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Keretapi Sarong 2026 fills LRT, MRT stations with Hari Malaysia cheer
Keretapi Sarong 2026 turned LRT and MRT stations into colourful Hari Malaysia celebration hubs today, with thousands of Malaysians in traditional attire. Crowds gathered at stations including KL Sentral and Kajang Station for music, dancing and patriotic displays. The event transformed the daily commute into a show of unity and cultural pride.
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Residensi Senja in Alam Sari, Bangi: 1,458 freehold Rumah Selangorku units
Residensi Senja @ Alam Sari in Bangi, Selangor, is a Rumah Selangorku project by Trans Loyal Development Sdn Bhd offering freehold condominium units. It has about 1,458 units across five 30-storey blocks, with three-bedroom layouts of 1,045 sq ft, near Bangi KTM station, UKM and GMI.
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MAIS targets all Selangor mosques to adopt AI and digitalisation
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) aims for all mosques in the state to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation in their management, up from about 30 per cent currently. MAIS secretary Mohd Sabirin Mohd Sarbini said digital financial systems and management courses will be expanded by district, with AI also used in MAIS's daily operations. He spoke at the 12th International Conference on Mosque, Zakat and Waqf Management (IMAF) in Bangi.
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Senja Lakeside Estate in Seri Kembangan launches final phase The Royal Collection
BRDB's Senja Lakeside Estate in Seri Kembangan, Selangor has entered its final phase, The Royal Collection, offering three-storey semi-detached homes, zero-lot bungalows and bungalows with built-ups from 4,497 to 7,588 sq ft. The 47-acre private lakeside enclave includes a residents-only clubhouse, landscaped parks and water features, with access via the Sungai Besi, KL-Seremban, KESAS, SILK and Bukit Jalil highways.
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Keretapi Sarong 2026 in Johor Bahru draws over 500 participants
Over 500 participants in traditional attire joined the Keretapi Sarong Johor Bahru 2026 on Malaysia Day, travelling from Kulai KTM Station to JB Sentral before a parade into the city centre. Johor's Unity, Heritage and Culture Committee chairman Pannir Selvam flagged off the group at the MBJB building. The event is expected to draw about 5,000 visitors with cultural performances and community activities.
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Tour bus catches fire at KM137 of North-South Expressway near Yong Peng, all 15 escape
A tour bus carrying 14 passengers and a driver caught fire at KM137 of the northbound North-South Expressway near Yong Peng, Batu Pahat. All 15 people escaped unhurt after the driver and tour leader evacuated them before firefighters arrived. The bus was about 80 per cent destroyed and the blaze was put out at 2.48pm.
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MIAPEX 2026 in Seri Kembangan targets RM12 million in sales
The Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026 will run from 23 to 25 October at MIECC, The Mines, Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Organisers are targeting over 22,000 visitors and more than RM12 million in sales through B2B and B2C platforms, with about 350 exhibitors from Malaysia and abroad.
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NESCAFÉ launches RM500,000 project to help Malaysian youth
NESCAFÉ has introduced 'Projek Hidupkan Duniamu' with an investment of up to RM500,000 to help Malaysian youths develop their interests towards more sustainable careers. The six-month programme offers financial support, mentorship and a platform to share experiences, launched at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
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Three held over attempted cable theft at Jalan Reko, Kajang
Police arrested three men, aged 25 to 46, over an attempted cable theft near a traffic light junction along Jalan Reko in Kajang at about 4am today. Two suspects tested positive for methamphetamine and all three will be brought to the Kajang Court tomorrow for a remand application.
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MIROS proposes regular health checks for elderly drivers
MIROS chairman Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon suggested regular health screenings for drivers from age 40 as a condition for renewing licences. He said driving competence cannot be judged by age alone, and an age limit could create social risks for elderly drivers who remain fit. The proposal was made at MIROS headquarters in Kajang, while a driving institute operator in Segambut suggested practical training beyond 16 hours for elderly drivers.
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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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Luftwasser 2026 gathers Porsche owners and fans at LYL karting circuit
Luftwasser 2026: Icona Heritage was held at the LYL International Karting Circuit, bringing together Porsche owners and enthusiasts with classic, GT and racing models. Porsche Malaysia set up a paddock with test drives, a simulator and displays of the Cayenne Electric and the evolution of the 911 GT3 Cup. Naquib Azlan and Team Porsche Malaysia were named in the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2026 programme.
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Kajang police hunt two men who fled check and rammed MPV
Police in Kajang are tracking two men who fled after being stopped for inspection by an MPV patrol unit on Jalan Semenyih near the Kajang Prima traffic lights yesterday afternoon. The green Proton Wira hit a Perodua Ativa before ramming the police MPV, damaging its front right door, but no one was injured. The case is being investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code and police are asking the public to come forward with information.
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UKM to hold Malaysia Madani Poetry Declamation on Sept 16
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Cultural Centre will hold the Malaysia Madani Poetry Declamation Programme 2026 on 16 September at Panggung Seni UKM in Bangi, in conjunction with Malaysia Day. The event features National Laureate Datuk Rahman Shaari, Prof. Emeritus Datuk Seri Dr. Awang Sariyan and artist Alina Hasan, and aims to instil patriotism and sustain the art of poetry declamation.
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MICPA recognises KPTM Bangi Diploma in Accounting
Kolej Poly-Tech Mara's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, opening a clearer route to the CPA (Malaysia) qualification. The recognition and a strategic collaboration between KPTMSB and MICPA were formalised at KPTM Bangi's Grand Hall on Wednesday.
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Lorry crashes into eatery at Jalan Batu 12 Cheras, driver believed to have dozed off
A lorry crashed into the front of an eatery at Jalan Batu 12 Cheras at about 6.30pm yesterday. Kajang police said early investigations indicate the 37-year-old local driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, not driven drunk as claimed in a viral video. No injuries were reported and the case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN 166/59.
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Secretaries' seminar in Bangi puts focus on AI skills
The Raikan Setiausaha 2026 seminar was held at Bangi Resort Hotel with over 150 participants from ministries, government departments and the corporate sector. Its project director, Mohd Shegy Jalil, said secretaries must master AI and new skills to stay relevant rather than treat technology as a threat.
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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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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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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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ASEAN - CHINA Regional Cooperation & Development Forum 2026 (ACCD'26)
ASEAN - CHINA Regional Cooperation & Development Forum 2026 (ACCD'26). 2 November to 5 November 2026, at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi.
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International Leptospirosis Conference (ILS) 2026
International Leptospirosis Conference (ILS) 2026. 27 October to 29 October 2026, at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang.
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Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026
Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026. 23 October to 25 October 2026, at Mines International Exhibition Centre, Seri Kembangan.
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Musee Platinum at IOI Conezion Offers INDIBA Early Bird Promotion with Over RM500 Savings
Starting 2 September 2026, Musee Platinum at IOI Conezion is offering an early bird promotion on INDIBA treatments, saving customers over RM500. The offer is limited and exclusive to this location.