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Fertiliser supplier's managing director remanded over delayed Baja 3 distribution in Kedah
A managing director of a fertiliser supply company has been remanded until 16 September after MACC detained him over delays in distributing Baja 3 to padi farmers in Kedah. The investigation under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 involves a shortfall of 282,360 bags from the 616,015 bags due to about 60,000 farmers in the MADA area.
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Grave of Kedah war commander Tunku Mat Saad found in Jalan Perak
History activists have located the grave of Kedah war commander Tunku Muhamad Saad, known as Tunku Mat Saad, who died in 1847, at the Muslim cemetery of Masjid Jamek Hashim Yahaya in Jalan Perak, Penang. He led Kedah's attack on Siamese forces at Kota Kuala Kedah in 1838 and was later exiled to India before settling in Kota Perai and Penang.
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PAS Kedah agrees to Sanusi meeting state UMNO leaders
PAS Kedah has agreed to an initial meeting between Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and state UMNO leaders to discuss possible cooperation between the two parties. Sanusi said the Menteri Besar's Office is arranging a suitable time for the meeting with former MBs Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid and Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah. He said any seat negotiations must consider the national position, not just individual states.
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Chow: Penang unlikely to table equal CDF law at coming sitting
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state is unlikely to table a proposed law guaranteeing equal constituency development funds at the coming state assembly sitting because of time constraints. He said the state legal adviser has prepared a draft enactment, which was presented at the state exco meeting on Wednesday, but more deliberation and stakeholder engagement are needed. The proposal follows DAP's call for Penang to legislate equal allocations; opposition assemblymen currently receive RM60,000 a year against RM500,000 for government assemblymen.
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Chow Kon Yeow tells Penang exco to finish outstanding Penang2030 projects before handover
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has directed state executive councillors to list Penang2030 initiatives that are unfinished or not started, saying he wants to hand over the state cleanly to his successor. Presenting the eighth-year report card at Holiday Inn Resort in George Town, he said about eight in 10 key targets are achieved or progressing, with agriculture and household water use lagging.
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Penang records RM17.3bil manufacturing investment, highest in the country
Penang recorded RM17.3 billion in approved manufacturing investment in the first half of this year, the highest in Malaysia and up 38 per cent from a year earlier. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state accounted for 34 per cent of the national manufacturing total, speaking at the 2026 Local Authorities Convention in Bertam.
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Leapmotor C10 and B10 now CKD in Gurun, Kedah, from RM118,800
Stellantis Malaysia has completed local assembly (CKD) of the Leapmotor C10 and B10 at its plant in Gurun, Kedah, investing around RM25 million. The C10 is priced at RM125,000 while the sole B10 Design variant costs RM118,800, both with an eight-year or 160,000km battery warranty.
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Eight vehicles destroyed in fire at Kuala Kedah cargo jetty
Eight vehicles on a barge at the Kuala Kedah Cargo Jetty caught fire last night. The fire is believed to have started from a lorry carrying medicine before spreading to seven other vehicles, and was brought under control at 9.32pm. The cause and losses are still under investigation.
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McDonald's holds Piknik Famili Terbesar at Pengkalan Chepa and Pantai Batu Buruk
McDonald's Malaysia held its Piknik Famili Terbesar @ Mekdi at two East Coast locations, Pengkalan Chepa in Kelantan and Pantai Batu Buruk in Terengganu, on 5 September. The event offered free meals, traditional games, a children's fashion show and the Mekdi mascot, and introduced the new Ayam Goreng McD Rasa Ori menu.
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Alor Setar High Court rejects GISBH challenge against Kedah fatwa
The Alor Setar High Court dismissed an application by GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd and its CEO Nasiruddin Ali to challenge a Kedah fatwa declaring GISBH a deviant teachings organisation. Judge Evawani Farisyta Mohammad ruled the civil court has no jurisdiction as the fatwa involves the Sultan's prerogative. GISBH and Nasiruddin will appeal, after similar challenges in Shah Alam and Kangar were also rejected.
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Alor Setar single mother cannot afford birthday cake for her child
A single mother in Alor Setar, Kedah, says she could not buy a birthday cake for her youngest child because money is short after her husband died five years ago. Nor Aza Hamzah, 44, supports four children by gutting catfish, collecting boxes and selling used cooking oil, and an appeal for donations has been made through her phone number.
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Police arrest man carrying parang while begging in Taman Pekan Baru
A 44-year-old local man was arrested after he was believed to have been begging while carrying a parang around Taman Pekan Baru, Sungai Petani. The suspect, a homeless man from Bakar Kapor, was traced after a video of the incident went viral and alarmed residents. The Kuala Muda district police chief said no weapon was found on the suspect during the arrest.
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Contract worker pleads guilty to snatching RM10,000 gold chain in Arau
A contract worker pleaded guilty at the Kangar Magistrate's Court to robbing and injuring an elderly woman while snatching a gold chain worth RM10,000 at a house in Bumbung Lima, Arau on 5 September. Wan Afandi Wan Salehudin, 26, was granted RM6,000 bail with one surety, and sentencing is set for 23 September.
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Kedah Immigration deports, blacklists 140 undocumented migrants
Kedah's Immigration Department sent home 140 undocumented migrants held at the Belantik Immigration Depot in Sik, flying them out via KLIA yesterday. The group of Myanmar, Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Kenyan nationals was also blacklisted from re-entering the country.
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Man who went viral begging for money detained in Sungai Petani
A 44-year-old man was arrested by police in Sungai Petani last night after going viral on social media for allegedly asking the public for money and shouting at a vehicle owner. The incident is believed to have happened in front of a bookshop at the Taman Pekan Baru commercial centre, where the suspect was said to be holding an object resembling a machete. Kuala Muda police said no public report has been received so far.
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Motorcyclists tour Lenggong heritage sites
A group of motorcyclists led by Norhadi Kaharuddin explored historical and heritage sites in Lenggong, Perak over four days from 28 to 31 August. The trip covered Hutan Lipur Lata Kekabu, Bukit Sapi, Lata Perahu, 'Mini Amazon' Kampung Beng and the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery. Videos of the journey were shared on social media to highlight geological treasures such as the Perak Man skeleton.
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Jitra farmers still waiting for fertilizer, fear crop damage
Padi farmers in Jitra, Kedah, are still waiting for additional compound fertilizer (baja 3) that should have been used mid-season, forcing them to use old, flood-damaged stock. Some received supplies late as their crops were nearly ready for harvest, while rising costs have led some to consider giving up farming unless the government raises the padi floor price.
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Over 3,000 attend Maulid Akbar event at Habib Mosque in Tanjung Tokong
More than 3,000 people gathered at Masjid Habib in Tanjung Tokong, Penang, for the Maulid Akbar Bukit Bendera Berselawat programme in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul. The event, organised by Pertubuhan Ummah Malaysia (PUMA), featured preacher Habib Ali Zaenal Abidin Al Hamid and a qasidah group. Organisers had targeted 2,000 attendees but the response exceeded expectations.
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Two motorcyclists hurt in separate crashes in Balik Pulau and Kepala Batas
Two motorcyclists were injured in separate road accidents in Penang on the same day. The first occurred near SK Titi Teras in Balik Pulau, and the second in Lorong Haji Hassan 2, Kepala Batas. Both victims were rescued by firefighters and taken to hospitals.
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Triumph Lingerie Promotion at Five Pacific Outlets: Save RM50 or RM88 Until 16 Sept
A Triumph promotion is running from 1 to 16 September 2026 at five selected Pacific Malaysia outlets. Shoppers can save RM50 on purchases of RM500 or more, or RM88 on purchases of RM800 or more of regular-priced Triumph items. The participating outlets are in Alor Setar, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Batu Pahat, and Kluang.
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Tanjung Bungah residents give Penang Sept 20 deadline for Sore Thumb park decision
Residents of Tanjung Bungah are urging the Penang government to issue a written decision by Sept 20 on their proposal to preserve the Sore Thumb coastal area as a natural park. They have been engaging with the state for over four years over the development of Lot 4658 and are concerned about the lack of response to their proposal.
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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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Two men arrested for snatching elderly woman's necklace in Arau
Police arrested two men suspected of snatching an RM10,000 necklace from an 83-year-old woman in Bumbung Lima, Arau. The suspects, aged 25 and 26, were detained in Kampung Guar Gajah and tested positive for methamphetamine.
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Stellantis begins local assembly of Leapmotor C10 and B10 EVs in Gurun, Kedah
Stellantis Malaysia has started local assembly (CKD) of the Leapmotor C10 and B10 electric SUVs at its facility in Gurun, Kedah. The C10 is priced at RM125,000 and the B10 at RM118,800, with both models available nationwide at authorised dealers.