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New-generation MyKad issuance begins at 40 NRD branches
The National Registration Department began issuing the new-generation MyKad today at 40 branches equipped with printing facilities, with cards ready the same day. At NRD Putrajaya, more than 300 people applied this morning against about 100 on a normal day, and the division director said the process ran smoothly with no problems so far.
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High Court rejects adopted girl's citizenship bid over abandoned-baby rule
The High Court in Shah Alam dismissed a couple's bid to have their adopted daughter declared a Malaysian citizen by operation of law. Judicial commissioner Asmah Musa ruled the couple failed to show the girl was a newborn 'found exposed' under Section 19B of the Federal Constitution, since she was handed over directly in Klang rather than abandoned. The girl, born in Selangor in 2011, remains recorded as a non-citizen on her birth certificate.
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Woman on drugs detained after attacking police with knife in Chan Sow Lin
A woman in her 20s was detained in Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur after acting aggressively and attacking a police officer with a knife. A urine screening tested positive for ketamine, and she has been remanded for four days under Sections 324 and 186 of the Penal Code.
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Switch box fire cuts power to Jalan Riong eatery in Bangsar
A fire in an electrical switch box at a popular eatery on Jalan Riong in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, left the premises without electricity this afternoon. The Pantai fire and rescue station received a call at 1.11pm and the public put out the fire, which involved only the switch box. Business was halted pending restoration of power needed for the point-of-sale system.
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50 participants from 38 countries join 66th MTHQA at WTCKL in October
Fifty participants from 38 countries will take part in the 66th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from 6 to 10 October. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said Malaysia will be represented by four participants, with the event carrying the theme MADANI Dihayati, Ummah Diberkati and tied to Visit Malaysia 2026.
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New MyKad applications jump 60pc on first day, JPN advises against FOMO
JPN Putrajaya recorded over 300 applications for the new-generation MyKad on its first day of rollout, a rise of about 60 per cent over the usual figure. The JPN identification card division director advised the public not to rush out of FOMO and to book appointments to avoid long waits. The new MyKad carries extra security features including a transparency window and a QR code readable only by enforcement agencies, and no longer includes the Touch 'n Go function.
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Papagomo's bid to delay RM280,000 payment to Guan Eng and son rejected
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris's application to stay a RM280,000 defamation judgment in favour of Lim Guan Eng and his son. Justice Roslan Mat Nor found no special circumstances to justify the stay and ordered Wan Azri to pay RM5,000 in costs.
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Brentt Gard, Media Prima help SMEs tap digital media
Brentt Gard Sdn Bhd is collaborating with Media Prima to help local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) use digital media more strategically. The SME L.I.N.K – Local, Insight, Network & Knowledge initiative was held on 10 September at Balai Berita Media Prima, Bangsar, bringing together entrepreneurs and industry players to share knowledge and build networks.
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Awie goes ahead with Stadium Merdeka concert despite severe sore throat
Datuk Awie completed his solo concert 'Awie Rock King - Last Man Standing 2026' at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on 12 September despite suffering from a sore throat and bronchitis. About 20,000 fans attended the 36-song show, which featured numerous musicians and guest artists.
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JPN begins issuing new-generation MyKad with 53 security features
The National Registration Department began issuing a new-generation MyKad with 53 security features, up from 23, starting today at 40 JPN branches nationwide. Members of the public at JPN Putrajaya were excited to be among the first recipients, including those who came for routine matters such as changing a photo or making a first MyKad. The new card is issued the same day, though some were disappointed that the Touch 'n Go function is gone.
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Four factories destroyed in Puchong industrial park fire
Four factories at Jalan TPP 5/15, Taman Perindustrian Puchong, were about 90 percent destroyed in an early morning fire. No casualties were reported and the fire was fully contained by 8.30am. The operation involved 33 fire personnel from several stations.
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Atilia Haron to perform birthday concert at Robert's Theatre, Ampang
Malaysian jazz singer Atilia Haron will hold a 90-minute concert at Robert's Theatre, The Campus Ampang in Selangor this Saturday, Sept 19, at 8pm. The show features songs from her 40-track catalogue and duets with Indonesia's SORE Ze Band, supported by Persatuan Karyawan Malaysia.
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Hillside forest fire near Desaminium Rimba Apartments in Seri Kembangan reignites
A hillside forest fire near the Desaminium Rimba Apartments in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, reignited last night after being put out earlier in the afternoon. Eight firefighters, a Light Fire Rescue Tender and an EMRS vehicle are on site, with a drone unit monitoring, but darkness and the lack of an access route are hampering the operation. The earlier blaze covered about two acres on the hilltop and was extinguished at 6.30pm with no casualties.
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Mondelez builds RM90m crumb tower at Shah Alam Cadbury plant
Mondelez International has built a RM90 million Crumb Tower at its Cadbury plant in Shah Alam, allowing it to produce cocoa crumb locally instead of importing it from Australia or South Africa. The move comes as cocoa prices surge, adding pressure on chocolate makers' costs.
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Former inmate in Batu Caves earns a living as a tailor
Mohd Khairul Azam Mohd Halim, 45, who was held at Sungai Buloh, Kajang and Jelebu prisons on a drug offence, now runs Bengkel Jahitan Manisah in Kampung Sungai Kertas, Batu Caves with his wife. He learned tailoring while serving his sentence, including a Malaysian Skills Certificate course, and now takes orders for baju kurung, kebaya, baju Melayu and uniforms.
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Awie sings 36 songs non-stop at Stadium Merdeka despite bronchitis
The Awie Rock King - The Last Man Standing 2026 concert at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday saw Datuk Awie perform 36 songs non-stop for nearly four hours despite suffering from bronchitis. About 20,000 fans attended the show, which featured five backing bands.
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When Singaporeans played for Malaysia at the 1964 Merdeka Tournament
A look back at 1964, when Singapore was part of Malaysia and its footballers joined players from Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak in the first Malaysian side at the Merdeka Tournament at Stadium Merdeka. Malaysia beat Thailand 3-0 but lost to Burma and South Vietnam and failed to reach the semi-finals, and coach Otto Westphal came under heavy criticism.
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Merdeka Football Exhibition at JMM Gallery 1 until Dec 31
Jabatan Muzium Malaysia and FAM are holding the Merdeka Football Exhibition: An Inspiration at JMM Gallery 1, Kuala Lumpur, from Aug 31 to Dec 31. The exhibition marks the 69th National Day and displays 140 items of national football history, including FA Cup trophies and memorabilia of the late Mokhtar Dahari. It targets 30,000 visitors.
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Awie rocks 20,000 fans at Stadium Merdeka despite illness
Awie's Rock King: Last Man Standing concert at Stadium Merdeka drew about 20,000 fans despite the singer suffering from bronchitis and haze. The nearly four-hour show featured five segments with guest musicians including Man Kidal, Eddie XPDC and Stacy.
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Taman Bukit Segar terrace house sold for RM940k
A terrace house in Taman Bukit Segar, Kuala Lumpur has been sold for RM940,000, according to PropNex Realty. The buyer was drawn to the home's condition, land size and gated-and-guarded facility, and the property had been on the market for a year.
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Furniture warehouse in Port Klang catches fire, 70% damaged
A two-storey furniture storage warehouse on Jalan Perusahaan 22, Kampung Idaman, Port Klang, caught fire this afternoon. About 70 per cent of the building was affected and a Perodua Viva was 20 per cent damaged, but no casualties were reported. The fire was brought under control at 5.31pm and the cause is under investigation.
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Body of missing fisherman identified by wife after boat capsizing
The body of Muhammad Shahril Abdul Rahman, one of the fishermen missing after a boat capsized, was found this morning in the waters off Hutan Melintang, Perak. His wife identified him by his shirt and ear shape at the Kampung Semenja jetty camp in Kapar. The body was sent to Shah Alam Hospital for a post-mortem.
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159 Selangor students join Museum Overnight Programme for Malaysia Day
A total of 159 students from 17 schools in Selangor took part in the 2026 Museum Overnight Programme at Muzium Sultan Alam Shah in Shah Alam. The two-day event, organised by PADAT with the Museums Department, aims to bring young people closer to the country's history and heritage.
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DBKL seizes nine foreign hawkers in Pusat Bandar Utara
DBKL seized nine foreign hawkers in an enforcement operation around Jalan 2/3A, Pusat Bandar Utara and Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur yesterday. The action was taken under the Hawkers Licensing By-Laws (Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur) 2016.