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Remand on Azeez not extended, ex-Tabung Haji chairman to be freed today
Kuala Lumpur: Former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is expected to be released this evening after police failed to extend his remand. His lawyer said the application for a further three days under Section 420 of the Penal Code was rejected, and Azeez is due out before 5pm. He and two former TH officers had been remanded over a fraud case linked to TH hibah.
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Syed Saddiq invites Ong Ye Kung to Oct 10 wedding with Bella Astillah
Malaysian politician Syed Saddiq has invited Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung to his wedding to singer-actress Bella Astillah on Oct 10. The invitation was shown in a social media post on Sept 9, and Ong replied with congratulations a day later. The wedding will be held at Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, with celebrations also planned in Muar and Sabah.
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Puteri Umno hopes for the best as Najib's clemency bid goes to Pardons Board
At the Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Puteri Umno chief Datuk Nurul Amal Mohd Fauzi said the wing wishes Najib Razak well ahead of a Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting expected to discuss his clemency application. Najib, 72, is serving a reduced six-year sentence over the misappropriation of RM42 million from SRC International.
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Umno Youth ready to back mega ummah gathering with PAS
Umno Youth has declared its readiness to support a proposed mega ummah unity gathering with PAS to strengthen Malay-Muslim political cooperation. Wing chief Dr Akmal Saleh said the initiative should lead to concrete discussions and solutions for young Malays, and will be taken nationwide through an ummah unity roadshow.
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Umno Youth accepts PAS Youth's unity rally call, wants solutions discussed
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh said his wing is ready to answer PAS Youth's call for a Himpunan Mega Penyatuan Ummah, but wants the rally to include discussion and proposed solutions. He said this in his keynote address at the Umno Youth assembly at the World Trade Centre (WTC). Akmal also announced plans for a special team to help women left without support when husbands fail to pay maintenance.
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New Muslim Community Conference 2026 in Kuala Lumpur to discuss national unity
The New Muslim Community Conference (NMCC) 2026 will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur on 13 September. Organised by the Al Khadeem Foundation, the conference aims to foster dialogue based on compassion and respect in addressing racial and identity issues in Malaysia. Foundation president Sheikh Hussain Yee said converts can bridge divides because their life experiences span both sides of Malaysia's social gaps.
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MAKAF promises Proton e.MAS to karate gold medallists at Asian Games
The Malaysian Karate Federation (MAKAF) has promised a Proton e.MAS car to any national karate athlete who wins gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Its president Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad said the reward is extra motivation for the seven athletes being sent, with a target of at least one gold. The announcement was made after a symbolic ceremony at the National Sports Institute (ISN) in Kuala Lumpur.
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Awie promises best performance at Stadium Merdeka solo concert
Datuk Awie has promised his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He said preparations are in place for the show running until 1am, featuring over 35 songs and five segments including Cinta & Filem, Legasi and Tribute Kepada Legenda. Awie also voiced concern over the haze affecting his health, but left any possibility of postponement to fate.
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Pan-gon unhappy as Liga M schedule forces players to play every 48 hours
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan-gon has criticised the Liga Malaysia schedule after his side played three matches in a week. He said the 48-hour rest period is hurting performance and raising injury risk, after SFC beat Sabah FC 2-1 at Stadium MBPJ to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
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UMNO Youth says Malay-Muslim unity with PAS does not threaten non-Malays
UMNO Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has assured non-Malay communities that the Malay-Muslim unity agenda pursued with PAS is not a threat to anyone. He said this in his policy speech at the wing's general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur today.
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18th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists Congress (FAOBMB) 2027
18th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists Congress (FAOBMB) 2027. 24 August to 27 August 2027, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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22nd Asian Breast Diseases Association (ABDA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026
22nd Asian Breast Diseases Association (ABDA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2026. 18 September to 20 September 2026, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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17th Biennial Convention of the ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) 2027
17th Biennial Convention of the ASEAN Neurological Association (ASNA) 2027. 19 August to 21 August 2027, at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
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CEM Asia 2026
CEM Asia 2026. 17 November to 19 November 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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18th Asia-Pacific Federation for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (APFCB) Congress 2027
18th Asia-Pacific Federation for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (APFCB) Congress 2027. 10 October to 13 October 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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The 11th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress (FAOPS 2027) in conjunction with the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the MSPP
The 11th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress (FAOPS 2027) in conjunction with the 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the MSPP. 31 July to 3 August 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Asian Chemical Congress (ACC) 2027
Asian Chemical Congress (ACC) 2027. 8 July to 14 July 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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26th IFEM Global Congress on Emergency Medicine 2027
26th IFEM Global Congress on Emergency Medicine 2027. 10 June to 13 June 2027, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2026
SIGGRAPH Asia 2026. 1 December to 4 December 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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16th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC 2026)
16th Asian & Oceanian Epilepsy Congress (AOEC 2026). 19 November to 22 November 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Taste & Trade 360 2026
Taste & Trade 360 2026. 5 November to 7 November 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026
Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026. 23 October to 25 October 2026, at Mines International Exhibition Centre, Seri Kembangan.
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Wista International AGM and Conference 2026
Wista International AGM and Conference 2026. 27 October to 30 October 2026, at InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.
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16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference (APIC) 2026
16th Asia-Pacific Innovation Conference (APIC) 2026. 22 September to 23 September 2026, at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
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