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Burst pipe on Jalan Pending disrupts Kuching water supply, mayor urges faster repairs
A burst water pipe near Crown Tower on Jalan Pending in Kuching has disrupted supply to residents and businesses. Kuching South City Council mayor Wong Hong Sheng visited the site and urged Sarawak water authorities to speed up repairs.
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TEMPUR Clearance Sale at One World Hotel PJ: Up to 80% Off, Mattresses From RM999
TEMPUR is holding its biggest clearance sale at One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya, with discounts of up to 80% on selected mattresses, pillows and sleep products. Mattresses start from RM999 and pillows from RM199, while stock lasts. Shoppers are advised to visit early as the event is limited-stock and items are sold on a first-come basis.
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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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KL Shakespeare Players return with The Merchant of Venice at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging The Merchant of Venice at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 25 to 27, after a successful April run. The eight-member cast is led by Lim Soon Heng as Shylock, and tickets are priced at RM77.30.
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KL Shakespeare Players stage Storytelling Odyssey at DPAC
The KL Shakespeare Players are staging Storytelling Odyssey: The Adventure, a retelling of Homer's epic, at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre from September 26 to 27. Three actors use everyday objects, movement and music to tell Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War. Tickets are priced at RM62.30.
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Foreign businesses push up rents in Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas
In Kuala Lumpur's Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas areas, an influx of Korean and Chinese businesses is driving up commercial rents, with some newcomers offering well above asking prices for shop lots. Local SMEs say landlords now expect unrealistic rents, making it hard for them to compete.
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Jalinan noodle bar opens in TTDI with Malaysian fusion dishes
Jalinan, a new noodle bar in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, opened in June and serves reworked Malaysian classics such as Dry Laksa Ulam and Sea Prawn Sambal Goreng. It is run by the team behind Fifty Tales and sources vegetables from Bentong, Perlis and Shah Alam, with fish from Kuala Selangor.
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Selangor police seize RM31.53m in drugs, arrest 14
Selangor police broke up six drug syndicates in seven raids across KLIA, Segambut, Kajang and Sepang between 19 and 26 August. The RM31.53 million haul included 135.4 kg of cannabis buds and 117.54 kg of MDMA, with 14 people arrested.
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Achey and wife undergo second IVF treatment
Comedian Achey and his wife, Anne, have begun their second round of IVF treatment at Alhaya Fertility Centre since 5 September. He said their adopted daughter Tiara's wish for a sibling was the main reason for trying again.
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Businessman says he only learnt shoplots were Bumiputera lots 16 years after buying
A 61-year-old businessman says he bought two four-storey shoplots at Kota Damansara Signature Park in 2010 without being told they were Bumiputera lots, and found out only when he tried to sell one. He has lodged a police report against the developer and says he must now pay the Selangor government to convert the property to non-Bumiputera status.
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Awie promises 35 songs, five bands at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
The Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026 concert will be held at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur this Saturday. Awie said the show features five segments with about 35 songs from five different bands he has played with, plus a line-up of top Malaysian musicians and artists. Rehearsals began about a month ago at MyStudio Sungai Buloh to ensure a tight performance.
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Ungu rocks Idea Live Arena in Damansara Intan
Ungu's 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur concert was held at Idea Live Arena, Damansara Intan, with more than 20 songs over two hours. Pasha and the Indonesian band called Malaysia a second home after 19 years of performing here.
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National Lion Dance Championship and Asian Invitational to be held next month with 43 teams
The Malaysia North-South Lion Dance Federation has announced the draw results for its second national traditional southern lion dance championship and the 2026 Asian southern lion dance high-pole invitational tournament. Both competitions will be held on October 10 and 11 at HEXTAR WORLD IMPIRE CITY, attracting 43 local and international teams.
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Chin Hin Property enters industrial segment with RM449m Kota Damansara hub
Chin Hin Group Property Bhd has entered the industrial property development segment with The NeX, an integrated industrial-commercial hub in Kota Damansara with an estimated GDV of RM449.4 million. The project follows shareholders' approval of the group's RM66 million acquisition of a 16,222 square metre leasehold industrial site. The development is expected to be completed by 2029.
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Vox Choir Festival returns to DPAC with four nights of choral performances
The 5th Vox Choir Festival will be held at the Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) from 18th to 20th September. The festival features performances from various community, church, and children's choirs, as well as a tribute to Stephen Sondheim. Tickets are priced at RM40.
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Gombak flat overcrowded with foreigners, residents worry about cleanliness and safety
A survey at Flat Taman Wilayah in Gombak found the area increasingly crowded with foreigners, especially from Myanmar and Rohingya. Local residents expressed concerns about poor cleanliness and rising safety issues such as fights and theft. They are urging authorities to monitor the activities and facilities of foreigners in the flat.
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Gombak's Desa Bakti flats littered, residents say foreigners now majority
A survey at the Desa Bakti flats in Gombak found scattered rubbish, betel nut stains, and damaged facilities. Local residents claim the area is increasingly crowded with foreigners, mainly from Myanmar and Bangladesh, making them a minority.
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Taman Bukit Maluri Hungry Ghost Festival unites community, preserves traditions
The annual Hungry Ghost Festival at the Guan Yin Ting temple in Taman Bukit Maluri, Kuala Lumpur, has become a key community event. Organised by Persatuan Yee Lan Guan Yin Ting Bukit Maluri Kepong, the festival includes prayers, a ceremonial dinner, and an auction of blessed items to support schools and the needy. Organisers note growing participation from younger generations.
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UK's Goldsboro Books opens first overseas store at Sunway Square Mall
London-based Goldsboro Books has opened its first permanent store outside the UK at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall, Selangor. The 140 sq ft Goldsboro Room, which opened on Aug 27, operates 24 hours and houses about 2,500 signed and collectible titles. The partnership with BookXcess aims to make these editions more accessible to Malaysian readers.
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Kwasa Land seeks approval to turn 60 acres of commercial land in Kwasa Damansara into homes
Kwasa Land, an EPF subsidiary, plans to convert about 60 acres, or 13%, of commercial land in Kwasa Damansara into residential plots, pending local authority approval. The move aims to rebalance the township's master plan after market studies showed the commercial component was too high. The township targets over 60,000 residents in five years and 100,000 by 2050.
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K-ONE calls EGM to approve RM94m stake sale and RM46m capital repayment
K-ONE Technology Berhad has issued a notice for an extraordinary general meeting on 30 September 2026. Shareholders will vote on the proposed disposal of shares in G-AsiaPacific for RM94 million and a capital reduction and repayment of RM46 million.
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High Court to decide Sept 14 on teen charged with murdering schoolmate in Bandar Utama
The Shah Alam High Court has set Sept 14 to deliver its decision in the case of a 15-year-old boy charged with murdering his 16-year-old schoolmate in Bandar Utama last year. The defence has urged the court to acquit the boy but order his detention in a hospital for treatment of a mental illness, while the prosecution argues he was sane and planned the killing.
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Sarawak's Bryan Gustin wins Para SUKMA powerlifting gold, brother Brownson takes bronze
At Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 in Selangor, Sarawak's Bryan Junency Gustin won the men's up-to-88kg para powerlifting gold with a best lift of 165kg. His younger brother, Brownson John Gustin, took bronze with a lift of 110kg. Bryan, who is the brother of national champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, now hopes to compete at the SEA Games.
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Original Classic Sports Mega Sale at Atria Shopping Gallery from 4-17 September with up to 80% off
Original Classic is holding a Sports Mega Sale at Atria Shopping Gallery in Damansara Jaya from 4 to 17 September 2026. Shoppers can enjoy up to 80% off selected sportswear, an extra 20% off, and an RM50 instant rebate with a minimum spend of RM299. A Spin & Win activity offers prizes worth up to RM15,000.