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Pentarama Merdeka@HoHo draws over 4,000 visitors at three Kuala Lumpur spots
The Pentarama Merdeka@HoHo programme held at Dataran Merdeka, Sungei Wang Plaza and Pavilion Bukit Bintang drew more than 4,000 local and foreign visitors. Information Department director-general Erwin Khairul Ahmad said the programme aimed to spread messages of patriotism and unity for National Day and Malaysia Day 2026.
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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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RM350,000 to upgrade roads and lifts at Bandar Tasik Selatan flats
The government has allocated RM350,000 to upgrade road structures at the Bandar Tasik Selatan low-cost flats in Kuala Lumpur under the 2026 Projek Mesra Rakyat initiative. The flats' lifts will also be repaired, and a RM72,000 Flexi EV Charging station with four chargers was launched at the same event. Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail also presented tuition sponsorship to 10 Form Five students.
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MICPA recognises KPTM Bangi Diploma in Accounting
Kolej Poly-Tech Mara's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, opening a clearer route to the CPA (Malaysia) qualification. The recognition and a strategic collaboration between KPTMSB and MICPA were formalised at KPTM Bangi's Grand Hall on Wednesday.
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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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Carolan confident Speedy Tigers can reach 2026 Asian Games final
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan believes his Speedy Tigers squad can reach the final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and secure a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He said the team has shown improvement in its playing pattern and defence over the past two and a half months, and is targeting wins over Pakistan and China to top Group B.
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MHC tells national hockey players to ignore negative social media posts
At a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday, Malaysian Hockey Confederation deputy president Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak urged national players to ignore negative social media comments and focus on the Asian Games. MHC has set a top-four target for the women's team, coached by C. R. Kumar, who has introduced a tougher strength and conditioning programme.
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Carolan under pressure as Malaysia name Asian Games hockey squad
Malaysia Hockey Confederation wants the national men's team in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final, where gold earns a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Brendon Carolan named his squad at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday after Malaysia finished last among 16 teams at the World Cup in Belgium. Defender Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan was replaced by Che Nur Aqilrullah Che Khairuzi Anwar due to a hamstring injury.
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Secretaries' seminar in Bangi puts focus on AI skills
The Raikan Setiausaha 2026 seminar was held at Bangi Resort Hotel with over 150 participants from ministries, government departments and the corporate sector. Its project director, Mohd Shegy Jalil, said secretaries must master AI and new skills to stay relevant rather than treat technology as a threat.
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Dollah admits KL City's attack needs fixing after FA Cup quarter-final progress
KL City FC reached the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw with Perak at Stadium Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur, advancing 1-0 on aggregate. Coach Datuk Dollah Salleh said his side did not play as expected and the attack still relies too heavily on Paulo Josue for goals.
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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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Alan Tam's final world tour opens overseas leg at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 28-29
Cantopop veteran Alan Tam will bring his final large-scale world tour to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 28 and 29, 2026, at 8pm at Unifi Arena KL. It is the first overseas stop after a ten-show Hong Kong run, and features a 360-degree central stage with two different setlists across the two nights.
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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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Country Heights subsidiaries' properties up for judicial auction with RM207.8m reserve prices
Two properties owned by wholly owned subsidiaries of Country Heights Holdings Bhd are set for judicial auctions with combined reserve prices of RM207.77 million. The larger asset, Mines Waterfront Business Park in Petaling, Selangor, carries a RM152.77 million reserve and is due for auction on Nov 4, while a 6.41-acre commercial parcel in Country Heights, Kajang, will be auctioned on Sept 21 with a RM55 million reserve.
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MAKAF promises Proton e.MAS to karate gold medallists at Asian Games
The Malaysian Karate Federation (MAKAF) has promised a Proton e.MAS car to any national karate athlete who wins gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Its president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said the reward is extra motivation for the seven athletes being sent, with a target of at least one gold. The announcement was made after a symbolic ceremony at the National Sports Institute (ISN) in Kuala Lumpur.
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Alam Maritim CEO charged with fraud over vessel charter rates, claims trial
Alam Maritim Resources Bhd group managing director and CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with two counts of fraud over the daily charter rate of a vessel. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM300,000 with one surety. The court set Nov 18 for mention of the case.
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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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Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026
Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026. 23 October to 25 October 2026, at Mines International Exhibition Centre, Seri Kembangan.
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International Leptospirosis Conference (ILS) 2026
International Leptospirosis Conference (ILS) 2026. 27 October to 29 October 2026, at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.
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VIJAY ANTONY LIVE IN CONCERT 2026
VIJAY ANTONY LIVE IN CONCERT 2026. 1 November 2026, at National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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The Weeknd in Kuala Lumpur
The Weeknd in Kuala Lumpur. 4 November to 5 November 2026, at TM Stadium Nasional, Kuala Lumpur.
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Odyssey Stars concert set for two nights at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil in October
A concert titled 'Odyssey · Stars 旅程 · 星空' is scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets go on sale starting 18 August, with a presale for Live Nation members on 17 August.
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BABYMONSTER to hold 2026-27 world tour concert in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 14
K-pop group BABYMONSTER will perform at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 14 November 2026 as part of their world tour. Ticket presales for fan club members begin on 30 June, with general sales starting on 3 July.
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BTS to hold two-day 'ARIRANG' concert in Kuala Lumpur this December
BTS will perform at the TM Stadium Nasional in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 12 and 13 December 2026. Ticket presales for ARMY members begin on 3 June, with general sales opening on 5 June.