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Awie promises 35 songs, five bands at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
The Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Awie said the show features five segments with about 35 songs from five different bands he has played with, plus a line-up of top Malaysian musicians and artists. Rehearsals began about a month ago at MyStudio Sungai Buloh to ensure a tight performance.
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8-year-old and 81-year-old conquer 118 floors of Menara Merdeka 118
Eight-year-old Chua Ze Yu and 81-year-old Melita Kit were the youngest and oldest participants in the IHH Sky Race at Menara Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 22-23. Both climbed 118 floors and 2,845 steps in the team category, supported by family members. Kit trained at the MBPJ tower in Petaling Jaya, while Ze Yu practised in his apartment building.
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Taman Gasing Indah terrace house sold for RM850k after two days
A double-storey terrace house in Taman Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor was sold for RM850,000 just two days after listing. The buyers were drawn to its refurbished condition, freehold status and price about RM200,000 below market. A similar unit sold for RM790,000 in October 2022, while average asking prices in the area are around RM1.17 million.
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KL City advances to FA Cup quarter-finals after goalless draw with Perak
Kuala Lumpur City FC drew 0-0 with Perak FA in the second leg of their Piala FA round of 16 match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. The draw was enough for KL City to advance to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 aggregate win, following their victory in the first leg in Manjung.
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Ops Mahir raids in KL and Penang net 122 illegal immigrants at factories
Immigration authorities arrested 122 illegal immigrants during Ops Mahir raids at factories in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and Perai, Penang. The detainees, mostly foreign nationals, were held for various immigration offences and taken to depots for investigation.
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Immigration detains 122 foreigners in coordinated raids in Cheras and Perai
Malaysia's Immigration Department detained 35 undocumented foreigners during an operation at a factory area in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday. In a simultaneous operation, the Penang office detained 87 more foreigners at a factory in Perai, Bukit Mertajam. All detainees are being investigated for various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Selangor FC play in empty stadium due to FA ban
Selangor FC's FA Cup match against Sabah FC was played in an empty Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) imposed the ban after crowd trouble in a previous match.
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Le Méridien Putrajaya marks 10th anniversary with special packages
Le Méridien Putrajaya hotel is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Putrajaya. The management highlighted its role as an integrated lifestyle destination and announced special stay and dining packages for the occasion. The hotel also recently received two industry awards.
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Capcom Pop-Up Store Returns to LaLaport Bukit Bintang for Three Months Starting 24 September
The Capcom pop-up store will return to the ACG Base section of LaLaport Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur from 24 September to 27 December. Organizer Justdan says the longer run allows for a regularly updating product line-up, and for the first time, Malaysia-exclusive merchandise will be available.
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Customs Seize Smuggled Cigarettes, Liquor Worth RM1.95 Million in Klang Valley
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Kuala Lumpur seized untaxed white cigarettes and liquor worth RM1.95 million through two special operations around the Klang Valley. The Ops Tembok Besar and Ops Akur operations, conducted in July and August, led to the arrest of 38 individuals and the opening of 38 investigation papers.
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Irfan Bakti: KRW forced to recall released players due to FIFA restrictions
Kelantan Red Warriors head coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim revealed the team had to recall eight to nine released players due to FIFA registration restrictions. He made the remarks after his team was eliminated from the FA Cup, losing 5-1 to Kuching City at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium. Irfan appealed to FAM for help, stating the current situation is not the players' fault.
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Kuching City thrash Kelantan 5-1 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Kuching City FC beat Kelantan Red Warriors 5-1 in the second leg of the FA Cup round of 16 at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium, advancing 5-1 on aggregate. Coach Aidil Sharin Sahak praised his players' commitment despite a congested schedule.
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Police seize RM2.4 billion worth of drugs in raid on Eco Business Park V factory
Police raided a factory in Eco Business Park V on Aug 15, uncovering a large-scale drug processing laboratory. They seized over 13 tonnes of MDMA and other drugs estimated to be worth RM2.4 billion as part of Op Eumenes.
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Avenged Sevenfold's KL concert nearly sold out with 100 tickets left
Avenged Sevenfold's concert in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 26 at Unifi Arena KL is nearly sold out, with only 100 tickets remaining. Tickets are available in Rockzone at RM699 and Fan Zone at RM499 through Hitman Live.
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Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026
Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026. 23 October to 25 October 2026, at Mines International Exhibition Centre, Seri Kembangan.
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International Leptospirosis Conference (ILS) 2026
International Leptospirosis Conference (ILS) 2026. 27 October to 29 October 2026, at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.
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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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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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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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SIGGRAPH Asia 2026
SIGGRAPH Asia 2026. 1 December to 4 December 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.