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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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Swarovski offers up to 30% off at Pavilion Damansara Heights
Swarovski Malaysia is running a seasonal promotion with up to 30% off selected items from 10 to 27 September 2026. The offer is available at participating Swarovski stores and on Swarovski.com.
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UMNO 2026 assembly at WTCKL reassesses strategy ahead of GE16
UMNO's 2026 general assembly is being held at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) from yesterday until Saturday, with over 6,400 delegates expected. The gathering serves as a platform to reassess party strategy, strengthen the organisation and prepare for the 16th General Election (GE16).
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Alice Loke elevated to Court of Appeal, Elaine Yap confirmed as High Court judge
High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching is expected to be elevated to the Court of Appeal on Thursday, while Judicial Commissioner Elaine Yap Chin Gaik is expected to be confirmed as a High Court judge. The oath-taking and presentation of instruments of appointment are expected to take place at Istana Negara before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. The appointment will raise the number of Court of Appeal judges to 31 out of the constitutionally mandated 32 positions.
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Awie promises 35 songs, five bands at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
The Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Awie said the show features five segments with about 35 songs from five different bands he has played with, plus a line-up of top Malaysian musicians and artists. Rehearsals began about a month ago at MyStudio Sungai Buloh to ensure a tight performance.
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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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National Lion Dance Championship and Asian Invitational to be held next month with 43 teams
The Malaysia North-South Lion Dance Federation has announced the draw results for its second national traditional southern lion dance championship and the 2026 Asian southern lion dance high-pole invitational tournament. Both competitions will be held on October 10 and 11 at HEXTAR WORLD IMPIRE CITY, attracting 43 local and international teams.
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Azeez denies choosing to wear lock-up clothes, says it was police SOP
Former Baling MP Datuk Seri Azeez Abdul Rahim has denied claims that he chose to wear purple lock-up clothes and handcuffs when brought to the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. His lawyer, Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, said Azeez was in police custody and was ordered to change clothes according to PDRM's standard operating procedure. The court allowed a two-day remand order against Azeez.
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Chin Hin Property enters industrial segment with RM449m Kota Damansara hub
Chin Hin Group Property Bhd has entered the industrial property development segment with The NeX, an integrated industrial-commercial hub in Kota Damansara with an estimated GDV of RM449.4 million. The project follows shareholders' approval of the group's RM66 million acquisition of a 16,222 square metre leasehold industrial site. The development is expected to be completed by 2029.
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LFE Corp wins RM23.87mil contracts for Ara Damansara commercial project
LFE Corp Bhd has secured three contracts worth RM23.87 million for electrical, mechanical and plumbing works at a commercial development in Ara Damansara, Selangor. The contracts, awarded to its subsidiary LFE Engineering Sdn Bhd, will run for 27 months starting December 2025.
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Malaysian Cheong Kwok Khuen reaches pro main draw at Leapmotor KL Cup
Malaysian pickleball player Cheong Kwok Khuen qualified for the men's singles main draw at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup held at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. He defeated fellow Malaysian Ryan Lee in the qualifiers and will now face Vietnam's Nguyen Tien in the main draw.
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Umno assembly opens with delegates upbeat after Johor, Negri wins, eyeing Melaka
Umno delegates arrived at the party's annual assembly in Kuala Lumpur in a positive mood following recent state election victories in Johor and Negeri Sembilan. Delegates expressed renewed confidence and are now looking towards Melaka as the next electoral target. The assembly runs from today until Saturday.
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LFE Engineering wins RM13.3m electrical subcontract for Ara Damansara project
LFE Corporation's subsidiary, LFE Engineering, has accepted a RM13.3 million subcontract for electrical and extra-low voltage works at a commercial redevelopment project in Ara Damansara, Selangor. The 27-month contract, awarded by Pembinaan Bina Bumi, is scheduled to run from December 2025 to March 2028.
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Vox Choir Festival returns to DPAC with four nights of choral performances
The 5th Vox Choir Festival will be held at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) from 18th to 20th September. The festival features performances from various community, church, and children's choirs, as well as a tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Tickets are priced at RM40.
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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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Ex-Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez bailed at RM450,000, pleads not guilty
Former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim completed his RM450,000 bail process at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of using his position to obtain a company chairmanship with an annual remuneration of RM690,000.
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Gombak flat overcrowded with foreigners, residents worry about cleanliness and safety
A survey at Flat Taman Wilayah in Gombak found the area increasingly crowded with foreigners, especially from Myanmar and Rohingya. Local residents expressed concerns about poor cleanliness and rising safety issues such as fights and theft. They are urging authorities to monitor the activities and facilities of foreigners in the flat.
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Gombak's Desa Bakti flats littered, residents say foreigners now majority
A survey at the Desa Bakti flats in Gombak found scattered rubbish, betel nut stains, and damaged facilities. Local residents claim the area is increasingly crowded with foreigners, mainly from Myanmar and Bangladesh, making them a minority.
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Gombak Setia assemblyman acquitted of TikTok public alarm charge
Gombak Setia assemblyman Muhammad Hilman Idham was acquitted and discharged by the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur of a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code. The magistrate ruled the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. The charge related to a TikTok video allegedly made on July 30, 2025.
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Oscar-winning film 'The Whale' to debut as stage play in KL this September
Samuel D. Hunter's play 'The Whale', which inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Brendan Fraser, will make its Malaysian stage debut from Sept 17 to 20 at Pentas 2, KLPAC. The production is directed by Christopher Ling and explores themes of truth, isolation, and redemption.
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Taman Bukit Maluri Hungry Ghost Festival unites community, preserves traditions
The annual Hungry Ghost Festival at the Guan Yin Ting temple in Taman Bukit Maluri, Kuala Lumpur, has become a key community event. Organised by Persatuan Yee Lan Guan Yin Ting Bukit Maluri Kepong, the festival includes prayers, a ceremonial dinner, and an auction of blessed items to support schools and the needy. Organisers note growing participation from younger generations.
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UK's Goldsboro Books opens first overseas store at Sunway Square Mall
London-based Goldsboro Books has opened its first permanent store outside the UK at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall, Selangor. The 140 sq ft Goldsboro Room, which opened on Aug 27, operates 24 hours and houses about 2,500 signed and collectible titles. The partnership with BookXcess aims to make these editions more accessible to Malaysian readers.
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Asia Pacific Conference on International Education (APAIE) 2027
Asia Pacific Conference on International Education (APAIE) 2027. 20 March to 25 March 2027, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
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TCMEX, THE 2ND EDITION OF MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
TCMEX, THE 2ND EDITION OF MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL TRADITIONAL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE & HEALTH TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION. 25 November to 27 November 2026, at Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.