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UMNO Youth warns lazy, uncontactable reps will not be renominated
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh warned that any elected representative from the wing who fails to serve, is arrogant or is hard to contact will not be renominated in the next general election. He said this in his policy speech at the UMNO Youth General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. He also announced RM36,000 into the SSPN account of the son of the late Maran UMNO Youth chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi, who will be made the wing's official adopted child.
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Noraini: UMNO is no passenger, wants a bigger voice in government
Wanita UMNO chief Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said UMNO is not merely a passenger in the government and still has the strength to shape the country's political direction. Speaking at the Wanita UMNO policy address at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, she outlined five principles for the wing in any political cooperation, including not sacrificing its struggle and not sidelining grassroots voices.
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Aliff Aziz dismisses on-set romance rumours, focuses on Sultan Mansur Shah role
Aliff Aziz says he is not entertaining speculation of an on-set romance with Melinda Dadew, his co-star in the musical theatre production Mansur & Liu. He wants to give his full attention to playing Sultan Mansur Shah in the Datuk M Nasir-directed show, which runs at Istana Budaya until 20 September.
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Akmal: PH forced Umno to weigh PAS cooperation
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh told the wing's assembly at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur that Pakatan Harapan repeatedly forced Umno to choose between power and principles, which pushed the party to explore cooperation with PAS. He cited the Selangor pig farming controversy as an example of PH ignoring royal views. His remarks follow deputy president Mohamad Hasan's call for Umno to rely on its own strategies rather than PN, PAS or PH.
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Yasin Sulaiman shares his experience at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta
Composer and singer Yasin Sulaiman, 51, said his life at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak is far better than being in prison. He said he must depend on mental health medication for life and can no longer be involved with cannabis. He was met at the Media Night of the Mansur dan Liu Musical Theatre at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya.
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PAS Youth chief attends Umno Youth assembly at WTCKL
PAS Youth chief Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden attended the Umno Youth general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today, returning Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh's visit to the PAS Youth muktamar last week. The reciprocal visits come as ties between the two parties' wings draw attention after an understanding in the Negeri Sembilan state election.
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Yasin Sulaiman freed after four years of treatment, says he lost hope
Malaysian composer and singer Yasin Sulaiman said he lost hope and thought it better to be hanged after being sentenced to 30 years in prison. After about four and a half years of treatment including at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, he was released on 2 September on conditions to continue medication and avoid cannabis.
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Wista International AGM and Conference 2026
Wista International AGM and Conference 2026. 27 October to 30 October 2026, at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.
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16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference (APIC) 2026
16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference (APIC) 2026. 22 September to 23 September 2026, at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
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GVM 2026 - ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS CONCERT
GVM 2026 - ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS CONCERT. 10 October 2026, at The Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur.
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Jack White - Newport
Jack White - Newport. 18 September 2026, at Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur.
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Modest Mouse - Newport
Modest Mouse - Newport. 1 October 2026, at Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur.
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Cube of Truth: Kuala Lumpur: September 19th: 5:30PM
Cube of Truth: Kuala Lumpur: September 19th: 5:30PM. 19 September 2026, at In front of McDonald's Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
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Nastia Project CONCERT Feat Fynn Jamal & Amir Jahari
Nastia Project CONCERT Feat Fynn Jamal & Amir Jahari. 16 October 2026, at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.
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Highlander 10K
Highlander 10K. 3 October 2026, at Lalaport BBCC, Kuala Lumpur.
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BTS in KUALA LUMPUR 2026
BTS in KUALA LUMPUR 2026. 12 December 2026, at KualaLumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
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Nami Tamaki Live 2026 Starbound Tour - Presented by Anime Fest! Plus 2026/2
Nami Tamaki Live 2026 Starbound Tour - Presented by Anime Fest! Plus 2026/2. 27 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Anime Fest+ 2026/2 [Official Event Page]
Anime Fest+ 2026/2 [Official Event Page]. 26 September to 27 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Ai Higuchi - Live at Anime Fest!+ 2026/2
Ai Higuchi - Live at Anime Fest!+ 2026/2. 26 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Immersive theatre piece 'Angin Main Teri' to run at ASWARA in September
An immersive contemporary theatre production inspired by the traditional Malay healing ritual Main Teri will be staged at BlackBox ASWARA in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 September 2026. The performance blends ritual, music, movement and light to explore themes of memory, identity and ancestral presence.
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Blue 25th Anniversary Tour coming to Zepp KL on Jan 24, 2027
The band Blue will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 24 January 2027 as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets are available via Golive Asia, the only authorized ticketing platform.
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Tiny Talks: Musotrees
Tiny Talks: Musotrees. 19 September 2026, at SMTH, Else Kuala Lumpur.
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Lovebox-Techno Edition at Pisco KL
Lovebox-Techno Edition at Pisco KL. 19 September 2026, at Pisco Bar, Kuala Lumpur.
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FiberConnect APAC Conference 2026
FiberConnect APAC Conference 2026. 13 October to 15 October 2026, at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur.