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Bermaz Xpeng begins G6 CKD customer deliveries in Malaysia
Bermaz Xpeng has started customer deliveries of the locally assembled Xpeng G6, with the first batch handed over at Kuala Lumpur Tower. The CKD G6 is assembled at EP Manufacturing Berhad's facility in Melaka and is offered in three variants priced from RM158,888. Nationwide deliveries of the updated Xpeng X9 have also begun.
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Foreign workers occupy KL apartment utility rooms, run illegal motorcycle repair
At an affordable housing apartment on Jalan Ipoh in Kuala Lumpur, seven or eight Bangladeshi workers have been occupying equipment and pump rooms as living quarters and workshops, storing motorcycle tyres, black oil and petrol, and running an illegal motorcycle repair operation. Residents say one was seen showering in a women's toilet near the pool, and they have lodged three police reports and referred the matter to the COB, the strata management tribunal and Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
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Nadhir Nasar takes ticket-buyers' criticism of his acting in stride
Malaysian actor Nadhir Nasar says he accepts criticism of his performance in the film Chelot as constructive feedback. He spoke at a poster launch for the horror film Pemuja Syaitan at 10 Stars Cinema, Hextar World Empire City, Petaling Jaya; that film opens in cinemas on 15 October.
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200,000 residents in Bukit Jalil oppose 17,000-unit apartment project
More than 200,000 residents from Bukit Jalil, Bandar Kinrara and Taman Puncak Jalil are opposing a proposed 17,000-unit apartment development in Bukit Jalil, citing worsening congestion and inadequate infrastructure. The project was postponed after failing to get DBKL approval, and residents plan to submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister in October.
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Box mistaken for radioactive material in Sri Petaling turns out to be team building game
Police confirmed a plastic box suspected of containing radioactive material in front of a premises in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, actually held 20 plastic bricks from a game called 'radioactive bomb' used for team building. The box was accidentally left behind by a worker from a training management company after a programme in Ipoh, Perak, and the Bomb Disposal Unit destroyed it before the Atomic Energy Department confirmed no radioactive residue.
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Atilia Haron to hold solo concert at Robert's Theatre, Ampang
Singer Atilia Haron will hold a solo concert at Robert's Theatre, The Campus Ampang, this Saturday to celebrate her birthday. The concert features Indonesia's SORE Ze Band, percussionist Steve Thornton and music director Fly Halizor, with tickets priced from RM168 to RM248.
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Selangor Raja Muda briefed by MACC chief on anti-graft efforts
Selangor Raja Muda Tengku Amir Shah met with MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman at Istana Selangor, Bukit Kiara last Monday. He was briefed on the commission's latest developments and initiatives, particularly anti-corruption efforts in Selangor. Abd Halim expressed appreciation for the Raja Muda's support for combating corruption and upholding transparent governance.
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Veteran lawyer VL Kandan dies at 89
Veteran lawyer VL Kandan, a two-term Sungai Way assemblyman and former Selangor exco member, died yesterday at the age of 89. His cremation will be held at the Kampung Tunku crematorium in Section 51, Petaling Jaya.
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JC3 to hold Journey to Zero 2026 climate finance conference in KL
The Joint Committee on Climate Change will hold its Journey to Zero Conference 2026 at Sasana Kijang in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 28-29. The conference will focus on climate finance, Malaysia's energy transition, adaptation and nature-positive investment. JC3 says the event aims to move Malaysia's climate resilience agenda from policy to implementation.
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Aaron Kwok performs two nights at Unifi Arena Bukit Jalil
Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok performed two nights at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, as part of his Iconic World Tour 2026. The 60-year-old sang 25 Cantonese and Mandarin songs over nearly three hours, including a Baby Shark dance showdown with fans.
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DAP urges AGC to brief family of teen killed in Bandar Utama school stabbing
DAP is pressing the Attorney General's Chambers to hold an official briefing for the family of a 16-year-old killed in a stabbing at a school in Bandar Utama. The call follows Monday's acquittal of a 15-year-old boy accused of the killing, after the Shah Alam High Court found he was of unsound mind at the time. DAP Women's chief Teo Nie Ching said the family deserves a full explanation of the ruling and whether the prosecution will appeal.
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Immigration raids 11 premises on Jalan Chan Sow Lin, 30 foreigners held
Malaysian Immigration officers raided 11 premises in the commercial area of Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur, in Ops Serkap at midday yesterday. Thirty foreigners were detained, including 11 Bangladeshis suspected of running the premises, while 19 others were held for various immigration offences. Seized items included 18 laptops, 21 printers and scanners, three mobile phones, 10 Bangladeshi passports, and suspected fake e-PLKS and police reports sold at RM150 and RM70 each.
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Elepfilm hopes Konspirasi gets a cinema re-release
Elepfilm Entertainment hopes its film Konspirasi can return to cinemas after its run was halted on 28 May. Executive producer Jack Yeoh said a target date exists but official support from FINAS is still pending, and the company also plans to take the film to Taiwan and South Korea.
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D'Masiv picks Kuala Lumpur as final stop of Asia tour
Indonesian pop rock band D'Masiv will hold the final concert of its 'Asia Home Run' tour at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 20 November. Tickets are priced between RM108 and RM588, with pre-sales open since 8 September.
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Driver tests positive for four drugs after crashing into three vehicles on Jalan Kampung Bandar Dalam
A Honda Civic driver tested positive for four types of drugs after crashing into three vehicles at a traffic light junction on Jalan Kampung Bandar Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, at about 3.50pm yesterday. No injuries were reported and the case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Anwar chairs MA63 meeting in Kota Kinabalu, focuses on Sabah Sarawak rights
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim chaired the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) meeting in Kota Kinabalu on 11 September, discussing special grants, border security, Borneonisation and increasing parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak. The meeting took place as political tensions rose in Peninsular Malaysia following a sharp speech by the UMNO president in Kuala Lumpur.
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WHI unveils six new hosts after 25 years on air
TV3's women's talk show Wanita Hari Ini (WHI) is now led by six hosts, including three new faces, after 25 years on air. A media conference introducing the new line-up was held at Balai Berita, Bangsar, with a fresher approach and expanded digital broadcast.
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Kuala Lumpur Tower Run International Challenge 2026
Kuala Lumpur Tower Run International Challenge 2026. 19 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Tower.
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29th Congress of The International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) 2028
29th Congress of The International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) 2028. 14 September to 17 September 2028, at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
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Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026
Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026. 3 October 2026, at Kuala Lumpur City.
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APOSHO 40 Conference
APOSHO 40 Conference. 28 October 2026, at Cititel Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia China Trade Expo (MCTE) 2026
Malaysia China Trade Expo (MCTE) 2026. 17 September to 19 September 2026, at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).
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AI Revolution Summit - Malaysia
AI Revolution Summit - Malaysia. 22 September 2026, at CROWNE PLAZA KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE, MALAYSIA.
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International Rubber Conference (IRC) 2030
International Rubber Conference (IRC) 2030. 3 September to 5 September 2030, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.