News near Cheras Kuala Lumpur
24 stories within reach of Cheras Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Former warehouse worker held over break-in at old workplace
A former warehouse worker was arrested for breaking into his former workplace in Cheras. Police arrested him less than 12 hours later at an apartment in Puchong, seizing stolen items and evidence. He is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code for house-breaking.
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Former employee arrested for warehouse break-in
A former employee of an electrical supplier warehouse in Kuala Lumpur was arrested less than 12 hours after allegedly breaking into the warehouse on August 24. Police, acting on a report and CCTV footage, detained the 30-year-old local man at an apartment in Puchong and seized evidence including a cash box and a mobile phone. The suspect, who had no prior criminal record, is being investigated under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
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Snatch thieves fail to grab woman’s handbag, but rip RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist outside Cheras home
Two men on a motorcycle attempted to snatch a 49-year-old woman's handbag outside her home in Cheras, but failed. However, they managed to rip a RM2,000 gold bracelet from her wrist before fleeing. The incident occurred in Kuala Lumpur.
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Police say no report received on roadside fight incident
Ampang Jaya police have not received any report about a viral video showing a woman lying on the roadside and a fight breaking out in Pandan Jaya. Police are aware of the incident but cannot investigate without an official report.
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'Serpent' Netanyahu tricks US into war: Iran FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'serpent' and accused him of deceiving the United States into a war with Iran. The remarks were made in Tehran on Monday.
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Fire destroys food stall and storage room outside SK Ampang; no casualties reported
A fire destroyed a food stall and a storage room outside SK Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, with no casualties reported. The incident occurred in front of the school, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Police fire several shots before arresting cable theft suspect
Police in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, fired several shots to arrest a cable theft suspect after the vehicle he was in tried to flee a police inspection. The suspect was arrested and the incident is under investigation.
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Wife of missing Malaysian firefighter flies to Nepal to seek answers
The wife of a Malaysian firefighter from the Fire and Rescue Department's Special Air Unit, who went missing in Nepal, has flown to Nepal to seek answers. The firefighter was reported missing, and his wife is taking action to find him.
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Sunway Lagoon says cooperating with authorities after roller coaster incident
Sunway Theme Parks has confirmed it is cooperating with authorities following a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon. The park is working closely with investigators to determine the cause of the incident.
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Family prays for safe return of Malaysian climber missing in Nepal - NST Online
The family of a Malaysian climber is praying for his safe return after he went missing during an expedition in Nepal. Search and rescue efforts are underway. The incident highlights the risks of high-altitude climbing.
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Kidsnergy and Malaysia Athletics launch new grassroots initiative for children
Kidsnergy and Malaysia Athletics launched KidsRix, a new grassroots athletics program for children, during the Merdeka Kidsnergy Run in Kuala Lumpur. The initiative focuses on fun and accessible athletics fundamentals and is part of a larger ecosystem leading to the 2026 Kidsnergy Malaysia International Games.
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PNB Merdeka Ventures attracts global brands to Menara Merdeka Maybank
PNB Merdeka Ventures is actively attracting global brands from India, China and West Asia to Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur. The company is in the process of signing agreements with two global brands in the finance and technology sectors. About 70% of the leasable space has been taken up, with Maybank as the anchor tenant.
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Murad Zaidi's defamation suit against Caprice heads to trial as mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram, and a consent order was previously recorded for removal of the statements.
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PAS confirms attendance at UMNO General Assembly
PAS has confirmed it will attend the UMNO General Assembly (PAU) 2026 at WTCKL after receiving an invitation from UMNO. The PAS Secretary-General stated that the party president's attendance is uncertain due to health reasons, but other representatives will attend.
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Gautham Vasudev Menon crosses border for KL concert
Gautham Vasudev Menon (GVM) will celebrate 25 years in Indian cinema with a concert titled 'Ondra Rendra 25 Years of GVM' at the Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur on October 10. The event was announced at a press conference at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, featuring a lineup of artists who have contributed to his musical legacy.
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Tracing history through Xplorasi Warisan KL
Warisan KL held the Xplorasi Warisan KL: Edisi Merdeka 2026 heritage exploration, starting at Stadium Merdeka and ending at Dataran Merdeka, to teach history interactively. Participants explored landmarks, completed tasks, and winners received cash prizes.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA pairs long-range drive with simpler EV charging
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the CLA 250+ electric with up to 792km range and introduced MB.CHARGE Public to streamline EV charging access.
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Malaysia's largest tech convention rebrands as AiSEM@Selangor, sharpening its bet on AI and semiconductors
Selangor's flagship tech convention, formerly SDEC, has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor (AI & Semiconductor Summit) to reflect the state's focus on AI and semiconductors. The 11th edition will take place from 14-17 October at KLCC and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, as part of the Selangor International Business Summit.
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Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a serial cable thief after a 30-minute car chase. The suspect was apprehended, while a second suspect, the driver, managed to flee the scene.
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'Wanted' man arrested after 30-minute chase, 6 shots fired
A cable theft suspect with 37 prior records was arrested after a 30-minute chase from the Awan Besar toll plaza on the KESAS Highway to Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Six shots were fired during the incident.
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Muhyiddin backs cost-of-living measures, seeks broader relief in 2027 Budget
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has welcomed the government's latest measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses, but called for broader relief under the 2027 Budget.
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Youngster En Yu turns pastime into Olympic dream
Lim En Yu, who started playing badminton at age six to stay active, has turned her hobby into a dream of competing in the Olympics. The article highlights her journey and aspirations in the sport.
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BN strategy for Melaka polls must reflect grassroots wishes, component party leaders said
Two Barisan Nasional component party leaders stated that the coalition must align its strategy for the Melaka election with the wishes of its grassroots members. This approach is intended to ensure the coalition's decisions resonate with its base ahead of the polls.
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Tighter controls, stronger finances behind Budi Madani fuel quota restoration
The restoration of Budi Madani fuel quotas from 200 to 300 litres is attributed to improved supply management, stricter enforcement, and the government's sound fiscal position. These factors enabled the government to increase the fuel quota for eligible recipients.