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Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting ends, Hannah Yeoh says wait for official statement
The Federal Territories Pardons Board, chaired by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, concluded its meeting at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur this morning. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh declined to comment on the outcome, including whether former Prime Minister Najib Razak's case was discussed, and asked the media to wait for an official statement.
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Kim Pan Gon urges FAM to replace empty-stadium bans with fines
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan Gon has urged FAM to consider other punishments instead of ordering matches to be played in an empty stadium. He said supporters are the heart of football and the ban hurts the team. Selangor played without fans at Stadium MBPJ in the second leg of the FA Cup round of 16 against Sabah FC.
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Companies need preventive approach to workforce risks, says tech industry leader
Venovox Sdn Bhd CEO Sharmila Gunasekaran called on companies to take a preventive approach to workforce-related risks such as fraud and misconduct, rather than acting only after an incident occurs. She said background screening and risk intelligence can help employers identify concerns early before employees are given access to critical assets. She spoke after receiving the Woman in Tech Award at the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards (PDEA) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Permatang rep attends Umno assembly, undecided on political home
Nurul Syazwani Noh, the Bersatu assemblyman for Permatang, attended the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today. She said she remains a Bersatu member and will decide her political allegiance only after the Selangor state assembly is dissolved.
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Umno assembly day three opens with classic hits at WTCKL
The 2026 Umno General Assembly entered its third day at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, with delegates greeted by 1970s and 1980s Malay classics before the Dewan Merdeka sessions. The day features a motion debate after the president's policy speech, and four PAS leaders are attending.
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Badruddin greets PAU 2026 guests in Hokkien dialect
UMNO permanent chairman Tan Sri Badruddin Amiruldin used the Hokkien dialect to greet multiracial guests at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He described the multiracial attendance as one family. Among those present were MCA president Wee Ka Siong, MIC president Vigneswaran and diplomatic representatives from various countries.
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Hazama takes on Somdet Phra role, learns Thai dialect for Mansur & Liu
Singer and actor Hazama describes playing Somdet Phra in Teater Muzikal Mansur & Liu as a major challenge, learning Thai dialect and musical scales on his own initiative. The musical runs at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya from 10 to 20 September.
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Rosmah attends Umno assembly as Najib's clemency bid looms
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor attended Umno's general assembly at Dewan Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur today as her husband Datuk Seri Najib Razak's clemency bid awaits a decision. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi invited Rosmah to stand as delegates applauded, and said he hoped for the best news today, while the Federal Territories Pardons Board is expected to meet this morning.
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Asyraf Wajdi: UMNO unafraid of pressure on unity with PAS
UMNO secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party is not intimidated by pressure, slander and accusations aimed at its unity push with PAS. He spoke while presenting a report at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur today.
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Thai cook held by JPJ for driving with expired road tax
A Thai cook was detained on Jalan Genting Kelang in Kuala Lumpur for driving a Mercedes with an expired motor vehicle licence. In the same Ops Luxury sweep, a Chinese driver was held on Jalan Stonor for having no competent driving licence. Both vehicles were seized at JPJ Kuala Lumpur for investigation.
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UMNO assembly day three: Ahmad Zahid's policy speech in focus
The third day of UMNO's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur is expected to centre on the President's policy speech by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The address is expected to cover the party's political cooperation within the Unity Government, preparations for the Melaka state election and GE-16, and issues including the Tabung Haji RCI and FELDA. Nearly 3,000 delegates are attending.
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Foreign businesses push up rents in Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas
In Kuala Lumpur's Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas areas, an influx of Korean and Chinese businesses is driving up commercial rents, with some newcomers offering well above asking prices for shop lots. Local SMEs say landlords now expect unrealistic rents, making it hard for them to compete.
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Muss, Jo, Eddie and Black reunite at Mega Star Arena after 26 years
A concert marking the 30th anniversary of the album Biru Mata Hitamku was held at Mega Star Arena in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. Muss, Jo, Eddie and Black performed together for the first time since 1999, singing songs from the album and paying tribute to the late JS Kevin and Bob Lokman.
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Australian, US tourists tour KL heritage by Vespa
Fifteen Australian tourists and three from the United States were taken around Kuala Lumpur on Vespa scooters recently. They visited Medan Selera Pudu, Kwai Chai Hong in Chinatown and Little India in Brickfields to sample Malay, Chinese and Indian food and culture.
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Zahid warns UMNO not to be fooled again in political cooperation
At the UMNO 2026 General Assembly at WTCKL, party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi warned delegates not to be 'bitten by the same snake' in political cooperation. Deputy President Mohamad Hasan said UMNO will not forget being played in Malay-Islamic unity efforts. A Kubang Pasu delegate added that any cooperation must be sincere and willing to compromise, including on seat allocation in PN-held states.
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PPK Malaysia gives Legacy Awards to six shopping mall veterans
The Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK Malaysia) presented Legacy Awards to six board advisers for their contributions to the country's shopping mall industry. The awards gala dinner was held in Petaling Jaya on Sept 1, with a deputy tourism minister speaking on behalf of the minister.
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Betty Benafe admits family conflict pressures her two children
Betty Benafe, 46, revealed that her marital conflict with her ex-husband has put pressure on her two children, Julia Claire Dargus, 13, and Bruce Dean Dargus, 10. She took them to see psychiatrists and child psychologists, and enrolled them in a tahfiz school to find calm. She spoke after being met at the Ziarah Seni Madani programme at her restaurant, Restoran Benafee, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
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Jalinan noodle bar opens in TTDI with Malaysian fusion dishes
Jalinan, a new noodle bar in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, opened in June and serves reworked Malaysian classics such as Dry Laksa Ulam and Sea Prawn Sambal Goreng. It is run by the team behind Fifty Tales and sources vegetables from Bentong, Perlis and Shah Alam, with fish from Kuala Selangor.
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Zulkifli: Peaceful coexistence key to Malaysia's future
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence and a harmonious society for Malaysia's future. He said this at a dialogue session with Kelab Concorde at Wisma Bernama, Kuala Lumpur, discussing Malaysia's Islamic identity and religious diversity.
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Selangor overall champions of Para SUKMA 2026, Amirudin hopes athletes reach world title
The closing ceremony of Para SUKMA 2026 was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (STIC), with Selangor emerging as overall champions for the first time since the games began in 1982. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he hopes national para athletes will go on to become world champions, and noted the age limit of under 40 for athletes. Selangor collected 93 golds, 55 silvers and 52 bronzes, followed by Sabah and Sarawak.
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Natural History Museum and Aquaria KLCC launch Hidden Wonders of Malaysia campaign
The 'Hidden Wonders of Malaysia' campaign was launched today as a collaboration between the Department of Museums Malaysia through the Natural History Museum and Aquaria KLCC. The three-month exhibition combines preserved natural history specimens with live marine life to raise awareness of biodiversity conservation. It also supports preparations for Malaysia's first Natural History Museum.
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Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 a top platform for grassroots players, says national coach
National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says the Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 is the best platform for grassroots players to gain competitive experience. The league, jointly organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November.
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Akmal challenges PH to contest all 28 Melaka state seats
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has challenged Pakatan Harapan to contest all 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka state election and urged PH to abandon cooperation with BN. He said this at the UMNO Youth General Assembly 2026 at WTCKL, Kuala Lumpur.
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Jimmy Liong faces US teen Shimabukuro in KL Cup last 16
Malaysia's national No. 1 Jimmy Liong meets 15-year-old American Tama Shimabukuro in the round of 16 of the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood tomorrow. Liong says singles is his strongest discipline and he is studying Shimabukuro's game before their first meeting. Several other Malaysians lost in the earlier rounds.