News near Menara Dbkl 1 Kuala Lumpur
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College student traumatised by e-hailing driver's obscene talk on ride to Setapak hostel
A 19-year-old college student from Seremban was traumatised after an e-hailing driver allegedly made obscene comments during a ride from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to her hostel in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The student, who recorded part of the conversation, has lodged a police report at the Setapak police station.
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Immigration Dept probes SOP compliance after fatal KL crash; five escaped detainees recaptured
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into SOP compliance for its vehicles following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur. Its director-general said the police are handling the case, and the driver faces five charges. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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College student traumatized, reports e-hailing driver for lewd talk
A 19-year-old college student filed a police report after alleging an e-hailing driver made lewd conversation and showed her a pill during a trip to her hostel in Setapak from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) early in the morning. The victim, known as Putery, chose to remain silent during the journey out of fear for her safety. The police report was lodged at the Setapak police station.
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WAIC Connect AI exhibition and ecosystem event to be held at KLCC in September
WAIC Connect Malaysia 2026, an AI ecosystem platform under the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The two-day exhibition will feature a 1500 sqm area with over 40 planned exhibitors, supported by Huawei.
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Cosmobeauté Malaysia beauty trade show set for KLCC from Sept 29 to Oct 1
Cosmobeauté Malaysia & beautyexpo 2026, described as Malaysia's largest beauty trade show, will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 29 September to 1 October 2026. The event aims to bring together industry professionals and brands for business and networking opportunities.
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Blue 25th Anniversary Tour coming to Zepp KL on Jan 24, 2027
The band Blue will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 24 January 2027 as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Tickets are available via Golive Asia, the only authorized ticketing platform.
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FKJ to perform at Zepp KL on 1 Dec; tickets on sale from 6 July
French musician FKJ will perform at Zepp KL in Kuala Lumpur on 1 December 2026. Ticket presales begin on 6 July 2026, with the general on-sale starting on 9 July 2026.
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Khalid's 'Always Summer Somewhere' tour to hit Kuala Lumpur on Dec 9
Singer Khalid will perform at the Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 9 December 2026. Tickets go on sale starting with an artist presale on 13 July, followed by general on-sale on 16 July.
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wave to earth to perform at Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya on 22 Nov
South Korean band wave to earth will hold 'the pieces tour' concert at Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on 22 November 2026. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting 28 May 2026 at 11am MYT, with a Live Nation Member presale on 27 May.
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Immigration Dept launches internal probe into fatal KL crash that killed three
The Immigration Department is conducting an internal investigation into its vehicle safety and SOPs following a fatal crash on Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 19. The department's director-general said action will be taken if violations are found. Separately, five of 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah depot have been recaptured.
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Asian parliamentary forum opens global secretariat in Kuala Lumpur after move from Tokyo
The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) officially opened its new global secretariat house in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. The facility, relocated from Tokyo, Japan, will serve as a regional hub for parliamentary action on issues like population ageing and gender equality. The secretariat house was developed at a cost of RM958,930.
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Biker says apology not enough after family nearly hit by car on AKLEH; police investigate
A motorcyclist claims a Toyota Vios driver deliberately swerved at him and his family on the AKLEH highway in Kuala Lumpur. The rider, Izrin Ashrafi, said the driver apologized but he feels an apology is insufficient as lives were at risk. Police have detained the female driver and are investigating under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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MAPEX 2026 property fair opens in KL, targets RM2 billion in sales
The Malaysia Property Exhibition (MAPEX) 2026 opened today at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, featuring 22 developers offering about 5,000 property units across the Klang Valley, Melaka, Pahang and Penang. Organisers expect RM2 billion in sales during the three-day event, which also includes participation from five government agencies.
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Pasar Malaya 2.0 heritage market with 20 artisan stalls opens tomorrow at The Federal KL
Pasar Malaya 2.0, a heritage market featuring 20 local artisan stalls, will be held tomorrow, September 5th, from 11 am to 7 pm at The Federal Kuala Lumpur. The free-admission event is part of The Living History Project Impact Festival '26 and will offer traditional snacks, kebayas, vintage fashion, and free makeovers.
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Goldsboro Books opens first permanent international branch in KL's BookXcess
The Goldsboro Room, the first permanent international home for London's Goldsboro Books, has opened at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall. The 140-square-foot space offers signed, numbered and limited first editions, with most titles priced between RM150 and RM200. The launch featured rare collectibles, including a signed JK Rowling book and first editions of Tolkien and Fleming.
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Jonah proud to help UM win gold at SUKIPT, breaks games record
National shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan expressed satisfaction after winning a gold medal for Universiti Malaya (UM) at SUKIPT 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. Jonah won the men's shot put with a throw of 18.22 meters, breaking the games record, but had to settle for silver in the discus event.
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Ayam Brand launches three new Ayam Carik pulled chicken flavours at Sunway Pyramid roadshow
Ayam Brand has launched three new flavours of its Ayam Carik Pulled Chicken range: Teriyaki Sauce, Spicy Korean Gochujang Sauce, and Black Pepper. The launch took place at Jaya Grocer, Sunway Pyramid, as part of a six-day roadshow running from Sept 1 to 6, 2026, featuring product sampling and purchase rewards.
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Vivo V80 Lite 5G features a giant 10,000mAh battery
Vivo Malaysia has launched the Vivo V80 Lite 5G smartphone, featuring a large 10,000mAh BlueVolt battery. The launch event took place at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
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EPIC secures contract to provide two offshore tugboats for Banang oil field operations
EPIC Bhd's subsidiary, Konsortium Pelabuhan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (KPKSB), has won a contract from PETRA Energy Development Sdn Bhd to supply two offshore tugboats for operations at the Banang oil field. The contract signing took place at the OGA 2026 event in Kuala Lumpur.
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SUKIPT: UCSI's Hoe Yean wins two gold medals at the pool
National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean won two gold medals for UCSI University on the opening day of the SUKIPT 2026 swimming competition at the Universiti Malaya Swimming Pool in Kuala Lumpur.
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Fallen tree disrupts commuter and ETS services
KTM Komuter and ETS train services in the Klang Valley were disrupted today after a tree fell between the Kepong and Rawang routes, causing delays of over 60 minutes. KTMB said cleanup and repair works are ongoing.
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National juniors Lucas, Sue Mei reach LCW Cup last 16
Malaysian national junior shuttlers Lucas Lee and Teoh Sue Mei advanced to the last 16 of the Lee Chong Wei Cup Under-17 tournament at Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
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MyARTTE 2026 expo in KL to host policy talks on road safety and standards
The MyARTTE 2026 expo will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 30 to Oct 2. The event will feature policy roundtables with government agencies, regulators and industry players to discuss road standards, safety and emerging transport issues.
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KPM Seri Iskandar students excited to gain experience at Media Prima
Twenty students from Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM) Seri Iskandar visited Media Prima Berhad's headquarters at Balai Berita in Kuala Lumpur to learn about news and program production. The students toured various operations, tried being newsreaders, and participated in a quiz.