News near Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Lorry leaked detergent, rain caused it: Police say road cleaned
Police confirmed that a large amount of foam on a highway was caused by detergent leaked from a lorry on 24 September, which was washed out by rain today. The road was cleaned by 4:58 pm.
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Soap residue causes 'snow' on highway
Heavy rain caused soap residue from a lorry spill on 24 August to foam again on the KESAS highway in Shah Alam, creating a snow-like appearance. The foam stretched about 500 meters between KM 30.0 and KM 30.5, prompting a second cleanup by the highway concessionaire.
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Vivo V80 Lite 5G lands in Malaysia, sets Guinness World Record
Vivo Malaysia has officially launched the Vivo V80 Lite 5G in Kuala Lumpur, featuring a 10,000mAh battery that set a Guinness World Record for the longest live-streamed electronic product test. The launch event at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, was attended by actor Aedy Ashraf, and the phone is available in Malaysia starting at RM1,399.
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KESAS highway goes viral for being covered in 'snow'
A stretch of the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) near Kota Kemuning was covered in a white substance resembling snow, believed to be a chemical spill, causing traffic to slow down. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) alerted road users, but the type and source of the spilled liquid have yet to be confirmed.
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Vivo V80 Lite 5G features a giant 10,000mAh battery
Vivo Malaysia has launched the Vivo V80 Lite 5G smartphone, featuring a large 10,000mAh BlueVolt battery. The launch event took place at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
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Cops probing Putrajaya accident involving schoolgirl
Police are investigating a road accident in Putrajaya where a 13-year-old schoolgirl was knocked down by a motorcyclist while crossing the road in front of SMK PP 5(1) in Presint 5. The girl suffered minor injuries and the case is being investigated for reckless driving.
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Niche Capital Emas' rare earth partner gets interim manufacturing licence
Niche Capital Emas' partner Greensnow Consolidated has obtained an interim manufacturing licence from Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry to produce green chemical and bio-based solvents for rare earth extraction. The facility is located at Kawasan Perindustrian Gebeng Phase 4 in Kuantan, Pahang. The licence includes conditions on capital investment, local workforce, and technology transfer.
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EPIC secures contract to provide two offshore tugboats for Banang oil field operations
EPIC Bhd's subsidiary, Konsortium Pelabuhan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (KPKSB), has won a contract from PETRA Energy Development Sdn Bhd to supply two offshore tugboats for operations at the Banang oil field. The contract signing took place at the OGA 2026 event in Kuala Lumpur.
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SUKIPT: UCSI's Hoe Yean wins two gold medals at the pool
National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean won two gold medals for UCSI University on the opening day of the SUKIPT 2026 swimming competition at the Universiti Malaya Swimming Pool in Kuala Lumpur.
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Pineapple entrepreneur association expands SG1 cultivation area
The Pertubuhan Pengusaha Nanas SG1 Malaysia association was inaugurated at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, Selangor, with the aim of expanding SG1 pineapple cultivation to 2,000 hectares within six years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated the target aligns with its goal of reaching RM2 billion in pineapple exports by January 2028.
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KPKM Intensifies Efforts to Produce Local Plant Seeds, Reduce Imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is intensifying efforts to produce local plant seed varieties to reduce the country's dependence on imported seeds. Minister Mohamad Sabu highlighted that nearly 90% of vegetable seed needs are still imported, and the import value has surged from USD5 million in 2021 to USD70 million in 2025. He announced this at the launch of the National Plant Seed Industry Empowerment Program during MAHA 2026 at the Malaysia Agriculture Exposition Park in Serdang.
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M Jamil grateful, moved by Ahmad Zahid and wife's concern
Veteran actor M Jamil, who is bedridden after a stroke and leg amputation, thanked Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis for visiting him at his Subang Jaya home and providing aid through a charity program.
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Muhammad Azeem Targets Better Than Bronze At Asiad 2026
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi aims to improve on his bronze medal from the 2023 Asian Games at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asiad. He was met during a visit by the Youth and Sports Minister to training venues at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil, and he will compete in the Oman Grand Prix this weekend as part of his preparations.
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Dialogue of Ummah: Five resolutions call for stronger governance, accountability at Tabung Haji
A dialogue in Bangi adopted five resolutions urging stronger governance and accountability at Tabung Haji, presented to its leadership. The resolutions call for safeguarding the institution and implementing reforms based on a recent Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
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Fallen tree disrupts commuter and ETS services
KTM Komuter and ETS train services in the Klang Valley were disrupted today after a tree fell between the Kepong and Rawang routes, causing delays of over 60 minutes. KTMB said cleanup and repair works are ongoing.
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Instant beverage maker Orgabio to buy Semenyih lot for RM11.26 mil
Orgabio Holdings is acquiring a freehold industrial property in Semenyih, Selangor for RM11.26 million to develop a warehouse. The site is next to its new factory in Sungai Purun, Semenyih, and the purchase is expected to complete by Q4 2026.
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MAHA 2026: 2.2 million visitors recorded on seventh day
MAHA 2026, held at MAEPS in Serdang, has attracted 2.2 million visitors and RM14 million in sales by its seventh day. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu announced the figures and highlighted MoUs signed, including RM4 million for a tuna enterprise in Labuan.
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National juniors Lucas, Sue Mei reach LCW Cup last 16
Malaysian national junior shuttlers Lucas Lee and Teoh Sue Mei advanced to the last 16 of the Lee Chong Wei Cup Under-17 tournament at Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
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KPM Seri Iskandar students excited to gain experience at Media Prima
Twenty students from Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) Seri Iskandar visited Media Prima Berhad's headquarters at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur to learn about news and program production. The students toured various operations, tried being newsreaders, and participated in a quiz.
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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.
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Hospitalised Brian salutes mentor Sri Shan as fighter for athletes
Malaysian hockey legend Brian Sta Maria, hospitalised at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, praised his mentor and fellow 1975 World Cup skipper Datuk Seri N. Sri Shanmuganathan, who is also hospitalised with heart problems. Brian highlighted the financial struggles of former athletes.
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Para SUKMA registration checks go smoothly
Registration verification for the 2026 Para SUKMA went smoothly at Dewan Raja Muda Musa in Selangor, with Sarawak's contingent arriving early. The Games will be held from September 5 to 10 across Petaling Jaya and Klang districts, featuring 369 events in 10 para sports.
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Datuk Red seeks court confirmation of ruju' pronouncement for legal certainty
Entrepreneur Datuk Red appeared at the Gombak Barat Syariah Lower Court to seek confirmation of a ruju' pronouncement with his ex-wife Adira Suhaimi. The case was adjourned to October 19 for submissions, and Red said he will divorce her again if the ruju' is confirmed.
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SMART team to depart for Nepal this Saturday to aid flood rescue
Malaysia's SMART rescue team is expected to leave for Nepal this Saturday to join search and rescue operations after devastating floods. The team will also help locate and bring home affected Malaysians, and Malaysia will contribute US$1 million in aid.