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Keretapi Sarong 2026 fills LRT, MRT stations with Hari Malaysia cheer
Keretapi Sarong 2026 turned LRT and MRT stations into colourful Hari Malaysia celebration hubs today, with thousands of Malaysians in traditional attire. Crowds gathered at stations including KL Sentral and Kajang Station for music, dancing and patriotic displays. The event transformed the daily commute into a show of unity and cultural pride.
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MIROS proposes regular health checks for elderly drivers
MIROS chairman Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon suggested regular health screenings for drivers from age 40 as a condition for renewing licences. He said driving competence cannot be judged by age alone, and an age limit could create social risks for elderly drivers who remain fit. The proposal was made at MIROS headquarters in Kajang, while a driving institute operator in Segambut suggested practical training beyond 16 hours for elderly drivers.
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Luftwasser 2026 gathers Porsche owners and fans at LYL karting circuit
Luftwasser 2026: Icona Heritage was held at the LYL International Karting Circuit, bringing together Porsche owners and enthusiasts with classic, GT and racing models. Porsche Malaysia set up a paddock with test drives, a simulator and displays of the Cayenne Electric and the evolution of the 911 GT3 Cup. Naquib Azlan and Team Porsche Malaysia were named in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2026 programme.
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Kajang police hunt two men who fled check and rammed MPV
Police in Kajang are tracking two men who fled after being stopped for inspection by an MPV patrol unit on Jalan Semenyih near the Kajang Prima traffic lights yesterday afternoon. The green Proton Wira hit a Perodua Ativa before ramming the police MPV, damaging its front right door, but no one was injured. The case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code and police are asking the public to come forward with information.
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Lorry crashes into eatery at Jalan Batu 12 Cheras, driver believed to have dozed off
A lorry crashed into the front of an eatery at Jalan Batu 12 Cheras at about 6.30pm yesterday. Kajang police said early investigations indicate the 37-year-old local driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, not driven drunk as claimed in a viral video. No injuries were reported and the case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN 166/59.
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Selangor police seize RM31.53m in drugs, arrest 14
Selangor police broke up six drug syndicates in seven raids across KLIA, Segambut, Kajang and Sepang between 19 and 26 August. The RM31.53 million haul included 135.4 kg of cannabis buds and 117.54 kg of MDMA, with 14 people arrested.
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Country Heights unit's Kajang commercial property up for RM55mil auction
A subsidiary of Country Heights Holdings Bhd, Country Heights Commercial Development Sdn Bhd, faces a judicial auction of a 2.60-hectare commercial property in Kajang, Selangor, with a reserve price of RM55 million. The property was pledged as collateral for an S$11.5 million loan from CGS International Capital Singapore, and the auction is scheduled for Sept 21, 2026, after a previous attempt at RM69.85 million failed.
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Comedian Abon seeks JKM aid after heart condition cuts his income
Malaysian comedian Abon, whose real name is Sharizan Ahmad, has applied for welfare assistance from the Social Welfare Department after losing his income since June due to a heart condition. He had stents fitted in two heart vessels and was told to rest for at least five months, spending thousands on treatment. He was met at his home in Hulu Langat during a FINAS Ziarah Seni Madani programme.
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PERKESO job fair at Kajang prison helps inmate find work before release
PERKESO, in collaboration with the prison department, held a special MYFutureJobs career fair at Kajang prison to help inmates find employment. A 37-year-old inmate from Port Klang, due for release on September 23, secured a job in general services and logistics. Employers at the fair conducted interviews directly at the prison and some provided food and lodging.
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KL City advances to FA Cup quarter-finals after goalless draw with Perak
Kuala Lumpur City FC drew 0-0 with Perak FA in the second leg of their Piala FA round of 16 match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. The draw was enough for KL City to advance to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 aggregate win, following their victory in the first leg in Manjung.