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'It's Lit!' design exhibition at The Starhill showcases light and literature synergy
The multidisciplinary exhibition 'It's Lit!', organized by eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur and xOrdinary, is running at The Starhill until October 30, 2026. Featuring 40 works by 17 Malaysian designers and brands, it aims to connect design with lifestyle and user experience.
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Selangor FC play in empty stadium due to FA ban
Selangor FC's FA Cup match against Sabah FC was played in an empty Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) imposed the ban after crowd trouble in a previous match.
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Former Tabung Haji chairman pleads not guilty to corruption charge
Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, the 60-year-old former chairman of Malaysia's Tabung Haji, has claimed trial to a corruption charge. He is accused of using his position to obtain a position with a company, including a salary of RM690,000 a year, and of directing investments. The alleged offence took place at the Tabung Haji building in Jalan Tun Razak in 2014.
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NSO to honour composer Aubrey Suwito with two-night concert at Istana Budaya
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform a two-hour tribute concert to Malaysian composer Aubrey Suwito on Oct 2 and 3 at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur. The show, titled 'NSO with Aubrey Suwito: Pop Meets Symphony', will feature 16 of his compositions performed by singers Ernie Zakri, Syamel Fodzly, and Shiha Zikir.
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Kelantan lifter breaks national record four times for Para SUKMA gold
Wan Nur Azri Wan Azman from Kelantan won the men's over-107kg powerlifting gold at the Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 in Shah Alam. He broke the national record four times in a row, with a best lift of 200kg, despite struggling with a wrist injury.
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Sirim meets NSTP editors to promote certified product awareness
Sirim visited Media Prima Berhad at Balai Berita Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur for an engagement session with NSTP editors. The visit aims to use Media Prima's platforms to raise consumer awareness about purchasing Sirim-certified products, especially online. The delegation also toured the NSTP newsroom.
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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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Tabung Haji Hibah fraud: Ex-chairman Abdul Aziz and two others get 2-day remand
The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has ordered a two-day remand for former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahim and two other former senior officers in connection with a fraud case involving the Hajj fund's Hibah payments. The remand order was issued by Judge Muhammad Afik Suber after police filed an application. The former CEO and CFO are also being held.
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Comedian Gavin Yap's food-themed solo show 'Fork It' runs Sept 11-13
Comedian Gavin Yap will perform his semi-autobiographical solo show 'Fork It: One Man's Journey Through Food & Memories' at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre from 11th to 13th September. The show uses different food dishes as a lens to explore Yap's life, from his childhood move to Malaysia to his career in acting.
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Capcom Pop-Up Store Returns to LaLaport Bukit Bintang for Three Months Starting 24 September
The Capcom pop-up store will return to the ACG Base section of LaLaport Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur from 24 September to 27 December. Organizer Justdan says the longer run allows for a regularly updating product line-up, and for the first time, Malaysia-exclusive merchandise will be available.
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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez bailed at RM450,000, pleads not guilty
Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim completed his RM450,000 bail process at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his position to obtain a company chairmanship with an annual remuneration of RM690,000.
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90s Tamil music concert draws nostalgic crowd at KLCC's Plenary Hall
The 90's Reloaded concert took place at the Plenary Hall, KLCC on Sept 5, featuring a star-studded line-up of Tamil music singers. The event, organized by Venus Production, took the audience on a nostalgic trip through 1990s Tamil hits, with highlights including S.P. Charan's tribute to his late father.
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Heritage Valley KL generates RM4.6m sales, benefits 500 entrepreneurs
Heritage Valley Kuala Lumpur, an entrepreneurship hub on Jalan Doraisamy, has recorded cumulative sales of RM4.6 million since August 2025. The RM9.7 million project by UDA Holdings has benefited over 500 entrepreneurs and will be expanded to major cities.
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Gombak flat overcrowded with foreigners, residents worry about cleanliness and safety
A survey at Flat Taman Wilayah in Gombak found the area increasingly crowded with foreigners, especially from Myanmar and Rohingya. Local residents expressed concerns about poor cleanliness and rising safety issues such as fights and theft. They are urging authorities to monitor the activities and facilities of foreigners in the flat.
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Gombak's Desa Bakti flats littered, residents say foreigners now majority
A survey at the Desa Bakti flats in Gombak found scattered rubbish, betel nut stains, and damaged facilities. Local residents claim the area is increasingly crowded with foreigners, mainly from Myanmar and Bangladesh, making them a minority.
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Gombak Setia assemblyman acquitted of TikTok public alarm charge
Gombak Setia assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham was acquitted and discharged by the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur of a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. The magistrate ruled the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. The charge related to a TikTok video allegedly made on July 30, 2025.
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AMFF 2026 food festival at Titiwangsa Lake Gardens from Sept 11-16
The Anjung Malaysiaku Foodie Fiesta (AMFF) 2026 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur from September 11 to 16. The six-day festival, themed 'Kita Malaysia', combines food, arts, culture and lifestyle, and is expected to boost the local tourism industry and empower local entrepreneurs.
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Oscar-winning film 'The Whale' to debut as stage play in KL this September
Samuel D. Hunter's play 'The Whale', which inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Brendan Fraser, will make its Malaysian stage debut from Sept 17 to 20 at Pentas 2, KLPAC. The production is directed by Christopher Ling and explores themes of truth, isolation, and redemption.
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Sabah FC face Selangor in FA Cup second leg at MBPJ Stadium
Sabah FC play Selangor FC in the second leg of their FA Cup Round of 16 tie at MBPJ Stadium tonight. After drawing the first leg at Likas Stadium, Sabah need a win to reach the quarterfinals. The team will need to contain Selangor's Faisal Halim and start aggressively.
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Taman Bukit Maluri Hungry Ghost Festival unites community, preserves traditions
The annual Hungry Ghost Festival at the Guan Yin Ting temple in Taman Bukit Maluri, Kuala Lumpur, has become a key community event. Organised by Persatuan Yee Lan Guan Yin Ting Bukit Maluri Kepong, the festival includes prayers, a ceremonial dinner, and an auction of blessed items to support schools and the needy. Organisers note growing participation from younger generations.
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UK's Goldsboro Books opens first overseas store at Sunway Square Mall
London-based Goldsboro Books has opened its first permanent store outside the UK at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall, Selangor. The 140 sq ft Goldsboro Room, which opened on Aug 27, operates 24 hours and houses about 2,500 signed and collectible titles. The partnership with BookXcess aims to make these editions more accessible to Malaysian readers.
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Pos Malaysia Run 2026 returns to Dataran Merdeka on Nov 29 with new 21km categories
Pos Malaysia Run 2026 will be held at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 29. The event introduces new 21km Open and Veteran categories and targets 10,000 participants. Registration is open until Sept 20.
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Office unit at MOF Inc Tower in KL rented for RM80,130
An office unit at MOF Inc Tower in Kuala Lumpur was leased for RM80,130 per month. The tenants were attracted by the fully furnished unit and suitable rental terms for their expansion plans. The average asking rate for similar units in the building is RM50,351.18 per month.
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Cyber Digital Services, Defence & Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2026
Cyber Digital Services, Defence & Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2026. 5 October to 7 October 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.