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Melaka FC miss chance, lose 2-3 to Selangor FC at their home ground
Melaka FC lost 2-3 to Selangor FC in a Super League match at the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) Stadium yesterday. Melaka played with a man advantage in the second half but conceded a late goal. Coach E Elavarasan said his players gave their best.
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Awie's cough not fully recovered but determined to rock Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
Despite a lingering cough, Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is preparing to deliver his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He mentioned that over 35 songs will be performed and the event has a permit until 1 am. Awie also expressed hope that the haze will not worsen and force a postponement.
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DBKL issues two compounds to biryani shop in Jalan Bendahara
DBKL has issued two compound notices to a food premises on Jalan Bendahara, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The action follows a viral claim that the premises was owned by a Bangladeshi national and operated on a parking lot. An investigation found the premises is owned by a Malaysian and has a valid license, but it employed foreign workers without permits and had additional structures without authorization.
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Awie hopes haze won't disrupt his 'Last Man Standing' concert at Stadium Merdeka
Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is hoping the ongoing haze will not disrupt his solo concert at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He is recovering from a severe cough he suffered during a performance in Kajang on August 30 and is concerned about the air quality affecting his voice.
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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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Pan-gon hopes Selangor avoid another late scare after 3-2 win over Melaka
Selangor coach Kim Pan-gon said he hopes his team will not face another tense finish after they edged Melaka FC 3-2 in a Super League match at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya. Selangor played the second half with 10 men after Kay Tejan was sent off, but Jefferson Tabinas scored a stoppage-time winner. The win puts Selangor third in the league with nine points.
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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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Awie, Erra to perform iconic duet at Stadium Merdeka concert this Saturday
The upcoming Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday will feature a special segment with a duet between Datuk Awie and Erra Fazira. The concert will also include performances by other Malaysian artists like Datuk Hattan, Stacy, and Black.
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Merdeka Textile Museum opens at Merdeka 118, blending heritage with technology
The Merdeka Textile Museum (MTM) has opened at Merdeka 118, next to the historic Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur. The museum showcases Malay world textiles like batik, chindai and telepuk across eight galleries themed 'The Malay World in Thread and Tales'. The official opening was graced by Raja Permaisuri Agong, Raja Zarith Sofiah, and the museum uses multimedia technology and augmented reality to bring the stories behind each piece of cloth to life.
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UMNO's 2026 General Assembly at WTCKL targets over 50,000 visitors
The UMNO General Assembly (PAU) 2026, held at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre (WTCKL) starting Wednesday, is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors from across the country. UMNO Secretary Mohd Sumali Reduan said the response has been encouraging, with only 112 spaces available for sales booths. A full rehearsal for the opening ceremony was held at Plaza Merdeka, WTCKL.
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Haze forces cancellation of PJ Half Marathon, postponement of several Malaysian races
The PJ Half Marathon in Petaling Jaya was cancelled and four Para Sukma events in Selangor were postponed as haze pushed the air pollutant index to 169. The Merdeka Spirit Run in Kuching was postponed to October 4, while some other runs proceeded as scheduled. Runners are adapting their training due to the poor air quality.
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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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Immersive theatre piece 'Angin Main Teri' to run at ASWARA in September
An immersive contemporary theatre production inspired by the traditional Malay healing ritual Main Teri will be staged at BlackBox ASWARA in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 September 2026. The performance blends ritual, music, movement and light to explore themes of memory, identity and ancestral presence.
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Japanese Film Festival 2026 screens kabuki drama KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will hold a special screening of the film KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026. The drama, directed by Lee Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about the life of a kabuki actor.
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Three police reports lodged over Hadi's US topple claim
Three PKR branch leaders from Bandar Tun Razak lodged police reports at the Cheras Police Station over PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang's claim that the US offered help to topple the Malaysian government in 2014. The reports will be referred to the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters.
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Khairul Sarbany wins inaugural Kinrara Merdeka Open golf title
Khairul Sarbany won the inaugural Kinrara Merdeka Open golf tournament at Kinrara Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur. He finished with a two-day total of 152 strokes, three shots ahead of joint runners-up M Dzun Nun and Aidil Asdi. The tournament was held to celebrate the club's Merdeka Day and the first anniversary of Greencare Services managing the course.
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Selangor edge Melaka FC 3-2 with 10 men at MBPJ Stadium
Selangor came from behind to beat Melaka FC 3-2 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jefferson Tabinas scored the winning goal in injury time, keeping Selangor in pursuit of league leaders JDT.
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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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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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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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Selangor FC advises children to skip tonight's match due to haze
Selangor FC has advised children not to attend their Super League match against Melaka FC at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya tonight. The decision was made due to the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the area, which was 172 at 3pm and expected to drop to around 159 by 7pm.