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Education Ministry acknowledges two PISA 2025 warnings on cyberbullying and parental support
The government has acknowledged two warnings from the PISA 2025 report concerning cyberbullying and parental support for students. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decline in Mathematics scores and parental involvement need serious attention. She spoke after officiating the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Debate Final at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
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SMSS wins 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay debate
In Cyberjaya, Sekolah Menengah Sains Selangor (SMSS) won the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay-language debate after a 17-year wait, beating Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah. Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah took the English category, with each champion team receiving RM51,000 and the best debater RM2,000.
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Johor UMNO Youth wants party free to decide political cooperation for GE16
Johor UMNO Youth chief Noor Azleen Ambros said the party's cooperation with Pakatan Harapan in the Unity Government is only temporary. Speaking at the Youth debate during the UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, he said UMNO must be given room to set its own strategy for GE16.
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Amira Othman not ready to reveal son's face, wants Jarir to grow up like an ordinary child
Singer and actress Amira Othman says she and her husband Fattah Amin are not ready to reveal the face of their son, Muhammad Jarir Umar, to the public. She says they want Jarir to grow up like an ordinary child without the pressure of public attention. Amira said this when met at the Anugerah Industri Muzik 25 press conference at Hotel Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.
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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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Businessman says he only learnt shoplots were Bumiputera lots 16 years after buying
A 61-year-old businessman says he bought two four-storey shoplots at Kota Damansara Signature Park in 2010 without being told they were Bumiputera lots, and found out only when he tried to sell one. He has lodged a police report against the developer and says he must now pay the Selangor government to convert the property to non-Bumiputera status.
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High Court sets Sept 17 for additional evidence in Rosmah's solar hybrid graft appeal
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur has fixed Sept 17 to hear additional evidence from star prosecution witness Rayyan Radzwill Abdullah in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's solar hybrid project graft appeal. The Court of Appeal had allowed Rosmah's application to adduce additional evidence, but the prosecution has filed a stay application and a notice of appeal to the Federal Court.
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Police hunt drivers over speed test on Putra Bridge, Putrajaya
Putrajaya police are tracking down the individuals and vehicles involved in a speed-testing stunt on Jambatan Putra, Putrajaya, after a 25-second video was uploaded to Threads. The district police chief said the case is being investigated under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and warned the public against racing on public roads.
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Sejiwa Social Club opens in Cyberjaya with pickleball, padel and dining
Sejiwa Social Club launched in Cyberjaya on 30 August 2026, occupying about 30,000 sq ft inside the 28-acre Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club. The venue combines pickleball, padel, polo, equestrian activities, dining and entertainment, with courts named after Selangor's nine districts. The launch event featured celebrity court sessions, exhibition matches and a Merdeka countdown with fireworks.
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Sabah FC coach questions refereeing after FA Cup exit
Sabah FC head coach Juan Torres Garrido criticised the standard of refereeing after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Selangor FC 4-3 on aggregate. He claimed controversial decisions, including a penalty and a 'soft elbow' red card, made his team's path harder. The second leg was played at Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ).
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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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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.
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Pan-gon unhappy as Liga M schedule forces players to play every 48 hours
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon has criticised the Liga Malaysia schedule after his side played three matches in a week. He said the 48-hour rest period is hurting performance and raising injury risk, after SFC beat Sabah FC 2-1 at Stadium MBPJ to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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KPTM accounting diploma gains MICPA recognition
Kolej Poly-Tech MARA's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants at a ceremony held at KPTM Bangi today. The strategic partnership is expected to give students a clearer route into the accounting profession across KPTM's six branch campuses and UPTM.
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Former general manager remanded two days over abuse of position in property firm
A former general manager of a property investment holding company has been remanded for two days by the MACC over allegations of abusing his position to approve promotions, salary adjustments and bonuses without following standard operating procedures. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Wan Noora Nisa Ngadirin in Shah Alam today. The suspect was detained while giving a statement at the Selangor MACC office.
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SMJK Ken Hwa jump rope team finishes fourth at national meet
The jump rope team from SMJK Ken Hwa in Keningau, Sabah finished fourth in the Figure 8 event at the 2026 National Jump Rope Competition. The competition was held at Sunsuria Forum in Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor from Aug 20 to 22, with 59 schools taking part. The team of eight Form One and Form Two students also competed in the 4 x 30s Speed Relay.
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Agong presents instruments of appointment to two judges at Istana Negara
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today presented instruments of appointment to Court of Appeal judge Alice Loke Yee Ching and High Court judge Elaine Yap Chin Gaik. The ceremony was held at the Small Throne Room of Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur and attended by the Chief Justice and the Attorney General.
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Video of suspected street race on Putrajaya main road sparks concern, Radzi to contact police
A video showing vehicles believed to be racing and testing their speed on a main road in Putrajaya at night has gone viral on social media, raising safety concerns among users. Putrajaya MP Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said he will contact the Putrajaya district police headquarters for more details. Last Saturday, Putrajaya police launched an operation against street racers and seized 14 vehicles, including 13 motorcycles, at Lebuh Sentosa.
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Akmal: Umno exploring PAS cooperation because of PH pressure
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh claimed that persistent pressure from Pakatan Harapan drove Umno to explore cooperation with PAS. He said PH forced Umno to choose between power and principle, and questioned whether PH showed the same respect for the King's decree. The speech was delivered at the Umno Youth assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.