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Monash, Sunway, Taylor's launch Triple Alliance to boost university collaboration
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway University and Taylor's University have formally launched their Triple Alliance partnership at the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Sunway Square. The alliance aims to foster collaboration in education, research, and community initiatives, with plans for cross-campus learning and joint research projects. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir called the launch an important milestone for Malaysian higher education.
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Sabah FC face Selangor in FA Cup second leg at MBPJ Stadium
Sabah FC play Selangor FC in the second leg of their FA Cup Round of 16 tie at MBPJ Stadium tonight. After drawing the first leg at Likas Stadium, Sabah need a win to reach the quarterfinals. The team will need to contain Selangor's Faisal Halim and start aggressively.
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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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International Symposium on Radiation Safety and Detection Technology - ISORD 2027
International Symposium on Radiation Safety and Detection Technology - ISORD 2027. 12 July to 16 July 2027, at Sunway University, Bandar Sunway.
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22nd Asian Breast Diseases Association (ABDA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
22nd Asian Breast Diseases Association (ABDA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. 18 September to 20 September 2026, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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18th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists Congress (FAOBMB) 2027
18th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists Congress (FAOBMB) 2027. 24 August to 27 August 2027, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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17th Biennial Convention of the ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) 2027
17th Biennial Convention of the ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) 2027. 19 August to 21 August 2027, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2026
SIGGRAPH Asia 2026. 1 December to 4 December 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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CEM Asia 2026
CEM Asia 2026. 17 November to 19 November 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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16th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC 2026)
16th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC 2026). 19 November to 22 November 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Taste & Trade 360 2026
Taste & Trade 360 2026. 5 November to 7 November 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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18th Asia-Pacific Federation for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (APFCB) Congress 2027
18th Asia-Pacific Federation for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (APFCB) Congress 2027. 10 October to 13 October 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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The 11th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress (FAOPS 2027) in conjunction with the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the MSPP
The 11th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress (FAOPS 2027) in conjunction with the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the MSPP. 31 July to 3 August 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Asian Chemical Congress (ACC) 2027
Asian Chemical Congress (ACC) 2027. 8 July to 14 July 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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26th IFEM Global Congress on Emergency Medicine 2027
26th IFEM Global Congress on Emergency Medicine 2027. 10 June to 13 June 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Para Sukma: Darwisy Irfan breaks three national swimming records in Shah Alam
At the Para Sukma Selangor 2026 in Shah Alam, 16-year-old swimmer Ahmad Darwisy Irfan broke three national records, including in the men's 50m freestyle S13 and 100m breaststroke SB13 events. He also improved his own record in the 100m backstroke B13 event.
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Mother of former senator Ras Adiba Radzi dies in Petaling Jaya
Siti Sariah Abu, the 81-year-old mother of former senator and Bernama chairman Ras Adiba Radzi, died at her home in Section 16, Petaling Jaya. She passed away peacefully while sitting at home at around 5.20pm. The funeral is expected to take place at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery tomorrow morning.
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Kwasa Land seeks approval to turn 60 acres of commercial land in Kwasa Damansara into homes
Kwasa Land, an EPF subsidiary, plans to convert about 60 acres, or 13%, of commercial land in Kwasa Damansara into residential plots, pending local authority approval. The move aims to rebalance the township's master plan after market studies showed the commercial component was too high. The township targets over 60,000 residents in five years and 100,000 by 2050.
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K-ONE calls EGM to approve RM94m stake sale and RM46m capital repayment
K-ONE Technology Berhad has issued a notice for an extraordinary general meeting on 30 September 2026. Shareholders will vote on the proposed disposal of shares in G-AsiaPacific for RM94 million and a capital reduction and repayment of RM46 million.
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High Court to decide Sept 14 on teen charged with murdering schoolmate in Bandar Utama
The Shah Alam High Court has set Sept 14 to deliver its decision in the case of a 15-year-old boy charged with murdering his 16-year-old schoolmate in Bandar Utama last year. The defence has urged the court to acquit the boy but order his detention in a hospital for treatment of a mental illness, while the prosecution argues he was sane and planned the killing.
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UPSI kayaker Syahida Asyiqin wins SUKIPT 2026 Sportswoman, sets national record
Syahida Asyiqin Rusli of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) was named Sportswoman of the SUKIPT 2026 games held at Universiti Malaya. She won gold in the women's TK1 200m event and set a new national record of 56.30 seconds in the qualifying round.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new stores, opens large Sungai Buloh outlet in September
Malaysia is now Skechers' largest market in Southeast Asia, with the company targeting 11 new locations by year-end. A large store in Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh is scheduled to open in September, while an opening at Merdeka 118 is planned for November 1. The company currently operates about 120 stores nationwide.
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Sarawak's Bryan Gustin wins Para SUKMA powerlifting gold, brother Brownson takes bronze
At Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 in Selangor, Sarawak's Bryan Junency Gustin won the men's up-to-88kg para powerlifting gold with a best lift of 165kg. His younger brother, Brownson John Gustin, took bronze with a lift of 110kg. Bryan, who is the brother of national champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, now hopes to compete at the SEA Games.
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Brothers get court leave to challenge DBKL nod for 39-storey towers near Old Klang Road home
Two brothers have been granted High Court leave to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall's approval for two 39-storey residential towers planned less than 11 metres from their home along Jalan Klang Lama. The court also granted an interim stay on the development until a hearing for a permanent stay on October 8. The brothers are seeking to overturn the development order and building plan, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and lack of an environmental impact assessment.