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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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Amelia Lee, Jarvis Liew win overall 100PLUS MGA NJDP Second Round at A'Famosa
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin were crowned overall champions in the girls' and boys' categories at the 100PLUS MGA NJDP 2026 Second Round at A'Famosa Golf Club, Melaka. Amelia finished three rounds on 209 strokes, seven under par, while Jarvis carded 212, four under par.
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Country Heights unit's Kajang commercial property up for RM55mil auction
A subsidiary of Country Heights Holdings Bhd, Country Heights Commercial Development Sdn Bhd, faces a judicial auction of a 2.60-hectare commercial property in Kajang, Selangor, with a reserve price of RM55 million. The property was pledged as collateral for an S$11.5 million loan from CGS International Capital Singapore, and the auction is scheduled for Sept 21, 2026, after a previous attempt at RM69.85 million failed.
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Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 at Putrajaya, KLIA from Sept 23
Tourism Malaysia will hold the Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 from 23 September to 4 October at several locations including IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Terminal 1 KLIA and Hotel Sama-Sama. The festival combining motorsport and culture aims to attract international visitors under the Visit Malaysia 2026-2027 campaign.
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Man fined RM6,000 for farming without permit in Angsi Forest Reserve
A 61-year-old man was fined RM6,000 by the Seremban Sessions Court after pleading guilty to running farming and livestock activities without a permit in the Angsi Permanent Forest Reserve. Lee Kai Sang was accused of planting calamansi, durian and bananas and rearing stingless bees and freshwater fish in a pond at Compartment 55 of the reserve last August. Judge Shahrul Rizal Majid also ordered two months' jail if the fine is not paid.
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Education Ministry acknowledges two PISA 2025 warnings on cyberbullying and parental support
The government has acknowledged two warnings from the PISA 2025 report concerning cyberbullying and parental support for students. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the decline in Mathematics scores and parental involvement need serious attention. She spoke after officiating the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Debate Final at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
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SMSS wins 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay debate
In Cyberjaya, Sekolah Menengah Sains Selangor (SMSS) won the 51st Prime Minister's Cup Malay-language debate after a 17-year wait, beating Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah. Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah took the English category, with each champion team receiving RM51,000 and the best debater RM2,000.
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Country Heights subsidiaries' properties up for judicial auction with RM207.8m reserve prices
Two properties owned by wholly owned subsidiaries of Country Heights Holdings Bhd are set for judicial auctions with combined reserve prices of RM207.77 million. The larger asset, Mines Waterfront Business Park in Petaling, Selangor, carries a RM152.77 million reserve and is due for auction on Nov 4, while a 6.41-acre commercial parcel in Country Heights, Kajang, will be auctioned on Sept 21 with a RM55 million reserve.
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Police hunt drivers over speed test on Putra Bridge, Putrajaya
Putrajaya police are tracking down the individuals and vehicles involved in a speed-testing stunt on Jambatan Putra, Putrajaya, after a 25-second video was uploaded to Threads. The district police chief said the case is being investigated under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and warned the public against racing on public roads.
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Federal Court refuses developer leave to appeal Cyberjaya bungalow project ruling
The Federal Court in Putrajaya has refused Lakefront Residence Sdn Bhd and Timeless Hectares Sdn Bhd leave to appeal a Court of Appeal decision that halted a commercial project near 28 luxury bungalows and villas in Cyberjaya. The April ruling found the developer breached sale and purchase agreements by converting residential units to commercial use, and the applicants were ordered to pay RM50,000 in costs.
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Lorry driver fined RM30,000 for sending ex-wife's obscene videos
A lorry driver in Seremban was fined RM30,000 by the Sessions Court after pleading guilty to sending obscene photos and videos of his ex-wife to her new husband via WhatsApp. Mohd Suhaimi Yusof, 50, was fined RM6,000 for each of five charges, with two months' jail for each charge if he fails to pay. The offences were committed on 22 March 2023 at a premises in Mantin.
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Sejiwa Social Club opens in Cyberjaya with pickleball, padel and dining
Sejiwa Social Club launched in Cyberjaya on 30 August 2026, occupying about 30,000 sq ft inside the 28-acre Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club. The venue combines pickleball, padel, polo, equestrian activities, dining and entertainment, with courts named after Selangor's nine districts. The launch event featured celebrity court sessions, exhibition matches and a Merdeka countdown with fireworks.
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Indian national fined RM100, given an hour of community service for littering in Taman Lavender Height
A 58-year-old Indian national was ordered to serve one hour of community service and fined RM100 by the Seremban Sessions Court after pleading guilty to throwing a drink carton in a public place. The offence took place in front of a house at Jalan Lavender Height 42, Taman Lavender Height, on 5 January.
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KPTM accounting diploma gains MICPA recognition
Kolej Poly-Tech MARA's Diploma in Accounting has been recognised by the Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants at a ceremony held at KPTM Bangi today. The strategic partnership is expected to give students a clearer route into the accounting profession across KPTM's six branch campuses and UPTM.
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Video of suspected street race on Putrajaya main road sparks concern, Radzi to contact police
A video showing vehicles believed to be racing and testing their speed on a main road in Putrajaya at night has gone viral on social media, raising safety concerns among users. Putrajaya MP Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said he will contact the Putrajaya district police headquarters for more details. Last Saturday, Putrajaya police launched an operation against street racers and seized 14 vehicles, including 13 motorcycles, at Lebuh Sentosa.
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Kedah Immigration deports, blacklists 140 undocumented migrants
Kedah's Immigration Department sent home 140 undocumented migrants held at the Belantik Immigration Depot in Sik, flying them out via KLIA yesterday. The group of Myanmar, Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Indonesian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Kenyan nationals was also blacklisted from re-entering the country.
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Man dies after falling into newly dug septic tank pit in Kota Tinggi
A 48-year-old man died after falling into a 3-metre-deep septic tank pit under construction in Taman Permai, Temit, Kota Tinggi. Fire and rescue personnel from Kota Baru recovered the body; health ministry medics confirmed he had already died. The body was handed to police for further action.
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77 foreigners detained in Nilai immigration operation
Malaysia's Immigration Department in Negeri Sembilan detained 77 undocumented migrants at two industrial premises in Nilai. The 65 men, 11 women and one girl were held for various offences under the Immigration Act and placed at the Lenggeng immigration depot.
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Comedian Abon seeks JKM aid after heart condition cuts his income
Malaysian comedian Abon, whose real name is Sharizan Ahmad, has applied for welfare assistance from the Social Welfare Department after losing his income since June due to a heart condition. He had stents fitted in two heart vessels and was told to rest for at least five months, spending thousands on treatment. He was met at his home in Hulu Langat during a FINAS Ziarah Seni Madani programme.
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St Paul's Seremban honours five hockey Olympians at centenary reunion
St Paul's Institution in Seremban held its Old Paulians' Association centenary reunion on Sept 5, where five former students who became Malaysian hockey Olympians were given legacy recognition certificates and plaques. Franco D'Cruz, 79, accepted the award for himself and for his 1972 Munich teammate Brian Sta Maria, 76, who was in hospital. Stephen Van Huizen, Gary Fidelis and Suriaghandi Suppiah were also honoured.
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PERKESO job fair at Kajang prison helps inmate find work before release
PERKESO, in collaboration with the prison department, held a special MYFutureJobs career fair at Kajang prison to help inmates find employment. A 37-year-old inmate from Port Klang, due for release on September 23, secured a job in general services and logistics. Employers at the fair conducted interviews directly at the prison and some provided food and lodging.
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KL City advances to FA Cup quarter-finals after goalless draw with Perak
Kuala Lumpur City FC drew 0-0 with Perak FA in the second leg of their Piala FA round of 16 match at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras. The draw was enough for KL City to advance to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 aggregate win, following their victory in the first leg in Manjung.
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Amelia, Jarvis lead after second round of MGA junior golf in Melaka
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin took the lead in their respective categories after the second round of the 100PLUS MGA National Junior Development Programme golf championship at A' Famosa Golf Club in Melaka. Amelia shot a 69 to lead the girls' category, while Jarvis carded a 66 to top the boys' standings.
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Kedai Emas Sri Semantan sponsors Kelantan City FC with RM2 million for 2026/27 season
Kedai Emas Sri Semantan (KESS) has agreed to sponsor Kelantan City FC (KCFC) with RM2 million for the 2026/27 season. The announcement was made at a press conference at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi, Seremban, before KCFC's FA Cup match against Negeri Sembilan FC. KESS chairman pledged up to RM5 million if KCFC qualifies for the Super League next season.