News near North South Expressway
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RM5.22 million lane widening on Sungai Besi Highway completed, opens Monday
The 400-metre lane widening project on the Sungai Besi Highway (Besraya) near the Seri Kembangan Interchange is complete and will open to traffic on Monday. The RM5.22 million project aims to improve traffic flow for users heading towards Balakong and Putrajaya. The existing tidal lane on that stretch will be terminated.
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RM5.22 million lane widening on BESRAYA near Seri Kembangan to open Monday
The 400-metre lane widening project on the Sungai Besi Highway (BESRAYA) near the Seri Kembangan Interchange is complete and will open to traffic on Monday. The RM5.22 million project aims to improve traffic flow for users heading towards Balakong and Putrajaya.
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RM5.22 Million Ramp Widening on BESRAYA Near Seri Kembangan Opens Sept 7
BESRAYA Expressway will open a RM5.22 million widened ramp near the Seri Kembangan Interchange on Sept 7. The 400-metre project aims to ease southbound traffic towards UPM, Balakong and Putrajaya, and will see the existing tidal flow lane discontinued.
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Johor bus crash rescue by passengers wins praise online
A video showing passengers helping each other escape from an overturned express bus on the North-South Expressway in Johor has gone viral. The bus was heading to Singapore when it reportedly lost control and overturned into a drain between Pagoh and Yong Peng. The rescue effort has been widely praised as a display of Malaysian unity.
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PM Anwar meets Egyptian scholar in Putrajaya, discusses preserving Islamic heritage
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited prominent Egyptian scholar Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Syahawi at Nasyrul Quran in Putrajaya. During the visit, the scholar advised that Islamic classical heritage must be preserved while new technology should be used to document it. Anwar shared the meeting's details in a social media post.
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LANY to perform at Unifi Arena in Kuala Lumpur on 1 November; tickets on sale 2 April
American band LANY will perform at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 1 November 2026. Tickets go on general sale starting 2 April 2026, with various presales beginning 30 March.
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BABYMONSTER to hold 2026-27 world tour concert in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 14
K-pop group BABYMONSTER will perform at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 14 November 2026 as part of their world tour. Ticket presales for fan club members begin on 30 June, with general sales starting on 3 July.
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Westlife to perform at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil on 14 Jan 2027; tickets on sale 22 July
Westlife will bring their 25th anniversary tour to the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 14 January 2027. Ticket presales for Mastercard and Live Nation members begin on 20 and 21 July, with general sales starting on 22 July.
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Odyssey Stars concert set for two nights at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil in October
A concert titled 'Odyssey · Stars 旅程 · 星空' is scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets go on sale starting 18 August, with a presale for Live Nation members on 17 August.
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The Weeknd to hold two Kuala Lumpur concerts in November 2026, tickets on sale May 21
The Weeknd will perform two shows at the TM Stadium Nasional in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 4 and 5 November 2026. General ticket sales begin on 21 May at 11am MYT, following several presales starting 18 May.
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BTS to hold two-day 'ARIRANG' concert in Kuala Lumpur this December
BTS will perform at the TM Stadium Nasional in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on 12 and 13 December 2026. Ticket presales for ARMY members begin on 3 June, with general sales opening on 5 June.
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Post Malone's Kuala Lumpur concert postponed; refunds to be issued via GoLive Asia
The Post Malone concert scheduled for 27 September 2026 at TM Stadium Nasional in Kuala Lumpur has been postponed. Ticket holders who purchased from the authorised platform GoLive Asia will receive refunds through the original payment method within five business days.
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Unimas and Fisheries Dept sign RM90,000 research MoU on preservatives
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and the Department of Fisheries Malaysia have signed an MoU to collaborate on research and innovation for sustainable fisheries. The agreement includes a RM90,000 project to study natural preservatives and heavy metal contaminants in Sarawak's fisheries industry. The MoU was signed on Sept 2 in conjunction with MAHA 2026 in Serdang.
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MAHA 2026 MoU value hits RM9.3 billion, surpassing RM8 billion target
The value of Memorandums of Understanding signed at the MAHA 2026 agricultural exhibition in Serdang has reached RM9.3 billion by its eighth day, surpassing the initial RM8 billion target. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu announced that 17 MoUs worth RM3.27 billion were exchanged on the eighth day alone, including a RM1.5 billion fertilizer industry collaboration.
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PM Anwar visits Egyptian scholar in Putrajaya, shares call to preserve Islamic heritage
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited prominent Egyptian scholar Sheikh Abdul Aziz al-Syahawi at Nasyrul Quran in Putrajaya. During the visit, the Sheikh advised that Islamic scholarly heritage must be preserved and that new technology should be used to document it. Anwar shared the message on social media, also relaying a quote from Imam al-Syafie about the pursuit of knowledge.
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MAHA 2026 MoUs hit RM9.3 billion, surpassing RM8 billion target
The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 at MAEPS Serdang has recorded RM9.3 billion in signed MoUs, exceeding its RM8 billion target. Minister Mohamad Sabu reported 2.77 million visitors and RM16.3 million in sales over the first seven days, with China as the main trading partner.
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MAHA 2024 MOUs hit RM9.3b, surpassing RM8b target, says minister
The value of MOUs signed at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism Exhibition (MAHA) has reached RM9.3 billion, exceeding the initial target of RM8 billion. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu announced the figures at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), also noting visitor numbers of 2.77 million and sales of RM16.3 million.
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PM Anwar visits prominent al-Azhar scholar in Putrajaya
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited a prominent al-Azhar scholar, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ahmad al-Shihawi, at the Nasyrul Quran Complex in Putrajaya. During the meeting, the sheikh emphasized the importance of preserving scholarly traditions and using new technology to document this heritage.
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MoU value at MAHA hits RM9.3 billion, exceeding RM8 billion target
Memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) at MAEPS, Serdang reached RM9.3 billion, exceeding the initial RM8 billion target. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu said visitor numbers reached 2.77 million by the seventh day, with sales value at RM16.3 million.
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Nafas signs RM1.5b MOUs with Chinese firms for integrated fertiliser industry
The National Farmers Organisation (Nafas) signed memoranda of understanding with China's Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group and Jiangsu Chemical Design Institute, involving an estimated investment of RM1.5 billion. The five-year collaboration, formalised at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, aims to develop an integrated phosphate fertiliser industry in Malaysia. Nafas also signed other agreements on Thursday with a combined estimated investment value of RM121.5 million.
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DVS launches five poultry farming guidebooks at MAHA 2026
The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) launched five updated Poultry Farming Guidebooks (2025 Edition) at MAHA 2026 in MAEPS, Serdang. The guides aim to strengthen the delivery of technical information to farmers and industry players, covering farm management, animal health, and economic analysis.
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NAFAS, Chinese firms sign RM1.5b MoU for integrated fertiliser industry
The National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) signed a five-year MoU with China's Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group and Jiangsu Chemical Design Institute at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The RM1.5 billion collaboration aims to develop an integrated phosphate fertiliser industry, including a raw-material processing facility and long-term supply agreements. The signing was witnessed by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.
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Umar Fareed wins SUKIPT 2026 air pistol gold, beating UPNM rival
Umar Fareed Faroukh of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) won the men's 10m air pistol event at SUKIPT 2026, held at the shooting range of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur. He scored 233.9 points, ahead of silver medalist Muhammad Zainal 'Azim Ahmad Mahmud from UPNM and bronze medalist Muhammad Afiq Azrief Khalil from UiTM. The victory is significant for Umar, who is no longer in the national program this year.
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Couple in Serdang lose RM60,000 to fake e-commerce agent scam
A Chinese national woman and her Malaysian husband in Serdang lost over RM60,000 after falling for a scam offering work as e-commerce platform agents. The victim had to front payments for orders and even borrowed from loan sharks, but was unable to withdraw promised profits. A police report has been filed.