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Carolan confident Speedy Tigers can reach 2026 Asian Games final
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan believes his Speedy Tigers squad can reach the final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and secure a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He said the team has shown improvement in its playing pattern and defence over the past two and a half months, and is targeting wins over Pakistan and China to top Group B.
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Unclothed man's body found on Sungai Langat bank in Bangi
The body of an unidentified man was found without clothes on the bank of Sungai Langat near Section 5, Bandar Baru Bangi, yesterday evening. Kajang police said there were no clear injuries linked to a crime and classified the case as sudden death, with the cause awaiting a post-mortem at Hospital Serdang.
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Timah Langat health clinic only 56% done since 2023, contractor warned
The construction of a Type 3 health clinic with staff quarters in Timah Langat, Dengkil, has reached only 56 per cent progress since work began in 2023. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the contractor and site supervisor were given stern warnings after a surprise site visit, while the Works Ministry also assessed the project.
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Alamanda mall hosts Adiwarna Runway with 22 local designers
Alamanda Shopping Centre partnered with the Malaysian Designers Association to hold the first Adiwarna Runway, featuring 22 local designers inspired by the hibiscus. An Adiwarna Runway Bazaar also lets visitors buy designer pieces directly.
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Perlis driver wins M1 class at MFOS 2026 in Sepang
Azrul Azhar Norbakari from Perlis and co-driver Muhammad Irfan Azman won P1 in the M1 class at the Malaysia Festival of Speed (MFOS) 2026 in Sepang, Selangor. Driving a Proton Satria, they finished fifth overall and secured back-to-back titles.
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George Kent unit signs AI deal with China's Extreme Vision for Malaysia, Singapore rights
George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd's subsidiary GK SuperTech signed a binding term sheet with Shandong Extreme Vision Technology for exclusive rights to rebrand, market and sell Extreme Vision's AI algorithms and large models in Malaysia and Singapore. The collaboration includes deploying Vision AI at George Kent's manufacturing plant in Puchong as a pilot smart-manufacturing site, with plans to expand across Asean.
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Nike Unite KLIA at Mitsui Outlet Park Sepang offers up to 50% off footwear
Nike Unite KLIA at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang is holding a footwear sale from 1 to 15 September 2026. Shoppers get 30% off one pair or 50% off two pairs, on selected footwear only.
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Montbell Malaysia clearance at Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang until 30 September, up to 70% off
Montbell Malaysia is holding a Moving Out Clearance Sale at its Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang store, with selected items discounted by up to 70%. The sale runs until 30 September 2026, and stock changes as items sell, so shoppers are advised to visit early.
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Chief Justice: lawyers must tell clients when their case is weak
Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh told the Negeri Sembilan Bar Conference 2026 in Seremban that good lawyers must be willing to tell paying clients their preferred legal strategy is flawed. He said advocacy requires judgment, ethics and courage, not just knowledge of the law.
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Tunggul Melati Trail draws 1,525 runners from 25 countries
The second edition of the Tunggul Melati Trail (TMT) in Dengkil, Selangor, brought together 1,525 participants from 25 countries across trails in Sepang and Nilai. The three-day event offered six categories including 85km and 65km, with local winners in the open categories. TMT has now been nominated for the Asia Trail Master 2026.
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MHC tells national hockey players to ignore negative social media posts
At a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday, Malaysian Hockey Confederation deputy president Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak urged national players to ignore negative social media comments and focus on the Asian Games. MHC has set a top-four target for the women's team, coached by C. R. Kumar, who has introduced a tougher strength and conditioning programme.
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Carolan under pressure as Malaysia name Asian Games hockey squad
Malaysia Hockey Confederation wants the national men's team in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final, where gold earns a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Brendon Carolan named his squad at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday after Malaysia finished last among 16 teams at the World Cup in Belgium. Defender Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan was replaced by Che Nur Aqilrullah Che Khairuzi Anwar due to a hamstring injury.
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Aiman retains national individual time trial title for seventh time
Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli of Terengganu Cycling Team defended his elite men's individual time trial title at the 2026 National Road Championships in Rembau and Bandar Sri Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. He clocked 37 minutes 35.642 seconds, beating teammate Kee Zhe Yie and Muhammad Yusri Shaari. Intan Suraya Tokiman won the elite women's event.
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Secretaries' seminar in Bangi puts focus on AI skills
The Raikan Setiausaha 2026 seminar was held at Bangi Resort Hotel with over 150 participants from ministries, government departments and the corporate sector. Its project director, Mohd Shegy Jalil, said secretaries must master AI and new skills to stay relevant rather than treat technology as a threat.
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Arvia Solutions receives MYSTI certification from MOSTI for Bizcore system
Arvia Solutions Sdn Bhd received MYSTI Certification Recognition from MOSTI for its Bizcore ERP & CRM system at a ceremony at The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya. The recognition highlights the company's locally developed technology, which includes AI features to help businesses and SMEs.
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F1 Bahrain GP preparations at Sepang 80 pct complete, says minister
Preparations for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit are 80 per cent complete, Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said in Putrajaya. Upgrading works at SIC began on Sept 7 and 500 volunteers have been identified for training. Malaysia will host the race from Oct 2-4, bringing F1 back after nine years.
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KBS Tower Run at Menara KBS encourages Malaysians to take the stairs
Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said stair climbing should become a simple daily habit to build a healthy lifestyle. He spoke after joining the KBS Tower Run at Menara KBS in Putrajaya today, which also drew nearby residents and world tower-running champion Soh Wai Ching.
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Two drivers held over speed test on Putra Bridge, cars seized
Putrajaya police arrested two male drivers aged 19 and 21 after a viral video showed them testing speeds on Putra Bridge. A Proton and a Honda were seized, one driver had no valid licence and expired road tax, and both were issued traffic summonses.
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MACC hands eight governance recommendations on JPN shop lot rentals
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission presented eight recommendations to the National Registration Department to improve governance of shop lot, stall and kiosk rental contracts. The recommendations were presented at JPN headquarters and cover application mechanisms, written agreements and security screening of private workers. JPN welcomed the recommendations and signed a Governance Improvement Report.
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Lawyer: Ismail signed proclamation knowingly, without duress
A lawyer representing dismissed Undang, Tunku Besar Tampin and Dato Shahbandar claims Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim signed the proclamation to remove Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz knowingly and without coercion. He said Ismail's claim that he signed the document without consent is an afterthought. Ismail previously insisted the proclamation signed on 3 August at Istana Laguna Biru, Port Dickson was invalid and unconstitutional, and lodged a police report on 8 September 2026.
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Dollah admits KL City's attack needs fixing after FA Cup quarter-final progress
KL City FC reached the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw with Perak at Stadium Bolasepak Kuala Lumpur, advancing 1-0 on aggregate. Coach Datuk Dollah Salleh said his side did not play as expected and the attack still relies too heavily on Paulo Josue for goals.
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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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Police arrest man to assist probe into farmer shot dead in Banting
A local man was arrested in the Banting area to assist investigations into the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old farmer at Teluk Bunut, Banting, last Tuesday. The suspect was brought to court and remanded for two days as police continue to probe the motive and his involvement.
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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.