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DAP urges AGC to brief family of teen killed in Bandar Utama school stabbing
DAP is pressing the Attorney General's Chambers to hold an official briefing for the family of a 16-year-old killed in a stabbing at a school in Bandar Utama. The call follows Monday's acquittal of a 15-year-old boy accused of the killing, after the Shah Alam High Court found he was of unsound mind at the time. DAP Women's chief Teo Nie Ching said the family deserves a full explanation of the ruling and whether the prosecution will appeal.
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Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin wins overall eDOLA 2026 title
The 14th Digital Learning Innovation Awards (eDOLA) for polytechnics and community colleges was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) in Shah Alam. Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin took the overall championship and RM120,000. Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Aminuddin Hassim also launched SATRIA, a blockchain-based academic verification system.
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Tekad documentary on two Malaysian Everest climbers screened
Documentary director Ahmad Yazid said he could not sleep over the safety of two Malaysian climbers, Mohd Khafiz Bachok and Chew Wei Ngor, during their Everest summit mission. The documentary Tekad: Ekspedisi Guthrie Everest 2026 was given a closed special screening at GSC Subang Parade, Subang Jaya.
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Amirudin proposes 100-Year Malaysia Vision to face future challenges
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has proposed a 100-Year Malaysia Vision, a long-term planning framework ahead of the nation's centenary. He outlined five focus areas including nation-building, the economy amid climate change, Malaysia's global standing, democracy and the AI challenge. He spoke at the Bicara Perdana programme at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam.
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SAPPHIRE STRIDE FUN RUN & YOGA 2026
SAPPHIRE STRIDE FUN RUN & YOGA 2026. 2 October to 3 October 2026, at HKL, Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur.
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Mother of stabbed student urges AGC to appeal teen's acquittal
The mother of Yap Shing Xuen, a student killed in a stabbing at a national secondary school in Bandar Utama, is urging the Attorney General's Chambers to appeal the High Court's acquittal of a 15-year-old boy. Wong Lee Ping wants the appeal filed to the Court of Appeal within 14 days. The Shah Alam High Court freed the teen on a defence of unsound mind and ordered him treated at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Perak.
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Selangor monitors API, PSRA exams may be postponed if reading exceeds 200
Selangor is monitoring the haze situation before deciding on the PSRA religious school examinations due to start next Monday. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the exams could be postponed if the Air Pollutant Index exceeds 200, and schools would be closed at that level.
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JPJ issues 33 summonses to commercial drivers using right lane on Plus highway
JPJ Selangor issued 33 summonses to lorry and bus drivers for continuously driving in the right lane along the North-South Expressway between Shah Alam and Tanjong Malim. The undercover operation also seized two heavy vehicles driven by foreigners.
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SANTAI-SANTAI comedy and poetry night returns for Malaysia Day weekend
SANTAI-SANTAI, a comedy, music and poetry event run by Openmic KL, is being held on 19 September at Big Boss HSP Ara Damansara and 26 September at Big Boss HSP Radia Bukit Jelutong. Entry is free, with the first 30 RSVPs getting 15% off food and drinks using the code SANTAI09.
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Jaecoo J5 EV launched in Malaysia from RM118,800
OMODA Jaecoo Malaysia has launched the Jaecoo J5 EV, its first fully electric model here, priced at RM118,800 on-the-road without insurance. The single-variant EV is locally assembled at Chery Corporate Malaysia's plant in Shah Alam, offering up to 402km of WLTP range from a 58.9kWh battery. A launch package worth RM10,000 is offered for the first 1,000 units registered by October 31.
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Spideraya concert moved to Idea Live Arena Petaling Jaya over haze
The organiser of Konsert Spideraya has moved the Spider concert from Stadium Hoki Bukit Jalil to Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya. B7 Resources Sdn Bhd said the change was made because of air pollution, unstable weather and the current haze, but the date and time remain unchanged. Tickets already bought are still valid.
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Yakeb delivers hospital bed to former hockey player Brian Sta Maria
Yakeb delivered a hospital bed to former national hockey player Brian Sta Maria's home in Petaling Jaya to aid his recovery after discharge from University Malaya Medical Centre. Brian, a 1975 World Cup player, remains at UMMC after surgery to relieve intracranial pressure from a fall.
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Lorry driver fails in High Court bid for RM19,604 termination benefits
The High Court in Shah Alam dismissed a lorry driver's appeal against the Director-General of Manpower's decision rejecting his claim for RM19,604 in salary in lieu of notice and termination benefits. The court found R. A. Murugan, 55, had breached his employment contract by staying away from work for more than two consecutive working days after May 13, 2024.
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Kelana Jaya LRT signalling fault forces manual operation between Subang Alam and Putra Heights
A signalling system disruption on the Kelana Jaya LRT line has forced trains to run manually between Subang Alam and Putra Heights, causing slower journeys and longer waits. Rapid KL advised passengers to expect delays and to seek help from station officers or auxiliary police, but gave no timeframe for normal service to resume.
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Trevor Noah adds second Kuala Lumpur show after first sells out
Trevor Noah will play a second show at Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 10 November 2026 after his first night on 9 November sold out. Tickets for the added date go on sale on 15 September 2026 at 1pm. It is his first-ever appearance in Malaysia, presented by LOL Asia and BOHM.
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20 veteran musicians aged over 75 honoured at KGNS on Oct 10
Musicians for Malaysia will honour 20 veteran musicians aged 75 and above at its MfM Benefit Showcase 2026 - Rocking For A Cause at Kelab Golf Negara Subang on Oct 10. The event also aims to raise at least RM100,000 for medical aid, youth workshops and performance platforms.
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Zambry urges POLYCC to build AI culture on campus
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir called on polytechnic and community college leaders to embed artificial intelligence into campus culture. He said AI is not just about using apps but about working faster and producing job-ready graduates. The event in Shah Alam also launched the POLYCC Agentic AI League 2026 and the POLYCC AI Buddy platform, with PTSS Arau crowned champion.
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25 Shah Alam students compete in NST junior journalist contest
Twenty-five students from four Shah Alam secondary schools took part in the inaugural New Straits Times Heard The News Junior Journalists Challenge. Shrilaxmi Harenath Rao of SMK Bukit Jelutong won, with Sanjanaah Mages Varan and Qaseh Nazatul Nabila Mohd Ridzuan of SMK TTDI Jaya second and third. The event, held for NST's 181st anniversary, was supported by the Petaling Perdana Education Office and sponsored by Nestle.
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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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SJMC rolls out AI-assisted pathology for HER2 breast cancer testing
Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) has introduced Malaysia's first computational pathology solution, using AI-assisted imaging to support HER2 breast cancer diagnostics. The initiative, with AstraZeneca Malaysia and Mindpeak HER2 AI software, keeps final diagnostic decisions with qualified pathologists.
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Bandar Utama school stabbing: 15-year-old boy freed after mental disorder defence
A 15-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Bandar Utama last year has been acquitted of murder by the Shah Alam High Court on grounds of mental disorder. The court accepted the defence under Section 84 of the Penal Code that he was temporarily insane at the time. He will receive medication and counselling at a mental hospital until medical officers assess him fit to rejoin society.
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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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Teen acquitted of schoolmate's murder after court finds him insane
The High Court in Shah Alam acquitted a 15-year-old boy of murdering his 16-year-old schoolmate at a secondary school in Bandar Utama last year, ruling he was of unsound mind at the time. Judge Adlin Abdul Majid ordered him detained and treated at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak at the pleasure of the Sultan of Selangor. His lawyer said the defence proved insanity under Section 84 of the Penal Code and the prosecution failed to rebut it.
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Malaysia SMART team returns from Nepal flood mission, all 11 in good health
The Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) arrived back in Malaysia at 2am today after its humanitarian and disaster relief mission in Nepal. The 11-member team departed Kathmandu on an RMAF A400M aircraft with a refuelling stop in Kolkata, and was confirmed in good health after health screenings at RMAF Subang Air Base. Its drones and other equipment were handed over to Nepali rescue teams searching for flash flood and landslide victims.