News near Balai Berita Kuala Lumpur
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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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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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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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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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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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Danish and Fatin crowned sprint kings and queens at SUKIPT
At the SUKIPT 2026 athletics finals at Arena Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, UPSI's Danish Iftikhar and Fatin Ilyana won the men's and women's 100m titles, with Danish breaking the games record twice. Both will represent Malaysia internationally next.
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Shawn breaks 10-year record
Shawn Roshan Singh of Universiti Malaya broke a 10-year record in the 1,500m event at SUKIPT 2026 at UM Arena, Kuala Lumpur. He clocked 4:03.43s to win the gold medal, surpassing the old record of 4:05.11s.
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Almost disqualified, Sriven still wins gold
UPSI runner Sriven Tan won the gold medal in the men's 10,000m race walk at SUKIPT 2026, held at Arena UM in Kuala Lumpur. Despite receiving three warnings and entering the penalty box, he finished in 52 minutes 11.53 seconds to secure victory for his university.
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Shawn Roshan breaks SUKIPT record
Shawn Roshan Singh of Universiti Malaya broke the SUKIPT 2026 games record in the men's 1,500m at Arena UM in Kuala Lumpur, clocking 4:03.43. The previous record of 4:05.11 was set in 2016.
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Ministry of National Unity Organizes Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition
The Ministry of National Unity is organizing the Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition at Gallery 1, Department of Museums Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, from August 31 to December 31. The four-month exhibition highlights football's role in uniting Malaysians across races and religions, tracing its history from before independence to the present. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.
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400 pupils mark National Day with PKSK preparation programme at UM
A two-day PKSK preparation programme for 400 primary school students was held at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, coinciding with National Day celebrations. The event, organised by Fly High Education Centre, featured patriotic activities, motivational sessions, and a special appearance by nine-year-old Anggrek binti Adenan.
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Music community rallies behind Flop Poppy's Andy and his daughter
A charity event called 'SOS 4 INAZ' is being held this Saturday at Panggung Anniversari, Taman Botani Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, to raise funds for the scoliosis surgery of Inaz, the daughter of Flop Poppy vocalist Andy. The event, organized by Karyawan, aims to cover the RM97,000 treatment cost.
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Island Girl Finds Her Fins In Upcoming Stand Up
Malaysian comedian Fatimah Nuha will perform her debut solo comedy show 'Island Girl' at Bar Roca in Kuala Lumpur on September 24th. The show is a personal take on life and expectations on women, and tickets start from RM50.
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Endangered Species rocks KL again
Endangered Species Vol. 2, an independent music showcase, returned to Petai Belalang KL in Kuala Lumpur. The event featured performances by Women & Children, The Baby Cosmos, Teh Tarik Senja, and Golden Mammoth.
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Benefit concert for Andy Flop Poppy's daughter with scoliosis
A benefit concert, SOS 4 Inaz, will be held Saturday at Panggung Anniversari in Kuala Lumpur to raise funds for the scoliosis treatment of Inaz, daughter of indie rock veteran Andy of Flop Poppy. The estimated cost is RM97,000, and Andy will perform with other bands to support his daughter's recovery.
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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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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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Konsert Kita Bagi Jadi concert makes Merdeka eve celebration a success
An estimated 60,000 people gathered at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur for the 'Konsert Kita Bagi Jadi @ Ambang Merdeka 2026' concert on the eve of National Day. The 90-minute musical performance traced Malaysia's history from the Melaka Sultanate to modern times, featuring an orchestra, 3D visuals, and appearances by celebrities and athletes.
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CIMB moves Malaysians forward through music, culture and community
CIMB Bank hosted Festival Ambang Merdeka 2026, a three-day celebration at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 29 to 31, in conjunction with Malaysia's 69th National Day. The festival featured local artists, cultural workshops, and a musical production, reflecting the bank's 'Moving You Forward' brand promise beyond banking.
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National juniors Lucas, Sue Mei reach LCW Cup last 16
Malaysian national junior shuttlers Lucas Lee and Teoh Sue Mei advanced to the last 16 of the Lee Chong Wei Cup Under-17 tournament at Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
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Lee Chong Wei Cup participant Shahadzryl hopes to win Olympic gold
At the Lee Chong Wei Cup Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur, 13-year-old Shahadzryl Suhaime won his match but aims to improve. He dreams of Olympic gold, while other juniors like Chong Lee Qian also advanced.
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Sudden alliance between PAS and UMNO Youth? – Dato' Dr. Akmal makes personal appearance at PAS Youth meeting!
UMNO Youth chief Dr. Muhammad Akmal Saleh attended the PAS Youth wing's annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, sparking speculation about a possible political alliance between the two parties. The event is part of the 72nd PAS annual meeting.