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Haze forces cancellation of PJ Half Marathon, postponement of several Malaysian races
The PJ Half Marathon in Petaling Jaya was cancelled and four Para Sukma events in Selangor were postponed as haze pushed the air pollutant index to 169. The Merdeka Spirit Run in Kuching was postponed to October 4, while some other runs proceeded as scheduled. Runners are adapting their training due to the poor air quality.
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Selangor edge Melaka FC 3-2 with 10 men at MBPJ Stadium
Selangor came from behind to beat Melaka FC 3-2 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jefferson Tabinas scored the winning goal in injury time, keeping Selangor in pursuit of league leaders JDT.
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UPM beats UNITEN 48-43 to win SUKIPT netball gold despite short preparation
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) defeated defending champions Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) 48-43 in the netball final of SUKIPT 2026 at the UNITEN Sports Arena in Kajang. Despite limited training time due to players' commitments with national programs and SUKMA, UPM secured the gold medal, which they dedicated to their two senior players playing in their final SUKIPT.
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UiTM aims to bounce back after losing SUKIPT title to MSU
UiTM's football team lost 1-3 to MSU in the SUKIPT 2026 final at Arena Sukan, UNITEN, ending their hopes of a third consecutive title. Coach Addy Shairullyzam Mohd Shafiee said the team will use the disappointment as motivation and now shift focus to preparing for the ASEAN University Games in December.
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MSU beat UiTM 3-1 to win SUKIPT men's futsal title
MSU defeated defending champions UiTM 3-1 in the SUKIPT 2026 men's futsal final at the UNITEN sports arena in Kajang. The win ends UiTM's dominance, who had won the title in 2022 and 2024. KPTM Bangi took the bronze medal after beating UKM 6-0.
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Selangor FC advises children to skip tonight's match due to haze
Selangor FC has advised children not to attend their Super League match against Melaka FC at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya tonight. The decision was made due to the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the area, which was 172 at 3pm and expected to drop to around 159 by 7pm.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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PJ Half Marathon cancelled over unhealthy haze, organiser says
The Petaling Jaya Half Marathon, scheduled for tomorrow with 10,000 participants, has been cancelled due to unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. Organisers cited the health and well-being of runners, volunteers and crew for the decision, though registered runners may still join an optional 5km route. The event was to start at Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya.
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SC and Bursa Malaysia launch InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 expo
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia launched the InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 exhibition at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day event aims to improve access to trusted financial information. SC received 1,272 investment queries from January to July, indicating greater investor awareness.
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Yokai Tales exhibition brings Japanese folklore to KL Tower from Sept 4-30
An exhibition called 'Yokai Tales: Japan's 47 Prefectures' will be held at the Sky Garden at Kuala Lumpur Tower from 4 to 30 September 2026. It will feature artwork and sculptures inspired by Japanese folklore from three illustrators, along with live sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities.
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Police seek help to find 74-year-old woman missing in USJ 19
A 74-year-old woman has been reported missing from her home at Rhythm Avenue, Persiaran Kewajipan, USJ 19, Subang Jaya since August 31. Police are appealing to the public for information on her whereabouts.
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Misha Omar's 'Aku & Lelaki' showcase to open 25th anniversary celebrations
Singer Misha Omar will hold an exclusive showcase titled 'Aku & Lelaki' at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on October 24. The concert marks the start of her 25th anniversary celebrations in the local music industry. Misha will perform popular songs by male singers from Malaysia, Indonesia and internationally with her own new interpretations.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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NKVE northbound near Shah Alam fully blocked after late-night crash involving gantry
All northbound lanes of the NKVE near Shah Alam were blocked late Tuesday night after an accident involving what appeared to be a fallen overhead gantry and several heavy vehicles. PLUS Malaysia advised motorists to exit at the Setia Alam or Bukit Raja toll plazas and use alternative routes. The cause of the accident and any casualties were not immediately known.
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Lorry accident on NKVE northbound blocks all lanes
An accident involving a lorry at KM 8.4 of the NKVE highway northbound near Shah Alam blocked all lanes late tonight. A fallen signboard also closed the road, causing severe traffic jams. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
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Dhuha breaks SUKIPT record, wins 800m freestyle gold for UM
National swimmer Muhammad Dhuha Zulfikry won the men's 800m freestyle gold on the second day of SUKIPT 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. His time of 8:21.31s broke the previous championship record. The 18-year-old was competing for Universiti Malaya.
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AEON Malaysia marks 42nd anniversary with nationwide Japanese cultural events and promotions
AEON is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in Malaysia with a campaign themed around Japanese culture, running from September to October. Key activities include a nationwide Kimono gathering at 27 malls, Japanese cultural booths at several locations, and a contest offering flight tickets to Japan.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.