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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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Customs seize 722kg of drugs worth RM43 million in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. The drugs were believed to be imported from Spain and the Netherlands, with Malaysia used as a transit point by the syndicate.
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Customs seize RM42.82 million drugs in four Selangor raids
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department seized over 722 kilograms of drugs worth nearly RM43 million in four separate operations in Selangor. The largest seizure involved 505.6 kilograms of ketamine worth RM25.28 million from a warehouse in Section 27, Shah Alam. Malaysia is being used as a transit point by international drug syndicates.
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Customs seizes RM43m drugs in four Selangor operations
The Customs Department seized nearly RM43 million worth of drugs in four separate operations in Selangor in July. The largest haul was 505.6kg of ketamine found in a Shah Alam warehouse, with other seizures in Klang and Ampang. Authorities believe syndicates are using Malaysia as a transit point for drug trafficking.
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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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Oil & Gas Asia 2026 to attract over 30,000 attendees, 2,000 participating companies
The Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026 exhibition and conference is being held from September 2-4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, expecting over 30,000 attendees and 2,000 companies. The event was launched by Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik and features international pavilions and collaborations with MOGSEC and EIC Connect.
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130 Years Of Unagi Craft Comes To Kuala Lumpur This September
A limited-time unagi dining promotion, Koihei Unagi Promotion, will be held from 10 to 30 September at Zipangu by Nadaman in Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. The menu features traditional Japanese eel preparations from Koihei, a 130-year-old eel house, with prices starting from RM180.
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Exchange 106 Recognised as MD Nexus
Exchange 106 at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) has been recognised as an MD Nexus by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), effective 26 May 2026. The recognition underscores the building's advanced digital infrastructure and its role in supporting Malaysia Digital status companies.
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One house destroyed, three damaged in fire on Jalan Dato Keramat
A fire on Jalan Dato Keramat in Kuala Lumpur early this morning destroyed one house and damaged three others. Firefighters from four stations responded, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
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Malaysia well placed to serve as regional energy partner, says Informa Markets
Informa Markets Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat said Malaysia is well positioned to strengthen its role as a regional energy partner amid geopolitical tensions and the energy transition. He spoke at the opening of Oil & Gas Asia 2026 (OGA 2026), held from Sept 2 to 4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, which features international pavilions and is expected to attract over 30,000 trade attendees.
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Global Travel Network Conference & 10th Anniversary Celebration
Global Travel Network Conference & 10th Anniversary Celebration. 4 September to 7 September 2026, at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
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M360 ASEAN
M360 ASEAN. 9 September to 10 September 2026, at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.
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FiberConnect APAC Conference 2026
FiberConnect APAC Conference 2026. 13 October to 15 October 2026, at JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
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International jazz celebration hits Ampang on Sept 15
The National Day Blues And All That Jazz festival will be held at Jazz Ampang Live in Taman Seri Ampang, Ampang, Selangor on Sept 15, the eve of Malaysia Day. The 7.30pm showcase features local, international, and regional jazz talent, with entry by donation.
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Driver pressing accelerator causes car to crash through wall, damaging five other vehicles
A car crashed through a concrete wall of a parking structure at Merdeka Villa in Ampang, causing the wall to collapse onto five other vehicles. The 42-year-old driver lost control after pressing the accelerator pedal, but no injuries were reported. Police are investigating the incident as driver negligence.
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More pickleball stars announced for KL PPA Tour Asia event
The PPA Tour Asia has announced more international players for the PPA Asia 1000 Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026, to be held from Sept 9 to 13 at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. The new additions include top-ranked players from France, the US, and Japan, who will compete against Malaysia's leading professionals like Athilla Miasara Azizul Azhar.
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Two Malaysia '75 World Cup heroes fighting for their lives
Two Malaysian hockey legends from the 1975 World Cup team, Datuk Seri N. Sri Shanmuganathan and Brian Sta Maria, are hospitalized in Kuala Lumpur. Shanmuganathan is at the National Heart Institute for heart problems, while Sta Maria, who also has Parkinson's disease, was moved from the emergency unit to a normal ward at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre after a fall at his home.
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Fashion becomes new attraction at FBM 2026
Festival Budaya Malaysia (FBM) 2026 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 16 September, featuring the inaugural International Cultural Fashion Week to attract younger generations. The festival includes a cultural walk, pavilions, water sports, hot air balloons, concerts, and a food festival.
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Media Prima official media partner for PPA Asia 1000
Media Prima has been appointed as the official media partner for the PPA Asia 1000, Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup 2026 pickleball tournament, which will be held at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur from September 9-13. The tournament will feature international players like Gabriel Tardio and Chao Yi Wang, as well as Malaysian representatives Jimmy Liong Kai Long, Syed Uzair Sufi, and Timothy Foo.
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Rizman Ruzaini Opens KLFW 2026 with Heritage in Motion Collection
Malaysian fashion house Rizman Ruzaini launched its Cruise 2026 collection, 'Heritage in Motion', at Suria KLCC, kicking off Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week. The event, attended by 500 guests, featured designs inspired by Melaka's trishaws.
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Taman Titiwangsa bungalow rented for RM28,000
A bungalow in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, was rented for RM28,000 per month. The tenant was attracted by its strategic location, spacious layout, and private pool. The property found a tenant after a month on the market.
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IOI Properties Group wins Best of the Best at The Edge ESG Awards 2026
IOI Properties Group Bhd won the top honour at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2026, held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The event, which assessed a record 1,003 public-listed companies, featured a keynote address by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.