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Two Malaysia '75 World Cup heroes fighting for their lives
Two Malaysian hockey legends from the 1975 World Cup team, Datuk Seri N. Sri Shanmuganathan and Brian Sta Maria, are hospitalized in Kuala Lumpur. Shanmuganathan is at the National Heart Institute for heart problems, while Sta Maria, who also has Parkinson's disease, was moved from the emergency unit to a normal ward at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre after a fall at his home.
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Fashion becomes new attraction at FBM 2026
Festival Budaya Malaysia (FBM) 2026 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 16 September, featuring the inaugural International Cultural Fashion Week to attract younger generations. The festival includes a cultural walk, pavilions, water sports, hot air balloons, concerts, and a food festival.
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Beware of 'love scam' tactics, police warn
Kuala Lumpur police have warned the public against the tactics of 'love scam' syndicates that target victims through social media and dating apps. The warning follows the deaths of a family of four in Desa ParkCity on 27 August, which is being investigated for possible links to a love scam.
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Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing teenager's death
A 41-year-old ambulance driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Jasin to reckless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the Ayer Merbau traffic light junction in Jasin on 26 August 2026. The court set bail at RM3,000 and suspended his license.
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Rizman Ruzaini Opens KLFW 2026 with Heritage in Motion Collection
Malaysian fashion house Rizman Ruzaini launched its Cruise 2026 collection, 'Heritage in Motion', at Suria KLCC, kicking off Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. The event, attended by 500 guests, featured designs inspired by Melaka's trishaws.
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Family of four tragedy | Deceased woman believed to have fallen for love scam, never filed police report; police still investigating as murder
A family of four was found dead in an apartment in Desa Park City, Kuala Lumpur, on 27 October. Police believe the father killed his wife and two children before jumping to his death. The Kuala Lumpur police chief confirmed the wife had not filed a police report about an alleged love scam, and the case is being investigated as murder.
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Asia Lubricant Exhibition 2026
Asia Lubricant Exhibition 2026. 8 September to 10 September 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
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ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026
ENGINEER & MARVEX 2026. 22 September to 25 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Taman Titiwangsa bungalow rented for RM28,000
A bungalow in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, was rented for RM28,000 per month. The tenant was attracted by its strategic location, spacious layout, and private pool. The property found a tenant after a month on the market.
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IOI Properties Group wins Best of the Best at The Edge ESG Awards 2026
IOI Properties Group Bhd won the top honour at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The event, which assessed a record 1,003 public-listed companies, featured a keynote address by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.
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Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building sparked backlash over a foreign national helping visitors, despite management insisting he was not a tour guide.
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Hilton expands luxury footprint with Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Kuala Lumpur
Hilton is set to open two luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur by the end of the year: Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur at the former Hotel Istana site and Conrad Kuala Lumpur at the former Malaysia Airlines headquarters site. The openings mark the first entries of both brands into Malaysia, supported by growth in tourism and luxury travel demand.
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KL City Gallery says foreign staffer in sash is not a tour guide
KL City Gallery has clarified that a foreign staff member seen wearing a sash at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building is not employed as a tour guide. The gallery apologised for the confusion caused by the viral social media post and stated that all its tour guides are local employees.
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Tugu Negara restoration expected to be completed by National Day 2027 - UMK
The conservation of the Tugu Negara, the world's tallest free-standing bronze sculpture group, is expected to begin next week and be completed before 31 August 2027, according to Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). The US$250,000 project, supported by the US Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, involves UMK as a research and knowledge partner, providing training to over 50 Malaysian conservation students and professionals. The initiative was launched in Putrajaya, but the monument itself is located in Kuala Lumpur.
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US-backed Tugu Negara project to boost local conservation expertise
A RM1 million US initiative will fund the conservation of Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur, involving an exchange of expertise between American and Malaysian specialists. The project will train at least 50 students and professionals from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), which will serve as the research partner. The 12-month project is targeted for completion before Aug 31 next year.
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Muhyiddin, 'Azman' and 'Adam' listed in same July 2020 golf game, court told
A security official testified that former PM Muhyiddin Yassin played golf with 14 others, including 'Azman' and 'Adam', at Tropicana Golf Club in July 2020. The testimony is part of Muhyiddin's corruption trial.
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10.7km River of Life cycling ride from PWTC to Brickfields set for Klang River Festival
A community cycling ride will take participants along the 10.7km River of Life path in Kuala Lumpur, starting from Menara DBKL 1 and passing through the Klang River Festival. The ride is limited to 10 participants, who must bring their own bicycles and helmets.
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JKG Land brings resort-style living to Mont'Kiara with Aosis
JKG Land is launching Aosis Mont Kiara, its first project in Mont'Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. The 40-storey, 244-unit freehold development on Jalan Kiara 5 has a GDV of RM523.8 million and features larger units and resort-style amenities. A preview was held on Aug 8, with the official launch scheduled for later this year.
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Parliament Open Day 2026 To Give Public First-hand Experience - Johari
The Malaysian Parliament Open Day 2026 will be held on Sept 12 and 13 at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur. The event aims to bring the public closer to Parliament and will feature exhibitions from over 40 ministries and agencies.
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Lea Salonga in Kuala Lumpur
Lea Salonga in Kuala Lumpur. 24 September to 27 September 2026, at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia's largest tech convention rebrands as AiSEM@Selangor, sharpening its bet on AI and semiconductors
The Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, the AI & Semiconductor Summit, reflecting the state's focus on AI and semiconductors. The 11th edition will be held from 14-17 October at KLCC and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, featuring over 60 international speakers and 150 exhibitors.
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Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur
Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur. 27 September 2026, at Time Machine, Kuala Lumpur.
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College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium
An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police have classified the case as sudden death.
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Hospital Tunku Azizah welcomes 12 Merdeka babies, including twins
Twelve babies, including twin girls, were born at Hospital Tunku Azizah in Kuala Lumpur on National Day. The hospital director and mothers shared their joy at the special births.
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