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PAS says UMNO's Malaysia Biru agenda aligns with its WINS 2051 vision
PAS vice-president Datuk Idris Ahmad said UMNO's Malaysia Biru agenda is in line with PAS's own Wawasan Induk Negara Sejahtera 2051 (WINS 2051). He spoke after attending the opening of UMNO's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Idris also said PAS-UMNO cooperation for the Melaka state election is already being mobilised at the grassroots.
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Ku Li: UMNO and PAS need to reunite
Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said UMNO and PAS should reunite in political cooperation as one big family. He welcomed the presence of PAS leaders at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur and urged former UMNO leaders to return to the party.
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MHC tells national hockey players to ignore negative social media posts
At a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday, Malaysian Hockey Confederation deputy president Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak urged national players to ignore negative social media comments and focus on the Asian Games. MHC has set a top-four target for the women's team, coached by C. R. Kumar, who has introduced a tougher strength and conditioning programme.
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Umno calls for Malay-Muslim unity, welcomes PAS at assembly
Umno renewed its call for Malay-Muslim unity as more than 3,000 delegates gathered at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged former allies to put past differences behind them and outlined three principles for cooperation. The presence of PAS leaders was welcomed as a sign of old ties being rebuilt.
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Carolan under pressure as Malaysia name Asian Games hockey squad
Malaysia Hockey Confederation wants the national men's team in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final, where gold earns a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Brendon Carolan named his squad at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday after Malaysia finished last among 16 teams at the World Cup in Belgium. Defender Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan was replaced by Che Nur Aqilrullah Che Khairuzi Anwar due to a hamstring injury.
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Naimi Daini joins Awie Rock King concert at Stadium Merdeka
Female drummer Naimi Daini will make a special appearance at the Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. It is her second appearance on a big stage after the Nusafest concert with Search in 2023. She will accompany performances by Datuk Awie, Merrah and Puteri with songs including RNR Lu Punya Suka and Di Bayang Awan.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Tabung Haji RCI timeline: four charged, ex-minister detained
The Tabung Haji royal commission report released in July led to anti-corruption investigations and court action. Four people have been charged, including TH chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, while several former senior TH officials and a former minister have been detained and remanded.