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RM350,000 to upgrade roads and lifts at Bandar Tasik Selatan flats
The government has allocated RM350,000 to upgrade road structures at the Bandar Tasik Selatan low-cost flats in Kuala Lumpur under the 2026 Projek Mesra Rakyat initiative. The flats' lifts will also be repaired, and a RM72,000 Flexi EV Charging station with four chargers was launched at the same event. Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail also presented tuition sponsorship to 10 Form Five students.
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Umno NS Youth tells MCA, MIC not to fear Umno-PAS cooperation
Negeri Sembilan Umno Youth chief Fadil Md Zain said MCA and MIC have nothing to fear from the Umno-PAS alliance, citing its success in the state election. He noted MCA captured the Chennah state seat held by DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook. He spoke at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
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Police seek public help to find missing 16-year-old girl in Kelana Jaya
A 16-year-old Malaysian Tamil girl, Mangala Kali Vigneswaran, has been reported missing from her home in Kelana Jaya, Selangor. She was last seen at 5.45am on September 11 in her school pinafore, and Petaling Jaya police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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Barra Restaurant gets Spanish certification, Eat Spain Drink Spain festival returns
Spain's ambassador-designate Sergi Farre Salva presented the Restaurants From Spain certification to Barra Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, bringing the number of certified Spanish restaurants in the capital to eight. The event also launched the second edition of the Eat Spain Drink Spain festival, which runs from Sept 18 to Oct 4 at more than 40 venues across Malaysia.
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Woman sells RM2,000 gold bangle for RM17,900 after 20 years
A woman in Petaling Jaya sold a 35-gram gold bangle she bought for about RM2,000 two decades ago for RM17,900. Hasnah Deraman, 54, said the rise in gold prices gave her a gain of almost RM16,000 over the original price. She advised women to buy gold according to their means as long-term savings.
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Parliament Open Day 2026 targets over 10,000 visitors a day
The Malaysia Parliament Open Day 2026 at the Parliament Complex in Kuala Lumpur is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors, with people arriving as early as 7.30am. Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said the response has been very encouraging and the two-day programme aims to bring Parliament closer to the people.
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Sabah ITF Taekwon-Do brings home 31 medals from Hwa Rang Warrior Asia Cup 2026
Sabah's 56-member ITF Taekwon-Do contingent, represented by three clubs, returned with 31 medals from the Hwa Rang Warrior Asia Cup 2026 held at Stadium Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 4 to 6. They finished 16th among 59 teams with four golds, 10 silvers and 17 bronzes. Contingent chief Osmaiza Osman said the initial target of 10 golds was not met but praised the athletes, coaches and officials for their commitment.
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KL City rely on Josue against Selangor
KL City FC are expected to continue relying on Paulo Josue for their Super League match against Selangor FC at MBPJ Stadium tomorrow night. New striker Fareed Sadat may not be fielded because his visa process is not yet complete.
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Jalan Syed Putra-Jalan Istana junction to close in stages from Sept 14 for NPE 2 works
A section of the Jalan Syed Putra and Jalan Istana intersection in Kuala Lumpur will be closed in stages from Sept 14, between 10pm and 5am, to allow preliminary construction for the New Pantai Expressway Extension Project (NPE 2). NPE has advised motorists to plan their journeys and follow traffic management measures, and provided an infoline for inquiries.
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N. Sembilan UMNO Youth tells Pas not to repeat past mistakes
Negeri Sembilan UMNO Youth chief Mohamad Fadil Md. Zain reminded UMNO to choose political partners wisely and asked Pas not to repeat past bad experiences. He said this while debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. He also assured MCA and MIC that Malay unity should not be feared.
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Ahmad Zahid thanks followers of his policy speech, keeps 'guru' reference
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi posted on Facebook today asking supporters to keep following him ahead of his winding-up speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. He had earlier drawn delegates' attention by repeatedly referring to someone he called only 'guru'. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also used the terms 'guru' and 'slay' in a Facebook post from New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.
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M Nasir says he is never satisfied with Mansur dan Liu cast
Datuk M Nasir said he has no word for satisfaction even though his directorial debut, Mansur dan Liu, drew a strong response at its preview night at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, last Wednesday. He was grateful the cast exceeded his expectations, and said the hardest part was finding actors who could truly sing well.
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Harmony Beyond Borders concert at Titiwangsa draws China, India, Uzbekistan musicians
The Harmony Beyond Borders - A Celebration of Cultural Friendship concert was held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur last night as part of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026. Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man said cultural diplomacy strengthens people-to-people ties across borders through music, dance and heritage. The concert, coordinated by the Malaysian Traditional Orchestra, featured musicians from China, India and Uzbekistan alongside local artists.
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Proton donates RM200,000 worth of drones for Nepal flood relief mission
Proton has contributed drones valued at nearly RM200,000 to the Government of Nepal to support disaster response after recent floods. The equipment was handed over to Nadma at the SMART headquarters in Pulau Meranti for transport to Nepal, where SMART will train local agency staff.
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MICPA recognises KPTM Bangi Diploma in Accounting
Kolej Poly-Tech Mara's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, opening a clearer route to the CPA (Malaysia) qualification. The recognition and a strategic collaboration between KPTMSB and MICPA were formalised at KPTM Bangi's Grand Hall on Wednesday.
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School murder trial, Yusoff Rawther and Azeez among cases in court this week
Several high-profile cases were heard in Malaysian courts this week, including the final stage of the Bandar Utama school murder trial, where a 15-year-old is accused of killing a 16-year-old schoolmate. Prosecutors are seeking Interpol's help to locate Yusoff Rawther in Manchester, while former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was charged over securing the chairmanship of Putrajaya Perdana Bhd, and Alam Maritim Resources' group chief executive claimed trial to two cheating charges over shipping charter rates.
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BEKAS bazaar at Plate District, Jalan Damansara on 15 September
The BEKAS @ Plate District bazaar will be held on 15 September from 6pm to 3am at Plate District, Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. With the theme 'Old Things, New Love', it brings together preloved goods, children's needs, local brands and food. It is an initiative by presenter Fiza Frizzy and her husband Fazli Zulkifli to activate Plate District as a multi-purpose event space.
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Muss, JoBranko, Eddie and Black reunite on stage after 26 years
A concert marking the 30th anniversary of the album Biru Mata Hitamku was held at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur. Muss, JoBranko, Eddie and Black performed together for the first time since 1999, playing songs from the album and paying tribute to the late JS Kevin and Bob Lokman.
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Singapore race walker past 60 wins gold at international meet
Singapore's R. Subramaniam, who took up race walking at 15 and returned to it at 40, won gold in the 20km walk at an international athletics meet on Aug 29, with his team taking bronze in the 10km a week earlier. He represented Singapore at the 2005 international 24-hour race walking event in Genting, Malaysia, and has been listed ten times in the Singapore Book of Records.
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Court sets 15 trial days from July 26 for former Armed Forces chief
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has fixed 15 days from July 26 next year for the trial of former Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, who faces four charges of abuse of position and criminal breach of trust involving RM3 million. The charges relate to alleged bribes and misuse of the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) linked to Hari Raya parcel supply contracts in 2024. The court also set Oct 28 for further mention to monitor a representation the defence will submit to the Attorney General's Chambers.
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Lorry crashes into eatery at Jalan Batu 12 Cheras, driver believed to have dozed off
A lorry crashed into the front of an eatery at Jalan Batu 12 Cheras at about 6.30pm yesterday. Kajang police said early investigations indicate the 37-year-old local driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, not driven drunk as claimed in a viral video. No injuries were reported and the case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN 166/59.
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Man who robbed RM150,000 in gold in Klang arrested in Brickfields
A 28-year-old gold bar courier was robbed at a homestay in Taman Sri Andalas, Klang, on Tuesday night when the suspect fled through the back door with 70 pieces of gold worth RM150,000. Police arrested a 57-year-old man at a hotel in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, less than 24 hours later and recovered all the gold. The suspect, who has seven previous criminal records, is remanded for four days and investigated under Section 380 of the Penal Code.
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Selangor: 70% of investor issues resolved, Mondelez opens RM90m Shah Alam crumb tower
Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said Invest Selangor has resolved 74 of about 138 investment-related issues as of July, with over 60 site visits this year, giving a success rate of around 70%. He spoke in Shah Alam after launching Mondelez International's RM90 million Crumb Tower at its Cadbury Confectionery Malaysia plant, which will allow local chocolate crumb production instead of imports from South Africa and Australia.
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Carolan confident Speedy Tigers can reach 2026 Asian Games final
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan believes his Speedy Tigers squad can reach the final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and secure a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He said the team has shown improvement in its playing pattern and defence over the past two and a half months, and is targeting wins over Pakistan and China to top Group B.
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