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Activist arrested for sedition over posts on temple demolition protest
A 55-year-old activist was arrested in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, for allegedly posting seditious content on social media related to a protest over the demolition of an Hindu temple in Kangar. The Kangar police chief said the activist was remanded for two days and is being investigated under the Sedition Act and for misuse of internet facilities.
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Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai reach first World Tour semifinal of 2025 in Shenzhen
Malaysian mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai defeated China's Gao Jiaxuan and Wu Mengying 21-15, 21-11 in the quarter-finals of the China Masters in Shenzhen. This is their first World Tour semifinal appearance this year. They will next face top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping.
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MAPEX 2026 property fair opens in KL, targets RM2 billion in sales
The Malaysia Property Exhibition (MAPEX) 2026 opened today at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, featuring 22 developers offering about 5,000 property units across the Klang Valley, Melaka, Pahang and Penang. Organisers expect RM2 billion in sales during the three-day event, which also includes participation from five government agencies.
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Umar Fareed wins SUKIPT 2026 air pistol gold, beating UPNM rival
Umar Fareed Faroukh of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) won the men's 10m air pistol event at SUKIPT 2026, held at the shooting range of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur. He scored 233.9 points, ahead of silver medalist Muhammad Zainal 'Azim Ahmad Mahmud from UPNM and bronze medalist Muhammad Afiq Azrief Khalil from UiTM. The victory is significant for Umar, who is no longer in the national program this year.
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Court rejects Maju Holdings director and wife's bid for discharge without acquittal
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed an application by Maju Holdings director Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed and his wife for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal on charges of criminal breach of trust and money laundering. The court ordered the prosecution to submit a list of witnesses and set November 20 for further case management. Abu Sahid faces charges of misappropriating over RM458.5 million and money laundering, while his wife is charged with receiving proceeds from unlawful activities.
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Pasar Malaya 2.0 heritage market with 20 artisan stalls opens tomorrow at The Federal KL
Pasar Malaya 2.0, a heritage market featuring 20 local artisan stalls, will be held tomorrow, September 5th, from 11 am to 7 pm at The Federal Kuala Lumpur. The free-admission event is part of The Living History Project Impact Festival '26 and will offer traditional snacks, kebayas, vintage fashion, and free makeovers.
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Umar Fareed wins men's 10m air pistol gold at SUKIPT 2026
Umar Fareed Faroukh of UPM won the men's 10m air pistol event at SUKIPT 2026, held at the UPNM shooting range today. He scored 233.9 points to beat the silver and bronze medalists. The win is significant for Umar, who was dropped from the national program this year.
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Goldsboro Books opens first permanent international branch in KL's BookXcess
The Goldsboro Room, the first permanent international home for London's Goldsboro Books, has opened at The Library by BookXcess in Sunway Square Mall. The 140-square-foot space offers signed, numbered and limited first editions, with most titles priced between RM150 and RM200. The launch featured rare collectibles, including a signed JK Rowling book and first editions of Tolkien and Fleming.
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Jonah proud to help UM win gold at SUKIPT, breaks games record
National shot putter Jonah Chang Rigan expressed satisfaction after winning a gold medal for Universiti Malaya (UM) at SUKIPT 2026 in Kuala Lumpur. Jonah won the men's shot put with a throw of 18.22 meters, breaking the games record, but had to settle for silver in the discus event.
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Activist arrested in Petaling Jaya for sedition over Kangar temple protest
A 55-year-old activist was arrested in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, yesterday and remanded for two days starting today. The arrest is linked to TikTok posts suspected of inciting the public over the demolition of a temple in Kangar on August 22. Police received 14 reports about the posts, and the case is being investigated under the Sedition Act 1948.
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Court rejects DNAA bid in RM452m CBT, laundering case against Maju Holdings director and wife
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur dismissed a discharge application in the CBT and money laundering case against Maju Holdings director Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed and his wife. The court ruled that a discharge not amounting to an acquittal was not relevant and set a new mention date for November 20 to fix a trial date. The charges are linked to the proposed MEX II Highway project.
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Activist remanded for two days over social media posts on temple demolition protest
A 55-year-old activist was arrested in Petaling Jaya and remanded for two days over social media posts related to a planned gathering at a Hindu temple site in Kangar. The gathering was seen as a response to the temple's demolition by authorities on Aug 20. Police are investigating the case for sedition and improper use of network facilities.
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KPF members protest in KL over delayed share redemption payments since 2023
More than 30 members of Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia (KPF) staged a demonstration and hunger strike in Kuala Lumpur over delayed share redemption payments. Members say they have been waiting since 2023 and are seeking the Prime Minister's intervention to resolve the issue affecting over 9,000 people nationwide.
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Veteran comedian Abon undergoes successful angioplasty at HCTM Cheras
Veteran comedian Abon successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure on September 1 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in Cheras. His wife, Fauziah Muksin, said his condition has improved but he is still not allowed to go home.
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Police arrest man over TikTok post on temple demolition gathering
Police in Kangar arrested a 55-year-old man in Petaling Jaya over a TikTok post promoting a gathering at the site of a demolished temple in Bukit Lagi. The post was suspected of inciting tensions following the temple's demolition on Aug 20. The suspect was remanded for two days to assist investigations under the Sedition Act and the Communications and Multimedia Act.
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IT officer in Bangsar South loses RM20,000 in SPayLater scam
A 28-year-old IT officer in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, lost RM20,000 after falling for an SPayLater cash-out offer seen on TikTok. Brickfields district police confirmed the incident on September 1 and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Malaysia Games champion Haziq to train with national badminton squad
Malaysia Games men's singles champion Haziq Najib will begin a week-long training stint with the national badminton squad at the Academy Badminton Malaysia. National coaching director Kenneth Jonassen confirmed the stint is part of an assessment to determine if Haziq will be offered a permanent place in the BAM set-up.
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Veteran comedian Abon successfully undergoes angioplasty at HCTM Cheras
Veteran comedian Abon successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure on September 1 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) in Cheras. His wife, Fauziah Muksin, said his condition has improved but he is still under doctor's observation and has not been allowed to go home.
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Vivo V80 Lite 5G lands in Malaysia, sets Guinness World Record
Vivo Malaysia has officially launched the Vivo V80 Lite 5G in Kuala Lumpur, featuring a 10,000mAh battery that set a Guinness World Record for the longest live-streamed electronic product test. The launch event at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, was attended by actor Aedy Ashraf, and the phone is available in Malaysia starting at RM1,399.
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Vivo V80 Lite 5G features a giant 10,000mAh battery
Vivo Malaysia has launched the Vivo V80 Lite 5G smartphone, featuring a large 10,000mAh BlueVolt battery. The launch event took place at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
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EPIC secures contract to provide two offshore tugboats for Banang oil field operations
EPIC Bhd's subsidiary, Konsortium Pelabuhan Kemaman Sdn Bhd (KPKSB), has won a contract from PETRA Energy Development Sdn Bhd to supply two offshore tugboats for operations at the Banang oil field. The contract signing took place at the OGA 2026 event in Kuala Lumpur.
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SUKIPT: UCSI's Hoe Yean wins two gold medals at the pool
National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean won two gold medals for UCSI University on the opening day of the SUKIPT 2026 swimming competition at the Universiti Malaya Swimming Pool in Kuala Lumpur.
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Fallen tree disrupts commuter and ETS services
KTM Komuter and ETS train services in the Klang Valley were disrupted today after a tree fell between the Kepong and Rawang routes, causing delays of over 60 minutes. KTMB said cleanup and repair works are ongoing.
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National juniors Lucas, Sue Mei reach LCW Cup last 16
Malaysian national junior shuttlers Lucas Lee and Teoh Sue Mei advanced to the last 16 of the Lee Chong Wei Cup Under-17 tournament at Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.