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Sabah contingent on track for 66-gold target at Para Sukma 2026
The Sabah Para contingent has won 24 gold medals by the second day of the 2026 Malaysian Para Games in Selangor, putting them on track to reach their 66-gold target. The athletics team contributed 12 golds, while the swimming and tenpin bowling teams added more. Notable winners include Eljoe Gotuoh, who secured a hat-trick in the men's T20 long jump, and table tennis veteran Mohd Nazizul, who won his fifth consecutive gold.
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Para SUKMA: Sabah dominates athletics with 14 golds, three national records fall
At the Para SUKMA games in Shah Alam, Sabah's contingent won 14 gold medals in para athletics at the UiTM Shah Alam Stadium. National records were broken by Muhammad Hafiq Hizwan of Melaka in the 400m T46, Alysha Aryana of Selangor in the 100m freestyle S14, and Bibiana Ahmad of Sarawak in powerlifting.
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Fashion designer acquitted of drug trafficking after three years in remand
The Shah Alam High Court has acquitted and discharged fashion designer G Chelvan of a charge of trafficking over 3kg of methamphetamine. Judicial Commissioner Norhisham Ismail ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Chelvan had been in detention at Sungai Buloh Prison since his arrest in March 2023.
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TV station deputy director jailed 6 months, fined RM20,000 for accepting RM28,000 bribes
The Shah Alam Sessions Court sentenced a local television station's deputy director to six months' jail and a RM20,000 fine after finding her guilty of two counts of accepting RM28,000 in bribes seven years ago. The court allowed a stay of execution pending her appeal to the High Court.
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Aayushi Yeogeswaran sets Malaysia Book of Records for 14-hour reading aloud
Ten-year-old Aayushi Yeogeswaran was recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records for reading aloud for 14 hours non-stop at the Selangor Children's Literature Festival in Shah Alam. She also launched her latest book, The Great Good Wolf, at the same event.
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Nursery teacher fined RM800 for hurting autistic boy in Klang
A nursery teacher in Klang was fined RM800 by the Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to causing hurt to a seven-year-old autistic boy. The incident occurred at a special education centre in Taman Sentosa on August 28. The teacher was charged under Section 334 of the Penal Code.
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Haze in Shah Alam, Putrajaya and Kota Kinabalu affects residents' health
Air quality in several Malaysian areas has reached unhealthy API readings, causing hazy conditions. Residents in Shah Alam, Putrajaya and Kota Kinabalu report experiencing coughs, sore throats and discomfort due to the haze. A resident in Shah Alam said the API reading in her area had reached 168.
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Awie's cough not fully recovered but determined to rock Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
Despite a lingering cough, Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is preparing to deliver his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He mentioned that over 35 songs will be performed and the event has a permit until 1 am. Awie also expressed hope that the haze will not worsen and force a postponement.
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Unhealthy air: Klang Valley students advised to wear face masks
Air quality in the Klang Valley has been reported as unhealthy due to haze, prompting a parent-teacher association to advise students to wear face masks. The API reading in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur was recorded at an unhealthy level, and schools will reduce outdoor activities. Parents are also advised to monitor their children, especially those with health issues like asthma.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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Hope2Kids camp for 507 underprivileged children sets Malaysia Book of Records entry
A youth-led non-profit, Hope2Kids, held a career aspirations camp for 507 children from 16 shelter homes at the Andalas Sports Complex in Klang on Aug 22. The event earned a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records for having the most underprivileged child participants in such a camp.
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Sabah leads Para SUKMA 2026 medal table with six golds on day two
Sabah topped the Para SUKMA 2026 medal table on day two in Shah Alam with six gold medals, including five in para athletics and one in para table tennis. The day's events were disrupted by haze, which forced the suspension of several sports after the Air Pollutant Index in Shah Alam and Klang hit 169.
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Bush fire in Taman Eng Ann, Klang extinguished by firefighters
Firefighters extinguished a bush fire in Taman Eng Ann, Klang, on Friday morning. The fire department received a call at 11.05am and the operation was completed by 11.36am. The fire chief also warned that dry weather and strong winds can turn small fires into large ones.
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Prominent Preacher Ustaz Abdul Halim Din Dies at 52
Well-known preacher Ustaz Abdul Halim Din passed away at the age of 52 at Hospital Shah Alam. He was laid to rest at the Bukit Cemerlang Cemetery in Klang. His colleague, Ustaz Jafri Abu Bakar Mahmoodi, remembered him as a cheerful and dedicated figure in spreading Islamic teachings.
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Haze with API of 169 postpones four Para SUKMA Selangor events
Four Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 events scheduled for today were postponed due to an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 169 in Shah Alam and Klang. The postponed events include Para Athletics at UiTM Stadium, Para Swimming at the Selangor Aquatic Complex, Para Archery at KOMBES and Lawn Bowls at Bayuemas, Klang.
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Daughter of late 'air balang' vendor in Klang vows to continue his legacy
Siti Nur Aliah, 22, from Pangsapuri Meru Ehsan in Klang is determined to continue the drink-stall business of her late father, Ah Yauddin Ahmad, who passed away on July 18. She plans to reopen his stall at the Taman Datuk Bandar Meru night market in October, while working part-time to support herself and hoping to resume her studies next year.
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Preacher Ustaz Halim Din dies at Shah Alam hospital
Independent preacher Ustaz Abdul Halim bin Din died at Hospital Shah Alam at 11:55 pm last night. The news was shared by Maahad Tahfiz Al Khalidiah (MATAK) on Facebook, which stated the funeral prayer will be held after Zohor at Surau Bukit Kuda, Klang.
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Sarawak's Nursyazwani targets two gold medals at Para SUKMA in Shah Alam
Sarawak's para badminton player Nursyazwani Shahrom is aiming for two gold medals at the 2026 Para SUKMA in Selangor. She will compete in the women's singles and mixed doubles events, which are scheduled from September 6 to 10 at the Shah Alam Youth and Sports Complex.
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NKVE structure collapse prompts safety audit call
A structure collapsed on the NKVE highway near Shah Alam, blocking all northbound lanes and causing traffic jams. Community safety group Ikatan Komuniti Selamat chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged for comprehensive and periodic safety audits of all structures along highways.
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Customs seize 722kg of drugs worth RM43 million in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. The drugs were believed to be imported from Spain and the Netherlands, with Malaysia used as a transit point by the syndicate.
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Over 20 old graves and artifacts found on Taman Bukit Jati hill slope, Klang
Residents of Taman Bukit Jati in Klang claim there are over 20 old graves and artifacts such as swords on an undeveloped hill slope. The discovery includes mystical incidents reported during a road construction project in 1996. Residents suspect the area may have been a pre-independence workers' burial site.
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Eight people, including two brothers, charged with murder in Shah Alam
Eight individuals, including two brothers, were charged in the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court with murdering a 23-year-old man on August 25. The incident occurred on Jalan Mandolin 33/5, Taman Alam Megah, and the court has set October 13 for the post-mortem report.
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Six Malaysians held over drug smuggling case linked to co-pilot arrested in Jakarta
Malaysian police have detained six local men in connection with a drug smuggling case involving a Malaysian co-pilot arrested at Jakarta's airport. Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand and Vietnam before returning to Malaysia, where they were arrested. The co-pilot was caught with drugs worth an estimated RM45 million.
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Sarawak Para Badminton raises fitness levels
Sarawak Para Badminton head coach Suhaili Laiman is focusing on fitness training with two days left before the competition at the Shah Alam Youth and Sports Complex (KOMBES) from September 6 to 10. The 14-player squad targets at least two gold medals.