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Appeals court cuts Puchong businessman's jail term for assaulting wife to 5 years
The High Court in Shah Alam reduced a businessman's 16-year jail sentence for assaulting his wife to five years, calling the original term 'extremely excessive'. The court also set aside the caning, ruling that the relevant penal code sections do not provide for it. The assault took place at the couple's home in Puchong four years ago.
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Unhealthy air: Klang Valley students advised to wear face masks
Air quality in the Klang Valley has been reported as unhealthy due to haze, prompting a parent-teacher association to advise students to wear face masks. The API reading in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur was recorded at an unhealthy level, and schools will reduce outdoor activities. Parents are also advised to monitor their children, especially those with health issues like asthma.
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LPNM records RM2.3 billion in potential pineapple investments at MAHA 2026
The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) recorded RM2.3 billion in potential investments from MoUs signed at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The figure is over 25% of the RM8 billion target set by the agriculture ministry. LPNM will focus on downstream processing and high-value products like a natural sweetener from pineapple extracts.
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Sundial at Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve offers hands-on astronomy lesson
A large sundial at the Astronomy Square in Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve, Port Dickson, lets visitors tell time using sunlight. The structure, added in 2023, is used by students of Islamic astronomy and has earned a Malaysia Book of Records entry.
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20-year-old from Batu Uban among 21 Penang students to receive RM1,500 PTPTN advance
Ammar Yasir Bilal, 20, from Batu Uban, is one of 21 students from the Bukit Gelugor area who received the RM1,500 PTPTN education loan advance at a ceremony in George Town. He will use the money for fees at Universiti Malaysia Perlis. PTPTN has distributed the advance to 26,457 students nationwide for the September 2026 intake.
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MAHA 2026 draws 4.3 million visitors, sales hit RM66.88 million
The MAHA 2026 agriculture exhibition at MAEPS, Serdang, closed with 4.3 million visitors, surpassing its four million target. Sales reached RM66.88 million, and MoUs worth RM10.3 billion were signed during the event from August 28 to yesterday.
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Thai Deputy PM arrives at KLIA for two-day working visit
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow arrived at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang on Monday night for a two-day working visit. He is scheduled to meet Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan in Kuala Lumpur to discuss security in southern Thailand and bilateral ties.
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Foreign Woman Arrested in Kajang After Police Chase, Syabu Found
A foreign woman was arrested in Kajang after the car she was in fled a police check and was involved in an accident. Police seized 2.13 grammes of suspected syabu from the vehicle. The male driver escaped, and the woman was also detained for not having valid travel documents.
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UPM beats UNITEN 48-43 to win SUKIPT netball gold despite short preparation
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) defeated defending champions Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) 48-43 in the netball final of SUKIPT 2026 at the UNITEN Sports Arena in Kajang. Despite limited training time due to players' commitments with national programs and SUKMA, UPM secured the gold medal, which they dedicated to their two senior players playing in their final SUKIPT.
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Police hunt foreign driver after drugs found in car following Kajang crash
Kajang police are hunting a foreign man after three packets suspected to be syabu weighing 2.13 grams were found in the Honda City he was driving. The car was involved in an accident on Jalan Reko after the driver fled a police inspection. A foreign woman in the car has been arrested and remanded for four days.
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Police confirm fatal shooting of drug suspect in Seremban residential area
Police confirmed a local man suspected of drug-related activities was shot dead in a residential area in Garden Homes, Seremban, at 1.50pm. The suspect, in his 50s, had eight prior records for drug and criminal offences and was wanted under the Kidnapping Act. A resident expressed concern over safety following the incident.
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Elderly man arrested for burning car in Cheras
A 62-year-old man was arrested by police after allegedly setting fire to a car on Jalan Midah 1, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The suspect is believed to have been hallucinating under the influence of drugs and claimed to have seen a couple engaging in sexual activity inside the vehicle. He has been charged in court under Section 435 of the Penal Code.
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Negeri Sembilan MB accused of signing proclamation for ruler's abdication
A customs and political crisis in Negeri Sembilan is expected to prolong after claims that Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim signed a proclamation for the abdication of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz on August 3. Despite Ismail pledging loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz, a source claims the proclamation is valid and urges its immediate enforcement.
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Melwood Boys retain UKRC Soccer 9s title after penalty shootout
Melwood Boys FC of Kuala Lumpur defeated Penang Sports Club 6-5 on penalties to retain the UKRC Soccer 9s title at the UKRC Field in Kuala Lumpur. The final ended scoreless after regulation time, leading to a direct penalty shootout. Melwood Boys received RM3,000 for the win.
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UiTM aims to bounce back after losing SUKIPT title to MSU
UiTM's football team lost 1-3 to MSU in the SUKIPT 2026 final at Arena Sukan, UNITEN, ending their hopes of a third consecutive title. Coach Addy Shairullyzam Mohd Shafiee said the team will use the disappointment as motivation and now shift focus to preparing for the ASEAN University Games in December.
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MSU beat UiTM 3-1 to win SUKIPT men's futsal title
MSU defeated defending champions UiTM 3-1 in the SUKIPT 2026 men's futsal final at the UNITEN sports arena in Kajang. The win ends UiTM's dominance, who had won the title in 2022 and 2024. KPTM Bangi took the bronze medal after beating UKM 6-0.
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Six Agrobank customers win Proton X50 in MAHA 2026 draw
Six Agrobank customers each won a Proton X50 in the monthly draw of the Mega Million 3.0 campaign. The prizes were handed over at a ceremony at MAEPS, Serdang, yesterday. The campaign offers prizes worth over RM2.5 million.
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KLIA provides rest areas for passengers affected by Jakarta airport closure
KLIA has advised passengers traveling to Jakarta to contact their airlines for the latest schedule information following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The closure is due to volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. KLIA has also set up rest areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for affected passengers.
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Star City FC coach rues late equaliser in 2-2 draw with Negeri Sembilan
Star City FC coach Mehmed Durakovic expressed disappointment after his team conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Negeri Sembilan FC in a Super League match at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi. Star City led 2-0 through goals from Pedro Henrique Oliveira and Moses Atede, but Negeri Sembilan's Akhyar Rashid scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, to snatch a point.
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Haze with API of 169 postpones four Para SUKMA Selangor events
Four Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 events scheduled for today were postponed due to an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 169 in Shah Alam and Klang. The postponed events include Para Athletics at UiTM Stadium, Para Swimming at the Selangor Aquatic Complex, Para Archery at KOMBES and Lawn Bowls at Bayuemas, Klang.
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MAHA 2026 closes with RM66.88m sales, 4.3 million visitors
The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 closed at MAEPS, Serdang, recording RM66.88 million in sales and RM10.35 billion in collaborations through 97 MoUs. The 10-day exhibition attracted 4.30 million visitors and its closing was officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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NSFC fight back to draw 2-2 with Star City FC in Paroi
Negeri Sembilan FC came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Star City FC in a Super League match at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi, last night. Akhyar Rashid scored both equalizers in the 75th and 94th minutes. Head coach Daniel Gimenez Alcaniz was relieved his team avoided a third consecutive defeat.
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MYDIN to open first hypermarket at KITA @ Cybersouth township in Dengkil
LBS Bina Group has signed a lease agreement with MYDIN to open the first hypermarket at its KITA @ Cybersouth development in Dengkil. The new MYDIN store will be built on a 1.37-acre site with a floor area of 24,000 square feet as part of the KITA Avenue Square commercial component. The township currently has about 30,000 residents, a number expected to grow to 70,000.
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Negeri Sembilan MB backs Tuanku Muhriz amid succession dispute with Undang
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has declared his full support and loyalty to Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz amid a dispute over the royal succession. The Undang Yang Empat have claimed Ismail signed a proclamation on August 3 to remove Tuanku Muhriz, a move the MB has not directly addressed but which he has implicitly rejected by reaffirming his loyalty.