News near Terminal 1
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Dengkil brawl outside eateries forces shop to close; police await report
A brawl involving at least three men broke out in front of eateries in Pekan Dengkil, Sepang, prompting one shop to close its shutters. A nearby roasted meat shop owner tried to intervene. Sepang police said no report has been lodged yet.
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KLIA assists 6,279 passengers stranded by Anak Krakatau volcanic ash
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is providing assistance to thousands of passengers affected by flight disruptions caused by volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau. The airport has activated its crisis management team and is offering accommodation and support to affected travellers.
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NSFC board member demands win to overturn FA Cup deficit against Kelantan City
Negeri Sembilan FC's board member, Datuk Mustapha Nagoor, has called on the team to show their quality and overturn a two-goal deficit in their FA Cup second leg against Kelantan City FC. The match will be played at Stadium Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Paroi. He made the call after officiating a stadium upgrade project.
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Two men arrested in Teluk Kemang over 12 housebreakings in three states
Police arrested two local men in Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson, to assist investigations into 12 housebreaking cases in Negri Sembilan, Kedah and Perak. The suspects, aged 24 and 34, were arrested on Sept 3 and remanded until Sept 9.
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DJ Axwell to perform at Sepang Circuit during F1 race weekend in Malaysia
Grammy-nominated DJ Axwell will perform at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 3 as part of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The concert is part of a race-weekend line-up that also includes Martin Garrix on Oct 4. Race ticket holders can purchase concert upgrades, with prices starting at US50 for the Axwell show.
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Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium Upgrade Costs Over RM6 Million
The Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi is being upgraded in stages at a total cost exceeding RM6 million. Two of the four main phases are complete, with the remaining two, including floodlight upgrades and toilet repairs, currently underway.
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Anak Krakatau eruption: 41 flights from Malaysian airports to Jakarta cancelled
A total of 41 flights from various Malaysian airports to Jakarta were cancelled today following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic ash from the Anak Krakatau eruption. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said the highest number of cancellations was recorded at KLIA with 30 flights.
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Indonesian volcano eruption disrupts 59 flights at KLIA, 6,279 passengers affected
The eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano has led to the cancellation of 59 flights at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2 since yesterday, affecting 6,279 passengers. The airport has activated its crisis management team to assist stranded passengers with accommodation and meals, with 59 passengers still remaining at the airport.
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Amirah avoids pressure, aims to maintain form at A' Famosa
Amirah Nur Hanania Afanizam, the overall women's champion from the first round, says she will not put pressure on herself for the second round of the 100PLUS MGA NJDP 2026 golf tournament. The second round is being held at the A' Famosa Golf Club in Melaka, starting tomorrow until September 10.
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Sarawak wins relay gold, sets record at Para SUKMA opening
Sarawak's men's 4x100m medley relay team won gold at the Para SUKMA XXII in Selangor, setting a Games record in the 400m freestyle. The team also collected two silver and one bronze on the opening day.
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China firms sign RM3.2b in deals at MAHA 2026, a third of total
China accounted for nearly one-third of the RM10.3 billion in deals secured at MAHA 2026, held at MAEPS in Serdang. Malaysian and Chinese parties signed 17 MoUs worth RM3.2 billion covering agro-food products and technologies. The exhibition, which ran from Aug 28 to Sept 6, attracted about 4.3 million visitors.
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Sarawak's SCMC team wins two titles at Sepang Festival of Speed
Team SCMC Sarawak won two championships at the Malaysia Festival of Speed 2026 held at Sepang International Circuit. Louis Sia defended his Male Solo title and then partnered Cameron James to win the Male Doubles. Stella Sigi finished fourth in Female Solo and third in Mixed Doubles with Cameron.
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Kuching City FC coach eyes quarter-final spot against Kelantan Red Warrior
Kuching City FC coach Aidil Sharin Sahak wants his team to secure a quarter-final spot in the Piala 2026-2027 by beating Kelantan Red Warrior FC. The return leg, scheduled for 8 September at Stadium Bola Sepak Kuala Lumpur, was moved from Kuching due to haze. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw.
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Police shoot dead drug syndicate leader in raid on Seremban lab
A 52-year-old man believed to be the head of a drug processing syndicate was shot dead by police during a raid on a house in Garden Homes, Seremban 2, yesterday. Police seized various drug chemicals worth RM27.5 million and arrested two more suspects in follow-up raids in Seremban and Kuala Lumpur.
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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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Two Jakarta flights diverted to KLIA after Anak Krakatau ash disrupts Indonesian air travel
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang has become a fallback for Jakarta-bound flights after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel in Indonesia. Two flights, one from Oman and one from Saudi Arabia, have been diverted so far, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Indonesia has suspended operations at eight airports, affecting about 170,000 passengers.
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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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Unhealthy air: Klang Valley students advised to wear face masks
Air quality in the Klang Valley has been reported as unhealthy due to haze, prompting a parent-teacher association to advise students to wear face masks. The API reading in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur was recorded at an unhealthy level, and schools will reduce outdoor activities. Parents are also advised to monitor their children, especially those with health issues like asthma.
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LPNM records RM2.3 billion in potential pineapple investments at MAHA 2026
The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) recorded RM2.3 billion in potential investments from MoUs signed at MAHA 2026 in Serdang. The figure is over 25% of the RM8 billion target set by the agriculture ministry. LPNM will focus on downstream processing and high-value products like a natural sweetener from pineapple extracts.
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Sundial at Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve offers hands-on astronomy lesson
A large sundial at the Astronomy Square in Sungai Menyala Forest Reserve, Port Dickson, lets visitors tell time using sunlight. The structure, added in 2023, is used by students of Islamic astronomy and has earned a Malaysia Book of Records entry.
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20-year-old from Batu Uban among 21 Penang students to receive RM1,500 PTPTN advance
Ammar Yasir Bilal, 20, from Batu Uban, is one of 21 students from the Bukit Gelugor area who received the RM1,500 PTPTN education loan advance at a ceremony in George Town. He will use the money for fees at Universiti Malaysia Perlis. PTPTN has distributed the advance to 26,457 students nationwide for the September 2026 intake.
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MAHA 2026 draws 4.3 million visitors, sales hit RM66.88 million
The MAHA 2026 agriculture exhibition at MAEPS, Serdang, closed with 4.3 million visitors, surpassing its four million target. Sales reached RM66.88 million, and MoUs worth RM10.3 billion were signed during the event from August 28 to yesterday.
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Thai Deputy PM arrives at KLIA for two-day working visit
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow arrived at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang on Monday night for a two-day working visit. He is scheduled to meet Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan in Kuala Lumpur to discuss security in southern Thailand and bilateral ties.
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Foreign Woman Arrested in Kajang After Police Chase, Syabu Found
A foreign woman was arrested in Kajang after the car she was in fled a police check and was involved in an accident. Police seized 2.13 grammes of suspected syabu from the vehicle. The male driver escaped, and the woman was also detained for not having valid travel documents.