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Umno open to cooperation but refuses to be tied to any party
Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the party is open to political cooperation with any side but must not depend on or owe favours to other parties. He listed four conditions for cooperation in the context of Malay and Islamic unity, speaking at the Umno Youth, Wanita and Puteri assemblies at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur on 9 September.
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Syed Uzair-Seong Yong push world No. 2 pair to three games at KL Cup
Unseeded Syed Uzair Sufi-Park Seong Yong took the opening game 11-3 against top seeds Gabriel Tardio-Noe Khlif before losing their round-of-16 match at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian-South Korean pair, playing together for only the second time, had earlier beaten China's Phoenix He and Singapore's Ryan Ng in the first round.
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Fire in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur kills mother and two sons
A fire at a double-storey house on Jalan Satria 7/5 in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur killed a 49-year-old woman and her two sons, aged 18 and 11. The Klang district police chief said there is no criminal element or foul play, and the bodies were sent to Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital for post-mortem. The Fire and Rescue Department is investigating the cause.
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Police bust RM9.07mil drug syndicate at luxury condo on Jalan Ceylon
Police dismantled a drug processing and distribution syndicate operating from a luxury condominium on Jalan Ceylon in Kuala Lumpur last month. Six individuals were arrested in two raids, with drugs and assets worth RM9.07 million seized.
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Akmal: UMNO Youth reps who underperform or are hard to reach will not be renominated
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said elected representatives from the wing who underperform, put personal interests first or are hard to contact will not be renominated in the next general election. Speaking at the UMNO Youth General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, he also announced the wing will adopt the child of the late Maran UMNO Youth division chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi, with RM36,000 placed in an SSPN account for the five-year-old.
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Redza Rosli dodges media at TV Alhijrah event, appears in Syariah Court
Actor Redza Rosli avoided media interviews at the TV Alhijrah Drama Stage 2026 media conference in Kuala Lumpur today. His appearance came on the same day he and his wife Bella Hanna were seen at the Federal Territory Syariah Lower Court in Kuala Lumpur, reportedly over marital issues.
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11 police reports filed, foreign vagrant detained for scratching cars at TRX
A 34-year-old foreign man believed to be homeless was detained after cars were scratched at a parking area near The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur. Police received 11 reports, including three from TRX management, with losses estimated at RM3,000. The suspect is remanded for four days and will be sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a mental examination.
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Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah closed 322 days for Mutiara LRT works
MRT Corp announced that Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in George Town will have a 322-day traffic diversion from Sept 12, 2026 to July 31, 2027 for piling and structural works on the Mutiara Line LRT. Jalan Magazine will also be partially closed from 10pm on Sept 14 to 5am on Oct 5 for road widening and utility relocation.
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Police seize 51.686kg of MDMA worth RM7.75 million at Jalan Ceylon condo
Dang Wangi police seized 51.686kg of MDMA powder worth RM7.75 million in a raid on a condominium unit at Jalan Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur on 19 August. Five people were arrested, including two male and two female foreign nationals and one local man, and all suspects were charged in court on 2 September.
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Khadijah Ibrahim's Malaysia Day hi-tea tickets sold out
Tickets for the Malaysia Day hi-tea featuring Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim at Steg Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 16 September have sold out. Capacity was capped at 280 of 300 seats for comfort, and the event will also sell suji cakes for the KARYAWAN fund.
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Alan Tam's final world tour opens overseas leg at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 28-29
Cantopop veteran Alan Tam will bring his final large-scale world tour to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 28 and 29, 2026, at 8pm at Unifi Arena KL. It is the first overseas stop after a ten-show Hong Kong run, and features a 360-degree central stage with two different setlists across the two nights.
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PAS delegates attend Umno general assembly at World Trade Centre KL
PAS delegates attended Umno's annual general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, with some Umno members seeing it as a sign of renewed Malay-Muslim political unity. The visit follows Umno's attendance at PAS's muktamar last week and comes amid cooperation in Johor and Negri Sembilan, with Melaka seen as the next electoral test.
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Kaimirra jewellery brand opens at Pavilion Damansara Heights
Malaysian jewellery brand Kaimirra has opened a store at Pavilion Damansara Heights, at Lot 3.14.00. The brand specialises in ammolite and meteorite jewellery paired with premium gemstones, and operates from 10am to 10pm.
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Johor Umno leaders urge party not to split over differences of opinion
Johor Umno liaison chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi called on party members not to let differences of opinion divide Umno. He spoke after attending the President's Briefing that opened the 2026 Umno General Assembly at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Another Pagoh Umno division leader said the party must go to the ground and listen to the people's grievances.
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Wanita UMNO, Puteri UMNO call for rebuilding public trust
Wanita UMNO and Puteri UMNO urged their wings to rebuild public trust ahead of the next general election. Wanita chief Noraini Ahmad said BN's wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan showed trust can be regained, while Puteri chief Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi pressed for a 30 per cent quota for women candidates. Both spoke at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Centre.
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Country Heights subsidiaries' properties up for judicial auction with RM207.8m reserve prices
Two properties owned by wholly owned subsidiaries of Country Heights Holdings Bhd are set for judicial auctions with combined reserve prices of RM207.77 million. The larger asset, Mines Waterfront Business Park in Petaling, Selangor, carries a RM152.77 million reserve and is due for auction on Nov 4, while a 6.41-acre commercial parcel in Country Heights, Kajang, will be auctioned on Sept 21 with a RM55 million reserve.
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Remand on Azeez not extended, ex-Tabung Haji chairman to be freed today
Kuala Lumpur: Former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is expected to be released this evening after police failed to extend his remand. His lawyer said the application for a further three days under Section 420 of the Penal Code was rejected, and Azeez is due out before 5pm. He and two former TH officers had been remanded over a fraud case linked to TH hibah.
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Syed Saddiq invites Ong Ye Kung to Oct 10 wedding with Bella Astillah
Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq has invited Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to his wedding to singer-actress Bella Astillah on Oct 10. The invitation was shown in a social media post on Sept 9, and Ong replied with congratulations a day later. The wedding will be held at Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, with celebrations also planned in Muar and Sabah.
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Puteri Umno hopes for the best as Najib's clemency bid goes to Pardons Board
At the Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said the wing wishes Najib Razak well ahead of a Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting expected to discuss his clemency application. Najib, 72, is serving a reduced six-year sentence over the misappropriation of RM42 million from SRC International.
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Umno Youth ready to back mega ummah gathering with PAS
Umno Youth has declared its readiness to support a proposed mega ummah unity gathering with PAS to strengthen Malay-Muslim political cooperation. Wing chief Dr Akmal Saleh said the initiative should lead to concrete discussions and solutions for young Malays, and will be taken nationwide through an ummah unity roadshow.
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Umno Youth accepts PAS Youth's unity rally call, wants solutions discussed
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said his wing is ready to answer PAS Youth's call for a Himpunan Mega Penyatuan Ummah, but wants the rally to include discussion and proposed solutions. He said this in his keynote address at the Umno Youth assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC). Akmal also announced plans for a special team to help women left without support when husbands fail to pay maintenance.
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New Muslim Community Conference 2026 in Kuala Lumpur to discuss national unity
The New Muslim Community Conference (NMCC) 2026 will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on 13 September. Organised by the Al Khadeem Foundation, the conference aims to foster dialogue based on compassion and respect in addressing racial and identity issues in Malaysia. Foundation president Sheikh Hussain Yee said converts can bridge divides because their life experiences span both sides of Malaysia's social gaps.
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MAKAF promises Proton e.MAS to karate gold medallists at Asian Games
The Malaysian Karate Federation (MAKAF) has promised a Proton e.MAS car to any national karate athlete who wins gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Its president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said the reward is extra motivation for the seven athletes being sent, with a target of at least one gold. The announcement was made after a symbolic ceremony at the National Sports Institute (ISN) in Kuala Lumpur.
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Awie promises best performance at Stadium Merdeka solo concert
Datuk Awie has promised his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He said preparations are in place for the show running until 1am, featuring over 35 songs and five segments including Cinta & Filem, Legasi and Tribute Kepada Legenda. Awie also voiced concern over the haze affecting his health, but left any possibility of postponement to fate.