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Pineapple entrepreneur association expands SG1 cultivation area
The Pertubuhan Pengusaha Nanas SG1 Malaysia association was inaugurated at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, Selangor, with the aim of expanding SG1 pineapple cultivation to 2,000 hectares within six years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated the target aligns with its goal of reaching RM2 billion in pineapple exports by January 2028.
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KPKM Intensifies Efforts to Produce Local Plant Seeds, Reduce Imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is intensifying efforts to produce local plant seed varieties to reduce the country's dependence on imported seeds. Minister Mohamad Sabu highlighted that nearly 90% of vegetable seed needs are still imported, and the import value has surged from USD5 million in 2021 to USD70 million in 2025. He announced this at the launch of the National Plant Seed Industry Empowerment Program during MAHA 2026 at the Malaysia Agriculture Exposition Park in Serdang.
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M Jamil grateful, moved by Ahmad Zahid and wife's concern
Veteran actor M Jamil, who is bedridden after a stroke and leg amputation, thanked Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis for visiting him at his Subang Jaya home and providing aid through a charity program.
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Muhammad Azeem Targets Better Than Bronze At Asiad 2026
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi aims to improve on his bronze medal from the 2023 Asian Games at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asiad. He was met during a visit by the Youth and Sports Minister to training venues at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil, and he will compete in the Oman Grand Prix this weekend as part of his preparations.
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MAHA 2026: 2.2 million visitors recorded on seventh day
MAHA 2026, held at MAEPS in Serdang, has attracted 2.2 million visitors and RM14 million in sales by its seventh day. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu announced the figures and highlighted MoUs signed, including RM4 million for a tuna enterprise in Labuan.
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KPM Seri Iskandar students excited to gain experience at Media Prima
Twenty students from Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) Seri Iskandar visited Media Prima Berhad's headquarters at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur to learn about news and program production. The students toured various operations, tried being newsreaders, and participated in a quiz.
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Hospitalised Brian salutes mentor Sri Shan as fighter for athletes
Malaysian hockey legend Brian Sta Maria, hospitalised at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, praised his mentor and fellow 1975 World Cup skipper Datuk Seri N. Sri Shanmuganathan, who is also hospitalised with heart problems. Brian highlighted the financial struggles of former athletes.
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UPNM shooting trio breaks national record
The UPNM men's shooting team won gold and broke the national record in the 10m air pistol team event at SUKIPT 2026, held at the UPNM Shooting Range in Kuala Lumpur. UPNM also won gold in the women's team event.
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UPM defends women's volleyball title for fourth consecutive time
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) won the women's volleyball title at SUKIPT 2026 for the fourth consecutive time, defeating TAR UMT in the final at the Universiti Malaya sports center in Kuala Lumpur.
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Columbia Asia Hospital celebrates Merdeka babies with RM1,000 gift
Columbia Asia Hospital gave RM1,000 to every Malaysian baby born at its hospitals on Merdeka Day through its The HeadStart Initiative with Hong Leong Bank. The initiative helps parents start savings for their newborns.
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TAR UMT defends men's volleyball title at SUKIPT
TAR UMT defended their men's volleyball title at SUKIPT 2026, defeating UPM in a three-set match at the Universiti Malaya Sports Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
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Curtains up: local performing arts highlights in September
A roundup of performing arts productions in Malaysia for September, including theatre, musicals, and dance. Productions are staged at venues in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru.
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Sunway helps rehabilitation center residents build a new life
Sunway Group launched its #SunwayforGood food program at Rumah Sahabat in Hulu Langat, buying 5,000 burgers from the drug rehabilitation center's residents. The National Day event was attended by the Raja Muda of Selangor and involved 500 guests from 10 welfare homes in Selangor.
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Shop at USJ Sentral 3 sold for RM3 million
A shop unit at USJ Sentral 3 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, was sold for RM3 million. The six-storey building attracted a buyer due to its strategic location and growth potential.
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Malaysian Hindus pray for safe return of those missing in Nepal floods
More than 50 devotees gathered at Sri Arulmigu Ramalingeswarar Temple in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, to pray for the safe return of 55 Malaysians still missing after devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. The prayer session, organized by Malaysia Hindhudharma Maamandram, included families with relatives missing and was held as the government reported 77 Malaysians were being brought to Kathmandu for repatriation.
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Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza
Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza. 17 October 2026, at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.
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All injured guests discharged from hospital after roller coaster mishap
All 22 visitors hospitalized after a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon have been discharged. The attraction remains closed while investigations continue.
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LKIM digitalizes fishermen data via PADAN System
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security launched the PADAN system to centralize fishermen data, and witnessed a MoU for frozen fish supply from Sabah to Peninsular Malaysia. The launch took place at MAHA 2026 in Serdang.
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MAHA 2026 draws 1.87 million visitors, sales near RM12 million in six days
The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 in Serdang has recorded 1.87 million visitors and nearly RM12 million in sales in its first six days. Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu acknowledged traffic congestion and said organizers will add transport for visitors.
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MAHA 2026: Paid buggies for corporates, visitors have free transport
At MAHA 2026 in Serdang, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister clarified that paid buggy services are for corporate clients, while regular visitors can use free buses, trams, and buggies. The minister also addressed complaints about crowd management, noting the challenge of handling 300,000 visitors daily.
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Warda bounces back to win gold in 200m event
Nurul Wardatul Huwaida Mohd Hamka of UPSI won the women's 200m gold at SUKIPT 2026, held at Arena Universiti Malaya, with a time of 24.76 seconds. The win came after she took silver in the 100m final the day before.
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Danish Iftikhar wins double sprint gold at SUKIPT 2026
At the SUKIPT 2026 games at Arena Universiti Malaya, national sprinter Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee won his second gold medal by breaking the meet record in the men's 200m with a time of 20.77 seconds, following his 100m gold the day before.
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Man allegedly chased, brake-checked by SUV driver after honking due to near-collision
A man in Subang Jaya alleged he was chased and brake-checked by an SUV driver after honking at him following a near-collision. Dashcam footage was shared on Reddit, and a police report has been lodged.
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Second suspect in Sri Petaling cable theft remanded seven days
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a second suspect in connection with a cable theft in Sri Petaling. The 32-year-old driver of a Ford Ranger was remanded for seven days after a chase that ended in a crash on Jalan Hang Tuah 4.