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Awie goes ahead with Stadium Merdeka concert despite severe sore throat
Datuk Awie completed his solo concert 'Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026' at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on 12 September despite suffering from a sore throat and bronchitis. About 20,000 fans attended the 36-song show, which featured numerous musicians and guest artists.
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JPN begins issuing new-generation MyKad with 53 security features
The National Registration Department began issuing a new-generation MyKad with 53 security features, up from 23, starting today at 40 JPN branches nationwide. Members of the public at JPN Putrajaya were excited to be among the first recipients, including those who came for routine matters such as changing a photo or making a first MyKad. The new card is issued the same day, though some were disappointed that the Touch 'n Go function is gone.
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Four factories destroyed in Puchong industrial park fire
Four factories at Jalan TPP 5/15, Taman Perindustrian Puchong, were about 90 percent destroyed in an early morning fire. No casualties were reported and the fire was fully contained by 8.30am. The operation involved 33 fire personnel from several stations.
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Atilia Haron to perform birthday concert at Robert's Theatre, Ampang
Malaysian jazz singer Atilia Haron will hold a 90-minute concert at Robert's Theatre, The Campus Ampang in Selangor this Saturday, Sept 19, at 8pm. The show features songs from her 40-track catalogue and duets with Indonesia's SORE Ze Band, supported by Persatuan Karyawan Malaysia.
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Hillside forest fire near Desaminium Rimba Apartments in Seri Kembangan reignites
A hillside forest fire near the Desaminium Rimba Apartments in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, reignited last night after being put out earlier in the afternoon. Eight firefighters, a Light Fire Rescue Tender and an EMRS vehicle are on site, with a drone unit monitoring, but darkness and the lack of an access route are hampering the operation. The earlier blaze covered about two acres on the hilltop and was extinguished at 6.30pm with no casualties.
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Mondelez builds RM90m crumb tower at Shah Alam Cadbury plant
Mondelez International has built a RM90 million Crumb Tower at its Cadbury plant in Shah Alam, allowing it to produce cocoa crumb locally instead of importing it from Australia or South Africa. The move comes as cocoa prices surge, adding pressure on chocolate makers' costs.
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Former inmate in Batu Caves earns a living as a tailor
Mohd Khairul Azam Mohd Halim, 45, who was held at Sungai Buloh, Kajang and Jelebu prisons on a drug offence, now runs Bengkel Jahitan Manisah in Kampung Sungai Kertas, Batu Caves with his wife. He learned tailoring while serving his sentence, including a Malaysian Skills Certificate course, and now takes orders for baju kurung, kebaya, baju Melayu and uniforms.
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Awie sings 36 songs non-stop at Stadium Merdeka despite bronchitis
The Awie Rock King - The Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday saw Datuk Awie perform 36 songs non-stop for nearly four hours despite suffering from bronchitis. About 20,000 fans attended the show, which featured five backing bands.
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When Singaporeans played for Malaysia at the 1964 Merdeka Tournament
A look back at 1964, when Singapore was part of Malaysia and its footballers joined players from Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak in the first Malaysian side at the Merdeka Tournament at Stadium Merdeka. Malaysia beat Thailand 3-0 but lost to Burma and South Vietnam and failed to reach the semi-finals, and coach Otto Westphal came under heavy criticism.
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Merdeka Football Exhibition at JMM Gallery 1 until Dec 31
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia and FAM are holding the Merdeka Football Exhibition: An Inspiration at JMM Gallery 1, Kuala Lumpur, from Aug 31 to Dec 31. The exhibition marks the 69th National Day and displays 140 items of national football history, including FA Cup trophies and memorabilia of the late Mokhtar Dahari. It targets 30,000 visitors.
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Awie rocks 20,000 fans at Stadium Merdeka despite illness
Awie's Rock King: Last Man Standing concert at Stadium Merdeka drew about 20,000 fans despite the singer suffering from bronchitis and haze. The nearly four-hour show featured five segments with guest musicians including Man Kidal, Eddie XPDC and Stacy.
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Taman Bukit Segar terrace house sold for RM940k
A terrace house in Taman Bukit Segar, Kuala Lumpur has been sold for RM940,000, according to PropNex Realty. The buyer was drawn to the home's condition, land size and gated-and-guarded facility, and the property had been on the market for a year.
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Furniture warehouse in Port Klang catches fire, 70% damaged
A two-storey furniture storage warehouse on Jalan Perusahaan 22, Kampung Idaman, Port Klang, caught fire this afternoon. About 70 per cent of the building was affected and a Perodua Viva was 20 per cent damaged, but no casualties were reported. The fire was brought under control at 5.31pm and the cause is under investigation.
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Body of missing fisherman identified by wife after boat capsizing
The body of Muhammad Shahril Abdul Rahman, one of the fishermen missing after a boat capsized, was found this morning in the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak. His wife identified him by his shirt and ear shape at the Kampung Semenja jetty camp in Kapar. The body was sent to Shah Alam Hospital for a post-mortem.
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159 Selangor students join Museum Overnight Programme for Malaysia Day
A total of 159 students from 17 schools in Selangor took part in the 2026 Museum Overnight Programme at Muzium Sultan Alam Shah in Shah Alam. The two-day event, organised by PADAT with the Museums Department, aims to bring young people closer to the country's history and heritage.
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DBKL seizes nine foreign hawkers in Pusat Bandar Utara
DBKL seized nine foreign hawkers in an enforcement operation around Jalan 2/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara and Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The action was taken under the Hawkers Licensing By-Laws (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) 2016.
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Young man buys food for hungry elderly woman at Ampang Hospital
A young man living in Seputeh bought food for an elderly woman who said she had not eaten all day while he accompanied a friend at the emergency unit of Hospital Ampang, Selangor. The woman had come alone by taxi for heart treatment and he refused her offer to pay him back. He shared a video of the encounter on social media to encourage empathy for the elderly.
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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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Haze persists as KL visitors go maskless on Malaysia Day
Visitors at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and KLCC in Kuala Lumpur were seen without face masks on Malaysia Day despite the ongoing haze. Several people said they avoided prolonged outdoor exposure, with one asthmatic noting she takes precautions and drinks enough water.
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Selangor Exco to discuss follow-up haze measures on Friday
The Selangor government will discuss follow-up measures to address the worsening haze at its Exco meeting on Friday, according to Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. Six areas in Selangor recorded unhealthy API readings as of 4.30pm, including Johan Setia (183) and Shah Alam (170).
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Keretapi Sarong 2026 at TRX draws 25,000 visitors, Media Prima launches Wajah Malaysia truck
The Keretapi Sarong 2026 programme at Raintree Plaza, The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur drew about 25,000 visitors in traditional attire for Malaysia Day. Media Prima brought its PETRONAS-sponsored Wajah Malaysia mobile truck, letting visitors print newspaper front pages for free, with a target of 3,000 prints.
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Police arrest man with 27 criminal records over wife's assault in Cheras
A man in his 30s with 27 prior criminal records was arrested over the assault and slashing of his wife in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The victim, in her 40s, was treated at Ampang Hospital and lodged a police report after discharge. The suspect, who tested positive for drugs, was remanded six days and released on police bail; the case is investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code.
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Mother who manages funerals has to handle her own son's after Klang crash
A 62-year-old woman who has prepared bodies for burial for nearly 20 years had to handle her own son's remains after he died in a motorcycle crash at Kilometre 8.7 of Jalan Pelabuhan Barat in Klang. The 28-year-old technician is believed to have lost control of his motorcycle while riding from Klang to Westport and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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933-unit Rumah Selangorku Begonia project in Eco Majestic, Semenyih
Residensi Selangorku Begonia is an affordable high-rise development by Trans Loyal Development in the Eco Majestic township in Semenyih, Selangor. It comprises three 30-storey blocks with 933 units, each about 1,045 sq ft with a three-bedroom layout. The project is part of the Rumah Selangorku affordable housing scheme.