News near Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur
24 stories within reach of Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Man arrested in Chow Kit hotel over Quran burning, theft investigations
SEREMBAN, Aug 25 — Police arrested a man at a hotel in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday to assist investigations...
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Family prays for safe return of Malaysian climber missing in Nepal - NST Online
Family prays for safe return of Malaysian climber missing in Nepal NST Online
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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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Lelaki 'dikehendaki' ditahan selepas 30 minit dikejar, 6 das tembakan turut dilepaskan
Kuala Lumpur: Suspek curi kabel yang memiliki 37 rekod lampau ditahan selepas dikejar selama 30 minit dari Plaza Tol Awan Besar, di Lebuhraya Shah Alam (KESAS) hingga ke Sri Petaling, di sini, hari ini.
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'Harsh, but true': Kedah MB stands by gambling remarks, denies targeting Anwar
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor defended his controversial remarks linking gambling to certain communities, stating they were 'harsh, but true'. He denied targeting Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, insisting his comments were based on facts and not personal attacks.
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Muhyiddin backs cost-of-living measures, seeks broader relief in 2027 Budget
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tan Sri 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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Malaysia seeks Nepal’s nod to deploy SMART team for flood SAR mission, says Tok Mat
Malaysia has requested Nepal's permission to deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) for a flood search-and-rescue mission. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan confirmed the request, stating that Malaysia is ready to assist Nepal following severe flooding.
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Youngster En Yu turns pastime into Olympic dream
KUALA LUMPUR: Lim En Yu first picked up a badminton racquet at the age of six simply to stay active.
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Armizan: Political maturity key to keeping unity govt stable
Armizan Mohd Ali, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister, emphasized that political maturity and balancing rights with responsibilities are crucial for maintaining the stability of the unity government. He made these remarks during a Merdeka celebration, highlighting the importance of unity among the people.
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BN strategy for Melaka polls must reflect grassroots wishes, component party leaders said
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Barisan Nasional component party leaders said the coalition must make decisions that closely reflect the wishes of its grassroots in determining its strategy for the Melaka election.
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Tighter controls, stronger finances behind Budi Madani fuel quota restoration
KUALA LUMPUR: Improved supply management, stricter enforcement and the government’s sound fiscal position were key factors in the restoration of Budi Madani fuel quotas from 200 to 300 litres.
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IRB stresses voluntary participation as government lifts e-Invoice threshold, easing compliance for MSMEs
The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) clarified that e-invoicing for MSMEs with annual sales below RM3 million is voluntary, following the government's decision to raise the mandatory threshold. This move aims to ease compliance burdens for smaller businesses.
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#SHOWBIZ: 'Malaysia belongs to all of us': DPM Fadillah's touching Merdeka video inspires unity
KUALA LUMPUR: As the nation celebrates Hari Kebangsaan, a poignant eight-minute video shared on the Facebook page of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is quietly striking a chord with Malaysians online.
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National Unity Ministry remains committed to strengthening national unity, social harmony
KUALA LUMPUR: The government, through the National Unity Ministry, remains committed to strengthening unity and social harmony in line with the National Unity Policy.
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Atlet negara semarak semangat patriotik, bangga bawa Jalur Gemilang
KUALA LUMPUR: Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-69 hari ini menyemarakkan semangat patriotik dalam kalangan atlet negara yang terus menjadikan Jalur Gemilang sebagai simbol kebanggaan dan perjuangan ketika mengharumkan nama Malaysia di persada antarabangsa.
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King Charles congratulates Malaysia on National Day, highlights partnership and Commonwealth values
King Charles III and Queen Camilla congratulated Malaysia on its National Day, emphasizing the strong partnership and shared Commonwealth values between the UK and Malaysia. The message highlights the enduring ties and mutual respect between the two nations.
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Born on National Day, Malaysia Day: A birthday like no other
KUALA LUMPUR: For some Malaysian families, Aug 31 and Sept 16 are more than dates on the national calendar - they are birthdays, too.
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Tunku Azizah Hospital welcomes 12 Merdeka babies
KUALA LUMPUR: As the nation celebrated its 69th National Day, 12 newborns, including a pair of twin girls, began their life stories at the Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA) today.