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Three young Malaysian artists with disabilities show work at KL gallery
Three children with disabilities and rare conditions - Zidane, Branden Lim and Sabrina Teoh - have turned art into a way to express themselves and manage their conditions. Their paintings were shown in May at the Seni Mekar: Art in Bloom exhibition at KEN Gallery in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, alongside work by other young artists. Their parents say the show challenges the idea that such children cannot produce sellable art.
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Umno grassroots want PAS cooperation but remain wary
Umno grassroots leaders welcome possible cooperation with PAS but warn the leadership not to repeat the disappointing Muafakat Nasional experience. They spoke at the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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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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TEMPUR Clearance Sale at One World Hotel PJ: Up to 80% Off, Mattresses From RM999
TEMPUR is holding its biggest clearance sale at One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, with discounts of up to 80% on selected mattresses, pillows and sleep products. Mattresses start from RM999 and pillows from RM199, while stock lasts. Shoppers are advised to visit early as the event is limited-stock and items are sold on a first-come basis.
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School murder trial, Yusoff Rawther and Azeez among cases in court this week
Several high-profile cases were heard in Malaysian courts this week, including the final stage of the Bandar Utama school murder trial, where a 15-year-old is accused of killing a 16-year-old schoolmate. Prosecutors are seeking Interpol's help to locate Yusoff Rawther in Manchester, while former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was charged over securing the chairmanship of Putrajaya Perdana Bhd, and Alam Maritim Resources' group chief executive claimed trial to two cheating charges over shipping charter rates.
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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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Foreign businesses push up rents in Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas
In Kuala Lumpur's Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas areas, an influx of Korean and Chinese businesses is driving up commercial rents, with some newcomers offering well above asking prices for shop lots. Local SMEs say landlords now expect unrealistic rents, making it hard for them to compete.
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Jalinan noodle bar opens in TTDI with Malaysian fusion dishes
Jalinan, a new noodle bar in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, opened in June and serves reworked Malaysian classics such as Dry Laksa Ulam and Sea Prawn Sambal Goreng. It is run by the team behind Fifty Tales and sources vegetables from Bentong, Perlis and Shah Alam, with fish from Kuala Selangor.
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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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Achey and wife undergo second IVF treatment
Comedian Achey and his wife, Anne, have begun their second round of IVF treatment at Alhaya Fertility Centre since 5 September. He said their adopted daughter Tiara's wish for a sibling was the main reason for trying again.
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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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Ungu rocks Idea Live Arena in Damansara Intan
Ungu's 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, with more than 20 songs over two hours. Pasha and the Indonesian band called Malaysia a second home after 19 years of performing here.
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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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Original Classic Sports Mega Sale at Atria Shopping Gallery from 4-17 September with up to 80% off
Original Classic is holding a Sports Mega Sale at Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara Jaya from 4 to 17 September 2026. Shoppers can enjoy up to 80% off selected sportswear, an extra 20% off, and an RM50 instant rebate with a minimum spend of RM299. A Spin & Win activity offers prizes worth up to RM15,000.
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1 Mont Kiara hosts two-day Mid-Autumn festival with lantern and mooncake workshops
1 Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur will hold a two-day Mid-Autumn Festival celebration called Lanterns Aglow on 26 and 27 September 2026. The event features lantern decorating and mooncake baking workshops, plus free lanterns for the first 300 shoppers.
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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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"Remarkable Shandong" Agricultural Trade (Malaysia) Expo 2026
"Remarkable Shandong" Agricultural Trade (Malaysia) Expo 2026. 14 September to 16 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2026
International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2026. 7 October to 9 October 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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University Research & Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026
University Research & Innovation Investment Summit (URIIS) 2026. 21 September to 23 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Guidelines International Network (GIN) Annual Conference 2026
Guidelines International Network (GIN) Annual Conference 2026. 15 September to 18 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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AKEMI Warehouse Sale 16-20 Sep 2026: Up to 80% OFF at The Starling
AKEMI is holding a warehouse sale from 16 to 20 September 2026 at The Starling in Damansara Utama, offering up to 80% off on home and living products, plus additional discounts and happy hour deals.
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ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026
ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026. 22 September to 25 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.