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NSYNC 2026 in Seremban draws 40 teams, showcases young netball talent
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan: NSYNC 2026 held in Seremban featured 40 teams from six states and served as a platform to uncover young netball talent, organisers said. The event was supported by Peloh and 9 Orchids Netball Club and ran with about 50 staff including 13 umpires.
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Indonesia's Prabowo sacks finance minister, names deputy as replacement
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and appointed his deputy Suahasil Nazara in his place at a swearing-in ceremony in Jakarta. The change comes as Southeast Asia's largest economy faces investor confidence problems and a widening fiscal deficit.
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Father recalls Captain Zainol Afiq's service in rural Sarawak
The body of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 31, was buried at the Forest Height Islamic Cemetery in Senawang, Seremban this evening. His father, Bee Sham Ahmad, said his son was deeply loved by people in rural Sarawak for his commitment to bringing health services to them through the Air Doctor Service. The family is leaving the investigation into the helicopter crash to the authorities.
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Dr Fie urges public to appreciate Health Ministry workers
At Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang, dentist and influencer Dr Afifah Hidayah Ahmad Tawfek, known as Dr Fie, called on the public to appreciate the sacrifices of Health Ministry staff who serve far from their families, including flying by helicopter to rural areas. She also offered condolences to the families of the five victims of the Air Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak.
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Kapten Zainol Afiq remembered as family icon
Kapten Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, killed in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak, was described as a helpful person and a family icon. A school friend and his wife's uncle shared memories at Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang, Seremban.
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NSYNC 2026 in Paroi opens young netball talent pathway to state squad
The Negeri Sembilan Youth Netball Championship (NSYNC) 2026 will be held this Sunday at Kompleks Sukan Negeri, Paroi, bringing together 48 teams and over 500 athletes. The inaugural tournament is organised by Peloh through Kelab Bola Jaring 9Orchids with MSN and PBJNS, offering four age categories and a talent development pathway to state selection.
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Helicopter crash pilot's remains expected to be buried in Senawang tomorrow
The remains of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, the pilot killed in the Perkhidmatan Doktor Udara (FDS) helicopter crash at Long Lellang, Sarawak, are expected to be buried in Senawang tomorrow. The family is still waiting for DNA test results before the body is brought home, with burial to take place at the Forest Height Islamic Cemetery after prayers at Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang.
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Fence wall under construction collapses in Taman Jayamas, three cars damaged
In Taman Jayamas, Seremban, a house fence wall under construction collapsed at about 3am during heavy rain, crushing three neighbours' cars parked outside the house. The vehicles involved were a Toyota Vios, a Perodua Viva and a Proton Persona, and no injuries were reported. The contractor has been informed and will rebuild the collapsed wall.
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Chief Justice: lawyers must tell clients when their case is weak
Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh told the Negeri Sembilan Bar Conference 2026 in Seremban that good lawyers must be willing to tell paying clients their preferred legal strategy is flawed. He said advocacy requires judgment, ethics and courage, not just knowledge of the law.
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Aiman retains national individual time trial title for seventh time
Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli of Terengganu Cycling Team defended his elite men's individual time trial title at the 2026 National Road Championships in Rembau and Bandar Sri Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. He clocked 37 minutes 35.642 seconds, beating teammate Kee Zhe Yie and Muhammad Yusri Shaari. Intan Suraya Tokiman won the elite women's event.
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Lawyer: Ismail signed proclamation knowingly, without duress
A lawyer representing dismissed Undang, Tunku Besar Tampin and Dato Shahbandar claims Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim signed the proclamation to remove Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz knowingly and without coercion. He said Ismail's claim that he signed the document without consent is an afterthought. Ismail previously insisted the proclamation signed on 3 August at Istana Laguna Biru, Port Dickson was invalid and unconstitutional, and lodged a police report on 8 September 2026.
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Man fined RM6,000 for farming without permit in Angsi Forest Reserve
A 61-year-old man was fined RM6,000 by the Seremban Sessions Court after pleading guilty to running farming and livestock activities without a permit in the Angsi Permanent Forest Reserve. Lee Kai Sang was accused of planting calamansi, durian and bananas and rearing stingless bees and freshwater fish in a pond at Compartment 55 of the reserve last August. Judge Shahrul Rizal Majid also ordered two months' jail if the fine is not paid.
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Lorry driver fined RM30,000 for sending ex-wife's obscene videos
A lorry driver in Seremban was fined RM30,000 by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to sending obscene photos and videos of his ex-wife to her new husband via WhatsApp. Mohd Suhaimi Yusof, 50, was fined RM6,000 for each of five charges, with two months' jail for each charge if he fails to pay. The offences were committed on 22 March 2023 at a premises in Mantin.
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Indian national fined RM100, given an hour of community service for littering in Taman Lavender Height
A 58-year-old Indian national was ordered to serve one hour of community service and fined RM100 by the Seremban Sessions Court after pleading guilty to throwing a drink carton in a public place. The offence took place in front of a house at Jalan Lavender Height 42, Taman Lavender Height, on 5 January.
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Man dies after falling into newly dug septic tank pit in Kota Tinggi
A 48-year-old man died after falling into a 3-metre-deep septic tank pit under construction in Taman Permai, Temit, Kota Tinggi. Fire and rescue personnel from Kota Baru recovered the body; health ministry medics confirmed he had already died. The body was handed to police for further action.
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St Paul's Seremban honours five hockey Olympians at centenary reunion
St Paul's Institution in Seremban held its Old Paulians' Association centenary reunion on Sept 5, where five former students who became Malaysian hockey Olympians were given legacy recognition certificates and plaques. Franco D'Cruz, 79, accepted the award for himself and for his 1972 Munich teammate Brian Sta Maria, 76, who was in hospital. Stephen Van Huizen, Gary Fidelis and Suriaghandi Suppiah were also honoured.
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Kedai Emas Sri Semantan sponsors Kelantan City FC with RM2 million for 2026/27 season
Kedai Emas Sri Semantan (KESS) has agreed to sponsor Kelantan City FC (KCFC) with RM2 million for the 2026/27 season. The announcement was made at a press conference at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, Seremban, before KCFC's FA Cup match against Negeri Sembilan FC. KESS chairman pledged up to RM5 million if KCFC qualifies for the Super League next season.
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Kelantan City FC coach praises team's fighting spirit after FA Cup upset over Negeri Sembilan
Kelantan City FC advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals despite a 2-3 loss to Negeri Sembilan FC in the second leg at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Coach Alfredo Gonzalez praised his players' discipline and performance after the match.
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Police link July i-City kidnap 'victim' to drug boss slain in Seremban
Police believe a man rescued from a kidnapping in i-City, Shah Alam in July is linked to the head of a drug syndicate who was shot dead in Seremban. The rescued man is being detained for 60 days under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act 1985 as investigations continue.
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Police shoot dead mastermind of RM2.4 billion drug syndicate in Seremban
A man shot dead by police in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan is believed to be the mastermind of a RM2.4 billion drug processing syndicate. The syndicate used a premises in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor as an illegal lab, with chemicals imported from China via Port Klang.
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NSFC coach confused and disappointed after Piala FA exit
Negeri Sembilan FC coach Daniel Gimenez Alcaniz expressed confusion and disappointment after his team was eliminated from the Piala FA, losing 3-4 on aggregate to Kelantan City FC. Despite winning the second leg 3-2 at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, the earlier 0-2 defeat in Kota Bharu proved decisive. Alcaniz criticized his players' performance, particularly the goalkeeper's positioning, and called for unity ahead of their upcoming league match against JDT.
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NSFC knocked out of FA Cup despite 3-2 win over Kelantan City in Paroi
Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) beat Kelantan City FC 3-2 in the second leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi, but were eliminated 4-3 on aggregate. Kelantan City advanced to the quarter-finals after winning the first leg 2-0.