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Haikal Azan Roslan wins SUKIPT gold in silat, dedicates victory to his mother
Haikal Azan Roslan of Universiti Putra Malaysia won the gold medal in the silat Class I event at SUKIPT 2026, defeating Muhammad Shahrul Imran of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 30-29 in a closely contested final held at Universiti Malaya. The victory, which came a day before his 25th birthday, was dedicated to his mother.
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Misha Omar's 'Aku & Lelaki' showcase to open 25th anniversary celebrations
Singer Misha Omar will hold an exclusive showcase titled 'Aku & Lelaki' at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on October 24. The concert marks the start of her 25th anniversary celebrations in the local music industry. Misha will perform popular songs by male singers from Malaysia, Indonesia and internationally with her own new interpretations.
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WAIC Connect AI exhibition and ecosystem event to be held at KLCC in September
WAIC Connect Malaysia 2026, an AI ecosystem platform under the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The two-day exhibition will feature a 1500 sqm area with over 40 planned exhibitors, supported by Huawei.
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wave to earth to perform at Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya on 22 Nov
South Korean band wave to earth will hold 'the pieces tour' concert at Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 22 November 2026. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting 28 May 2026 at 11am MYT, with a Live Nation Member presale on 27 May.
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Khalid's 'Always Summer Somewhere' tour to hit Kuala Lumpur on Dec 9
Singer Khalid will perform at the Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 9 December 2026. Tickets go on sale starting with an artist presale on 13 July, followed by general on-sale on 16 July.
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Immigration Dept launches internal probe into fatal KL crash that killed three
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into its vehicle safety and SOPs following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19. The department's director-general said action will be taken if violations are found. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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Asian parliamentary forum opens global secretariat in Kuala Lumpur after move from Tokyo
The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) officially opened its new global secretariat house in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The facility, relocated from Tokyo, Japan, will serve as a regional hub for parliamentary action on issues like population ageing and gender equality. The secretariat house was developed at a cost of RM958,930.
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Goldsboro Books opens first permanent international branch in KL's BookXcess
The Goldsboro Room, the first permanent international home for London's Goldsboro Books, has opened at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall. The 140-square-foot space offers signed, numbered and limited first editions, with most titles priced between RM150 and RM200. The launch featured rare collectibles, including a signed JK Rowling book and first editions of Tolkien and Fleming.
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Jonah proud to help UM win gold at SUKIPT, breaks games record
National shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan expressed satisfaction after winning a gold medal for Universiti Malaya (UM) at SUKIPT 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. Jonah won the men's shot put with a throw of 18.22 meters, breaking the games record, but had to settle for silver in the discus event.
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Ayam Brand launches three new Ayam Carik pulled chicken flavours at Sunway Pyramid roadshow
Ayam Brand has launched three new flavours of its Ayam Carik Pulled Chicken range: Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Korean Gochujang Sauce, and Black Pepper. The launch took place at Jaya Grocer, Sunway Pyramid, as part of a six-day roadshow running from Sept 1 to 6, 2026, featuring product sampling and purchase rewards.
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Gote Summer 26' Skincare Garage
Gote Summer 26' Skincare Garage. 11 September to 13 September 2026, at Venturi Motors, Kuala Lumpur.
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SUKIPT: UCSI's Hoe Yean wins two gold medals at the pool
National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean won two gold medals for UCSI University on the opening day of the SUKIPT 2026 swimming competition at the Universiti Malaya Swimming Pool in Kuala Lumpur.
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Fallen tree disrupts commuter and ETS services
KTM Komuter and ETS train services in the Klang Valley were disrupted today after a tree fell between the Kepong and Rawang routes, causing delays of over 60 minutes. KTMB said cleanup and repair works are ongoing.
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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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MyARTTE 2026 expo in KL to host policy talks on road safety and standards
The MyARTTE 2026 expo will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 30 to Oct 2. The event will feature policy roundtables with government agencies, regulators and industry players to discuss road standards, safety and emerging transport issues.
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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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Datuk Red seeks court confirmation of ruju' pronouncement for legal certainty
Entrepreneur Datuk Red appeared at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court to seek confirmation of a ruju' pronouncement with his ex-wife Adira Suhaimi. The case was adjourned to October 19 for submissions, and Red said he will divorce her again if the ruju' is confirmed.
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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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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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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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Oil & Gas Asia 2026 to attract over 30,000 attendees, 2,000 participating companies
The Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026 exhibition and conference is being held from September 2-4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, expecting over 30,000 attendees and 2,000 companies. The event was launched by Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik and features international pavilions and collaborations with MOGSEC and EIC Connect.
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Adira ready to accept any court decision
Singer Adira Suhaimi says she is ready to accept any decision in the court case over the confirmation of the ruju' pronouncement filed by her ex-husband, Datuk Red. The proceedings are nearly complete, awaiting lawyer submissions on October 19. Adira was met at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court in Kuang after today's proceedings.
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Identity of body found in drain still unknown
Police in Sungai Buloh are still working to identify a man's body, believed to be a murder victim, found in a drain at Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh last Saturday. No arrests have been made yet, and they are awaiting a report from the Chemistry Department.
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Kinokuniya Pavilion Damansara Heights marks first anniversary with member discounts
Books Kinokuniya at Pavilion Damansara Heights is celebrating its first anniversary from 4 to 6 September 2026. KPC members can enjoy 25% off all original-priced items, and the first 100 customers spending RM100 will receive a free tote bag.