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KL City hope visa issues for two imports cleared this week
KL City are hoping visa problems for new imports Fareed Sadat and Joseph Adjel will be resolved this week, according to KLFA president Syed Yazid Syed Omar. The issue surfaced after Fareed's absence in a 3-0 defeat to Selangor at MBPJ Stadium on Sunday, which saw Selangor strengthen their grip as Kings of the Klang Valley.
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KPPA: Stop repeated errors in public sector human resource management
Public Service Director-General Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz called for an end to repeated errors in public sector human resource management by addressing root causes. He said this at the Public Sector Human Resource Management Conference at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre today. JPA has carried out 61 consultation programmes since 2024.
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Perak beat Terengganu 2-1 to win 14th Razak Cup hockey title
Perak defeated defending champions Terengganu 2-1 in the Razak Cup final at Pandamaran Hockey Stadium in Klang on Sunday, claiming a record 14th men's title. Amirul Haniff Mamat scored twice for Perak, while Selangor edged Kuala Lumpur 3-2 on penalties in the women's final.
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22nd Japanese Film Festival screens 14 films across five cities
The 22nd Japanese Film Festival began on 8 September in the Klang Valley before travelling to George Town, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu until 18 October. Fourteen Japanese films are being shown, including a retrospective of director Yamada Yoji and a Girl Power programme, with special Kokuho screenings at GSC Mid Valley and GSC MyTOWN.
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Pan Gon wants Selangor more clinical after 3-0 win over KL City
Selangor FC beat KL City 3-0 at Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya through goals from A Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa. Coach Kim Pan Gon wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal after the goals came late. The fourth straight win keeps Selangor third in the Super League with 12 points.
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Ameerul Eqhwan saves KL City from a heavier defeat
KL City lost 0-3 to Selangor in the Klang Valley derby at MBPJ Stadium last night. Head coach Dollah Salleh said goalkeeper Ameerul Eqhwan Mohd Fauzi saved his team from conceding more than five goals, and blamed a weak midfield for the defeat.
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MIROS proposes regular health checks for elderly drivers
MIROS chairman Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon suggested regular health screenings for drivers from age 40 as a condition for renewing licences. He said driving competence cannot be judged by age alone, and an age limit could create social risks for elderly drivers who remain fit. The proposal was made at MIROS headquarters in Kajang, while a driving institute operator in Segambut suggested practical training beyond 16 hours for elderly drivers.
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Mida: data centre growth must build local supply chain value
At the Data Centre Nexus 2026 conference at Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Mida chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said Malaysia's RM385.7 billion in data centre investments from 2021 to mid-2026 must translate into lasting gains for local businesses and SMEs. Panellists called for greater Malaysian participation in renewable energy and higher-value services rather than just supplying land, power and water.
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Rehda signs MoUs with MGTC and MCMA on sustainable property development
Rehda has signed two separate memoranda of understanding with MGTC and MCMA to advance sustainable property development and strengthen industry understanding of carbon markets. The MoU with MGTC was signed on Sept 10 at Mitec during International Sustainability Week 2026, while the MCMA partnership focuses on knowledge sharing and capacity building in carbon management and decarbonisation.
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Tan & Tan to launch RM655m Aviera in Bangsar South in Q4 2026
Tan & Tan Developments Bhd will launch Aviera, a freehold transit-oriented development in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 3.5-acre project has a gross development value of RM655 million across two towers, Aviera Flex and Aviera Skye, with indicative pricing from RM326,000 and completion targeted for 2031.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new store locations by year-end
Skechers plans to open about 11 new locations in Malaysia by the end of this year, with Malaysia now its largest market in Southeast Asia. Openings include a 20,000 sq ft store at Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh in September and a store at Merdeka 118 on 1 November.
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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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OCR Group launches RM344mil D'Templer Hilltop Residences in Templer, Selayang
OCR Group Berhad has launched D'Templer Hilltop Residences, a RM344 million freehold landed development in Templer, Selayang North, Selangor, comprising 52 semi-detached homes and nine bungalow lots. The project sits within the existing Dolomite Templer development, and OCR has spent about RM2.5 million upgrading the guardhouse, security, landscaping and infrastructure there.
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Raja Muda of Perlis opens MIDF CSR study room at MADI
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, opened a study room donated through a CSR initiative worth RM98,125 at Al-Madrasah Ad-Diniah Al-Islamiyah (MADI) in Kangar. The contribution is part of MIDF's CSR initiative with MAIPs, during a visit to several locations in Perlis including MATRI, Masjid Sirajuddin Padang Pauh, a house in Batu 20 Kok Mak and the Kampung Nelayan Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis transformation project.
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Puchong urban park walk event on Oct 4
An event titled 'Living in Nature — Urban Park Walk' will be held on Oct 4, 2026 at Puchong Wawasan Center Court from 8:30am to 11am. The fee is RM30 per person or RM50 for parent and child, with sharing by Goh Yong Kian.
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Police: Viral Cyberjaya barrier push was done with Tamarind Square management's permission
A traffic policeman was filmed pushing open an automatic barrier at Tamarind Square in Cyberjaya while escorting the official convoy of Datuk Undang Luak Johol. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said the officer acted after the barrier failed to open and the premises management told him to push it manually, then restore it afterwards. No objections or complaints were received from either the escorted party or Tamarind Square management.
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IMMERSIO 2026 at REXKL on 25-27 September
IMMERSIO 2026: PASAR expands to REXKL on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, from 25 to 27 September 2026. The event features artist sharing sessions, performances and community programmes, with free sharing sessions and ticketed performances.
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MOTAC to seek allocations for state tourism upgrades, says Tiong
MOTAC will push for funding to help state governments upgrade existing tourist spots and develop new ones, its minister Tiong King Sing said at the opening of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur. The six-day festival runs until Wednesday and features traditional performances, cultural exhibitions and heritage displays from across the country.
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Umno assembly ends with call to bring GE16 forward
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur closed with president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urging an earlier 16th general election and a mandate for Umno and Barisan Nasional to lead. Delegates also pressed on cost-of-living pressures, coalition partnerships and institutional reforms including parliamentary oversight of the MACC.
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Selangor beat KL City 3-0, Sabah lose 2-1 to DPMM
Selangor defeated KL City 3-0 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, with goals from A. Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa in front of about 5,000 home fans. The win keeps Selangor third in the Super League on 12 points, behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City. In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah lost 2-1 to DPMM at Likas Stadium, their second straight defeat.
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SBA rewards Genevie, Isyraf after Malaysia International Series success
The Sarawak Badminton Association has given performance incentives to Genevie Lim and Isyraf Hafizin after their podium finishes at the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026. Genevie received RM2,000 for winning the mixed doubles title, while Isyraf got RM1,000 for finishing runner-up in the men's doubles. Two other Sarawak youngsters, Jared Foo and Lucas Ho, received RM300 each for their runner-up finishes at the Lee Chong Wei Cup 2026.
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MBPJ Stadium roars back to life after FAM ban
Stadium Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya was filled with fans again for Selangor FC's Super League match against KL City tonight, after playing behind closed doors against Sabah last week. The FAM imposed the empty-stadium punishment over crowd trouble during last season's quarter-final against Negeri Sembilan FC. Selangor sit third on nine points, six behind JDT.
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Irvine wins women's and mixed doubles at Leapmotor KL Cup
American Jessie Irvine won both the women's and mixed doubles titles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. She and Alix Truong beat the Australian pair Sahra Dennehy and Danni-elle Townsend in the women's final, then Irvine partnered Bolivia's Gabriel Tardio to take the mixed doubles against Townsend and Joey Wild.
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Jamil Khir to be charged in KL Sessions Court tomorrow
Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow over the Tabung Haji RCI report. The MACC had earlier detained and remanded him, and recommended three charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code.