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Elizabeth Tan continues IVF treatment, hopes for two children before 35
Singer-actress Elizabeth Tan revealed she is continuing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment after two miscarriages, with embryo transfer expected next year. She spoke at a media event in Petaling Jaya introducing the horror film Pemuja Syaitan, which opens in cinemas on 15 October.
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Lorry driver threatens suicide after JPJ Selangor summons on PLUS highway
A lorry driver became angry and threatened to end his life after being issued a summons during a JPJ Selangor commercial vehicle operation on the North-South Expressway near Sungai Buloh today. Two express bus drivers also gave excuses of not knowing the lane rules, while another admitted driving in the right lane to rush a cargo delivery.
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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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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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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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Loke: M.V.15 inspection fees fixed, centres cannot undercut on price
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said M.V.15 vehicle ownership transfer inspection fees are standardised and set by JPJ, so licensed centres cannot compete on price and must focus on service quality instead. He spoke at the launch of a new M.V.15 inspection centre at CARSOME Academy in Sungai Buloh, the first run by an automotive TVET institution.
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Private vehicle inspection centre launched in Sungai Buloh
Transport Minister Anthony Loke launched the M.V.15 CARSOME Academy inspection centre in Sungai Buloh today. He said private inspection centres meeting JPJ standards can cut congestion and waiting times for vehicle ownership transfers to under 20 minutes. The government has also set a uniform price for M.V.15 inspections at all centres.
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Government wants more M.V.15 inspection centres opened nationwide
The government is encouraging more Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM) dedicated to ownership-transfer (M.V.15) inspections for private vehicles to open nationwide. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the number of operators is not capped and any company meeting the conditions may apply for a licence. He spoke at the launch of the CARSOME Academy M.V.15 Inspection Centre in Sungai Buloh.
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LINDUNG Kerjaya Carnival in Kota Damansara offers over 2,000 job vacancies
The LINDUNG Kerjaya Carnival at Strand Mall, Kota Damansara is offering more than 2,000 job vacancies from 25 employers from 18 to 20 September. The Mega iLINDUNGu festival organised by PERKESO targets 60,000 visitors and brings together 11 KESUMA agencies plus over 60 food and beverage vendors.
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Kelantan rice restaurant Mok Yoh Pok Kob D'KL opens in Elmina, Shah Alam
Mok Yoh Pok Kob D'KL, a Kelantanese nasi berlauk restaurant, began operating on 11 July at Elmina Temu 2, Shah Alam. It specialises in gulai serati made with serati ducks supplied from Bachok, Kelantan, and has drawn strong response from residents around Elmina, Kota Damansara and Shah Alam.
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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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KL Shakespeare Players return with The Merchant of Venice at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging The Merchant of Venice at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 25 to 27, after a successful April run. The eight-member cast is led by Lim Soon Heng as Shylock, and tickets are priced at RM77.30.
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KL Shakespeare Players stage Storytelling Odyssey at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging Storytelling Odyssey: The Adventure, a retelling of Homer's epic, at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 26 to 27. Three actors use everyday objects, movement and music to tell Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War. Tickets are priced at RM62.30.
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Coalfields Retail Park opens in Bandar Seri Coalfields with 90% occupancy
KLK Land has opened Coalfields Retail Park, its first retail development, in Bandar Seri Coalfields, Selangor. The 21-acre park is 90% occupied with over 100 brands and expects 5 million visitors annually.
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Businessman says he only learnt shoplots were Bumiputera lots 16 years after buying
A 61-year-old businessman says he bought two four-storey shoplots at Kota Damansara Signature Park in 2010 without being told they were Bumiputera lots, and found out only when he tried to sell one. He has lodged a police report against the developer and says he must now pay the Selangor government to convert the property to non-Bumiputera status.
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Awie promises 35 songs, five bands at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
The Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Awie said the show features five segments with about 35 songs from five different bands he has played with, plus a line-up of top Malaysian musicians and artists. Rehearsals began about a month ago at MyStudio Sungai Buloh to ensure a tight performance.
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National Lion Dance Championship and Asian Invitational to be held next month with 43 teams
The Malaysia North-South Lion Dance Federation has announced the draw results for its second national traditional southern lion dance championship and the 2026 Asian southern lion dance high-pole invitational tournament. Both competitions will be held on October 10 and 11 at HEXTAR WORLD IMPIRE CITY, attracting 43 local and international teams.
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Chin Hin Property enters industrial segment with RM449m Kota Damansara hub
Chin Hin Group Property Bhd has entered the industrial property development segment with The NeX, an integrated industrial-commercial hub in Kota Damansara with an estimated GDV of RM449.4 million. The project follows shareholders' approval of the group's RM66 million acquisition of a 16,222 square metre leasehold industrial site. The development is expected to be completed by 2029.
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Vox Choir Festival returns to DPAC with four nights of choral performances
The 5th Vox Choir Festival will be held at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) from 18th to 20th September. The festival features performances from various community, church, and children's choirs, as well as a tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Tickets are priced at RM40.
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Chinatown Cultural Walk in Kuala Lumpur (tip-based)-Monday session
Chinatown Cultural Walk in Kuala Lumpur (tip-based)-Monday session. 14 September to 28 December 2026, at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown.
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Gala honours choreographer Farah Sulaiman's 50-year career, aids cancer charity
A gala performance celebrating Puan Farah Dato' Seri Sulaiman's 50 years in dance will be held on 23 January 2027 at D Theatre Malaysia @ Hextar World at Empire City. The event features 53 performers and will raise funds for KanWork Cancer Society.