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Jamil Khir pleads not guilty to three charges over RM860.3m Tabung Haji loss to Al-Rawda
Former minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom was charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today with three counts of causing Lembaga Tabung Haji to dispose of RM860.3 million to Saudi Arabian firm Al-Rawda Real Estate Development and Projects Management Co Ltd. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Rosli Ahmad. The offences are alleged to have been committed at his Putrajaya office in 2015, 2016 and 2017 under Section 403 of the Penal Code.
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Jamil Khir arrives at Kuala Lumpur court to face charges over TH RCI report
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, a former minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of religious affairs, arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on 14 September to face charges linked to the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji. The case is set for mention before Sessions Court Judge Rosli Ahmad, after the MACC proposed three charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code. He was earlier detained on 2 September and released on bail on 8 September.
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14 trapped by flash flood in Sungai Pertak rescued by firemen
Fourteen people, including a child, were trapped in the middle of Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu after a flash flood yesterday. Fire and rescue personnel from Kuala Kubu Bharu, assisted by the Batang Kali volunteer fire squad, used a river crossing technique to bring all victims safely to the riverbank.
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Tan & Tan to launch RM655m Aviera in Bangsar South in Q4 2026
Tan & Tan Developments Bhd will launch Aviera, a freehold transit-oriented development in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 3.5-acre project has a gross development value of RM655 million across two towers, Aviera Flex and Aviera Skye, with indicative pricing from RM326,000 and completion targeted for 2031.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new store locations by year-end
Skechers plans to open about 11 new locations in Malaysia by the end of this year, with Malaysia now its largest market in Southeast Asia. Openings include a 20,000 sq ft store at Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh in September and a store at Merdeka 118 on 1 November.
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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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OCR Group launches RM344mil D'Templer Hilltop Residences in Templer, Selayang
OCR Group Berhad has launched D'Templer Hilltop Residences, a RM344 million freehold landed development in Templer, Selayang North, Selangor, comprising 52 semi-detached homes and nine bungalow lots. The project sits within the existing Dolomite Templer development, and OCR has spent about RM2.5 million upgrading the guardhouse, security, landscaping and infrastructure there.
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Nick Chung to perform at Arena of Stars on 3 Nov
Malaysian singer Nick Chung will perform at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on 3 November 2026 at 6pm. Tickets are priced at RM171 for PS1 seats, with the same rate for Genting Rewards members. Chung is known for hits such as 'The One Who Understands Me Most' and his Chinese New Year song 'A Beautiful New Year'.
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Raja Muda of Perlis opens MIDF CSR study room at MADI
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, opened a study room donated through a CSR initiative worth RM98,125 at Al-Madrasah Ad-Diniah Al-Islamiyah (MADI) in Kangar. The contribution is part of MIDF's CSR initiative with MAIPs, during a visit to several locations in Perlis including MATRI, Masjid Sirajuddin Padang Pauh, a house in Batu 20 Kok Mak and the Kampung Nelayan Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis transformation project.
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Puchong urban park walk event on Oct 4
An event titled 'Living in Nature — Urban Park Walk' will be held on Oct 4, 2026 at Puchong Wawasan Center Court from 8:30am to 11am. The fee is RM30 per person or RM50 for parent and child, with sharing by Goh Yong Kian.
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IMMERSIO 2026 at REXKL on 25-27 September
IMMERSIO 2026: PASAR expands to REXKL on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, from 25 to 27 September 2026. The event features artist sharing sessions, performances and community programmes, with free sharing sessions and ticketed performances.
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MOTAC to seek allocations for state tourism upgrades, says Tiong
MOTAC will push for funding to help state governments upgrade existing tourist spots and develop new ones, its minister Tiong King Sing said at the opening of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur. The six-day festival runs until Wednesday and features traditional performances, cultural exhibitions and heritage displays from across the country.
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Umno assembly ends with call to bring GE16 forward
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur closed with president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urging an earlier 16th general election and a mandate for Umno and Barisan Nasional to lead. Delegates also pressed on cost-of-living pressures, coalition partnerships and institutional reforms including parliamentary oversight of the MACC.
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Selangor beat KL City 3-0, Sabah lose 2-1 to DPMM
Selangor defeated KL City 3-0 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, with goals from A. Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa in front of about 5,000 home fans. The win keeps Selangor third in the Super League on 12 points, behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City. In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah lost 2-1 to DPMM at Likas Stadium, their second straight defeat.
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SBA rewards Genevie, Isyraf after Malaysia International Series success
The Sarawak Badminton Association has given performance incentives to Genevie Lim and Isyraf Hafizin after their podium finishes at the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026. Genevie received RM2,000 for winning the mixed doubles title, while Isyraf got RM1,000 for finishing runner-up in the men's doubles. Two other Sarawak youngsters, Jared Foo and Lucas Ho, received RM300 each for their runner-up finishes at the Lee Chong Wei Cup 2026.
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Irvine wins women's and mixed doubles at Leapmotor KL Cup
American Jessie Irvine won both the women's and mixed doubles titles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. She and Alix Truong beat the Australian pair Sahra Dennehy and Danni-elle Townsend in the women's final, then Irvine partnered Bolivia's Gabriel Tardio to take the mixed doubles against Townsend and Joey Wild.
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Parliament open day draws 11,280 visitors, beating target
A two-day Parliament open day that began yesterday drew 11,280 visitors, above the initial target of 10,000. Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah said it was the programme's best showing since it began in 2023. The event aims to bring Parliament closer to the people by letting the public see the proceedings inside the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.
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Over 50 PPR Taman Mulia residents join gotong-royong to foster unity
A Gotong-Royong Perpaduan programme at PPR Taman Mulia in Kuala Lumpur brought together more than 50 residents to paint road shoulders, collect rubbish and spruce up the housing area. The KRT chairman said the gotong-royong culture must be kept alive because cleanliness is a shared responsibility. The estate's Dapur Digital also provided 150 food packs to participants.
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Man stabbed in the back while working at Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market
A man in his 30s was stabbed in the back with a sharp metal object while working at the Kuala Lumpur Wholesale Market yesterday morning. He was taken to Selayang Hospital and is in stable condition, and police in Sentul are investigating the motive. A 47-second video of the injured man went viral on social media.
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American teen Tama Shimabukuro wins Leapmotor KL Cup badminton title
American 15-year-old Tama Shimabukuro beat France's Noe Khlif 11-8, 11-5 to win the men's singles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup, held at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. Shimabukuro had earlier beaten Malaysian No. 1 Jimmy Liong 12-10, 11-4 in the round of 16.
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Preacher Firdaus Wong urges Malaysians not to dehumanise Rohingya refugees
Preacher Firdaus Wong called on Malaysians not to dehumanise Rohingya refugees, saying they are still entitled to basic human dignity even without citizenship. He spoke at the New Muslim Community conference 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, drawing a parallel with the plight of Palestinians.
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472 foreigners detained in Immigration raid at Lebuh Pudu
Kuala Lumpur Immigration detained 472 foreign nationals in an integrated enforcement operation at Lebuh Pudu, Kuala Lumpur today. About 2,500 foreigners were checked in the operation that began around 11am, involving nationals from Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Philippines, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, China, Zimbabwe and Saudi Arabia. Those detained will be placed at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot for further investigation.
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SkyAman 1 Residences launches in Cheras with 510 units across 50 storeys
SkyAman Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SkyWorld Development Berhad, has unveiled SkyAman 1 Residences, a 50-storey condominium with 510 units in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The 3- and 4-bedroom homes measure 1,097 to 1,548 sq ft on 99-year leasehold, with completion expected in September 2029.
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1,600 join Oxyenergy Prima Merdeka Run 2026 at Balai Berita Bangsar
About 1,600 participants took part in the Oxyenergy Prima Merdeka Run 2026 organised by Kelab Media Prima at Balai Berita Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, today. The 3.5km and 5.5km runs drew participants of all ages including people with disabilities, and were attended by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. Adam Naufal Amril, 15, of SMK Manjalara, Kepong, was the first to cross the finish line in the 5.5km category with a time of 20 minutes.