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Modest Mouse - Newport
Modest Mouse - Newport. 1 October 2026, at Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur.
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JDT thrash UM-Damansara United 10-0 to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 10-0 victory over UM-Damansara United at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, winning the tie 14-1 on aggregate. Kuching City FC also advanced after a 5-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior, while Star City FC progressed past Kedah FA.
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Azeez's son says father detained at Dang Wangi, to be charged tomorrow
Mohamed Khairul Azman claimed his father, former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, is now detained at the Dang Wangi police station and will be remanded tomorrow. Azeez is scheduled to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow under the MACC Act 2009. His son expressed sadness and hoped for a fair legal process.
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Malaysian and Japanese Choirs to Perform Friendship Concert in Kuala Lumpur
The Philharmonic Society of Selangor and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo will perform together at the DBKL City Hall Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur on September 9 and 11. The free concert, featuring traditional songs and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, is fully booked.
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L'Oréal Malaysia holds first House of Beauty creator commerce festival in KL
L'Oréal Malaysia held its first House of Beauty creator commerce festival at Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur from Sept 7 to 8, involving 13 brands and over 700 creators. The event, supported by Meta and Shopee, aims to strengthen the company's presence in Malaysia's social and e-commerce ecosystem. L'Oréal cited research showing 82% of Malaysian consumers shop for beauty products online.
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Mother of former senator Ras Adiba Radzi dies in Petaling Jaya
Siti Sariah Abu, the 81-year-old mother of former senator and Bernama chairman Ras Adiba Radzi, died at her home in Section 16, Petaling Jaya. She passed away peacefully while sitting at home at around 5.20pm. The funeral is expected to take place at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery tomorrow morning.
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Coolblog opens new outlet at Razak City with one-day Buy 1 Free 1 drink offer
A new Coolblog outlet is opening at Residensi Bandar Razak, Salak South, Kuala Lumpur on 10 September 2026. To celebrate, the chain is offering a Buy 1 Free 1 promotion on all drinks for that day only.
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UPSI kayaker Syahida Asyiqin wins SUKIPT 2026 Sportswoman, sets national record
Syahida Asyiqin Rusli of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) was named Sportswoman of the SUKIPT 2026 games held at Universiti Malaya. She won gold in the women's TK1 200m event and set a new national record of 56.30 seconds in the qualifying round.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new stores, opens large Sungai Buloh outlet in September
Malaysia is now Skechers' largest market in Southeast Asia, with the company targeting 11 new locations by year-end. A large store in Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh is scheduled to open in September, while an opening at Merdeka 118 is planned for November 1. The company currently operates about 120 stores nationwide.
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SG4 states to host business forum at KLCC on Oct 26
The SG4 Group, owned by the state governments of Kedah, Terengganu, Perlis and Kelantan, will hold its Business and Economic Forum 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Oct 26. The forum will feature keynote addresses from the four menteri besars and a special address by adviser Dr Mahathir Mohamad, focusing on investment and economic opportunities across the SG4 states.
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IJM launches AI traffic control centre for three highways, cuts response times by 33%
IJM Corporation launched its AI-powered Smart Highway Traffic Control Centre at the Besraya Loke Yew toll plaza lay-by. The system, which covers Besraya, NPE and LEKAS, uses AI and IoT to detect incidents faster and reduce emergency response times to between eight and 10 minutes. Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi officiated the launch and said no retrenchments are planned.
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Brothers get court leave to challenge DBKL nod for 39-storey towers near Old Klang Road home
Two brothers have been granted High Court leave to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall's approval for two 39-storey residential towers planned less than 11 metres from their home along Jalan Klang Lama. The court also granted an interim stay on the development until a hearing for a permanent stay on October 8. The brothers are seeking to overturn the development order and building plan, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and lack of an environmental impact assessment.
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NCT Alliance hands over first phase of RM10.2b Selangor smart industrial park, launches second phase
NCT Alliance Bhd has begun handing over vacant possession of the first phase of its NCT Smart Industrial Park in South Selangor, with nearly 90 per cent of its 280 units taken up. The company also launched KM2, the second phase adding 241 industrial units, at an event officiated by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
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Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab AT launched in Malaysia, priced from RM107,980
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has launched the Triton Single Cab Automatic Transmission (AT) variant in Malaysia. Priced at RM107,980 on-the-road without insurance for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia, it is RM3,000 more than the manual version. The new variant makes its public debut at MAHA 2026 in Serdang.
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KESAS highway crash: van slams into trailer lorry, 9 injured including child
A van crashed into the back of a trailer lorry near a petrol station on the KESAS highway in Kuala Lumpur, injuring nine people including a child. The driver was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters from the Bukit Jalil station. The injured were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and University Malaya Medical Centre.
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Rapid KL denies LRT breakdown, says station crowding due to passenger surge
Rapid KL has denied claims that its LRT service was broken, attributing crowding at the Pasar Seni and Kajang interchange stations to a surge in passenger numbers. Crowd control measures are being implemented. The denial follows a viral video alleging service disruption since the previous day.
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US official lays wreath at Tugu Negara honouring Malaysia's fallen heroes
United States Assistant Secretary Cate Dillon laid a wreath at Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur to honour those who sacrificed their lives for Malaysia's peace and independence. She was joined by other US officials and received by Malaysian armed forces officers. The US Embassy said the ceremony reflected mutual respect for both countries' heritage and history.
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Ungu's 3 Decades Concert in KL Shows Strong Bond with Malaysian Fans
The Ungu 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, last Saturday. Over 20 songs were performed, and vocalist Pasha described Malaysia as a second home for the Indonesian band.
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CAS rejects Selangor appeal, fan ban for FA Cup match stands
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Selangor FC's request to suspend their punishment of playing without supporters. This means their FA Cup match against Sabah FC at the MBPJ Stadium on September 9 will be played behind closed doors.
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Trevor Noah to make Malaysia debut at Kuala Lumpur show on Nov 9
Comedian Trevor Noah will perform in Malaysia for the first time on Nov 9, 2026, at the Ideas LIVE Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The show, presented by LOL Asia and BOHM, is part of his global stand-up tour and tickets go on presale Sept 9.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Kelana Jaya LRT commuters face packed stations, slow trains for second day
Commuters on the Kelana Jaya LRT line in Kuala Lumpur faced severe overcrowding and slow trains for a second consecutive morning. Social media users reported trains stopping for several minutes at stations and skipping stops, while Rapid KL confirmed congestion at Pasar Seni station and said passenger control measures were in place.
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Syazwani wins third consecutive Para SUKMA gold
Sarawak's para bowler Nur Syazwani Marais won the gold medal in the women's TPB4 singles event at Para SUKMA Selangor 2026, held at Sunway Mega Lanes in Bandar Sunway. This is her third consecutive title after wins in 2022 and 2024. Other gold medals went to athletes from Sabah, Kedah and Selangor.
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Selangor tech convention rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, set for Oct 14-17 at KLCC
Selangor's flagship technology convention, formerly SDEC, has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor, the AI & Semiconductor Summit. The 11th edition will be held from Oct 14-17 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, as part of SIBS 2026. The summit will feature over 60 speakers and 150 exhibitors, including a Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day.
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