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Sarawak's Bryan Gustin wins Para SUKMA powerlifting gold, brother Brownson takes bronze
At Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 in Selangor, Sarawak's Bryan Junency Gustin won the men's up-to-88kg para powerlifting gold with a best lift of 165kg. His younger brother, Brownson John Gustin, took bronze with a lift of 110kg. Bryan, who is the brother of national champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, now hopes to compete at the SEA Games.
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Socrates in D# Minor: 4-episode science-dance tetralogy runs Sept 17-20 in Wangsa Maju
An experimental dance tetralogy titled 'Socrates in D# Minor' will be performed from 17th to 20th September at pangkin@ejklsseni in Wangsa Maju. Directed by Asyraf Syahir, the four episodes explore existential philosophy through scientific theories, with performances mainly in Malay. Tickets are priced at RM48.
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Keretapi Sarong 2026 expands to 10 cities, adds women-only station at MRT Titiwangsa
Keretapi Sarong will return on September 16 for its 10th edition, expanding to 10 cities including new locations Padang Besar, Langkawi and Kuching. Organisers expect around 25,000 participants, and a new women-only station will operate at MRT Titiwangsa. The Kuching edition has been postponed to December due to haze.
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1 Mont Kiara hosts two-day Mid-Autumn festival with lantern and mooncake workshops
1 Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur will hold a two-day Mid-Autumn Festival celebration called Lanterns Aglow on 26 and 27 September 2026. The event features lantern decorating and mooncake baking workshops, plus free lanterns for the first 300 shoppers.
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Jimmy Liong targets semi-final berth at KL pickleball meet after repeated quarter-final exits
Malaysian pickleball player Jimmy Liong Kai Long aims to break his quarter-final jinx at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur 2026 Championship at The Hood, Kuala Lumpur, from tomorrow until September 13. The world number 97 will face Australia's Jason Taylor in the first round and is also competing in the men's doubles with Loh Shi Sheng.
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US official lays wreath at Tugu Negara honouring Malaysia's fallen heroes
United States Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon laid a wreath at Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur to honour those who sacrificed their lives for Malaysia's peace and independence. She was joined by other US officials and received by Malaysian armed forces officers. The US Embassy said the ceremony reflected mutual respect for both countries' heritage and history.
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MPO and The Solianos family band pay tribute to Alfonso Soliano in KLCC concert
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in KLCC hosted a 90-minute tribute concert to music maestro Alfonso Soliano, featuring the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and his family band, The Solianos. The concert performed 12 of his songs, including 'Dawn To Darkness' and 'Pacita Blues', with stories and anecdotes shared by his daughter Isabella.
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WOLO Mont Kiara: 60-storey hospitality-led residences launching in Dutamas
Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd is developing WOLO Mont Kiara, a 60-storey mixed-use tower along Persiaran Dutamas. The project will feature 378 branded residences, 98 serviced suites, a 63-room hotel, and retail lots, with the hotel affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy's Design Hotels. The development emphasizes a hospitality-led residential concept with design-led interiors and is positioned near the future MRT3 Dutamas station.
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Selangor tech convention rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, set for Oct 14-17 at KLCC
Selangor's flagship technology convention, formerly SDEC, has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, the AI & Semiconductor Summit. The 11th edition will be held from Oct 14-17 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, as part of SIBS 2026. The summit will feature over 60 speakers and 150 exhibitors, including a Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day.
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Sarawak's Johannes wins Para SUKMA gold, dedicates win to late teammate Azlan
Johannes Gabriel Chew of Sarawak won the gold medal in the men's up to 65kg para powerlifting category at the Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 games held at the Selangor International Trade Centre. He lifted 135kg and dedicated his victory to his late teammate Azlan Mos, who passed away on July 8.
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World No. 2 pickleball player Gabriel Tardio to compete at KL Cup 2026
World No. 2 pickleball player Gabriel Tardio will compete at the PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026, held from Sept 9 to 13 at The Hood, Kuala Lumpur. The tournament will feature international professionals and top Malaysian talent, offering local fans a rare chance to see a top-ranked player in person.
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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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Regalton KLCC: 65-Storey Twin Towers Launch in KLCC Precinct, from RM977,200
Regalton KLCC is a new serviced residence development along Persiaran KLCC in Kuala Lumpur. The project features two 65-storey towers with 850 units, with indicative prices starting from RM977,200 and going up to about RM9.467 million.
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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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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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Chinatown Cultural Walk in Kuala Lumpur (tip-based)-Monday session
Chinatown Cultural Walk in Kuala Lumpur (tip-based)-Monday session. 14 September to 28 December 2026, at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown.
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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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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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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.
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Suspect in RM36,500 gold chain theft at Batu Caves remanded 4 days
Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a gold chain worth RM36,500 from a jewellery shop in Batu Caves, Selangor. The suspect was detained within 24 hours of a police report filed on September 3. He has been remanded for four days until September 7 for investigation under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
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Joey BPR's widow recounts his final moments before death
Zarinah Zainal, the widow of musician Joey BPR, shared her experience of being by her husband's side during his final moments at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. Joey, 63, died on August 29 after collapsing during a performance at Istana Budaya the night before.
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Secangkir Cafe raises RM9,000 on final day after owner's death
Secangkir Cafe in Kuala Lumpur raised RM9,000 on its final day of operations, from sales and donations from customers sympathizing after its owner, Nur Atiqah Sofiya, died in an accident on LPT1 near Temerloh. The money will be used to settle the deceased's debts and pay staff wages.
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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.