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Yakeb delivers hospital bed to former hockey player Brian Sta Maria
Yakeb delivered a hospital bed to former national hockey player Brian Sta Maria's home in Petaling Jaya to aid his recovery after discharge from University Malaya Medical Centre. Brian, a 1975 World Cup player, remains at UMMC after surgery to relieve intracranial pressure from a fall.
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Aaron sees underdog tag as advantage in Asian Games medal hunt
Malaysian men's doubles player Aaron Chia says being a scratch pairing with Tee Kai Wun is an advantage ahead of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. He believes opponents do not yet know their game and hopes to contribute at least a medal for Malaysia.
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UM to launch 121st anniversary celebration on Sept 19
Universiti Malaya will launch its 121st anniversary celebration (UM121) on 19 September 2026 at its campus. The launch will be officiated by Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, who is also UM Chancellor, and features the first Royal Brisk Walk with over 2,000 UM members. A series of UM121 programmes runs until December 2026.
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PERKESO holds Mega i LINDUNG u Festival at Strand Mall Damansara on 18-20 September
PERKESO is organising the Mega i LINDUNG u Festival at Strand Mall Damansara from 18 to 20 September. The festival aims to raise public awareness about social protection, employment and financial planning. Tengku Datuk Khalidah Tengku Bidin of PERKESO said many people know protection matters but have not taken steps to plan it.
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Sunway Students and Seniors Mark Merdeka Together
Students from Sunway International Schools spent an afternoon with residents of Sunway Sanctuary at the school's Kuala Lumpur campus for a Merdeka-themed gathering. The session paired students with senior residents for activities and conversations aimed at bridging generations. Principal Richard Cherry said such interactions give students values and human connections beyond the classroom.
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Daikin Malaysia inks MoC with GreenRE, receives MIDA certification
Daikin Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GreenRE and Sunway University to advance sustainable cooling and industry-academia collaboration. The company also received the MIDA Sustainable Refrigerant & Resources Recovery Certification during International Sustainability Week 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.
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Awie concert organiser apologises over seating and goodie bag issues
The organiser of the Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing concert, Bombbay Legend Worldwide, apologised for seating confusion affecting CAT 5, CAT 9 and CAT 10 ticket holders at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday. The organiser also apologised to CAT 9 and CAT 10 ticket holders who did not receive their goodie bags, and will contact them by e-mail to arrange delivery.
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Trevor Noah adds second Kuala Lumpur show after first sells out
Trevor Noah will play a second show at Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 10 November 2026 after his first night on 9 November sold out. Tickets for the added date go on sale on 15 September 2026 at 1pm. It is his first-ever appearance in Malaysia, presented by LOL Asia and BOHM.
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Cik B visits paediatric ward at Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital, fulfils young fan's wish
Cik B, daughter of entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida, visited the paediatric ward at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Cheras to meet a young patient known as Cik Pia. The visit came after Cik Pia expressed her wish to meet on Threads, and Cik B also brought gifts and spent time with other patients and nurses.
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Court orders bungalow on Lorong Raja Uda 1 sold within 12 months
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered the sale of a bungalow on Lorong Raja Uda 1, near Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, within 12 months to resolve a 15-year dispute between three siblings. Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi found their relationship irreparably broken and said the sale was necessary because the eldest brother held only a one-third beneficial share while two-thirds was held in trust for his two sisters.
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The Labs at BBCC launches Malaysian artist series for Merdeka and Malaysia Day
The Labs at Bukit Bintang City Centre, Kuala Lumpur has launched an artist series featuring six Malaysian creative talents for the Merdeka and Malaysia Day season. Running from Sept 12, 2026 to January 2027, the programme includes physical installations, immersive digital experiences, murals and merchandise.
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1Razak Mansion residents turn abandoned Salak South plot into 'Food Forest'
Residents of 1Razak Mansion in Salak South, Kuala Lumpur have spent eight months turning a 560-square-foot abandoned plot behind Block B into a 'Food Forest' of more than 80 plant, vegetable and herb species. The project, involving 60 residents and led by social entrepreneur Dr Billy Tang, has become a gathering spot for gardening, cooking and neighbourly contact, and also supports recycling, composting and rehabilitation of Sungai Kerayong.
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Fiza Sabjahan delays plan to leave Wanita Hari Ini
Wanita Hari Ini (WHI) host and executive producer Fiza Sabjahan has revealed she had planned to step down from the TV3 programme this year. The plan was postponed because viewers and sponsors still want her, and she is needed to mentor new hosts. She spoke at an event unveiling WHI's new format and presenters at Balai Berita, Kuala Lumpur.
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Zizan Razak proud to back Terbang film on Karamjit Singh
Zizan Razak admitted he was disappointed his role in the film Terbang was only a mechanic rather than a lead racer. After reading the script, he realised the Chiu Keng Guan film tells the story of national rally legend Karamjit Singh, and he accepted it as an honour. The film was launched at a gala night at TGV KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.
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Fans complain over tickets and seating at Awie's Stadium Merdeka concert
Fans of the Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, last Saturday aired complaints on social media about numbered seats not being given as bought and ticket packages not delivered. iLasso Tickets Sdn Bhd said it was only appointed as ticketing partner, while seating management, event operations and package delivery were the organiser's responsibility. It asked affected customers to file complaints directly with the official organiser.
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MACC officer reports Muhyiddin's lawyer to police over document in Jana Wibawa trial
An MACC officer has lodged a police report claiming that lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad disclosed a classified document during Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. The document is a recording of a conversation involving Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad, a former Segambut Bersatu deputy division chief who has been mentioned in testimony over the Jana Wibawa programme. Police are investigating the alleged disclosure.
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20 veteran musicians aged over 75 honoured at KGNS on Oct 10
Musicians for Malaysia will honour 20 veteran musicians aged 75 and above at its MfM Benefit Showcase 2026 - Rocking For A Cause at Kelab Golf Negara Subang on Oct 10. The event also aims to raise at least RM100,000 for medical aid, youth workshops and performance platforms.
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Shandong farm expo at KLCC seeks ASEAN halal market access
The "Remarkable Shandong" (Malaysia) 2026 agricultural trade expo runs at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre until Sept 16, bringing together nearly 100 companies from six Shandong cities and over 1,100 products. Organisers aim to use Malaysia's halal certification as a gateway for Shandong farm products into ASEAN and global markets.
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MACC officer tells court no immunity deal with Azman in Muhyiddin trial
An MACC senior assistant commissioner told the Kuala Lumpur High Court that businessman Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff was not given special treatment or immunity in exchange for testifying against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Mazery Mohd Zaini, the 29th prosecution witness, denied under cross-examination that a deal existed, though he confirmed Azman's companies received RM9.35 million from Jana Wibawa contractors.
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Luno to hold second institutional digital asset conference in KL on Sept 24
Luno Malaysia will host the second Luno Institutional Digital Asset Conference (Lidac26) on Sept 24 at M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The one-day event will gather regional delegates, regulators and financial institutions to discuss institutional adoption of digital assets including stablecoins, tokenisation and custody. Registration closes Sept 20.
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Box with toy blocks destroyed by bomb squad in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
A suspicious plastic box found in front of a shoplot in Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, was destroyed by a police bomb disposal unit on Monday afternoon. Initial checks showed a high radiation reading, prompting the deployment of the Bomb Disposal Unit and the Bukit Aman CBRNE unit, but the Malaysian Nuclear Agency later confirmed no radioactivity. The box contained colourful toy building blocks and police are investigating the case as criminal intimidation.
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Anuar Bakri appointed Sentul district police chief
ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam has been appointed the new Sentul district police chief, replacing Superintendent Jasni Zolpa. The handover and rank ceremony was held at the Sentul district police headquarters, witnessed by Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus. Anuar's wife was also appointed Sentul PERKEP chairperson.
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160 business owners attend SME conference in Petaling Jaya
More than 160 Malaysian business owners and executives gathered in Petaling Jaya for the Building Businesses That Last Conference 2026. Organised by the SME Association of Malaysia and VKA Wealth Planners, the conference discussed resilience, succession planning and long-term sustainability for SMEs.
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Safee Sali, Koo Kien Keat to feature in humanoid robot fight league at Pavilion Damansara Heights
Former national footballer Safee Sali and former national doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat are among the sports personalities expected to take part in New Dawn MY, a human-piloted humanoid robots competition, at Pavilion Arena, Pavilion Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 3. Organiser Shadow Combat League said the event will feature seven bouts, including four preliminary fights and three championship bouts, with titles contested in the ICON, GLADIATOR and NETRUNNER categories.