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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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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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Parliament Open Day 2026 draws over 10,000 visitors, exposes youth to democracy
The Malaysian Parliament Open Day 2026 on 12 and 13 September in Kuala Lumpur served as a platform to bring youth closer to democratic institutions, said Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman. The two-day programme featured about 40 exhibitions by government and private agencies, plus activities such as robotics displays, VR, e-sports, futsal and a blood donation drive, targeting over 10,000 visitors.
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Citaglobal wins RM82.1mil subcontract to build residential college at IPG Lembah Pantai
Citaglobal Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Citaglobal Land Sdn Bhd, has secured an RM82.1 million design-and-build subcontract from Purnama Base Sdn Bhd. The project covers a residential college at the Institute of Teacher Education's Malay Language Campus in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, and is due for completion on 30 June 2028. The 22-month contract is expected to contribute positively to the group's earnings.
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UMNO must be firm in political negotiations, says Kangar division chief
Kangar UMNO division chief Datuk Dr. Fathul Bari Mat Jahya said UMNO must prioritise the party's interests and survival in any political cooperation talks. He said past cooperation with Bersatu and Pas should be a lesson, and any agreement must be formalised. He was debating the UMNO President's policy speech at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).
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George Kent unit signs AI deal with China's Extreme Vision for Malaysia, Singapore rights
George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd's subsidiary GK SuperTech signed a binding term sheet with Shandong Extreme Vision Technology for exclusive rights to rebrand, market and sell Extreme Vision's AI algorithms and large models in Malaysia and Singapore. The collaboration includes deploying Vision AI at George Kent's manufacturing plant in Puchong as a pilot smart-manufacturing site, with plans to expand across Asean.
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Achey denies AI was used for Keranda Tan Sri Terbang poster
Comedian Achey has denied claims that the poster for his latest film, Keranda Tan Sri Terbang, was produced using AI technology. He said the poster is genuine and urged audiences to judge the film by its storyline rather than its poster design. The Waan Hafiz-directed film is scheduled to open in cinemas nationwide at the end of the year.
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Isetan The Gardens Mall: OXWHITE polo tee at RM69 until 16 September
Isetan The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur is running a promotion on the OXWHITE Men Polo Pocket Tee from 1 to 16 September 2026. The shirt is priced at RM69, down from RM99, a saving of RM30, and is available on the 2nd Floor while stocks last.
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Woman hurt as car flips after hitting raised road fixture in Petaling Jaya
A 46-year-old woman was injured when her Honda City overturned after its left tyre struck a raised metal road fixture on Jalan Gasing-Jalan Templer in Petaling Jaya at about 7.10am. She was taken to Assunta Hospital for a leg injury. Police say the poorly maintained fixture caused the crash and are investigating under the Road Traffic Rules.
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Rosman: Pearly-Thinaah can win Asian Games medal, but it will be hard
National women's doubles coach Rosman Razak said Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are still capable of winning a medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, but admitted their form has not fully recovered after Pearly's back injury. He spoke after a training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara on Friday.
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MHC tells national hockey players to ignore negative social media posts
At a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday, Malaysian Hockey Confederation deputy president Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak urged national players to ignore negative social media comments and focus on the Asian Games. MHC has set a top-four target for the women's team, coached by C. R. Kumar, who has introduced a tougher strength and conditioning programme.
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Carolan under pressure as Malaysia name Asian Games hockey squad
Malaysia Hockey Confederation wants the national men's team in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final, where gold earns a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Brendon Carolan named his squad at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday after Malaysia finished last among 16 teams at the World Cup in Belgium. Defender Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan was replaced by Che Nur Aqilrullah Che Khairuzi Anwar due to a hamstring injury.
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Naimi Daini joins Awie Rock King concert at Stadium Merdeka
Female drummer Naimi Daini will make a special appearance at the Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. It is her second appearance on a big stage after the Nusafest concert with Search in 2023. She will accompany performances by Datuk Awie, Merrah and Puteri with songs including RNR Lu Punya Suka and Di Bayang Awan.
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Kim Pan Gon urges FAM to replace empty-stadium bans with fines
Selangor FC coach Kim Pan Gon has urged FAM to consider other punishments instead of ordering matches to be played in an empty stadium. He said supporters are the heart of football and the ban hurts the team. Selangor played without fans at Stadium MBPJ in the second leg of the FA Cup round of 16 against Sabah FC.
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Muss, Jo, Eddie and Black reunite at Mega Star Arena after 26 years
A concert marking the 30th anniversary of the album Biru Mata Hitamku was held at Mega Star Arena in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday. Muss, Jo, Eddie and Black performed together for the first time since 1999, singing songs from the album and paying tribute to the late JS Kevin and Bob Lokman.
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Australian, US tourists tour KL heritage by Vespa
Fifteen Australian tourists and three from the United States were taken around Kuala Lumpur on Vespa scooters recently. They visited Medan Selera Pudu, Kwai Chai Hong in Chinatown and Little India in Brickfields to sample Malay, Chinese and Indian food and culture.
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PPK Malaysia gives Legacy Awards to six shopping mall veterans
The Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK Malaysia) presented Legacy Awards to six board advisers for their contributions to the country's shopping mall industry. The awards gala dinner was held in Petaling Jaya on Sept 1, with a deputy tourism minister speaking on behalf of the minister.
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Selangor overall champions of Para SUKMA 2026, Amirudin hopes athletes reach world title
The closing ceremony of Para SUKMA 2026 was held at the Selangor International Trade Centre (STIC), with Selangor emerging as overall champions for the first time since the games began in 1982. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said he hopes national para athletes will go on to become world champions, and noted the age limit of under 40 for athletes. Selangor collected 93 golds, 55 silvers and 52 bronzes, followed by Sabah and Sarawak.
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Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 a top platform for grassroots players, says national coach
National sepak takraw head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says the Mekdi National Takraw League 2026 is the best platform for grassroots players to gain competitive experience. The league, jointly organised by McDonald's Malaysia and Harian Metro, opens in Seremban, Sungai Petani and Gong Badak next month before the final in Kuala Lumpur in November.
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Sarawak para bowlers bag six golds at Para SUKMA Selangor
Sarawak's para tenpin bowling squad won six gold medals at Para SUKMA Selangor 2026, beating its pre-Games target of five. The haul at Sunway Mega Lanes included singles titles for Rosserrine Issawell Manong Raymond and Mohamad Yakup Winei, plus a doubles contribution from Farthin Zafirah Zaidi and Nurfariesyah Adriana Fairul. Head coach Myron Khoo Hock Ming said the next focus is the World Para Championships and getting Sarawak athletes into the national squad.
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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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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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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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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.