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Tengku Ampuan Pahang attends special screening of TEKAD documentary
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah attended a special screening of the documentary 'TEKAD: Ekspedisi Guthrie Everest 2026' at a cinema in Subang Jaya tonight. The documentary captures the journey of two Malaysian climbers, Mohd Khafiz Bachok and Chew Wei Ngor, in their expedition to Mount Everest. The exclusive screening will air on Astro channel 100 on 13 September.
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Selangor overall champions of Para SUKMA 2026, Amirudin hopes athletes reach world title
The closing ceremony of Para SUKMA 2026 was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (STIC), with Selangor emerging as overall champions for the first time since the games began in 1982. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he hopes national para athletes will go on to become world champions, and noted the age limit of under 40 for athletes. Selangor collected 93 golds, 55 silvers and 52 bronzes, followed by Sabah and Sarawak.
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Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 a top platform for grassroots players, says national coach
National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says the Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 is the best platform for grassroots players to gain competitive experience. The league, jointly organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November.
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Sarawak para bowlers bag six golds at Para SUKMA Selangor
Sarawak's para tenpin bowling squad won six gold medals at Para SUKMA Selangor 2026, beating its pre-Games target of five. The haul at Sunway Mega Lanes included singles titles for Rosserrine Issawell Manong Raymond and Mohamad Yakup Winei, plus a doubles contribution from Farthin Zafirah Zaidi and Nurfariesyah Adriana Fairul. Head coach Myron Khoo Hock Ming said the next focus is the World Para Championships and getting Sarawak athletes into the national squad.
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Three more charged with murder of 23-year-old at illegal gathering in Taman Alam Megah
Three more alleged gang members were charged in the Magistrate's Court in Shah Alam today with murdering a 23-year-old man during an illegal gathering last month. The charges bring the total number of people charged in the case to 11, after eight men were charged with the same offence last week. The offence was allegedly committed at 1.59pm on Aug 25 at Jalan Mandolin 33/5 in Taman Alam Megah, and the court fixed Nov 24 for mention.
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BERSIH demands Najib serve remaining jail term, rejects house arrest
BERSIH is demanding that Datuk Seri Najib Razak serve the rest of his prison sentence and is opposing any move by the Pardons Board to grant the former prime minister house arrest. Its executive director, Asraf Sharafi, said this at a press conference at BERSIH's office in Petaling Jaya, a day before the board meets. He argued that special treatment for high-profile individuals would create a dangerous double standard and undermine the rule of law.
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Alan Tam's final world tour opens overseas leg at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 28-29
Cantopop veteran Alan Tam will bring his final large-scale world tour to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 28 and 29, 2026, at 8pm at Unifi Arena KL. It is the first overseas stop after a ten-show Hong Kong run, and features a 360-degree central stage with two different setlists across the two nights.
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Three held, four still hunted over fatal Taman Alam Megah brawl
Selangor police have arrested three of seven suspects wanted over a brawl that killed a man in Taman Alam Megah last month. The three will be charged soon while four others remain at large. The case is being investigated under Sections 302 and 149 of the Penal Code.
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Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 at Putrajaya, KLIA from Sept 23
Tourism Malaysia will hold the Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 from 23 September to 4 October at several locations including IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Terminal 1 KLIA and Hotel Sama-Sama. The festival combining motorsport and culture aims to attract international visitors under the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign.
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Sabah FC coach questions refereeing after FA Cup exit
Sabah FC head coach Juan Torres Garrido criticised the standard of refereeing after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Selangor FC 4-3 on aggregate. He claimed controversial decisions, including a penalty and a 'soft elbow' red card, made his team's path harder. The second leg was played at Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ).
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MAKAF promises Proton e.MAS to karate gold medallists at Asian Games
The Malaysian Karate Federation (MAKAF) has promised a Proton e.MAS car to any national karate athlete who wins gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Its president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said the reward is extra motivation for the seven athletes being sent, with a target of at least one gold. The announcement was made after a symbolic ceremony at the National Sports Institute (ISN) in Kuala Lumpur.
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Pan-gon unhappy as Liga M schedule forces players to play every 48 hours
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon has criticised the Liga Malaysia schedule after his side played three matches in a week. He said the 48-hour rest period is hurting performance and raising injury risk, after SFC beat Sabah FC 2-1 at Stadium MBPJ to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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JCPAC opens The Studio with four local theatre productions
The Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre (JCPAC) in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has opened a new black-box space, The Studio, seating 150. Four productions will run from this weekend through November, including FORK IT, Eurydice, The Failed Romances and Thrown. Tickets are available via CloudJoi.
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Selangor reach FA Cup quarter-finals with 4-3 aggregate win over Sabah
Selangor beat Sabah 2-1 at MBPJ Stadium on Wednesday to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate. Coach Kim Pan Gon criticised the scheduling of two matches within 72 hours and the closed-door ruling that kept spectators away.
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Alam Maritim CEO charged with fraud over vessel charter rates, claims trial
Alam Maritim Resources Bhd group managing director and CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with two counts of fraud over the daily charter rate of a vessel. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM300,000 with one surety. The court set Nov 18 for mention of the case.
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SJMC launches AI-assisted digital pathology for HER2 breast cancer testing
Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), with AstraZeneca, has introduced Malaysia's first computational pathology solution using AI-assisted imaging to support digital tissue sample review in HER2 breast cancer testing. The initiative aims to improve consistency and reliability of pathology reports, with final interpretation remaining under the supervision of qualified pathologists.
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Mekdi National Sepak Takraw League 2026 offers RM60,000, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak
The Mekdi National Sepak Takraw League 2026 for under-16 players offers a total prize pool of RM60,000, with zonal competition starting in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November. Organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, the league was launched at McDonald's Pantai Sentral Park by Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari.
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Ungu rocks Idea Live Arena in Damansara Intan
Ungu's 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, with more than 20 songs over two hours. Pasha and the Indonesian band called Malaysia a second home after 19 years of performing here.
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Taman Gasing Indah terrace house sold for RM850k after two days
A double-storey terrace house in Taman Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor was sold for RM850,000 just two days after listing. The buyers were drawn to its refurbished condition, freehold status and price about RM200,000 below market. A similar unit sold for RM790,000 in October 2022, while average asking prices in the area are around RM1.17 million.
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Selangor edge Sabah 2-1 to book FA Cup quarter-final spot
Selangor defeated Sabah 2-1 in the second leg of their FA Cup round of 16 tie at the MBPJ Stadium, advancing 3-2 on aggregate. Eduardo Sosa and Chigor Moraes scored for Selangor, while Park Jung Bin replied for Sabah. Elsewhere, Kuala Lumpur City, Penang, and Terengganu also progressed in the competition.
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Selangor FC play in empty stadium due to FA ban
Selangor FC's FA Cup match against Sabah FC was played in an empty Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) imposed the ban after crowd trouble in a previous match.
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Overpricing may hurt developers' financing approval, bank warns
At the Rehda Institute conference at Wisma Rehda, Kelana Jaya on Sept 8-9, OCBC Bank Malaysia warned that setting selling prices too high can lower a developer's chances of getting project financing approved. The bank also weighs rising construction costs, breakeven sales above 85% and the developer's track record before lending.
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Avenged Sevenfold's KL concert nearly sold out with 100 tickets left
Avenged Sevenfold's concert in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 26 at Unifi Arena KL is nearly sold out, with only 100 tickets remaining. Tickets are available in Rockzone at RM699 and Fan Zone at RM499 through Hitman Live.
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Monash, Sunway, Taylor's launch Triple Alliance to boost university collaboration
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway University and Taylor's University have formally launched their Triple Alliance partnership at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Sunway Square. The alliance aims to foster collaboration in education, research, and community initiatives, with plans for cross-campus learning and joint research projects. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir called the launch an important milestone for Malaysian higher education.