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Sabah Governor visits Maha 2026 agriculture expo in Serdang
Sabah State Governor Tun Musa Aman visited the Maha 2026 agriculture exhibition at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (Maeps) in Selangor. He was joined by federal and state agriculture officials during the visit.
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RM5.22 Million Ramp Widening on BESRAYA Near Seri Kembangan Opens Sept 7
BESRAYA Expressway will open a RM5.22 million widened ramp near the Seri Kembangan Interchange on Sept 7. The 400-metre project aims to ease southbound traffic towards UPM, Balakong and Putrajaya, and will see the existing tidal flow lane discontinued.
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Johor bus crash rescue by passengers wins praise online
A video showing passengers helping each other escape from an overturned express bus on the North-South Expressway in Johor has gone viral. The bus was heading to Singapore when it reportedly lost control and overturned into a drain between Pagoh and Yong Peng. The rescue effort has been widely praised as a display of Malaysian unity.
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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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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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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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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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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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MoU value at MAHA hits RM9.3 billion, exceeding RM8 billion target
Memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) at MAEPS, Serdang reached RM9.3 billion, exceeding the initial RM8 billion target. Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu said visitor numbers reached 2.77 million by the seventh day, with sales value at RM16.3 million.
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DVS launches five poultry farming guidebooks at MAHA 2026
The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) launched five updated Poultry Farming Guidebooks (2025 Edition) at MAHA 2026 in MAEPS, Serdang. The guides aim to strengthen the delivery of technical information to farmers and industry players, covering farm management, animal health, and economic analysis.
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NAFAS, Chinese firms sign RM1.5b MoU for integrated fertiliser industry
The National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS) signed a five-year MoU with China's Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group and Jiangsu Chemical Design Institute at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The RM1.5 billion collaboration aims to develop an integrated phosphate fertiliser industry, including a raw-material processing facility and long-term supply agreements. The signing was witnessed by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.
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MAPEX 2026 property fair opens in KL, targets RM2 billion in sales
The Malaysia Property Exhibition (MAPEX) 2026 opened today at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, featuring 22 developers offering about 5,000 property units across the Klang Valley, Melaka, Pahang and Penang. Organisers expect RM2 billion in sales during the three-day event, which also includes participation from five government agencies.
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Umar Fareed wins SUKIPT 2026 air pistol gold, beating UPNM rival
Umar Fareed Faroukh of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) won the men's 10m air pistol event at SUKIPT 2026, held at the shooting range of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur. He scored 233.9 points, ahead of silver medalist Muhammad Zainal 'Azim Ahmad Mahmud from UPNM and bronze medalist Muhammad Afiq Azrief Khalil from UiTM. The victory is significant for Umar, who is no longer in the national program this year.
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Couple in Serdang lose RM60,000 to fake e-commerce agent scam
A Chinese national woman and her Malaysian husband in Serdang lost over RM60,000 after falling for a scam offering work as e-commerce platform agents. The victim had to front payments for orders and even borrowed from loan sharks, but was unable to withdraw promised profits. A police report has been filed.
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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.
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IT officer in Bangsar South loses RM20,000 in SPayLater scam
A 28-year-old IT officer in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, lost RM20,000 after falling for an SPayLater cash-out offer seen on TikTok. Brickfields district police confirmed the incident on September 1 and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Veteran comedian Abon successfully undergoes angioplasty at HCTM Cheras
Veteran comedian Abon successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure on September 1 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in Cheras. His wife, Fauziah Muksin, said his condition has improved but he is still under doctor's observation and has not been allowed to go home.
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Aweera performs despite sore throat at Trilogi concert in UPM
Singer Aweera performed despite being unwell at the Konsert Trilogi with Aepul Roza and Fiq Halim at Astana Putra, UPM. She sang six solo songs and over 12 with the group, and they announced plans for a mini album and a bigger show next year.
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3DIVA to hold 20th anniversary concert at Unifi Arena KL on Nov 22
Indonesian divas Kris Dayanti, Ruth Sahanaya, and Titi DJ will reunite for the 3DIVA LIVE IN MALAYSIA 2026 [TIMELESS] concert at Unifi Arena, Kuala Lumpur on November 22. Ticket sales begin tomorrow at noon via MAISEAT, with prices ranging from RM138 to RM1,098.
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Pineapple entrepreneur association expands SG1 cultivation area
The Pertubuhan Pengusaha Nanas SG1 Malaysia association was inaugurated at MAHA 2026 in Serdang, Selangor, with the aim of expanding SG1 pineapple cultivation to 2,000 hectares within six years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated the target aligns with its goal of reaching RM2 billion in pineapple exports by January 2028.
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KPKM Intensifies Efforts to Produce Local Plant Seeds, Reduce Imports
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is intensifying efforts to produce local plant seed varieties to reduce the country's dependence on imported seeds. Minister Mohamad Sabu highlighted that nearly 90% of vegetable seed needs are still imported, and the import value has surged from USD5 million in 2021 to USD70 million in 2025. He announced this at the launch of the National Plant Seed Industry Empowerment Program during MAHA 2026 at the Malaysia Agriculture Exposition Park in Serdang.
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Muhammad Azeem Targets Better Than Bronze At Asiad 2026
National sprinter Muhammad Azeem Mohd Fahmi aims to improve on his bronze medal from the 2023 Asian Games at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asiad. He was met during a visit by the Youth and Sports Minister to training venues at the National Sports Council in Bukit Jalil, and he will compete in the Oman Grand Prix this weekend as part of his preparations.