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Body of missing fisherman found in Hutan Melintang waters
The body of a fisherman who went missing was found floating in the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak, and identified as Mohd Sharil Abd Rahman, 43. The search and rescue operation for two other missing victims continues, involving PDRM, APMM, JBPM and APM.
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500 PPR homes at Taman Yu Legenda in Sungai Yu left vacant over three years
About 500 units of the People's Housing Project (PPR) at Taman Yu Legenda in Sungai Yu, Kuala Selangor, have been left empty for over three years despite being ready for occupancy and handed over by the developer. Former Tanjong Karang MP Tan Sri Noh Omar expressed regret that the developer's warranty period has expired and the government may have to bear repair costs. The Sungai Yu village head fears the vacant homes could become an illegal settlement for foreigners.
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MPAJ backing drives Melayu Selangor's double title hunt
Melayu Selangor retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus credited the support of Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) as the backbone of the team's success. The side now targets the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday.
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FOS'26 at PSAS brings STEM, TVET closer to the public
The STEM Festival 2026 (FOS'26) closed at Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah in Behrang with over 400 participants taking part in activities to spark interest in STEM. Perak education exco Datuk Khairuddin Abu Hanifah said the programme is key to producing highly skilled human capital, and TVET should not be seen as a last resort. Polytechnic and Community College Education director Dr Shamsuri Abdullah said 32,000 applications were received for the 2026/2027 session against 24,000 places offered.
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Fishing boat capsizes off Sekinchan, four rescued and three still missing
A fishing boat carrying seven local men capsized and sank off Sekinchan in bad weather, storms and strong waves. Four victims were found floating safely about 25 nautical miles from the Sungai Besar coast and taken to the Pulau Indah marine police base, while three others are still missing. The search and rescue operation involving police, APMM, JBPM and APM continued into its second day.
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Four fishermen found floating off Sekinchan, three still missing
Four of seven fishermen missing for two days were found floating and weak about 25 nautical miles off Sungai Besar in Sekinchan waters today. Two were taken to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah and two to Hospital Banting. The search continues for three still missing.
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Selangor Malay team target Raja-Raja Gold Cup after Agong Cup defence
Selangor's Malay team retained the Agong Cup for a fourth straight year after beating Kuala Lumpur Malay 2-0 at Stadium Sungai Besar. Coach Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yunus said the win is a tonic for the Raja-Raja Gold Cup, which starts Friday, with Selangor drawn in Group C with Terengganu, Perlis and Penang's Flex Hi Suria FC.
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Two teens trapped by flash flood at Sungai Bill, Slim River, rescued
Two 17-year-old boys were trapped across Sungai Bill in Slim River, Tanjung Malim, after a flash flood around 5.03pm. Fire and Rescue Department personnel from Perak located them and guided them out through a forest path before handing them to police.
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Selangor retain Piala Agong for fourth straight year
Selangor beat Kuala Lumpur 2-0 in the Piala Agong final at Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam, keeping the trophy for a fourth consecutive year. Muhammad Aisar Fahmi scored in the 15th minute and A Thiruchelvan added the second in the 48th. Selangor took home RM7,000 while Kuala Lumpur received RM3,000.
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PBMM Veterans beat Sungai Besar United 5-3 on penalties
At Stadium Sungai Besar in Sabak Bernam, the Veteran Persatuan Bolasepak Melayu Malaysia side beat Veteran Sungai Besar United 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 friendly draw held ahead of the Piala Agong 2026 final. The final itself, at the same stadium this evening, pits last season's Piala Agong champions Selangor against Kuala Lumpur, the reigning Piala Emas Raja-Raja winners.
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Bagan Datuk fishing villages, sunflower garden and Sky Mirror draw visitors
Bagan Datuk in Perak, about three hours from Kuala Lumpur, is being promoted as a quieter coastal getaway. Attractions include the Bagan Sungai Burung fishing village, a 1.5-hectare sunflower garden, the Sungai Burung Aquarium and the Sky Mirror at Beting Beras Basah, a sandbank reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Bagan Datuk jetty.
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Teachers at SMK Pengkalan Permatang compete to decorate desks for Merdeka
In Kuala Selangor, teachers at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pengkalan Permatang took part in a Merdeka-themed desk decoration contest during the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. The school also held classroom and vehicle decoration competitions that drew strong participation from students and staff.
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Police hunt 4-5 more suspects in RM2.4 billion Puncak Alam drug lab syndicate
Police are hunting four to five more members of a syndicate linked to a large-scale drug processing lab in Puncak Alam, Selangor, with some believed to have fled abroad. The lab was uncovered in Op Eumenes on Aug 15, leading to the seizure of over 13 tonnes of MDMA worth an estimated RM2.4 billion in raids around Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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UPM farm boy leads team to Formula SAE Japan 2026
Aliman Zafran Yuslaimi, 23, from Subang, Selangor, started by repairing an old motorcycle engine at his family's oil palm estate in Kampung Serigala, Hulu Bernam. He now captains the Putra Motorsport Team from Universiti Putra Malaysia, which competed at Formula SAE Japan 2026 in Aichi, Japan, last August.
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Police bust RM2.4 billion drug syndicate, seize 13.17 tonnes in Puncak Alam
Police have crippled a drug processing and distribution syndicate with seizures valued at RM2.4 billion and uncovered an illegal lab in Puncak Alam, Selangor. Five individuals were arrested in six separate raids around Kuala Lumpur and Selangor on August 15.
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Police cripple RM2.4b drug ring, seize lab in Puncak Alam; five charged
Police crippled a major drug processing and distribution syndicate in an operation in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, seizing drugs worth an estimated RM2.4 billion and uncovering a laboratory in Puncak Alam. Five people, including a Taiwanese national believed to be the chemist, have been charged in court under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
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Firefighter swims 50m to rescue man who jumped off Kuala Selangor bridge
A 44-year-old man who jumped from the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah 5 Bridge in Kuala Selangor was rescued by firefighters on Monday night. A firefighter swam 50 metres from the riverbank to reach the man, who was unharmed and handed over to health personnel and police.
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Sabak Bernam couple lose RM400,000, now earn RM130,000 a month selling banana chips
A couple in Sabak Bernam who lost RM400,000 in a clothing business in 2023 have turned their fortunes around by selling banana chips via TikTok live streams. Their Nekyahh Kerepek business now records monthly sales of between RM130,000 and RM136,000 and employs 14 workers, including the elderly and single mothers.
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Sabak Bernam couple's banana chip business thrives after RM400,000 loss
Muhammad Akram Shairi and Siti Farhana Masud Hayati of Sabak Bernam started Nekyahh Kerepek after their clothing business lost nearly RM400,000. The banana chip venture, which began with a TikTok livestream order, now processes 200kg of bananas daily and employs 14 people. Monthly sales exceed RM130,000.
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Police crackdown in Klang, Kuala Selangor: 262 motorcycles inspected; 155 summonses issued!
Police conducted two operations in Kuala Selangor and Klang, inspecting 262 motorcycles and issuing 155 summonses for traffic violations. In Klang, two people were arrested for drunk driving.
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'Enough that my child was a victim, let no one else be after this' - Father of teen who died from electric shock
A 15-year-old student died after touching a lamp post suspected of carrying an electric current at a futsal court in Taman Pancaran, Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor. The police classified the case as sudden death, and the father is considering legal action over alleged negligence.
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Teen dies of electrocution: Ijok rep urges safety audit of public recreational facilities
A 15-year-old boy died after an apparent electrocution at a futsal court in Kuala Selangor. The Ijok state assemblyman has called for an immediate safety audit of all public recreational facilities under the municipal council's purview.
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Teenage boy dies from electric shock after touching lamp post
A 15-year-old boy died from electrocution after touching a lamp post at Taman Pancaran, Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor. Police received a call at 10.32pm and found the victim unconscious; he was confirmed dead at the scene. The case is classified as sudden death.
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Sabah officials study paddy techniques in Sekinchan
Sabah's Agriculture Minister and other officials attended a rice cultivation course in Sekinchan, Selangor, to learn best practices for improving Sabah's paddy production. A follow-up training is planned for Kota Belud.