News near Bangi
2 stories within reach of Bangi, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Police search for man who sparked provocation at National Day celebration in Putrajaya
Police are looking for a man suspected of causing a disturbance and provoking others during the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. The incident happened around 5am when the crowd was waiting for the gates to open, leading to pushing and some people falling. Four police reports have been filed, and the case is being investigated under several sections of the Penal Code and other acts.
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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.