52-year-old man suspected of being the courier was arrested, and 4,920 cartons of untaxed cigarettes plus a Nissan Almera were seized. The case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967 and the suspect and goods were taken to the Klang Utara district police headquarters.
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Four fishermen found floating off Sekinchan, three still missing
Four of seven fishermen missing for two days were found floating and weak about 25 nautical miles off Sungai Besar in Sekinchan waters today. Two were taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah and two to Hospital Banting. The search continues for three still missing.
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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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Jaecoo J5 EV launched in Malaysia from RM118,800
OMODA Jaecoo Malaysia has launched the Jaecoo J5 EV, its first fully electric model here, priced at RM118,800 on-the-road without insurance. The single-variant EV is locally assembled at Chery Corporate Malaysia's plant in Shah Alam, offering up to 402km of WLTP range from a 58.9kWh battery. A launch package worth RM10,000 is offered for the first 1,000 units registered by October 31.
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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.
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Forum on planning care for neurodivergent adults as parents age
A Malaysian forum on Sept 22 will look at long-term care planning for neurodivergent adults whose ageing parents have been their main carers. The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society and Oasis Place are organising it at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, with talks on legal, probate and family support issues.
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Spideraya concert moved to Idea Live Arena Petaling Jaya over haze
The organiser of Konsert Spideraya has moved the Spider concert from Stadium Hoki Bukit Jalil to Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya. B7 Resources Sdn Bhd said the change was made because of air pollution, unstable weather and the current haze, but the date and time remain unchanged. Tickets already bought are still valid.
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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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Actor Farouk Hussain's father dies at Sungai Buloh Hospital
The father of actor Farouk Hussain, Mohd Hussain Mohd Sultan, died at Sungai Buloh Hospital at 5.03pm last Saturday. Farouk said his father had no chronic illness but had been frail from severe cataracts, dementia and a broken hip after falling in his room.
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Yakeb delivers hospital bed to former hockey player Brian Sta Maria
Yakeb delivered a hospital bed to former national hockey player Brian Sta Maria's home in Petaling Jaya to aid his recovery after discharge from University Malaya Medical Centre. Brian, a 1975 World Cup player, remains at UMMC after surgery to relieve intracranial pressure from a fall.
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Lorry driver fails in High Court bid for RM19,604 termination benefits
The High Court in Shah Alam dismissed a lorry driver's appeal against the Director-General of Manpower's decision rejecting his claim for RM19,604 in salary in lieu of notice and termination benefits. The court found R. A. Murugan, 55, had breached his employment contract by staying away from work for more than two consecutive working days after May 13, 2024.
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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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PERKESO holds Mega i LINDUNG u Festival at Strand Mall Damansara on 18-20 September
PERKESO is organising the Mega i LINDUNG u Festival at Strand Mall Damansara from 18 to 20 September. The festival aims to raise public awareness about social protection, employment and financial planning. Tengku Datuk Khalidah Tengku Bidin of PERKESO said many people know protection matters but have not taken steps to plan it.
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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.
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Kelana Jaya LRT signalling fault forces manual operation between Subang Alam and Putra Heights
A signalling system disruption on the Kelana Jaya LRT line has forced trains to run manually between Subang Alam and Putra Heights, causing slower journeys and longer waits. Rapid KL advised passengers to expect delays and to seek help from station officers or auxiliary police, but gave no timeframe for normal service to resume.
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Trevor Noah adds second Kuala Lumpur show after first sells out
Trevor Noah will play a second show at Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 10 November 2026 after his first night on 9 November sold out. Tickets for the added date go on sale on 15 September 2026 at 1pm. It is his first-ever appearance in Malaysia, presented by LOL Asia and BOHM.
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Court orders bungalow on Lorong Raja Uda 1 sold within 12 months
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered the sale of a bungalow on Lorong Raja Uda 1, near Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, within 12 months to resolve a 15-year dispute between three siblings. Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi found their relationship irreparably broken and said the sale was necessary because the eldest brother held only a one-third beneficial share while two-thirds was held in trust for his two sisters.
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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.