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PTT Synergy unit wins RM83.26m earthworks contract from Sime Darby Property
Pembinaan Tetap Teguh Sdn Bhd, a unit of PTT Synergy Group Bhd, has secured an RM83.26 million contract from Sime Darby Property for earthworks and related tasks in Phase 1 of Bandar Bukit Raja Stage 4 in Klang, Selangor. The contract runs from September 2026 to March 2028.
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Lorry driver threatens suicide after JPJ Selangor summons on PLUS highway
A lorry driver became angry and threatened to end his life after being issued a summons during a JPJ Selangor commercial vehicle operation on the North-South Expressway near Sungai Buloh today. Two express bus drivers also gave excuses of not knowing the lane rules, while another admitted driving in the right lane to rush a cargo delivery.
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LTdL organisers prepare alternative routes for haze risk
Organisers of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2026 are preparing for possible haze, rain and floods during the race from 27 September to 4 October. LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said alternative routes are ready and any decision will follow UCI rules, including stopping or cancelling a stage if API readings are too high. PKBM president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said rider health must come first.
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Police completing probe into Negeri Sembilan MB's claim he was forced to sign proclamation
Police are still completing their investigation into a report by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, who claims he was forced to sign a Letter of Proclamation against his will. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the matter is sensitive and needs thorough study, including Negeri Sembilan customs and protocol, as well as the Attorney-General's views. Ismail lodged a police report on 8 September to allow investigations to proceed.
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Elizabeth Tan hopes for two children before turning 35
Actress and singer Elizabeth Tan, 32, said she hopes to have two children before she turns 35, after nearly three years of trying to conceive. She spoke at a media event introducing the cast of horror film Pemuja Syaitan at 10 Stars Cinema, Hextar World Empire City, Petaling Jaya, and is weighing when to proceed with an embryo transfer after IVF treatment.
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Chief Justice: Syed Ahmad Idid's pension is outside judiciary's purview, refer to JPA
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the pension matter of former High Court judge Datuk Syed Ahmad Idid Syed Abdullah Idid must be referred to the Public Services Department as it falls outside the judiciary's jurisdiction. He spoke after attending a memorial ceremony for former Chief Justices and Judges of Malaya at Istana Kehakiman in Putrajaya. The Bar Council had earlier urged the government to restore Syed Ahmad Idid's full pension, which he has not received since being forced to resign in July 1996.
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National squad aim to be more than also-rans at LTdL 2026
Malaysia's national road cycling squad unveiled four core riders for Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 at a media conference at the National Sports Council in Kuala Lumpur. Coach Mohd Yusof Abdul Nasir said the team will not settle for a supporting role and will focus on the climbs, with two more slots to be filled.
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SANTAI-SANTAI comedy and poetry night returns for Malaysia Day weekend
SANTAI-SANTAI, a comedy, music and poetry event run by Openmic KL, is being held on 19 September at Big Boss HSP Ara Damansara and 26 September at Big Boss HSP Radia Bukit Jelutong. Entry is free, with the first 30 RSVPs getting 15% off food and drinks using the code SANTAI09.
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KL police propose KK Mart stores as GTSP safety points
Kuala Lumpur police are proposing to turn about 700 KK Mart outlets in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor into Go-To-Safety-Points where the public can seek emergency help. Police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the partnership would include joint patrols and possibly access to the chain's central CCTV feed. The proposal was announced at the opening of a KK Mart branch at the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters.
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Perhilitan tracks elephant hit by car near Kemaman
Wildlife officers in Terengganu are closely monitoring an elephant injured when a car struck it near Kemaman. The elephant was crossing the Jerangau-Sabur road when the collision occurred, injuring three people including a married couple. The animal fled into a nearby palm oil estate.
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MIAPEX 2026 in Seri Kembangan targets RM12 million in sales
The Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026 will run from 23 to 25 October at MIECC, The Mines, Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Organisers are targeting over 22,000 visitors and more than RM12 million in sales through B2B and B2C platforms, with about 350 exhibitors from Malaysia and abroad.
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MACC officer withdraws police report against Muhyiddin's lawyer
At the Kuala Lumpur High Court, MACC investigating officer Mazery Mohd Zaini withdrew a police report he had lodged against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's lawyer, Amer Hamzah, during the Jana Wibawa trial. He said checks at MACC headquarters found no leak by its officers and apologised to the defence team. Muhyiddin faces three abuse of power charges in the case.
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Four remanded five days over RM1.8m animal feed false claims
Four people, including an enforcement agency personnel, were remanded for five days by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court over allegedly false documents in animal feed supply claims worth RM1.8 million. The suspects, aged 40 to 60, were detained after giving statements at the Kuala Lumpur MACC office, and the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
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Irfan Zaini tearful at Terbang screening, calls Karamjit praise his Oscar moment
Actor Irfan Zaini cried watching his film Terbang for the first time at its gala night at TGV KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. He described rally legend Karamjit Singh's praise and hug as an extraordinary personal achievement, and hopes the biopic opens young Malaysians' eyes to a homegrown hero.
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GOF seizes RM1.9mil in smuggled cigarettes in Klang raid
The General Operations Force seized over RM1.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a raid on a premises in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang, on Tuesday. A 52-year-old man suspected of being the courier was arrested, and 4,920 cartons of untaxed cigarettes plus a Nissan Almera were seized. The case is being investigated under the Customs Act 1967 and the suspect and goods were taken to the Klang Utara district police headquarters.
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JPJ detains driver using employer's Vellfire as illegal taxi at KLIA
A 53-year-old man was detained by Selangor JPJ at Terminal 2 of KLIA for offering unlicensed taxi services to four Myanmar and Bangladesh passengers. The Toyota Vellfire used belonged to his employer and was registered as a private vehicle. The case is being investigated under the Land Public Transport Act 2010.
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Former addict at Jelebu rehab centre now supervises 146 workers
At the Jelebu narcotics rehabilitation centre in Negeri Sembilan, a 45-year-old former addict said his recovery period made him reflect after nearly eight years on syabu, and he now supervises 146 workers earning about RM8,000 a month. Two other clients at the centre shared their plans to start new lives after release, including opening their own businesses.
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Selangor Sultan launches book by ex-prisoner who earned PhD
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor launched the book 'PhD Dari Penjara' at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Kuala Lumpur on 10 September. It tells the story of Dr Malik Yatam, 39, who earned a business administration PhD from Open University Malaysia in May 2025 while serving a life sentence at Kajang Prison. He also received a Malaysia Book of Records recognition as the first Malaysian prisoner to earn a PhD behind bars.
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Jaecoo J5 EV launched in Malaysia from RM118,800
OMODA Jaecoo Malaysia has launched the Jaecoo J5 EV, its first fully electric model here, priced at RM118,800 on-the-road without insurance. The single-variant EV is locally assembled at Chery Corporate Malaysia's plant in Shah Alam, offering up to 402km of WLTP range from a 58.9kWh battery. A launch package worth RM10,000 is offered for the first 1,000 units registered by October 31.
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Late Chief Justice Abdul Hamid remembered at Palace of Justice reference proceedings
Reference proceedings were held at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya to honour the late Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad, a former Chief Justice of Malaysia. His daughter Melati Abdul Hamid recalled his refusal to be lobbied, his 'BUAT KERJA' banners at the Palace of Justice, and his years of writing after retirement. She said his creed was to do what is right and let honesty prevail.
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Crest Builder unit wins RM56.88mil electrical works contract in Bandar Sri Damansara
Crest Builder Holdings Bhd's wholly owned unit Cbtech (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a RM56.88 million contract for electrical works at a commercial development in Bandar Sri Damansara, Selangor. The contract, awarded by Pesona Metro Sdn Bhd, covers Phase 1A (a 14-storey retail mall) and Phase 1C (a 40-storey office tower) on Lot 73013, Persiaran Perdana. Work starts Sept 1, 2026, and is scheduled for completion by March 17, 2028.
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Forum on planning care for neurodivergent adults as parents age
A Malaysian forum on Sept 22 will look at long-term care planning for neurodivergent adults whose ageing parents have been their main carers. The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society and Oasis Place are organising it at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, with talks on legal, probate and family support issues.
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Spideraya concert moved to Idea Live Arena Petaling Jaya over haze
The organiser of Konsert Spideraya has moved the Spider concert from Stadium Hoki Bukit Jalil to Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya. B7 Resources Sdn Bhd said the change was made because of air pollution, unstable weather and the current haze, but the date and time remain unchanged. Tickets already bought are still valid.
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Chief Justice: judiciary built on judges' character, not grand courthouses
At reference proceedings at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said the judiciary's standing comes from the character and conduct of judges, not from imposing buildings. The event honoured four former senior judges: Tun Mohd Eusoff Chin, Tun Mohamed Dzaiddin Abdullah, Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad and Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob.