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Man who provoked crowd at Putrajaya National Day event: police await DPP instructions
Police have referred the investigation paper on a man accused of causing a disturbance at the National Day celebrations in Dataran Putrajaya to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. The suspect, a 30-year-old cook, tested positive for THC and turned himself in. Police have recorded statements from seven witnesses.
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Aweera performs despite sore throat at Trilogi concert in UPM
Singer Aweera performed despite being unwell at the Konsert Trilogi with Aepul Roza and Fiq Halim at Astana Putra, UPM. She sang six solo songs and over 12 with the group, and they announced plans for a mini album and a bigger show next year.
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3DIVA to hold 20th anniversary concert at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 22
Indonesian divas Kris Dayanti, Ruth Sahanaya, and Titi DJ will reunite for the 3DIVA LIVE IN MALAYSIA 2026 [TIMELESS] concert at Unifi Arena, Kuala Lumpur on November 22. Ticket sales begin tomorrow at noon via MAISEAT, with prices ranging from RM138 to RM1,098.
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Pineapple entrepreneur association expands SG1 cultivation area
The Pertubuhan Pengusaha Nanas SG1 Malaysia association was inaugurated at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, Selangor, with the aim of expanding SG1 pineapple cultivation to 2,000 hectares within six years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated the target aligns with its goal of reaching RM2 billion in pineapple exports by January 2028.
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KPKM Intensifies Efforts to Produce Local Plant Seeds, Reduce Imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is intensifying efforts to produce local plant seed varieties to reduce the country's dependence on imported seeds. Minister Mohamad Sabu highlighted that nearly 90% of vegetable seed needs are still imported, and the import value has surged from USD5 million in 2021 to USD70 million in 2025. He announced this at the launch of the National Plant Seed Industry Empowerment Program during MAHA 2026 at the Malaysia Agriculture Exposition Park in Serdang.
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Muhammad Azeem Targets Better Than Bronze At Asiad 2026
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi aims to improve on his bronze medal from the 2023 Asian Games at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asiad. He was met during a visit by the Youth and Sports Minister to training venues at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil, and he will compete in the Oman Grand Prix this weekend as part of his preparations.
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MAHA 2026: 2.2 million visitors recorded on seventh day
MAHA 2026, held at MAEPS in Serdang, has attracted 2.2 million visitors and RM14 million in sales by its seventh day. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu announced the figures and highlighted MoUs signed, including RM4 million for a tuna enterprise in Labuan.
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UPNM shooting trio breaks national record
The UPNM men's shooting team won gold and broke the national record in the 10m air pistol team event at SUKIPT 2026, held at the UPNM Shooting Range in Kuala Lumpur. UPNM also won gold in the women's team event.
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Columbia Asia Hospital celebrates Merdeka babies with RM1,000 gift
Columbia Asia Hospital gave RM1,000 to every Malaysian baby born at its hospitals on Merdeka Day through its The HeadStart Initiative with Hong Leong Bank. The initiative helps parents start savings for their newborns.
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Fahmi visits human graphics performer who collapsed at National Day event
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil visited Nur Rossuzieyana Safiyya Rosidi, who is recovering at Hospital Putrajaya after collapsing during the National Day human graphics performance at Dataran Putrajaya. He reported her condition as stable and asked the public to pray for her.
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Sunway helps rehabilitation center residents build a new life
Sunway Group launched its #SunwayforGood food program at Rumah Sahabat in Hulu Langat, buying 5,000 burgers from the drug rehabilitation center's residents. The National Day event was attended by the Raja Muda of Selangor and involved 500 guests from 10 welfare homes in Selangor.
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Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza
Konsert Gema Bumantara Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza. 17 October 2026, at Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur.
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LKIM digitalizes fishermen data via PADAN System
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security launched the PADAN system to centralize fishermen data, and witnessed a MoU for frozen fish supply from Sabah to Peninsular Malaysia. The launch took place at MAHA 2026 in Serdang.
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MAHA 2026 draws 1.87 million visitors, sales near RM12 million in six days
The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 in Serdang has recorded 1.87 million visitors and nearly RM12 million in sales in its first six days. Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu acknowledged traffic congestion and said organizers will add transport for visitors.
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MAHA 2026: Paid buggies for corporates, visitors have free transport
At MAHA 2026 in Serdang, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister clarified that paid buggy services are for corporate clients, while regular visitors can use free buses, trams, and buggies. The minister also addressed complaints about crowd management, noting the challenge of handling 300,000 visitors daily.
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Veteran actor Aziz Abdullah dies
Veteran Malaysian actor Aziz Abdullah died at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah in Serdang at 7:21 am yesterday due to complications from multiple illnesses and infections. He was 70. His funeral was held at Masjid Al-Hasanah in Bandar Baru Bangi, and he was buried at the Sungai Tangkas Muslim Cemetery.
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Harimau Malaya get a new 'home' in Putrajaya
The Malaysian national football team will use the new National Training Centre (NTC) in Presint 5, Putrajaya, for its preparations for the ASEAN FIFA Cup 2026. FAM Secretary-General Noor Azman Rahman confirmed the facilities are ready for use.
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Man who caused National Day provocation tests positive for drugs
A 30-year-old man surrendered to police in Putrajaya after allegedly provoking a shoving incident at the National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. He tested positive for THC and was remanded for one day. Police are investigating under multiple sections including the Dangerous Drugs Act and the Penal Code.
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UOB Heartbeat Run 2026 Raises RM2.29 Million
UOB Malaysia's annual Heartbeat Run 2026 raised RM2.29 million for four main beneficiaries, including Yayasan SOLS, Yayasan PINTAR, Food Aid Foundation, and HOPE Worldwide Malaysia. The funds will support education, digital inclusion, food security, and community development programs benefiting about 6,000 underprivileged children, youth, and families across Malaysia. The event culminated at Pavilion Bukit Jalil with around 5,000 participants.
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Cook arrested for inciting crowd at National Day parade in Putrajaya; remanded one day
A 30-year-old cook was arrested in Putrajaya for allegedly urging the public to break through safety barriers at the 2026 National Day celebration, causing a stampede that injured several people. He was produced in court and remanded for one day to assist investigations.
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Sultan of Perak visits Perak Pavilion at MAHA 2026
Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Tuanku Zara visited the Perak Pavilion at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, touring exhibitions on agro-food, agriculture, and technology. The pavilion, inspired by Istana Kenangan, has attracted over 83,000 visitors.
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Musee Platinum at IOI Conezion Offers INDIBA Early Bird Promotion with Over RM500 Savings
Starting 2 September 2026, Musee Platinum at IOI Conezion is offering an early bird promotion on INDIBA treatments, saving customers over RM500. The offer is limited and exclusive to this location.
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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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PKPS, Nafas sign RM30m MoU to expand market access, strengthen agrifood supply chain
Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) and National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) signed a memorandum of understanding at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The RM30 million collaboration will see both organisations distribute each other's products through their respective networks to expand market access nationwide.