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NKVE structure collapse prompts safety audit call
A structure collapsed on the NKVE highway near Shah Alam, blocking all northbound lanes and causing traffic jams. Community safety group Ikatan Komuniti Selamat chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged for comprehensive and periodic safety audits of all structures along highways.
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Free child anemia screening program in Shah Alam and Kelana Jaya
NGO MySKALA will hold free anemia and dengue prevention screenings for children aged 7 to 11 in the Klang Valley. Screenings will be held at Dewan Dahlia, Section 24, Shah Alam on September 6 and Dewan Residensi TNB, Kelana Jaya on September 16. Children attending with a parent may receive a RM150 incentive.
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NKVE northbound near Shah Alam fully blocked after late-night crash involving gantry
All northbound lanes of the NKVE near Shah Alam were blocked late Tuesday night after an accident involving what appeared to be a fallen overhead gantry and several heavy vehicles. PLUS Malaysia advised motorists to exit at the Setia Alam or Bukit Raja toll plazas and use alternative routes. The cause of the accident and any casualties were not immediately known.
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Lorry accident on NKVE northbound blocks all lanes
An accident involving a lorry at KM 8.4 of the NKVE highway northbound near Shah Alam blocked all lanes late tonight. A fallen signboard also closed the road, causing severe traffic jams. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
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AEON Malaysia marks 42nd anniversary with nationwide Japanese cultural events and promotions
AEON is celebrating its 42nd anniversary in Malaysia with a campaign themed around Japanese culture, running from September to October. Key activities include a nationwide Kimono gathering at 27 malls, Japanese cultural booths at several locations, and a contest offering flight tickets to Japan.
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Customs seize 722kg of drugs worth RM43 million in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. The drugs were believed to be imported from Spain and the Netherlands, with Malaysia used as a transit point by the syndicate.
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Eight people, including two brothers, charged with murder in Shah Alam
Eight individuals, including two brothers, were charged in the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court with murdering a 23-year-old man on August 25. The incident occurred on Jalan Mandolin 33/5, Taman Alam Megah, and the court has set October 13 for the post-mortem report.
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Lorry leaked detergent, rain caused it: Police say road cleaned
Police confirmed that a large amount of foam on a highway was caused by detergent leaked from a lorry on 24 September, which was washed out by rain today. The road was cleaned by 4:58 pm.
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KESAS highway goes viral for being covered in 'snow'
A stretch of the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) near Kota Kemuning was covered in a white substance resembling snow, believed to be a chemical spill, causing traffic to slow down. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) alerted road users, but the type and source of the spilled liquid have yet to be confirmed.
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M Jamil grateful, moved by Ahmad Zahid and wife's concern
Veteran actor M Jamil, who is bedridden after a stroke and leg amputation, thanked Datin Seri Hamidah Khamis for visiting him at his Subang Jaya home and providing aid through a charity program.
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Sarawak Para Badminton raises fitness levels
Sarawak Para Badminton head coach Suhaili Laiman is focusing on fitness training with two days left before the competition at the Shah Alam Youth and Sports Complex (KOMBES) from September 6 to 10. The 14-player squad targets at least two gold medals.
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Columbia Asia Hospital celebrates Merdeka babies with RM1,000 gift
Columbia Asia Hospital gave RM1,000 to every Malaysian baby born at its hospitals on Merdeka Day through its The HeadStart Initiative with Hong Leong Bank. The initiative helps parents start savings for their newborns.
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Ex-Tabung Haji COO Hospitalized, Court Proceedings Postponed to Sept 24
Court proceedings against a former Tabung Haji COO were postponed to Sept 24 as he is hospitalized at UM Specialist Centre for a heart condition. He faces three corruption charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code, linked to the RCI report on Tabung Haji.
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Fire at plastic warehouses operating without permits: Police shocked to find no fire safety systems
A fire broke out at two plastic recycling warehouses in Section 32, Shah Alam, Selangor, last night, completely destroying them. Firefighters from four stations battled the blaze, and initial investigations revealed the warehouses operated without any fire safety systems. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
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Curtains up: local performing arts highlights in September
A roundup of performing arts productions in Malaysia for September, including theatre, musicals, and dance. Productions are staged at venues in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor Bahru.
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Shop at USJ Sentral 3 sold for RM3 million
A shop unit at USJ Sentral 3 in Subang Jaya, Selangor, was sold for RM3 million. The six-storey building attracted a buyer due to its strategic location and growth potential.
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All injured guests discharged from hospital after roller coaster mishap
All 22 visitors hospitalized after a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon have been discharged. The attraction remains closed while investigations continue.
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Man allegedly chased, brake-checked by SUV driver after honking due to near-collision
A man in Subang Jaya alleged he was chased and brake-checked by an SUV driver after honking at him following a near-collision. Dashcam footage was shared on Reddit, and a police report has been lodged.
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Former TH COO Adi Azuan Expected to Be Charged Tomorrow
Former Lembaga Tabung Haji chief operating officer Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Shah Alam tomorrow. The charge relates to findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into TH, which included alleged misconduct and abuse of power.
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Music Collaboration Has Gone To A New Level
The Triple Alliance Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a one-night concert on 8th September at the Jeffrey Performing Arts Centre in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. The event brings together student musicians from Taylor's, Sunway, and Monash University Malaysia to celebrate the launch of the Triple Alliance.
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OMODA|JAECOO introduces J5 EV CKD
OMODA|JAECOO Malaysia launched the JAECOO J5 EV, its first electric vehicle for the local market, at an event in Subang Jaya. The model is assembled locally at Chery's Shah Alam plant and is priced at RM118,800.
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London's Goldsboro Books opens a little treasure room in KL
London's Goldsboro Books has opened its first permanent international branch, the Goldsboro Room, inside The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya. The 140-square-foot room features around 2,500 signed, numbered and limited first editions, with prices starting from RM100.
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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster remains closed as probe continues
The roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya remains closed following an Aug 22 incident that injured ten people. Sunway Theme Parks says it is cooperating with authorities and that all affected guests have been discharged.
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Icon Oncology and Avisena to open new cancer centre in Klang Valley
Icon Oncology and Avisena Healthcare have signed an agreement to establish a new cancer centre at Avisena Specialist Hospital 2, focusing on women's cancers. The centre is expected to start operations in September 2026.