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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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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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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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Selangor reach FA Cup quarter-finals with 4-3 aggregate win over Sabah
Selangor beat Sabah 2-1 at MBPJ Stadium on Wednesday to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals 4-3 on aggregate. Coach Kim Pan Gon criticised the scheduling of two matches within 72 hours and the closed-door ruling that kept spectators away.
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Alam Maritim CEO charged with fraud over vessel charter rates, claims trial
Alam Maritim Resources Bhd group managing director and CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad was charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with two counts of fraud over the daily charter rate of a vessel. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM300,000 with one surety. The court set Nov 18 for mention of the case.
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Akmal: Lazy Umno Youth reps who are hard to reach will not be renominated
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh warned that elected representatives from the wing who are lazy or hard for the public to reach will not be fielded again at the next election. He said Youth members must act as the leadership's eyes and ears to report those who fail to serve the party. He spoke at the Umno Youth assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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Pearly-Thinaah say nothing is impossible ahead of Asian Games 2026
Pearly Tan and M Thinaah believe nothing is impossible at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and refuse to set limits on Malaysia's medal chances. Thinaah said preparations are going well after returning from the China Masters, while Pearly said she has fully recovered from recurring injuries. The pair are expected to be among Malaysia's badminton hopes at the Games from 19 September to 4 October.
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Yasin Sulaiman shares his experience at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta
Composer and singer Yasin Sulaiman, 51, said his life at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak is far better than being in prison. He said he must depend on mental health medication for life and can no longer be involved with cannabis. He was met at the Media Night of the Mansur dan Liu Musical Theatre at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya.
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Mekdi National Sepak Takraw League 2026 offers RM60,000, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak
The Mekdi National Sepak Takraw League 2026 for under-16 players offers a total prize pool of RM60,000, with zonal competition starting in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November. Organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, the league was launched at McDonald's Pantai Sentral Park by Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari.
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Awie promises 35 songs, five bands at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
The Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Awie said the show features five segments with about 35 songs from five different bands he has played with, plus a line-up of top Malaysian musicians and artists. Rehearsals began about a month ago at MyStudio Sungai Buloh to ensure a tight performance.
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8-year-old and 81-year-old conquer 118 floors of Menara Merdeka 118
Eight-year-old Chua Ze Yu and 81-year-old Melita Kit were the youngest and oldest participants in the IHH Sky Race at Menara Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 22-23. Both climbed 118 floors and 2,845 steps in the team category, supported by family members. Kit trained at the MBPJ tower in Petaling Jaya, while Ze Yu practised in his apartment building.
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Ungu rocks Idea Live Arena in Damansara Intan
Ungu's 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, with more than 20 songs over two hours. Pasha and the Indonesian band called Malaysia a second home after 19 years of performing here.
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Taman Gasing Indah terrace house sold for RM850k after two days
A double-storey terrace house in Taman Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor was sold for RM850,000 just two days after listing. The buyers were drawn to its refurbished condition, freehold status and price about RM200,000 below market. A similar unit sold for RM790,000 in October 2022, while average asking prices in the area are around RM1.17 million.
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KL City advances to FA Cup quarter-finals after goalless draw with Perak
Kuala Lumpur City FC drew 0-0 with Perak FA in the second leg of their Piala FA round of 16 match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. The draw was enough for KL City to advance to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 aggregate win, following their victory in the first leg in Manjung.
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Ops Mahir raids in KL and Penang net 122 illegal immigrants at factories
Immigration authorities arrested 122 illegal immigrants during Ops Mahir raids at factories in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and Perai, Penang. The detainees, mostly foreign nationals, were held for various immigration offences and taken to depots for investigation.
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Immigration detains 122 foreigners in coordinated raids in Cheras and Perai
Malaysia's Immigration Department detained 35 undocumented foreigners during an operation at a factory area in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, on Monday. In a simultaneous operation, the Penang office detained 87 more foreigners at a factory in Perai, Bukit Mertajam. All detainees are being investigated for various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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'It's Lit!' design exhibition at The Starhill showcases light and literature synergy
The multidisciplinary exhibition 'It's Lit!', organized by eslite spectrum Kuala Lumpur and xOrdinary, is running at The Starhill until October 30, 2026. Featuring 40 works by 17 Malaysian designers and brands, it aims to connect design with lifestyle and user experience.
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Selangor FC play in empty stadium due to FA ban
Selangor FC's FA Cup match against Sabah FC was played in an empty Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) imposed the ban after crowd trouble in a previous match.
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Capcom Pop-Up Store Returns to LaLaport Bukit Bintang for Three Months Starting 24 September
The Capcom pop-up store will return to the ACG Base section of LaLaport Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur from 24 September to 27 December. Organizer Justdan says the longer run allows for a regularly updating product line-up, and for the first time, Malaysia-exclusive merchandise will be available.