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Sabah ITF Taekwon-Do brings home 31 medals from Hwa Rang Warrior Asia Cup 2026
Sabah's 56-member ITF Taekwon-Do contingent, represented by three clubs, returned with 31 medals from the Hwa Rang Warrior Asia Cup 2026 held at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 4 to 6. They finished 16th among 59 teams with four golds, 10 silvers and 17 bronzes. Contingent chief Osmaiza Osman said the initial target of 10 golds was not met but praised the athletes, coaches and officials for their commitment.
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N. Sembilan UMNO Youth tells Pas not to repeat past mistakes
Negeri Sembilan UMNO Youth chief Mohamad Fadil Md. Zain reminded UMNO to choose political partners wisely and asked Pas not to repeat past bad experiences. He said this while debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He also assured MCA and MIC that Malay unity should not be feared.
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Ahmad Zahid thanks followers of his policy speech, keeps 'guru' reference
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi posted on Facebook today asking supporters to keep following him ahead of his winding-up speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. He had earlier drawn delegates' attention by repeatedly referring to someone he called only 'guru'. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also used the terms 'guru' and 'slay' in a Facebook post from New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.
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Harmony Beyond Borders concert at Titiwangsa draws China, India, Uzbekistan musicians
The Harmony Beyond Borders - A Celebration of Cultural Friendship concert was held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur last night as part of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man said cultural diplomacy strengthens people-to-people ties across borders through music, dance and heritage. The concert, coordinated by the Malaysian Traditional Orchestra, featured musicians from China, India and Uzbekistan alongside local artists.
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School murder trial, Yusoff Rawther and Azeez among cases in court this week
Several high-profile cases were heard in Malaysian courts this week, including the final stage of the Bandar Utama school murder trial, where a 15-year-old is accused of killing a 16-year-old schoolmate. Prosecutors are seeking Interpol's help to locate Yusoff Rawther in Manchester, while former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was charged over securing the chairmanship of Putrajaya Perdana Bhd, and Alam Maritim Resources' group chief executive claimed trial to two cheating charges over shipping charter rates.
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Parliament Open Day 2026 draws over 10,000 visitors, exposes youth to democracy
The Malaysian Parliament Open Day 2026 on 12 and 13 September in Kuala Lumpur served as a platform to bring youth closer to democratic institutions, said Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman. The two-day programme featured about 40 exhibitions by government and private agencies, plus activities such as robotics displays, VR, e-sports, futsal and a blood donation drive, targeting over 10,000 visitors.
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Tardio-Khlif reach KL Cup semi-finals after straight-games win
Top seeds Gabriel Tardio and Noe Khlif beat Luc Pham and George Wall 11-5, 13-11 at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur to reach the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup semi-finals. The pair, playing their first tournament together, adjusted to the fast court and local heat after a tough opening round against Syed Uzair Sufi and Park Seong Yong. They face Clayton Powell and Armaan Bhatia next.
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Umno claims threats after renewing ties with PAS
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the party faced threats and slander after renewing its relationship with PAS. He spoke while presenting the party report at the opening of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, attended by over 5,000 delegates.
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Two killed in two-vehicle crash on Jalan Kuantan-Maran
Two men died in a crash involving a Honda Civic and a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuantan-Maran near Masjid Paya Bungor, Gambang. The victims were identified as Muhammad Daniel Haiqal Abdullah, 17, and Mohd Sharul Sufriyanto, 40. The bodies were sent to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan's forensic unit for post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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UMNO UK club proposes Global TVET Talent Network linking overseas talent with MARA, GLCs
UMNO's United Kingdom overseas club has proposed a Global TVET Talent Network to connect Malaysian talent abroad with MARA, government-linked companies and strategic industries. The proposal was raised during the debate on the UMNO president's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. It also touched on social media mastery and the welfare of Malaysians overseas.
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Rosmah moved by Najib effigy at UMNO assembly 2026
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said she was moved after a supporter brought a life-sized effigy of her husband, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, to the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Rosmah said the act by a man known as Mr J showed supporters' longing for Najib, and that she would tell her husband about it when she visits him in Kajang tomorrow.
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Umno delegates at general assembly want PAS to prove it can change
At the Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, delegates including Kuala Krai division secretary Muhammad Awang said past cooperation failures with PAS should not stop a fresh understanding. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revived his "Grand Collaboration" proposal in his speech, calling for political understanding between coalitions while warning partners against betrayal.
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UMNO Kangar wants coalition talks formalised
Kangar UMNO chief Datuk Dr Fathul Bari Mat Jahya demanded that negotiations between UMNO/BN and other parties be formalised and 'agreed' to prevent betrayal. He said this while debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur. Ahmad Zahid in his speech questioned the change of the coalition government's name from Kerajaan Perpaduan to Kerajaan Madani.
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Puteri UMNO wants wing judged on contribution, not age or membership
Puteri UMNO wants its wing assessed on contribution to the party and performance rather than age, membership numbers or programmes run. Wing exco member Nadhirah Afiqah Abdul Rahim said this while debating the UMNO president's policy speech at the party's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.
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UMNO must be firm in political negotiations, says Kangar division chief
Kangar UMNO division chief Datuk Dr. Fathul Bari Mat Jahya said UMNO must prioritise the party's interests and survival in any political cooperation talks. He said past cooperation with Bersatu and Pas should be a lesson, and any agreement must be formalised. He was debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).
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Pas: Zahid's speech a declaration of political war
Pas information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari said Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's policy speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur amounted to a bold declaration of political war. He highlighted Zahid's proposals on Tafahum Siyasi, Umno-Pas unity without a third party, the Grand Coalition and the Blue Malaysia agenda as signs of a new political alignment.
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Zahid calls for immediate GE16, takes aim at Anwar at UMNO assembly
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the party's 2026 general assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Friday that GE16 should be held immediately and is the decisive moment for UMNO to reclaim the mandate to lead. He took apparent swipes at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, calling for the GST to be reinstated and criticising the government's handling of the Budi95 fuel subsidy quota, and hinted at new political understandings with other parties.
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KL Shakespeare Players return with The Merchant of Venice at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging The Merchant of Venice at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 25 to 27, after a successful April run. The eight-member cast is led by Lim Soon Heng as Shylock, and tickets are priced at RM77.30.
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UMNO Kedah to meet Sanusi after 2026 general assembly to discuss PAS cooperation
UMNO Kedah plans to meet Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor after the 2026 UMNO General Assembly to discuss possible cooperation between UMNO and PAS in the state. Kedah UMNO chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the meeting will be arranged after PAS's muktamar in Kota Bharu and the UMNO assembly in Kuala Lumpur, with any decision subject to the central leadership.
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Jimmy Liong loses to Shimabukuro in KL Cup round of 16
Jimmy Liong Kai Long lost to American teenager Tama Shimabukuro 12-10, 11-4 in the round of 16 at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood on Friday. The national No. 1 admitted losing focus at a crucial point in the first game. Shimabukuro advanced to the semi-finals, where he will face Hong Kong's Wong Hong Kit.
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KL Shakespeare Players stage Storytelling Odyssey at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging Storytelling Odyssey: The Adventure, a retelling of Homer's epic, at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 26 to 27. Three actors use everyday objects, movement and music to tell Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War. Tickets are priced at RM62.30.
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PAS leaders attend UMNO 2026 assembly, Nik Abduh confident of Muslim unity
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior PAS leaders attended UMNO's 2026 General Assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Kuala Lumpur today to hear the policy speech of UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The visit was a return gesture after UMNO's secretary-general attended PAS's annual congress in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan last week, and is seen as a sign of political cooperation ahead of the Melaka state election. Senator Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz said Zahid's speech gave him confidence that Muslim unity can be realised.
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UMNO cannot do 'business as usual' anymore, says Johari
UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the party must understand changing public expectations and can no longer operate with a 'business as usual' approach. He was commenting on President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Two other vice-presidents and the secretary-general also welcomed the party's stated direction.
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Nik Abduh: Zahid's speech gives confidence Islamic unity will succeed
PAS central working committee member Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz said Umno president Zahid Hamidi's policy speech at the 2026 Umno general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur was a convincing sign that efforts to unite Muslims can be realised. He said PAS and Umno are now preparing to head to Putrajaya, and that the presence of PAS leaders at the assembly shows ties between the two parties are opening up.