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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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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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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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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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Mondelez invests RM90mil in Shah Alam Cadbury plant, adds Crumb Tower
Mondelez International has invested RM90 million in its Cadbury confectionery plant in Shah Alam, Selangor, launching a new Crumb Tower that lets the factory produce chocolate crumb locally instead of importing it from South Africa and Australia. Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the investment shows confidence in the state as a long-term manufacturing base, while Mondelez's Malaysia and Singapore managing director Simon Crowther said it strengthens self-sufficiency and Shah Alam's role in the regional network.
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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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Preacher charged with keeping nude photos, porn videos on two phones
An independent preacher pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court to two charges of possessing nude photographs and pornographic videos on two mobile phones. The alleged offence took place at the Shah Alam district police headquarters' Criminal Investigation Department on July 1 last year. Bail was set at RM5,000 with one surety and the case will be mentioned again on Oct 27.
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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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Man fined RM2,000 for stealing 65 items from Subang Jaya supermarket
A 39-year-old man was fined RM2,000 by the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to stealing 65 items worth RM730.97 from a supermarket in Subang Jaya on 20 December last year. Mohd Aslizan Mustafa Maarof was also ordered to serve 10 days in jail if he fails to pay the fine.
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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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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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GWM Malaysia renews Malayan Xpedition partnership, subsidised entry for Tank owners
GWM Malaysia has renewed its partnership with Malayan Xpedition for 2026 through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at PARC Subang on August 19. Eligible GWM Tank 300 and Tank 500 owners will receive subsidised participation fees to join the off-road expedition. GWM also highlighted two modified Tank 300 Diesels completing all six legs of the Asia Cross Country Rally 2026 in Thailand.
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Safwan and Noshazwani named best athletes of Para SUKMA Selangor 2026
The closing ceremony of Para SUKMA Selangor 2026 at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) in Shah Alam saw Selangor swimmer Muhammad Safwan Suhaimi named Best Male Athlete after taking six golds and one bronze. Sarawak athletics athlete Noshazwani Maisara Marzuki, 23, was named Best Female Athlete with two golds and a silver, including two games records in F37 javelin and shot put.
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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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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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Tengku Ampuan Pahang attends special screening of TEKAD documentary
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah attended a special screening of the documentary 'TEKAD: Ekspedisi Guthrie Everest 2026' at a cinema in Subang Jaya tonight. The documentary captures the journey of two Malaysian climbers, Mohd Khafiz Bachok and Chew Wei Ngor, in their expedition to Mount Everest. The exclusive screening will air on Astro channel 100 on 13 September.
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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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Selangor overall champion of Para SUKMA 2026 with 93 golds
Selangor emerged overall champion of Para SUKMA 2026 in Shah Alam with 200 medals, including 93 golds, surpassing its initial target of 60 golds. Sabah was runner-up with 69 golds while Sarawak finished third with 52 golds. Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari hoped the national para athletes will continue to excel up to the Paralympic level.
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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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Shah Alam gang clash murder: 3 of 7 wanted suspects arrested
Three of seven suspects wanted over a gang clash murder in Taman Alam Megah, Section 28, Shah Alam, last month have been arrested. Selangor police chief Shaseli Kahhar said the arrests were made between September 4 and 7 based on public information after photos were released. Police are still hunting the remaining four suspects.