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TM One launches TM CYDEC cyber defence centre in Cyberjaya for enterprises, government
TM One has launched TM CYDEC, a new cyber defence centre at its Cyberjaya Campus. The centre uses a Cyber Fusion model to provide integrated threat monitoring and response for enterprises and government agencies, addressing risks related to AI adoption and regulatory compliance.
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Teen dies, two injured in crash on Pedas-Kundur-Linggi road
A 19-year-old man died and two others were seriously injured after their car skidded and hit an electric pole at Kilometer 7.6 of Jalan Pedas-Kundur-Linggi in Rembau early this morning. Police believe the crash was due to the vehicle losing control.
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KESAS highway crash: van slams into trailer lorry, 9 injured including child
A van crashed into the back of a trailer lorry near a petrol station on the KESAS highway in Kuala Lumpur, injuring nine people including a child. The driver was trapped and had to be freed by firefighters from the Bukit Jalil station. The injured were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and University Malaya Medical Centre.
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Contractor fined RM20,000 for using forged documents in Felda project bids
A contractor was fined RM20,000 by the Johor Baru Sessions Court after pleading guilty to using forged documents to secure RM5 million worth of Felda road and drainage projects. The offences were committed in Muar in February 2023, and the projects were located in Gua Musang, Kelantan and Batu Pahat.
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Rapid KL denies LRT breakdown, says station crowding due to passenger surge
Rapid KL has denied claims that its LRT service was broken, attributing crowding at the Pasar Seni and Kajang interchange stations to a surge in passenger numbers. Crowd control measures are being implemented. The denial follows a viral video alleging service disruption since the previous day.
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Over 2,000 residents in five Serdang villages plagued by flies, stench from chicken farm
More than 2,000 residents from five villages in Serdang, Bandar Baharu, Kedah, are facing disturbances from flies and foul odors allegedly originating from a nearby poultry farm. Residents claim the problem has worsened over the past three years and are urging authorities to take firm action against the operator.
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Amierul, Ritzy Amor win 85KM Tunggul Melati Trail 2026
Mohamad Amierul Amin Shamsul Kamal won the men's 85km race at the Tunggul Melati Trail (TMT) 2026 in Sepang, finishing in 12 hours 15 minutes 50 seconds. Filipino athlete Ritzy Amor Ectin took the women's title with a time of 14:54:22.
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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.