News near Brickfields Kuala Lumpur
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SMART team of 11 departs from Subang for Nepal flood rescue mission
Eleven SMART personnel departed from Subang Air Base this morning for Nepal to assist in search and rescue operations following floods and landslides. The team, led by Abdul Manaf Che Isa, is carrying 12.4 tonnes of equipment and will focus on areas where Malaysians were last reported. 55 Malaysians remain uncontactable after the disaster on Aug 26.
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Police seek help to find 74-year-old woman missing in USJ 19
A 74-year-old woman has been reported missing from her home at Rhythm Avenue, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya since August 31. Police are appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts.
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College student traumatised by e-hailing driver's obscene talk on ride to Setapak hostel
A 19-year-old college student from Seremban was traumatised after an e-hailing driver allegedly made obscene comments during a ride from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to her hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The student, who recorded part of the conversation, has lodged a police report at the Setapak police station.
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11 SMART members depart for Nepal for flood and landslide SAR mission
Eleven members of Malaysia's Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) departed from the TUDM Subang Air Base to Nepal to assist in search and rescue operations following floods and landslides. The 10-day mission, carrying specialized equipment including tunnel rescue gear, aims to help all victims, including 55 Malaysians still unaccounted for.
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RM5.22 million lane widening on Sungai Besi Highway completed, opens Monday
The 400-metre lane widening project on the Sungai Besi Highway (Besraya) near the Seri Kembangan Interchange is complete and will open to traffic on Monday. The RM5.22 million project aims to improve traffic flow for users heading towards Balakong and Putrajaya. The existing tidal lane on that stretch will be terminated.
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Group urges regular safety audits of highway structures after NKVE gantry collapse
The Alliance for a Safe Community has called for regular safety audits of structures along highways nationwide after a large structure fell across the NKVE near Shah Alam, blocking all northbound lanes. Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the incident should serve as a reminder to responsible parties to inspect and maintain billboards, gantries and other installations to prevent future collapses.
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NKVE structure collapse prompts safety audit call
A structure collapsed on the NKVE highway near Shah Alam, blocking all northbound lanes and causing traffic jams. Community safety group Ikatan Komuniti Selamat chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged for comprehensive and periodic safety audits of all structures along highways.
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SMART team of 11 leaves Subang for Nepal flood rescue mission
A team of 11 SMART officers and personnel departed from Subang Air Base this morning for Nepal to assist in flood relief efforts. The team, accompanied by 31 RMAF crew members on an A400M aircraft, will head to Kathmandu before being deployed to locations designated by Nepalese authorities.
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Immigration Dept probes SOP compliance after fatal KL crash; five escaped detainees recaptured
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into SOP compliance for its vehicles following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur. Its director-general said the police are handling the case, and the driver faces five charges. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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RM5.22 million lane widening on BESRAYA near Seri Kembangan to open Monday
The 400-metre lane widening project on the Sungai Besi Highway (BESRAYA) near the Seri Kembangan Interchange is complete and will open to traffic on Monday. The RM5.22 million project aims to improve traffic flow for users heading towards Balakong and Putrajaya.
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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
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Malaysia's SMART team departs for Nepal to find missing Malaysians
Eleven officers from Malaysia's SMART rescue team departed from Subang Air Base today on an A400M aircraft for a humanitarian mission to Nepal. The team, led by Commander Abdul Manaf Che Isa, will focus on locating Malaysians reported missing in Nepal.
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Free child anemia screening program in Shah Alam and Kelana Jaya
NGO MySKALA will hold free anemia and dengue prevention screenings for children aged 7 to 11 in the Klang Valley. Screenings will be held at Dewan Dahlia, Section 24, Shah Alam on September 6 and Dewan Residensi TNB, Kelana Jaya on September 16. Children attending with a parent may receive a RM150 incentive.
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11 Malaysian SMART members depart for Nepal flood relief mission
Eleven officers and members of Malaysia's SMART team departed from Subang Air Base this morning for a humanitarian mission in Nepal following the devastating floods on August 26. The team, traveling on an RMAF A400M aircraft, is expected to arrive in Kathmandu after a five-hour flight.
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RM5.22 Million Ramp Widening on BESRAYA Near Seri Kembangan Opens Sept 7
BESRAYA Expressway will open a RM5.22 million widened ramp near the Seri Kembangan Interchange on Sept 7. The 400-metre project aims to ease southbound traffic towards UPM, Balakong and Putrajaya, and will see the existing tidal flow lane discontinued.
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Johor bus crash rescue by passengers wins praise online
A video showing passengers helping each other escape from an overturned express bus on the North-South Expressway in Johor has gone viral. The bus was heading to Singapore when it reportedly lost control and overturned into a drain between Pagoh and Yong Peng. The rescue effort has been widely praised as a display of Malaysian unity.
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PM Anwar meets Egyptian scholar in Putrajaya, discusses preserving Islamic heritage
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited prominent Egyptian scholar Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Syahawi at Nasyrul Quran in Putrajaya. During the visit, the scholar advised that Islamic classical heritage must be preserved while new technology should be used to document it. Anwar shared the meeting's details in a social media post.
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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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Cosmobeauté Malaysia beauty trade show set for KLCC from Sept 29 to Oct 1
Cosmobeauté Malaysia & beautyexpo 2026, described as Malaysia's largest beauty trade show, will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 29 September to 1 October 2026. The event aims to bring together industry professionals and brands for business and networking opportunities.
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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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Blue 25th Anniversary Tour coming to Zepp KL on Jan 24, 2027
The band Blue will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 24 January 2027 as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets are available via Golive Asia, the only authorized ticketing platform.
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FKJ to perform at Zepp KL on 1 Dec; tickets on sale from 6 July
French musician FKJ will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 1 December 2026. Ticket presales begin on 6 July 2026, with the general on-sale starting on 9 July 2026.
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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.