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Selangor police seize RM31.53m in drugs, arrest 14
Selangor police broke up six drug syndicates in seven raids across KLIA, Segambut, Kajang and Sepang between 19 and 26 August. The RM31.53 million haul included 135.4 kg of cannabis buds and 117.54 kg of MDMA, with 14 people arrested.
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Police bust RM9.07mil drug syndicate at luxury condo on Jalan Ceylon
Police dismantled a drug processing and distribution syndicate operating from a luxury condominium on Jalan Ceylon in Kuala Lumpur last month. Six individuals were arrested in two raids, with drugs and assets worth RM9.07 million seized.
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Police arrest man to assist probe into farmer shot dead in Banting
A local man was arrested in the Banting area to assist investigations into the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old farmer at Teluk Bunut, Banting, last Tuesday. The suspect was brought to court and remanded for two days as police continue to probe the motive and his involvement.
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Guan Eng trial: MACC investigator stands by claim Zenith BUCG had edge in Penang tunnel bid
An MACC investigator told the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur that Consortium Zenith BUCG had more advantages than four other bidders for the Penang undersea tunnel and road projects. Under cross-examination in Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial, Zulhilmi Ramli disagreed with the defence that a 2011 Malaysia-China MoU did not guarantee the company the contract. The four other bidders were named in court.
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Akmal: UMNO Youth reps who underperform will not be renominated
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said elected representatives from the wing who underperform, put personal interests first or are hard to reach will not be renominated in the next general election. Speaking at the UMNO Youth General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, he also announced the wing will adopt the five-year-old child of the late Maran UMNO Youth division chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi, with RM36,000 placed in an SSPN account.
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Zahid meets Negri Sembilan MB at Umno assembly over proclamation claim
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the 2026 Umno General Assembly. The meeting followed Ismail's claim that he was pressured into signing a proclamation on the removal of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, over which he has lodged a police report.
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Redza Rosli dodges media at TV Alhijrah event, appears in Syariah Court
Actor Redza Rosli avoided media interviews at the TV Alhijrah Drama Stage 2026 media conference in Kuala Lumpur today. His appearance came on the same day he and his wife Bella Hanna were seen at the Federal Territory Syariah Lower Court in Kuala Lumpur, reportedly over marital issues.
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11 police reports filed, foreign vagrant detained for scratching cars at TRX
A 34-year-old foreign man believed to be homeless was detained after cars were scratched at a parking area near The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur. Police received 11 reports, including three from TRX management, with losses estimated at RM3,000. The suspect is remanded for four days and will be sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for a mental examination.
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Three more charged with murder of 23-year-old at illegal gathering in Taman Alam Megah
Three more alleged gang members were charged in the Magistrate's Court in Shah Alam today with murdering a 23-year-old man during an illegal gathering last month. The charges bring the total number of people charged in the case to 11, after eight men were charged with the same offence last week. The offence was allegedly committed at 1.59pm on Aug 25 at Jalan Mandolin 33/5 in Taman Alam Megah, and the court fixed Nov 24 for mention.
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BERSIH demands Najib serve remaining jail term, rejects house arrest
BERSIH is demanding that Datuk Seri Najib Razak serve the rest of his prison sentence and is opposing any move by the Pardons Board to grant the former prime minister house arrest. Its executive director, Asraf Sharafi, said this at a press conference at BERSIH's office in Petaling Jaya, a day before the board meets. He argued that special treatment for high-profile individuals would create a dangerous double standard and undermine the rule of law.
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Farmer, 52, shot dead outside child's rented house in Banting
A 52-year-old local farmer was shot dead in front of a rented house in Teluk Bunut, Banting, between 10.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the victim is believed to have gone to check on the house, which was rented by his child and unoccupied at the time. Police have detained a local man in his 20s to 30s and obtained a two-day remand order; the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah closed 322 days for Mutiara LRT works
MRT Corp announced that Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah in George Town will have a 322-day traffic diversion from Sept 12, 2026 to July 31, 2027 for piling and structural works on the Mutiara Line LRT. Jalan Magazine will also be partially closed from 10pm on Sept 14 to 5am on Oct 5 for road widening and utility relocation.
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Police seize 51.686kg of MDMA worth RM7.75 million at Jalan Ceylon condo
Dang Wangi police seized 51.686kg of MDMA powder worth RM7.75 million in a raid on a condominium unit at Jalan Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur on 19 August. Five people were arrested, including two male and two female foreign nationals and one local man, and all suspects were charged in court on 2 September.
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Khadijah Ibrahim's Malaysia Day hi-tea tickets sold out
Tickets for the Malaysia Day hi-tea featuring Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim at Steg Hotel Kuala Lumpur on 16 September have sold out. Capacity was capped at 280 of 300 seats for comfort, and the event will also sell suji cakes for the KARYAWAN fund.
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Alan Tam's final world tour opens overseas leg at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 28-29
Cantopop veteran Alan Tam will bring his final large-scale world tour to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 28 and 29, 2026, at 8pm at Unifi Arena KL. It is the first overseas stop after a ten-show Hong Kong run, and features a 360-degree central stage with two different setlists across the two nights.
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Selangor Sultan: Self-reflection key to turning over a new leaf, launches 'PhD Dari Penjara' book
Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah launched the book 'PhD Dari Penjara' by Dr Malik Yatam at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Shah Alam. He said self-reflection, knowledge and determination can help anyone who has taken a wrong turn in life, and advised Malik not to be easily swayed by offers that could divert his focus.
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Penang City Council mayor called as witness in Guan Eng corruption trial
Penang City Council mayor Datuk Rajendran P Anthony will be called as a prosecution witness in the corruption trial of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng. The trial at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court concerns the Penang undersea tunnel and main roads project. The 38th prosecution witness, MACC investigating officer Zulhilmi Ramli, agreed that Beijing Urban Construction Group scored highest in the project's RFP documents.
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Achey and wife undergo second IVF treatment
Comedian Achey and his wife, Anne, have begun their second round of IVF treatment at Alhaya Fertility Centre since 5 September. He said their adopted daughter Tiara's wish for a sibling was the main reason for trying again.
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Three held, four still hunted over fatal Taman Alam Megah brawl
Selangor police have arrested three of seven suspects wanted over a brawl that killed a man in Taman Alam Megah last month. The three will be charged soon while four others remain at large. The case is being investigated under Sections 302 and 149 of the Penal Code.
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PAS delegates attend Umno general assembly at World Trade Centre KL
PAS delegates attended Umno's annual general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, with some Umno members seeing it as a sign of renewed Malay-Muslim political unity. The visit follows Umno's attendance at PAS's muktamar last week and comes amid cooperation in Johor and Negri Sembilan, with Melaka seen as the next electoral test.
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Country Heights unit's Kajang commercial property up for RM55mil auction
A subsidiary of Country Heights Holdings Bhd, Country Heights Commercial Development Sdn Bhd, faces a judicial auction of a 2.60-hectare commercial property in Kajang, Selangor, with a reserve price of RM55 million. The property was pledged as collateral for an S$11.5 million loan from CGS International Capital Singapore, and the auction is scheduled for Sept 21, 2026, after a previous attempt at RM69.85 million failed.
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Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 at Putrajaya, KLIA from Sept 23
Tourism Malaysia will hold the Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 from 23 September to 4 October at several locations including IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Terminal 1 KLIA and Hotel Sama-Sama. The festival combining motorsport and culture aims to attract international visitors under the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign.
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Johor Umno leaders urge party not to split over differences of opinion
Johor Umno liaison chairman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi called on party members not to let differences of opinion divide Umno. He spoke after attending the President's Briefing that opened the 2026 Umno General Assembly at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Another Pagoh Umno division leader said the party must go to the ground and listen to the people's grievances.
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Man fined RM6,000 for farming without permit in Angsi Forest Reserve
A 61-year-old man was fined RM6,000 by the Seremban Sessions Court after pleading guilty to running farming and livestock activities without a permit in the Angsi Permanent Forest Reserve. Lee Kai Sang was accused of planting calamansi, durian and bananas and rearing stingless bees and freshwater fish in a pond at Compartment 55 of the reserve last August. Judge Shahrul Rizal Majid also ordered two months' jail if the fine is not paid.