News near Kepong Kuala Lumpur
24 stories within reach of Kepong Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Nearly RM250,000 payout after Segambut jogger fractures spine while fending off neighbour’s German Shepherds
A Segambut jogger who fractured his spine while defending himself against a neighbour's two German Shepherds has been awarded nearly RM250,000 in damages. The court ruled the dog owner liable for the injuries sustained during the attack.
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Cops suspect murder after man found dead in ditch in Sg Buloh
An unidentified man was found dead in a ditch in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, on Aug 29. Police have classified the case as murder after a post-mortem revealed criminal elements caused the death. Authorities are working to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Unidentified man found dead in Sungai Buloh drain, case classified as murder
Police in Sungai Buloh discovered the body of an unidentified man in a drain and have classified the case as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The victim, described as fair-skinned and bald, had no identification documents. Police are appealing for public assistance to identify the deceased and find the perpetrators.
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Unidentified body found in drain, police suspect murder
The body of an unidentified man was found in a drain in Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh. Police suspect murder and have classified the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code. The victim is described as fair-skinned, bald, 170cm tall, and weighing 50kg.
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Man's body believed to be murder victim found in drain
Police discovered the body of an unidentified man in a drain in Kampung Baru Sungai Buloh. The post-mortem indicated criminal elements, and the case is being investigated as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Authorities seek public help to identify the victim.
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Body Found in Drain Believed to Be Murder Victim
Police found an unidentified man's body in a drain in Sungai Buloh, with post-mortem revealing criminal elements. The case is classified as murder under Section 302, and police seek public help to identify the victim and find suspects.
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Bald man's body found in drain
Police in Sungai Buloh found the body of an unidentified bald man in a drain, believed to be a murder victim. The post-mortem revealed criminal elements, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Police are appealing for public information to identify the victim and find suspects.
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12 Merdeka babies born at Hospital Tunku Azizah on National Day
Twelve babies, including twin girls, were born at Hospital Tunku Azizah in Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia's 69th National Day. The hospital celebrated the births, with mothers expressing pride in sharing their children's birthdays with the nation.
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Private college student dies after fall from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak
An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium converted into a student hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police classified the case as sudden death and are continuing investigations.
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College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium
An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. Police have classified the case as sudden death and are investigating.
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College student falls to death from 22nd floor of Setapak condo
A college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak. CCTV footage showed the first-semester victim returning to his unit at 7.07am before the incident.
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'SOS 4 INAZ' for employee, DBKL helps raise funds for Andy's child
DBKL and KARYAWAN are organizing the Indie Vibes @ Panggung Anniversari event on September 5 to raise funds for Inaz, the five-year-old child of singer Andy from Flop Poppy, who requires surgery for severe scoliosis. The event will feature performances and charity sales to help cover the estimated RM97,000 treatment cost.
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Caprice defamation case to proceed after mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad 'Baddestcoach' Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram. The next case management is scheduled for September 7.
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Kidsnergy and Malaysia Athletics launch new grassroots initiative for children
Kidsnergy and Malaysia Athletics launched KidsRix, a new grassroots athletics program for children, during the Merdeka Kidsnergy Run in Kuala Lumpur. The initiative focuses on fun and accessible athletics fundamentals and is part of a larger ecosystem leading to the 2026 Kidsnergy Malaysia International Games.
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PNB Merdeka Ventures attracts global brands to Menara Merdeka Maybank
PNB Merdeka Ventures is actively attracting global brands from India, China and West Asia to Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur. The company is in the process of signing agreements with two global brands in the finance and technology sectors. About 70% of the leasable space has been taken up, with Maybank as the anchor tenant.
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Murad Zaidi's defamation suit against Caprice heads to trial as mediation fails
The defamation suit filed by Murad Zaidi against influencer Caprice will proceed to trial after mediation failed. The case involves allegations of false and malicious content posted on Instagram, and a consent order was previously recorded for removal of the statements.
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PAS confirms attendance at UMNO General Assembly
PAS has confirmed it will attend the UMNO General Assembly (PAU) 2026 at WTCKL after receiving an invitation from UMNO. The PAS Secretary-General stated that the party president's attendance is uncertain due to health reasons, but other representatives will attend.
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Gautham Vasudev Menon crosses border for KL concert
Gautham Vasudev Menon (GVM) will celebrate 25 years in Indian cinema with a concert titled 'Ondra Rendra 25 Years of GVM' at the Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur on October 10. The event was announced at a press conference at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, featuring a lineup of artists who have contributed to his musical legacy.
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Tracing history through Xplorasi Warisan KL
Warisan KL held the Xplorasi Warisan KL: Edisi Merdeka 2026 heritage exploration, starting at Stadium Merdeka and ending at Dataran Merdeka, to teach history interactively. Participants explored landmarks, completed tasks, and winners received cash prizes.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA pairs long-range drive with simpler EV charging
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the CLA 250+ electric with up to 792km range and introduced MB.CHARGE Public to streamline EV charging access.
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Malaysia's largest tech convention rebrands as AiSEM@Selangor, sharpening its bet on AI and semiconductors
Selangor's flagship tech convention, formerly SDEC, has been rebranded as AiSEM@Selangor (AI & Semiconductor Summit) to reflect the state's focus on AI and semiconductors. The 11th edition will take place from 14-17 October at KLCC and Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, as part of the Selangor International Business Summit.
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Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested a serial cable thief after a 30-minute car chase. The suspect was apprehended, while a second suspect, the driver, managed to flee the scene.
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'Wanted' man arrested after 30-minute chase, 6 shots fired
A cable theft suspect with 37 prior records was arrested after a 30-minute chase from the Awan Besar toll plaza on the KESAS Highway to Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur. Six shots were fired during the incident.
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Muhyiddin backs cost-of-living measures, seeks broader relief in 2027 Budget
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has welcomed the government's latest measures to ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses, but called for broader relief under the 2027 Budget.