News near National Hockey Stadium Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur
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Box with toy blocks destroyed by bomb squad in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
A suspicious plastic box found in front of a shoplot in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, was destroyed by a police bomb disposal unit on Monday afternoon. Initial checks showed a high radiation reading, prompting the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Unit and the Bukit Aman CBRNE unit, but the Malaysian Nuclear Agency later confirmed no radioactivity. The box contained colourful toy building blocks and police are investigating the case as criminal intimidation.
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160 business owners attend SME conference in Petaling Jaya
More than 160 Malaysian business owners and executives gathered in Petaling Jaya for the Building Businesses That Last Conference 2026. Organised by the SME Association of Malaysia and VKA Wealth Planners, the conference discussed resilience, succession planning and long-term sustainability for SMEs.
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Siti Nurhaliza's manager moved to tears watching Gema Bumantara rehearsal
Siti Nurhaliza's manager Rozi Abd Razak said she was moved to tears watching the singer rehearse for the Gema Bumantara concert at the TM National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The traditional music showcase, set for Oct 17, will feature Noraniza Idris, Haziq Rosebi, Lesti Kejora and King Nassar.
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Higher HC points set to make LTdL26 King of the Mountain fight fierce
The battle for the King of the Mountain jersey at Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 is expected to stay fierce until the final stages after Hors Classe points at Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands were raised to 25 from 15. LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said the three summit finishes at Gunung Jerai, Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands will be key, with climbing zones in stages six and eight still offering points. The race runs from 27 September to 4 October over eight stages covering 1,285.5 kilometres.
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Three hotel restaurants in Klang Valley to try, with prices and dates
A round-up of three hotel dining spots in the Klang Valley: Atas at RuMa Hotel and Residence with a Korean Key Tables menu until end-November, the BBQ & Brew Night buffet at Four Points by Sheraton Puchong at RM109 per person, and the Substance Seafood Dinner Buffet at Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South. The piece describes dishes and prices at each.
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KL City hope visa issues for two imports cleared this week
KL City are hoping visa problems for new imports Fareed Sadat and Joseph Adjel will be resolved this week, according to KLFA president Syed Yazid Syed Omar. The issue surfaced after Fareed's absence in a 3-0 defeat to Selangor at MBPJ Stadium on Sunday, which saw Selangor strengthen their grip as Kings of the Klang Valley.
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22nd Japanese Film Festival screens 14 films across five cities
The 22nd Japanese Film Festival began on 8 September in the Klang Valley before travelling to George Town, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu until 18 October. Fourteen Japanese films are being shown, including a retrospective of director Yamada Yoji and a Girl Power programme, with special Kokuho screenings at GSC Mid Valley and GSC MyTOWN.
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Pan Gon wants Selangor more clinical after 3-0 win over KL City
Selangor FC beat KL City 3-0 at Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya through goals from A Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa. Coach Kim Pan Gon wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal after the goals came late. The fourth straight win keeps Selangor third in the Super League with 12 points.
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Ameerul Eqhwan saves KL City from a heavier defeat
KL City lost 0-3 to Selangor in the Klang Valley derby at MBPJ Stadium last night. Head coach Dollah Salleh said goalkeeper Ameerul Eqhwan Mohd Fauzi saved his team from conceding more than five goals, and blamed a weak midfield for the defeat.
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Selangor keep winning run, Sabah fall to DPMM
Selangor FC beat KL City FC 3-0 in a Super League match at Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium, with goals from A Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa. At Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah FC lost 1-2 to DPMM FC, whose winner came from Jordan Murray.
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Tan & Tan to launch RM655m Aviera in Bangsar South in Q4 2026
Tan & Tan Developments Bhd will launch Aviera, a freehold transit-oriented development in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 3.5-acre project has a gross development value of RM655 million across two towers, Aviera Flex and Aviera Skye, with indicative pricing from RM326,000 and completion targeted for 2031.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new store locations by year-end
Skechers plans to open about 11 new locations in Malaysia by the end of this year, with Malaysia now its largest market in Southeast Asia. Openings include a 20,000 sq ft store at Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh in September and a store at Merdeka 118 on 1 November.
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Puchong urban park walk event on Oct 4
An event titled 'Living in Nature — Urban Park Walk' will be held on Oct 4, 2026 at Puchong Wawasan Center Court from 8:30am to 11am. The fee is RM30 per person or RM50 for parent and child, with sharing by Goh Yong Kian.
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Selangor beat KL City 3-0, Sabah lose 2-1 to DPMM
Selangor defeated KL City 3-0 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, with goals from A. Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa in front of about 5,000 home fans. The win keeps Selangor third in the Super League on 12 points, behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City. In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah lost 2-1 to DPMM at Likas Stadium, their second straight defeat.
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Over 50 PPR Taman Mulia residents join gotong-royong to foster unity
A Gotong-Royong Perpaduan programme at PPR Taman Mulia in Kuala Lumpur brought together more than 50 residents to paint road shoulders, collect rubbish and spruce up the housing area. The KRT chairman said the gotong-royong culture must be kept alive because cleanliness is a shared responsibility. The estate's Dapur Digital also provided 150 food packs to participants.
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SkyAman 1 Residences launches in Cheras with 510 units across 50 storeys
SkyAman Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SkyWorld Development Berhad, has unveiled SkyAman 1 Residences, a 50-storey condominium with 510 units in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The 3- and 4-bedroom homes measure 1,097 to 1,548 sq ft on 99-year leasehold, with completion expected in September 2029.
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1,600 join Oxyenergy Prima Merdeka Run 2026 at Balai Berita Bangsar
About 1,600 participants took part in the Oxyenergy Prima Merdeka Run 2026 organised by Kelab Media Prima at Balai Berita Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, today. The 3.5km and 5.5km runs drew participants of all ages including people with disabilities, and were attended by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. Adam Naufal Amril, 15, of SMK Manjalara, Kepong, was the first to cross the finish line in the 5.5km category with a time of 20 minutes.
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Agrobank records RM600,000 micro-financing potential at KL Night Market Fiesta
Agrobank recorded RM600,000 in potential micro-financing through its participation in the Kuala Lumpur Night Market Fiesta. The bank also logged Takaful Kasih Plus coverage of up to RM1.09 million at the fiesta, while its nationwide engagement programme at farmers' markets produced about RM13.5 million in micro-financing applications.
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Minister: athletes' mental state good, six-gold Asian Games target achievable
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the national contingent's mental preparation is in good shape ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He is confident the six-gold target can be met and said SOPs and contingency steps are in place, including contact with Japanese authorities over unsettled weather in Nagoya. He spoke at the Oxyenergy Media Prima Merdeka Run 2026 at Balai Berita, Bangsar.
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Taufiq wants football funds to reach grassroots, not just associations
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari wants future football funding to have a bigger impact on grassroots development such as the NFDP, rather than going only to associations. He said KBS will keep discussing how the funds are channelled, and left the FAM leadership election on 17 September to the voters.
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Awie says haze caused second bout of bronchitis, performs on at Stadium Merdeka
Malaysian rock singer Awie revealed he is suffering a second bout of bronchitis caused by the haze, but still went ahead with his Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. The nearly four-hour show featured 36 songs and a surprise track, Maharani, dedicated to his wife for their 10th wedding anniversary.
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Taufiq edges Fahmi in Merdeka Run at Balai Berita
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq Johari beat Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil in the Oxyenergy Media Prima Merdeka Run at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur. About 1,500 participants joined the 3km and 5km categories, including a special category for persons with disabilities. Taufiq offered Fahmi a rematch and said such events promote healthier lifestyles and national unity.
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Fahmi, Dr Taufiq join Media Prima Merdeka Run at Balai Berita
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari took part in the Oxyenergy Kelab Media Prima Merdeka Run 2026 at Balai Berita, Kuala Lumpur. The event offered 3.5km and 5.5km categories with Oxyenergy Health Sdn Bhd as main sponsor. Fahmi hoped more companies around Jalan Riong and Jalan Bangsar would join future editions.
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Aniq Kasdan adjusts to 65kg category in hunt for LA28 ticket
National weightlifter Aniq Kasdan is adapting to the 65kg category after the 60kg class was dropped from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He will compete at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships in October and the first IWF Olympic qualifier in Doha, Qatar in December.