News near Maeps Serdang
7 stories within reach of Maeps Serdang, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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RM2 billion becomes the target
The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) launched new export and branding guidelines at MAHA 2026 in Serdang to boost the industry's competitiveness. The government targets raising pineapple export value from RM1.02 billion in 2025 to RM2 billion by 2027.
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Tugu Negara restoration expected to be completed by National Day 2027 - UMK
The conservation of the Tugu Negara, the world's tallest free-standing bronze sculpture group, is expected to begin next week and be completed before 31 August 2027, according to Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). The US$250,000 project, supported by the US Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, involves UMK as a research and knowledge partner, providing training to over 50 Malaysian conservation students and professionals. The initiative was launched in Putrajaya, but the monument itself is located in Kuala Lumpur.
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Police search for man who sparked provocation at National Day celebration in Putrajaya
Police are looking for a man suspected of causing a disturbance and provoking others during the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. The incident happened around 5am when the crowd was waiting for the gates to open, leading to pushing and some people falling. Four police reports have been filed, and the case is being investigated under several sections of the Penal Code and other acts.
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London's Goldsboro Books opens a little treasure room in KL
London's Goldsboro Books has opened its first permanent international branch, the Goldsboro Room, inside The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya. The 140-square-foot room features around 2,500 curated collectible books, including signed and limited first editions, with prices starting from RM100. The launch marks a partnership between Goldsboro Books and BookXcess, bringing a piece of London's bookselling tradition to Southeast Asia.
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Olympian Brian Sta Maria waits days in emergency for hospital bed
Malaysian hockey great Brian Sta Maria has spent days in the emergency unit of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) waiting for a hospital bed after a fall at his Petaling Jaya home. His wife is calling for proper treatment, highlighting the struggles of aging national athletes.
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Five men arrested for brawl outside entertainment outlet
A brawl outside an entertainment outlet in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, led to the arrest of five local men aged 19 to 30. Police are investigating under attempted murder and other charges, and are searching for remaining suspects.
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Lee Chong Wei Cup participant Shahadzryl hopes to win Olympic gold
At the Lee Chong Wei Cup Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur, 13-year-old Shahadzryl Suhaime won his match but aims to improve. He dreams of Olympic gold, while other juniors like Chong Lee Qian also advanced.