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Melaka FC miss chance, lose 2-3 to Selangor FC at their home ground
Melaka FC lost 2-3 to Selangor FC in a Super League match at the Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) Stadium yesterday. Melaka played with a man advantage in the second half but conceded a late goal. Coach E Elavarasan said his players gave their best.
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DBKL issues two compounds to biryani shop in Jalan Bendahara
DBKL has issued two compound notices to a food premises on Jalan Bendahara, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The action follows a viral claim that the premises was owned by a Bangladeshi national and operated on a parking lot. An investigation found the premises is owned by a Malaysian and has a valid license, but it employed foreign workers without permits and had additional structures without authorization.
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Appeals court cuts Puchong businessman's jail term for assaulting wife to 5 years
The High Court in Shah Alam reduced a businessman's 16-year jail sentence for assaulting his wife to five years, calling the original term 'extremely excessive'. The court also set aside the caning, ruling that the relevant penal code sections do not provide for it. The assault took place at the couple's home in Puchong four years ago.
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Pan-gon hopes Selangor avoid another late scare after 3-2 win over Melaka
Selangor coach Kim Pan-gon said he hopes his team will not face another tense finish after they edged Melaka FC 3-2 in a Super League match at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya. Selangor played the second half with 10 men after Kay Tejan was sent off, but Jefferson Tabinas scored a stoppage-time winner. The win puts Selangor third in the league with nine points.
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Haze forces cancellation of PJ Half Marathon, postponement of several Malaysian races
The PJ Half Marathon in Petaling Jaya was cancelled and four Para Sukma events in Selangor were postponed as haze pushed the air pollutant index to 169. The Merdeka Spirit Run in Kuching was postponed to October 4, while some other runs proceeded as scheduled. Runners are adapting their training due to the poor air quality.
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Immersive theatre piece 'Angin Main Teri' to run at ASWARA in September
An immersive contemporary theatre production inspired by the traditional Malay healing ritual Main Teri will be staged at BlackBox ASWARA in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 September 2026. The performance blends ritual, music, movement and light to explore themes of memory, identity and ancestral presence.
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Japanese Film Festival 2026 screens kabuki drama KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley
The Japanese Film Festival 2026 will hold a special screening of the film KOKUHO at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on 9 September 2026. The drama, directed by Lee Sang-il, is an adaptation of a novel about the life of a kabuki actor.
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Khairul Sarbany wins inaugural Kinrara Merdeka Open golf title
Khairul Sarbany won the inaugural Kinrara Merdeka Open golf tournament at Kinrara Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur. He finished with a two-day total of 152 strokes, three shots ahead of joint runners-up M Dzun Nun and Aidil Asdi. The tournament was held to celebrate the club's Merdeka Day and the first anniversary of Greencare Services managing the course.
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Selangor edge Melaka FC 3-2 with 10 men at MBPJ Stadium
Selangor came from behind to beat Melaka FC 3-2 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Jefferson Tabinas scored the winning goal in injury time, keeping Selangor in pursuit of league leaders JDT.
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Lee Chong Wei plans international edition of his junior badminton cup next year
Badminton legend Lee Chong Wei plans to expand his Lee Chong Wei Cup next year with two editions: a domestic tournament for Malaysian players and an international one open to the world. He said the inaugural event at Stadium Juara this week was successful, and he will consult Badminton Asia to avoid scheduling clashes with other junior tournaments.
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UPM beats UNITEN 48-43 to win SUKIPT netball gold despite short preparation
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) defeated defending champions Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) 48-43 in the netball final of SUKIPT 2026 at the UNITEN Sports Arena in Kajang. Despite limited training time due to players' commitments with national programs and SUKMA, UPM secured the gold medal, which they dedicated to their two senior players playing in their final SUKIPT.
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Shahadzryl wins under-13 singles and doubles at inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup
Qualifier Shahadzryl Suhaime won both the under-13 boys' singles and doubles titles at the inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup in Kuala Lumpur. He beat Penang's Jorus Lee in the singles final and partnered Gan Giap Han to victory in the doubles final at Stadium Juara.
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UiTM aims to bounce back after losing SUKIPT title to MSU
UiTM's football team lost 1-3 to MSU in the SUKIPT 2026 final at Arena Sukan, UNITEN, ending their hopes of a third consecutive title. Coach Addy Shairullyzam Mohd Shafiee said the team will use the disappointment as motivation and now shift focus to preparing for the ASEAN University Games in December.
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MSU beat UiTM 3-1 to win SUKIPT men's futsal title
MSU defeated defending champions UiTM 3-1 in the SUKIPT 2026 men's futsal final at the UNITEN sports arena in Kajang. The win ends UiTM's dominance, who had won the title in 2022 and 2024. KPTM Bangi took the bronze medal after beating UKM 6-0.
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Selangor FC advises children to skip tonight's match due to haze
Selangor FC has advised children not to attend their Super League match against Melaka FC at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya tonight. The decision was made due to the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the area, which was 172 at 3pm and expected to drop to around 159 by 7pm.
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Activist remanded two more days over Bukit Lagi temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was remanded for two more days by the Kangar Magistrate's Court to assist an investigation into criminal trespass. The remand is linked to organizing a gathering following the demolition of a temple in Bukit Lagi. The suspect was previously remanded for investigation under the Sedition Act.
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Over 400 students join PKSK prep workshop at Universiti Malaya
Over 400 students attended the PKSK Merdeka 2026 workshop held at Universiti Malaya (UM). Organized by Fly High Education Centre, the event featured child singer Anggrek Adenan and a letter-writing session for mothers. The annual program aims to boost students' confidence before the PKSK exam scheduled to begin on October 7.
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PJ Half Marathon cancelled over unhealthy haze, organiser says
The Petaling Jaya Half Marathon, scheduled for tomorrow with 10,000 participants, has been cancelled due to unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. Organisers cited the health and well-being of runners, volunteers and crew for the decision, though registered runners may still join an optional 5km route. The event was to start at Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya.
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UM beats UiTM 1-0 to win SUKIPT 2026 football title, Education Minister's Cup
Universiti Malaya (UM) defeated defending champions Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) 1-0 in the SUKIPT 2026 football final at UM Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The win secured UM the 'mother of all medals' and the Piala Menteri Pendidikan 2026, along with RM7,000 in prize money.
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Sher Ling reaches first final in over two years at Lee Chong Wei Cup
At Stadium Juara in Kuala Lumpur, national junior Jang Sher Ling defeated teammate Chua Jing Xuan to reach the Lee Chong Wei Cup Girls' Under-17 final, her first in over two years after recovering from two fractures. She will face Teoh Sue Mei in an all-BAM final on Sunday.
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SC and Bursa Malaysia launch InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 expo
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia launched the InvestSmart x Bursa Marketplace 2026 exhibition at the Pavilion Bukit Jalil Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day event aims to improve access to trusted financial information. SC received 1,272 investment queries from January to July, indicating greater investor awareness.
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Nurul Ain stages comeback to win silat gold at SUKIPT 2026
UIAM silat exponent Nurul Ain Najihah Kamarudin won her first gold medal at SUKIPT 2026, held at Universiti Malaya. She defeated UTP's Puteri Natasha Hairul Nizam 54-52 in a tightly contested final. The victory was especially meaningful as she had missed the opportunity to compete at SUKMA.
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Yokai Tales exhibition brings Japanese folklore to KL Tower from Sept 4-30
An exhibition called 'Yokai Tales: Japan's 47 Prefectures' will be held at the Sky Garden at Kuala Lumpur Tower from 4 to 30 September 2026. It will feature artwork and sculptures inspired by Japanese folklore from three illustrators, along with live sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities.
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Haikal Azan Roslan wins SUKIPT gold in silat, dedicates victory to his mother
Haikal Azan Roslan of Universiti Putra Malaysia won the gold medal in the silat Class I event at SUKIPT 2026, defeating Muhammad Shahrul Imran of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 30-29 in a closely contested final held at Universiti Malaya. The victory, which came a day before his 25th birthday, was dedicated to his mother.