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Ku Li: UMNO and PAS need to reunite
Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said UMNO and PAS should reunite in political cooperation as one big family. He welcomed the presence of PAS leaders at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur and urged former UMNO leaders to return to the party.
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Umno calls for Malay-Muslim unity, welcomes PAS at assembly
Umno renewed its call for Malay-Muslim unity as more than 3,000 delegates gathered at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged former allies to put past differences behind them and outlined three principles for cooperation. The presence of PAS leaders was welcomed as a sign of old ties being rebuilt.
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The Whale staged at KLPAC from Sept 17 to 20
The Actor Studio Seni Teater Rakyat is staging Samuel D. Hunter's play The Whale at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre from September 17 to 20. Directed by Christopher Ling, the production follows Charlie, a reclusive English teacher eating himself to death as he tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Tickets start at RM78.
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Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting ends, Hannah Yeoh says wait for official statement
The Federal Territories Pardons Board, chaired by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, concluded its meeting at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur this morning. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh declined to comment on the outcome, including whether former Prime Minister Najib Razak's case was discussed, and asked the media to wait for an official statement.
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Umno assembly day three opens with classic hits at WTCKL
The 2026 Umno General Assembly entered its third day at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, with delegates greeted by 1970s and 1980s Malay classics before the Dewan Merdeka sessions. The day features a motion debate after the president's policy speech, and four PAS leaders are attending.
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Badruddin greets PAU 2026 guests in Hokkien dialect
UMNO permanent chairman Tan Sri Badruddin Amiruldin used the Hokkien dialect to greet multiracial guests at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He described the multiracial attendance as one family. Among those present were MCA president Wee Ka Siong, MIC president Vigneswaran and diplomatic representatives from various countries.
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Rosmah attends Umno assembly as Najib's clemency bid looms
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor attended Umno's general assembly at Dewan Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today as her husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak's clemency bid awaits a decision. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi invited Rosmah to stand as delegates applauded, and said he hoped for the best news today, while the Federal Territories Pardons Board is expected to meet this morning.
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Asyraf Wajdi: UMNO unafraid of pressure on unity with PAS
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party is not intimidated by pressure, slander and accusations aimed at its unity push with PAS. He spoke while presenting a report at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.
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Thai cook held by JPJ for driving with expired road tax
A Thai cook was detained on Jalan Genting Kelang in Kuala Lumpur for driving a Mercedes with an expired motor vehicle licence. In the same Ops Luxury sweep, a Chinese driver was held on Jalan Stonor for having no competent driving licence. Both vehicles were seized at JPJ Kuala Lumpur for investigation.
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UMNO assembly day three: Ahmad Zahid's policy speech in focus
The third day of UMNO's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur is expected to centre on the President's policy speech by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The address is expected to cover the party's political cooperation within the Unity Government, preparations for the Melaka state election and GE-16, and issues including the Tabung Haji RCI and FELDA. Nearly 3,000 delegates are attending.
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Foreign businesses push up rents in Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas
In Kuala Lumpur's Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas areas, an influx of Korean and Chinese businesses is driving up commercial rents, with some newcomers offering well above asking prices for shop lots. Local SMEs say landlords now expect unrealistic rents, making it hard for them to compete.
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Zahid warns UMNO not to be fooled again in political cooperation
At the UMNO 2026 General Assembly at WTCKL, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi warned delegates not to be 'bitten by the same snake' in political cooperation. Deputy President Mohamad Hasan said UMNO will not forget being played in Malay-Islamic unity efforts. A Kubang Pasu delegate added that any cooperation must be sincere and willing to compromise, including on seat allocation in PN-held states.
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Zulkifli: Peaceful coexistence key to Malaysia's future
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence and a harmonious society for Malaysia's future. He said this at a dialogue session with Kelab Concorde at Wisma Bernama, Kuala Lumpur, discussing Malaysia's Islamic identity and religious diversity.
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Akmal challenges PH to contest all 28 Melaka state seats
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has challenged Pakatan Harapan to contest all 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka state election and urged PH to abandon cooperation with BN. He said this at the UMNO Youth General Assembly 2026 at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur.
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Jimmy Liong faces US teen Shimabukuro in KL Cup last 16
Malaysia's national No. 1 Jimmy Liong meets 15-year-old American Tama Shimabukuro in the round of 16 of the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood tomorrow. Liong says singles is his strongest discipline and he is studying Shimabukuro's game before their first meeting. Several other Malaysians lost in the earlier rounds.
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Tabung Haji RCI timeline: four charged, ex-minister detained
The Tabung Haji royal commission report released in July led to anti-corruption investigations and court action. Four people have been charged, including TH chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, while several former senior TH officials and a former minister have been detained and remanded.
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UMNO Youth presses Anwar to explain status of other scandal probes
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh demanded that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim explain the status of investigations into several alleged scandals, including the 'corporate mafia' case, a mining issue in Sabah and KWAP investment losses. He spoke while wrapping up debate on the UMNO Youth chief's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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Police question 12 witnesses over RM2.91 million Ampang condo armed robbery
Police have recorded statements from 12 witnesses in the armed gang robbery at Pavilion Embassy condominium in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, where RM2.91 million in cash, jewellery and luxury watches was stolen on Sept 7. Wangsa Maju police chief ACP Annas Sulaiman said investigators are still identifying suspects and are examining possible insider involvement given the condominium's strict security. The case is being investigated under Sections 395/397 of the Penal Code.
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Zahid and Negri MB meet for two hours at World Trade Centre KL
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim for about two hours at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. The meeting followed Ismail's claim that he was pressured into signing a controversial proclamation. Zahid's political secretary said it was just a regular afternoon tea for Umno leaders.
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Umno open to cooperation but refuses to be tied to any party
Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the party is open to political cooperation with any side but must not depend on or owe favours to other parties. He listed four conditions for cooperation in the context of Malay and Islamic unity, speaking at the Umno Youth, Wanita and Puteri assemblies at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 9 September.
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Syed Uzair-Seong Yong push world No. 2 pair to three games at KL Cup
Unseeded Syed Uzair Sufi-Park Seong Yong took the opening game 11-3 against top seeds Gabriel Tardio-Noe Khlif before losing their round-of-16 match at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian-South Korean pair, playing together for only the second time, had earlier beaten China's Phoenix He and Singapore's Ryan Ng in the first round.
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Fire in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur kills mother and two sons
A fire at a double-storey house on Jalan Satria 7/5 in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur killed a 49-year-old woman and her two sons, aged 18 and 11. The Klang district police chief said there is no criminal element or foul play, and the bodies were sent to Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital for post-mortem. The Fire and Rescue Department is investigating the cause.
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Selangor police seize RM31.53m in drugs, arrest 14
Selangor police broke up six drug syndicates in seven raids across KLIA, Segambut, Kajang and Sepang between 19 and 26 August. The RM31.53 million haul included 135.4 kg of cannabis buds and 117.54 kg of MDMA, with 14 people arrested.
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Guan Eng trial: MACC investigator stands by claim Zenith BUCG had edge in Penang tunnel bid
An MACC investigator told the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur that Consortium Zenith BUCG had more advantages than four other bidders for the Penang undersea tunnel and road projects. Under cross-examination in Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial, Zulhilmi Ramli disagreed with the defence that a 2011 Malaysia-China MoU did not guarantee the company the contract. The four other bidders were named in court.