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Awie's cough not fully recovered but determined to rock Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
Despite a lingering cough, Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is preparing to deliver his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He mentioned that over 35 songs will be performed and the event has a permit until 1 am. Awie also expressed hope that the haze will not worsen and force a postponement.
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Court adjourns Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas for settlement talks
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has adjourned the trial of Shahrir Samad's lawsuit against Tommy Thomas and three others until September 9 to allow for settlement negotiations. Shahrir is suing them over the prosecution of a case involving a RM1 million cheque he received from Najib Razak.
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Awie hopes haze won't disrupt his 'Last Man Standing' concert at Stadium Merdeka
Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is hoping the ongoing haze will not disrupt his solo concert at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He is recovering from a severe cough he suffered during a performance in Kajang on August 30 and is concerned about the air quality affecting his voice.
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Pan-gon hopes Selangor avoid another late scare after 3-2 win over Melaka
Selangor coach Kim Pan-gon said he hopes his team will not face another tense finish after they edged Melaka FC 3-2 in a Super League match at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya. Selangor played the second half with 10 men after Kay Tejan was sent off, but Jefferson Tabinas scored a stoppage-time winner. The win puts Selangor third in the league with nine points.
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Awie, Erra to perform iconic duet at Stadium Merdeka concert this Saturday
The upcoming Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday will feature a special segment with a duet between Datuk Awie and Erra Fazira. The concert will also include performances by other Malaysian artists like Datuk Hattan, Stacy, and Black.
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Merdeka Textile Museum opens at Merdeka 118, blending heritage with technology
The Merdeka Textile Museum (MTM) has opened at Merdeka 118, next to the historic Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The museum showcases Malay world textiles like batik, chindai and telepuk across eight galleries themed 'The Malay World in Thread and Tales'. The official opening was graced by Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah, and the museum uses multimedia technology and augmented reality to bring the stories behind each piece of cloth to life.
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New biography of Tun Tan Cheng Lock launched in Kuala Lumpur
The TARC Education Foundation and UTAR Press launched a new biography, 'One Country, One People: The Life and Legacy of Tun Tan Cheng Lock', at the TAR UMT Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The book explores his 'Malayan consciousness' ideal and the founding of MCA, with upcoming launches in Melaka, Penang and Singapore.
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UMNO's 2026 General Assembly at WTCKL targets over 50,000 visitors
The UMNO General Assembly (PAU) 2026, held at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) starting Wednesday, is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors from across the country. UMNO Secretary Mohd Sumali Reduan said the response has been encouraging, with only 112 spaces available for sales booths. A full rehearsal for the opening ceremony was held at Plaza Merdeka, WTCKL.
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Haze forces cancellation of PJ Half Marathon, postponement of several Malaysian races
The PJ Half Marathon in Petaling Jaya was cancelled and four Para Sukma events in Selangor were postponed as haze pushed the air pollutant index to 169. The Merdeka Spirit Run in Kuching was postponed to October 4, while some other runs proceeded as scheduled. Runners are adapting their training due to the poor air quality.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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Three police reports lodged over Hadi's claim of US offer to topple 2014 government
Three police reports were lodged in Cheras over PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that the US offered help to topple Malaysia's government in 2014. The reports were filed by PKR branch leaders from Bandar Tun Razak, and will be referred to the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters.
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Immersive theatre piece 'Angin Main Teri' to run at ASWARA in September
An immersive contemporary theatre production inspired by the traditional Malay healing ritual Main Teri will be staged at BlackBox ASWARA in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 September 2026. The performance blends ritual, music, movement and light to explore themes of memory, identity and ancestral presence.
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KL orchestra and Tokyo chorus to stage Beethoven's 9th in city
Orkestra Kuala Lumpur and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo will perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony at Auditorium Bandaraya in Kuala Lumpur on 11 September 2026. The concert features Malaysian soloists Tan Sin Sim and Tan Chee Shen under conductor Keiko Mitsuhashi.
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Japanese Film Festival 2026 screens kabuki drama KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will hold a special screening of the film KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026. The drama, directed by Lee Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about the life of a kabuki actor.
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Japanese film KOKUHO to screen at GSC MyTOWN on Sept 9
The Japanese film KOKUHO will be screened at GSC MyTOWN in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026 as part of the JFF 2026 special screenings. The 2025 drama, directed by LEE Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about kabuki actors and has become the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in Japan.
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Khairul Sarbany wins inaugural Kinrara Merdeka Open golf title
Khairul Sarbany won the inaugural Kinrara Merdeka Open golf tournament at Kinrara Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur. He finished with a two-day total of 152 strokes, three shots ahead of joint runners-up M Dzun Nun and Aidil Asdi. The tournament was held to celebrate the club's Merdeka Day and the first anniversary of Greencare Services managing the course.
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Selangor edge Melaka FC 3-2 with 10 men at MBPJ Stadium
Selangor came from behind to beat Melaka FC 3-2 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jefferson Tabinas scored the winning goal in injury time, keeping Selangor in pursuit of league leaders JDT.
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Lee Chong Wei plans international edition of his junior badminton cup next year
Badminton legend Lee Chong Wei plans to expand his Lee Chong Wei Cup next year with two editions: a domestic tournament for Malaysian players and an international one open to the world. He said the inaugural event at Stadium Juara this week was successful, and he will consult Badminton Asia to avoid scheduling clashes with other junior tournaments.
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Shuib joins community activities at PPR Kampung Baru Air Panas
Comedian and entrepreneur Shuib attended the first community program of the 'Kebaikan Nutrisi untuk Setiap Generasi' campaign at PPR Kampung Baru Air Panas, Kuala Lumpur. He spent time with residents in various activities, including hosting games and judging a cooking competition. The campaign will run for three months at several locations in Peninsular Malaysia before culminating at the Jom Heboh Carnival in Kuala Lumpur in November.
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Shahadzryl wins under-13 singles and doubles at inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup
Qualifier Shahadzryl Suhaime won both the under-13 boys' singles and doubles titles at the inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup in Kuala Lumpur. He beat Penang's Jorus Lee in the singles final and partnered Gan Giap Han to victory in the doubles final at Stadium Juara.
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Selangor FC advises children to skip tonight's match due to haze
Selangor FC has advised children not to attend their Super League match against Melaka FC at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya tonight. The decision was made due to the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the area, which was 172 at 3pm and expected to drop to around 159 by 7pm.
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Reporter says food outlets at Lot 10/Sungai Wang showed 20–30% discounts
As I was walking inside the mall, I saw all food have 20 to 30% discount.
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Pasar Seni draws families during school holidays
Kuala Lumpur's city center, especially Pasar Seni, has become a family destination during the school holidays and weekends. Visitors and traders say the appeal of local handicrafts and easy public transport access make it a top choice.
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Andalusia Travel targets 10,000 sign-ups at MATTA Fair September 2026
Andalusia Travel & Tours is targeting 10,000 registrations for umrah and tour packages during the MATTA Fair September 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. The company is offering discounts of up to RM500 for umrah packages and RM200 for selected tour packages, along with various prizes including lucky draws.