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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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Sunway Rydgeway bungalow in Puncak Melawati sold for RM2.5m
A bungalow at Sunway Rydgeway in Puncak Melawati, Selangor has been sold for RM2.5 million. The buyer was drawn to the layout, design, end-lot position, additional land and privacy. The property was on the market for two weeks before the sale.
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Employee Wellbeing Conference 2026
Employee Wellbeing Conference 2026. 21 September to 22 September 2026, at Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
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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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Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026
Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026. 3 October 2026, at Kuala Lumpur City.
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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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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 Tower Run International Challenge 2026
Kuala Lumpur Tower Run International Challenge 2026. 19 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Tower.
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Motorcyclist dies after skidding on Sultan Iskandar Highway
A man in his 30s died after his Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycle lost control and skidded on the Sultan Iskandar Highway from Jalan Duta towards Jalan Tun Razak this afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Kuala Lumpur Hospital medical officer, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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DBKL introduces permit stickers for outdoor tables and chairs
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is introducing permit stickers for tables and chairs placed outside restaurant premises, at RM30 a month per set. Approval is now decentralised through 11 branch offices and area managers, provided pedestrian walkways keep at least 2.5 to three feet of clearance.
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Kelana Jaya line back to normal after Ampang Park signal fault
A signalling fault at Ampang Park Station at 9.14am stopped a Kelana Jaya Line train with its doors misaligned with the platform screen doors. Rapid KL says operations have returned to normal and trains are running to schedule, and it has apologised to passengers.
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Selangor Sultan launches book by ex-prisoner who earned PhD
Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor launched the book 'PhD Dari Penjara' at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda in Kuala Lumpur on 10 September. It tells the story of Dr Malik Yatam, 39, who earned a business administration PhD from Open University Malaysia in May 2025 while serving a life sentence at Kajang Prison. He also received a Malaysia Book of Records recognition as the first Malaysian prisoner to earn a PhD behind bars.
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Private hospitals group says no tolerance for abuse of medical staff
The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia has declared zero tolerance for verbal abuse, threats or harassment of medical staff at public and private hospitals. Its president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh said complaints should be channelled through proper platforms, while staff must also treat patients with respect. The Hospital Staff and Patient Safety Conference at the KLGCC Convention Centre drew about 160 health experts from Malaysia and Australia.
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Court orders bungalow on Lorong Raja Uda 1 sold within 12 months
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered the sale of a bungalow on Lorong Raja Uda 1, near Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, within 12 months to resolve a 15-year dispute between three siblings. Judicial Commissioner Arziah Apandi found their relationship irreparably broken and said the sale was necessary because the eldest brother held only a one-third beneficial share while two-thirds was held in trust for his two sisters.
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1Razak Mansion residents turn abandoned Salak South plot into 'Food Forest'
Residents of 1Razak Mansion in Salak South, Kuala Lumpur have spent eight months turning a 560-square-foot abandoned plot behind Block B into a 'Food Forest' of more than 80 plant, vegetable and herb species. The project, involving 60 residents and led by social entrepreneur Dr Billy Tang, has become a gathering spot for gardening, cooking and neighbourly contact, and also supports recycling, composting and rehabilitation of Sungai Kerayong.
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Seven fishermen missing off Pulau Ketam, first day of SAR called off
Seven men including a boat skipper are missing after leaving Jeti Sementa in Kapar to fish, last seen near Batuan Kencing at about 5.30pm yesterday. The first day of the search and rescue operation was suspended at 7pm and will resume tomorrow morning, with the boat and all seven men still not found.
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Shandong farm expo at KLCC seeks ASEAN halal market access
The "Remarkable Shandong" (Malaysia) 2026 agricultural trade expo runs at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre until Sept 16, bringing together nearly 100 companies from six Shandong cities and over 1,100 products. Organisers aim to use Malaysia's halal certification as a gateway for Shandong farm products into ASEAN and global markets.
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Luno to hold second institutional digital asset conference in KL on Sept 24
Luno Malaysia will host the second Luno Institutional Digital Asset Conference (Lidac26) on Sept 24 at M Resort & Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The one-day event will gather regional delegates, regulators and financial institutions to discuss institutional adoption of digital assets including stablecoins, tokenisation and custody. Registration closes Sept 20.
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Anuar Bakri appointed Sentul district police chief
ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam has been appointed the new Sentul district police chief, replacing Superintendent Jasni Zolpa. The handover and rank ceremony was held at the Sentul district police headquarters, witnessed by Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus. Anuar's wife was also appointed Sentul PERKEP chairperson.
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Safee Sali, Koo Kien Keat to feature in humanoid robot fight league at Pavilion Damansara Heights
Former national footballer Safee Sali and former national doubles shuttler Koo Kien Keat are among the sports personalities expected to take part in New Dawn MY, a human-piloted humanoid robots competition, at Pavilion Arena, Pavilion Damansara Heights in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 3. Organiser Shadow Combat League said the event will feature seven bouts, including four preliminary fights and three championship bouts, with titles contested in the ICON, GLADIATOR and NETRUNNER categories.
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Vietnamese couple arrested in Ampang for illegal immigration services
A Vietnamese husband and wife were arrested in a raid at a premises on Jalan Bemban, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur for allegedly offering illegal immigration services to fellow Vietnamese, charging up to RM12,000 per client. The Immigration Department conducted the raid after a month of intelligence gathering, seizing various documents and equipment. All three suspects were taken to the Putrajaya Immigration Office for further investigation.