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Negeri Sembilan MB accused of signing proclamation for ruler's abdication
A customs and political crisis in Negeri Sembilan is expected to prolong after claims that Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim signed a proclamation for the abdication of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz on August 3. Despite Ismail pledging loyalty to Tuanku Muhriz, a source claims the proclamation is valid and urges its immediate enforcement.
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KLIA provides rest areas for passengers affected by Jakarta airport closure
KLIA has advised passengers traveling to Jakarta to contact their airlines for the latest schedule information following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The closure is due to volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. KLIA has also set up rest areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for affected passengers.
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Star City FC coach rues late equaliser in 2-2 draw with Negeri Sembilan
Star City FC coach Mehmed Durakovic expressed disappointment after his team conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Negeri Sembilan FC in a Super League match at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi. Star City led 2-0 through goals from Pedro Henrique Oliveira and Moses Atede, but Negeri Sembilan's Akhyar Rashid scored twice, including a stoppage-time goal, to snatch a point.
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Melaka man visits non-Muslim grandfather's grave, shares story of bond
Mohamad Aiman Fahmy, 32, from Kota Laksamana, Melaka, continues to visit the grave of his late grandfather, Chai Chin Soo, who passed away in 2007. His story went viral after he shared a photo of his visit in Cheng. The Mufti of Penang confirmed the act is permissible in Islam.
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NSFC fight back to draw 2-2 with Star City FC in Paroi
Negeri Sembilan FC came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Star City FC in a Super League match at Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium, Paroi, last night. Akhyar Rashid scored both equalizers in the 75th and 94th minutes. Head coach Daniel Gimenez Alcaniz was relieved his team avoided a third consecutive defeat.
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1,100 join Jiwa Merdeka Fun Walk in Ayer Keroh to mark National Month
Approximately 1,100 people took part in the Jiwa Merdeka Fun Walk Hang Tuah Jaya (HTJ) 2.0 at the Melaka Youth and Sports Complex in Ayer Keroh. The 2.5km event was held to foster patriotism and unity in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day 2026. Hang Tuah Jaya MP Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the response showed strong public enthusiasm for community activities.
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Negeri Sembilan MB backs Tuanku Muhriz amid succession dispute with Undang
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim has declared his full support and loyalty to Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz amid a dispute over the royal succession. The Undang Yang Empat have claimed Ismail signed a proclamation on August 3 to remove Tuanku Muhriz, a move the MB has not directly addressed but which he has implicitly rejected by reaffirming his loyalty.
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Melaka CM: Jom Heboh concert at MITC boosts local economy
Melaka Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said the Jom Heboh concert at MITC, Ayer Keroh, acts as a catalyst for the economy of local entrepreneurs and small traders. The accompanying Melaka Youth Carnival attracted around 50,000 visitors over two days.
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Man seriously injured after falling from tree while picking fruit at Gunung Berembun
A 45-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from a tree while picking fruit at Gunung Berembun in Seremban. Firefighters from the Ampangan fire station conducted a search and rescue operation and brought him down to the base of the hill.
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Melaka mulls raising minimum wage to RM2,500, says chief minister
The Melaka state government is considering raising the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,500, which would make it the first Malaysian state to do so. Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh announced the proposal at a youth event in Ayer Keroh, saying it will be studied and sent to the federal government for approval.
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Akhyar Rashid's late double earns Negeri Sembilan a 2-2 draw with Star City
Negeri Sembilan FC came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Star City FC in a Super League match at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, Seremban. Akhyar Rashid, on loan from Terengganu FC, scored both goals for the home side, including a stoppage-time equalizer in the 94th minute.
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Four teens arrested for stealing worshippers' motorcycles at Rembau mosque
Police arrested four teenage boys, aged 14 to 15, for allegedly stealing two motorcycles belonging to worshippers at Masjid Kariah Kampung Rendah in Rembau during Friday prayers. Both motorcycles were recovered within 24 hours of the police reports being filed.
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F1 carnival to expand to Putrajaya, offer space for local traders
The F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 carnival at Sepang International Circuit in October will also be held in Putrajaya, according to Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari. The expansion aims to involve more local traders, including students and veterans, with sales booths planned around Sepang and Putrajaya.
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Fire in Kampung Padang Keladi Destroys Two Houses and Nine Vehicles
Two semi-permanent terrace houses in Kampung Padang Keladi, Durian Tunggal, Alor Gajah were destroyed in a fire on Wednesday afternoon. Nine vehicles were also burnt, but no casualties were reported. The fire was fully extinguished by 4 pm.
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Melaka teen who drowned at Pantai Klebang was family's hope for disabled sister
A 16-year-old boy, Muhammad Arif Daniel Nizamuddin, drowned after going swimming with a friend off Pantai Klebang in Melaka. His body was found by fishermen near Pulau Upeh after a two-day search. His mother, Mazan Jaafar, said he was the family's hope to care for his older sister, who has Down syndrome.
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Negri Sembilan host Star City in Super League seeking to rebound from FA Cup loss
Negri Sembilan will host Star City at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi on Saturday in a Super League match, with both teams looking to recover from disappointing FA Cup results. Negri Sembilan lost 2-0 to Kelantan City, while Star City drew 2-2 with Kedah FA after conceding a late equalizer.
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Retired army officer with 'Datuk' title charged with outraging modesty of golf caddy
A retired army officer with the title 'Datuk', Yahya Hashim, 68, was charged at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of a 20-year-old caddy. The alleged incident occurred at the Tiara Melaka Golf & Country Club on August 25. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of RM2,500 with conditions not to contact the victim.
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Two motorcyclists die in head-on collision on Jalan Gapam in Bemban
Two motorcyclists were killed in a head-on collision on Jalan Gapam near Bemban, Jasin, last night. Police believe the 41-year-old lorry driver entered the opposite lane while overtaking, colliding with a 21-year-old college student. Both died at the scene.
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Police investigate viral fight involving three teenage girls in Kuala Pilah
Police in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan are investigating a fight involving three teenage girls that was captured on video and went viral on social media. The incident occurred at Dataran Melang after a 15-year-old girl met two acquaintances over a misunderstanding related to a circulated photograph. The teenager sustained injuries and a police report has been lodged.
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Melaka Ghost Museum showcases folklore sculptures to preserve cultural stories
The Melaka Ghost Museum on Jalan Kampung Hulu features over 40 sculptures of supernatural figures like the pontianak and penanggal. General manager Muhammad Fitri Abdullah says the museum aims to educate visitors on folklore origins rather than just scare them, with research and development taking nearly three years.
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16-Year-Old Who Went Missing While Crabbing Found Drowned
A 16-year-old boy who went missing while searching for crabs near Pantai Klebang in Melaka was found drowned. His body was discovered by fishermen near Pulau Upeh and taken to Hospital Melaka for a post-mortem.
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Body Of Teenager Believed To Have Drowned While Looking For Crabs Found Near Pulau Upeh
A 16-year-old boy who went missing while looking for crabs near Pantai Klebang in Melaka was found drowned near Pulau Upeh. His body was recovered by fishermen and sent to Melaka Hospital for a post-mortem.
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16-year-old missing after searching for crabs at Pantai Klebang still not found
A 16-year-old boy is missing after being feared drowned while searching for crabs near a jetty at Pantai Klebang, Melaka. Search and rescue operations resumed Thursday morning but the victim has not been found.
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'Don't use sirens as an excuse to run red lights,' says mother of teen killed by ambulance
The mother of Muhammad Amirul Asyraaf Md Azizan, 18, who was killed by an ambulance in Jasin last week, has urged drivers not to use sirens as an excuse to run red lights. The ambulance driver, Mohd Noorikhmal Baharuddin, 41, pleaded not guilty in the Jasin Magistrate's Court to reckless driving causing death.