News near Taman Desa Kayangan Selangor
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Four boys drowned retrieving football in Taman Desa Kayangan drain; all dead
A drowning incident occurred at a drain near Taman Desa Kayangan in the Sungai Chua/Kajang area at about 7:45pm, killing four boys aged 8 to 12. Police say the children had gone out to play football and likely fell into the roughly 10-foot-deep drain while trying to retrieve a ball; bodies were sent to Sultan Haji Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar for post-mortem.
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Penang student enters USM after caring for sick mother and siblings
Muhammad Adam Iskandar Azharunaim, 20, has begun his undergraduate studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia after years of caring for his cancer-stricken mother and three siblings, one of them disabled. His father died of Covid-19 five years ago and his mother died on 24 August. He had earlier turned down a place at UIAM and chose Form Six to stay with his family.
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STPM top student who cared for siblings after mother's death starts at USM
Muhammad Adam Iskandar Azharunaim, 20, who looked after his three siblings after their mother died of brain cancer on 24 August, has begun his studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Georgetown. His father died of COVID-19 in 2021, and his 16-year-old brother, who is disabled, is studying culinary skills at SMK Serdang Baru in Kedah.
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Former minister Jamil Khir charged over RM860.3m Tabung Haji assets
In Kuala Lumpur, former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Jamil Khir Baharom was charged in the Sessions Court with three counts of dishonestly transferring over RM860.3 million in Tabung Haji assets. The 65-year-old pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. The judge set bail at RM300,000 and postponed the case to November 5.
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KPPA: Stop repeated errors in public sector human resource management
Public Service Director-General Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz called for an end to repeated errors in public sector human resource management by addressing root causes. He said this at the Public Sector Human Resource Management Conference at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre today. JPA has carried out 61 consultation programmes since 2024.
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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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Police probe death of 15-year-old girl who fell from Putrajaya apartment
A 15-year-old girl died after falling from a high floor of an apartment in Precinct 5, Putrajaya, on Friday night. Police received a call at 10.33pm and the girl was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer from Putrajaya Hospital. The case is classified as sudden death and an autopsy will be conducted today.
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Teenage girl, 15, dies after suspected fall from ninth floor of Putrajaya apartment
A 15-year-old girl died after she was believed to have fallen from the ninth floor of an apartment in Presint 5, Putrajaya, yesterday. Police received a call at 10.33pm and a Hospital Putrajaya medical officer confirmed her death at the scene. The case is classified as sudden death while the cause is still under investigation.
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Four Malaysian artists aged 14 to 77 show together in Putrajaya
A group exhibition titled Infinite Expressions is being held at Mentari Art Gallery in DoubleTree by Hilton Putrajaya Lakeside until Sept 30. It features four Malaysian artists aged 14 to 77, including a neurodivergent teenager and a veteran painter of six decades.
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1,500 join World Orangutan Day Fun Walk at Putrajaya Botanical Garden
More than 1,500 participants took part in the World Orangutan Day 2026 celebration at Taman Botani Putrajaya, organised by the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) and launched by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. The main event was a 10km, 5km and 3km Fun Walk, with all entry fees channelled to the MPOGCF Conservation Fund for the Orang Utan Diplomacy (OUDip) programme.
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UKM to hold Malaysia Madani Poetry Declamation on Sept 16
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Cultural Centre will hold the Malaysia Madani Poetry Declamation Programme 2026 on 16 September at Panggung Seni UKM in Bangi, in conjunction with Malaysia Day. The event features National Laureate Datuk Rahman Shaari, Prof. Emeritus Datuk Seri Dr. Awang Sariyan and artist Alina Hasan, and aims to instil patriotism and sustain the art of poetry declamation.
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MICPA recognises KPTM Bangi Diploma in Accounting
Kolej Poly-Tech Mara's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, opening a clearer route to the CPA (Malaysia) qualification. The recognition and a strategic collaboration between KPTMSB and MICPA were formalised at KPTM Bangi's Grand Hall on Wednesday.
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Unclothed man's body found on Sungai Langat bank in Bangi
The body of an unidentified man was found without clothes on the bank of Sungai Langat near Section 5, Bandar Baru Bangi, yesterday evening. Kajang police said there were no clear injuries linked to a crime and classified the case as sudden death, with the cause awaiting a post-mortem at Hospital Serdang.
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Timah Langat health clinic only 56% done since 2023, contractor warned
The construction of a Type 3 health clinic with staff quarters in Timah Langat, Dengkil, has reached only 56 per cent progress since work began in 2023. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the contractor and site supervisor were given stern warnings after a surprise site visit, while the Works Ministry also assessed the project.
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Alamanda mall hosts Adiwarna Runway with 22 local designers
Alamanda Shopping Centre partnered with the Malaysian Designers Association to hold the first Adiwarna Runway, featuring 22 local designers inspired by the hibiscus. An Adiwarna Runway Bazaar also lets visitors buy designer pieces directly.
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Secretaries' seminar in Bangi puts focus on AI skills
The Raikan Setiausaha 2026 seminar was held at Bangi Resort Hotel with over 150 participants from ministries, government departments and the corporate sector. Its project director, Mohd Shegy Jalil, said secretaries must master AI and new skills to stay relevant rather than treat technology as a threat.
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Arvia Solutions receives MYSTI certification from MOSTI for Bizcore system
Arvia Solutions Sdn Bhd received MYSTI Certification Recognition from MOSTI for its Bizcore ERP & CRM system at a ceremony at The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya. The recognition highlights the company's locally developed technology, which includes AI features to help businesses and SMEs.
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F1 Bahrain GP preparations at Sepang 80 pct complete, says minister
Preparations for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit are 80 per cent complete, Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said in Putrajaya. Upgrading works at SIC began on Sept 7 and 500 volunteers have been identified for training. Malaysia will host the race from Oct 2-4, bringing F1 back after nine years.
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KBS Tower Run at Menara KBS encourages Malaysians to take the stairs
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said stair climbing should become a simple daily habit to build a healthy lifestyle. He spoke after joining the KBS Tower Run at Menara KBS in Putrajaya today, which also drew nearby residents and world tower-running champion Soh Wai Ching.
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Two drivers held over speed test on Putra Bridge, cars seized
Putrajaya police arrested two male drivers aged 19 and 21 after a viral video showed them testing speeds on Putra Bridge. A Proton and a Honda were seized, one driver had no valid licence and expired road tax, and both were issued traffic summonses.
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MACC hands eight governance recommendations on JPN shop lot rentals
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission presented eight recommendations to the National Registration Department to improve governance of shop lot, stall and kiosk rental contracts. The recommendations were presented at JPN headquarters and cover application mechanisms, written agreements and security screening of private workers. JPN welcomed the recommendations and signed a Governance Improvement Report.
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Police hunt drivers over speed test on Putra Bridge, Putrajaya
Putrajaya police are tracking down the individuals and vehicles involved in a speed-testing stunt on Jambatan Putra, Putrajaya, after a 25-second video was uploaded to Threads. The district police chief said the case is being investigated under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and warned the public against racing on public roads.
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KPTM accounting diploma gains MICPA recognition
Kolej Poly-Tech MARA's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants at a ceremony held at KPTM Bangi today. The strategic partnership is expected to give students a clearer route into the accounting profession across KPTM's six branch campuses and UPTM.
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Video of suspected street race on Putrajaya main road sparks concern, Radzi to contact police
A video showing vehicles believed to be racing and testing their speed on a main road in Putrajaya at night has gone viral on social media, raising safety concerns among users. Putrajaya MP Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said he will contact the Putrajaya district police headquarters for more details. Last Saturday, Putrajaya police launched an operation against street racers and seized 14 vehicles, including 13 motorcycles, at Lebuh Sentosa.