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22nd Japanese Film Festival screens 14 films across five cities
The 22nd Japanese Film Festival began on 8 September in the Klang Valley before travelling to George Town, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu until 18 October. Fourteen Japanese films are being shown, including a retrospective of director Yamada Yoji and a Girl Power programme, with special Kokuho screenings at GSC Mid Valley and GSC MyTOWN.
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Pan Gon wants Selangor more clinical after 3-0 win over KL City
Selangor FC beat KL City 3-0 at Stadium MBPJ in Petaling Jaya through goals from A Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa. Coach Kim Pan Gon wants his side to be more clinical in front of goal after the goals came late. The fourth straight win keeps Selangor third in the Super League with 12 points.
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Ameerul Eqhwan saves KL City from a heavier defeat
KL City lost 0-3 to Selangor in the Klang Valley derby at MBPJ Stadium last night. Head coach Dollah Salleh said goalkeeper Ameerul Eqhwan Mohd Fauzi saved his team from conceding more than five goals, and blamed a weak midfield for the defeat.
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MIROS proposes regular health checks for elderly drivers
MIROS chairman Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon suggested regular health screenings for drivers from age 40 as a condition for renewing licences. He said driving competence cannot be judged by age alone, and an age limit could create social risks for elderly drivers who remain fit. The proposal was made at MIROS headquarters in Kajang, while a driving institute operator in Segambut suggested practical training beyond 16 hours for elderly drivers.
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Selangor keep winning run, Sabah fall to DPMM
Selangor FC beat KL City FC 3-0 in a Super League match at Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium, with goals from A Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa. At Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah FC lost 1-2 to DPMM FC, whose winner came from Jordan Murray.
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Jamil Khir claims trial to three charges over RM860.3m in Tabung Haji funds
Former minister Jamil Khir Baharom claimed trial at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to three charges of dishonestly causing Lembaga Tabung Haji to dispose of RM860.3 million to a Saudi-linked company. The alleged offences took place at his Putrajaya office between 2015 and 2017. Bail was set at RM300,000 with one surety, his passport surrendered, and the case fixed for mention on Nov 5.
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Cheng Lei gets warm Malaysian welcome at Sunway Velocity Mall
Chinese actor Cheng Lei made his first visit to Malaysia and was greeted by fans at Sunway Velocity Mall in Kuala Lumpur on 13 September. He interacted with fans through games, drawings and a Malay language challenge, and said he wanted to try nasi lemak.
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14 trapped by flash flood in Sungai Pertak rescued by firemen
Fourteen people, including a child, were trapped in the middle of Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu after a flash flood yesterday. Fire and rescue personnel from Kuala Kubu Bharu, assisted by the Batang Kali volunteer fire squad, used a river crossing technique to bring all victims safely to the riverbank.
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Tan & Tan to launch RM655m Aviera in Bangsar South in Q4 2026
Tan & Tan Developments Bhd will launch Aviera, a freehold transit-oriented development in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 3.5-acre project has a gross development value of RM655 million across two towers, Aviera Flex and Aviera Skye, with indicative pricing from RM326,000 and completion targeted for 2031.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new store locations by year-end
Skechers plans to open about 11 new locations in Malaysia by the end of this year, with Malaysia now its largest market in Southeast Asia. Openings include a 20,000 sq ft store at Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh in September and a store at Merdeka 118 on 1 November.
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UKM and UiTM prepare to welcome new students
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam Campus are making preparations for their new student orientation weeks. At UKM, the Minggu Tekad Siswa involves 44 facilitators, while UiTM is running a five-day course for its MDS assistants before Minggu Destini Siswa is held both online and physically.
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OCR Group launches RM344mil D'Templer Hilltop Residences in Templer, Selayang
OCR Group Berhad has launched D'Templer Hilltop Residences, a RM344 million freehold landed development in Templer, Selayang North, Selangor, comprising 52 semi-detached homes and nine bungalow lots. The project sits within the existing Dolomite Templer development, and OCR has spent about RM2.5 million upgrading the guardhouse, security, landscaping and infrastructure there.
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Nick Chung to perform at Arena of Stars on 3 Nov
Malaysian singer Nick Chung will perform at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on 3 November 2026 at 6pm. Tickets are priced at RM171 for PS1 seats, with the same rate for Genting Rewards members. Chung is known for hits such as 'The One Who Understands Me Most' and his Chinese New Year song 'A Beautiful New Year'.
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Raja Muda of Perlis opens MIDF CSR study room at MADI
The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, opened a study room donated through a CSR initiative worth RM98,125 at Al-Madrasah Ad-Diniah Al-Islamiyah (MADI) in Kangar. The contribution is part of MIDF's CSR initiative with MAIPs, during a visit to several locations in Perlis including MATRI, Masjid Sirajuddin Padang Pauh, a house in Batu 20 Kok Mak and the Kampung Nelayan Seberang Ramai Kuala Perlis transformation project.
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Puchong urban park walk event on Oct 4
An event titled 'Living in Nature — Urban Park Walk' will be held on Oct 4, 2026 at Puchong Wawasan Center Court from 8:30am to 11am. The fee is RM30 per person or RM50 for parent and child, with sharing by Goh Yong Kian.
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Police: Viral Cyberjaya barrier push was done with Tamarind Square management's permission
A traffic policeman was filmed pushing open an automatic barrier at Tamarind Square in Cyberjaya while escorting the official convoy of Datuk Undang Luak Johol. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said the officer acted after the barrier failed to open and the premises management told him to push it manually, then restore it afterwards. No objections or complaints were received from either the escorted party or Tamarind Square management.
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IMMERSIO 2026 at REXKL on 25-27 September
IMMERSIO 2026: PASAR expands to REXKL on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur, from 25 to 27 September 2026. The event features artist sharing sessions, performances and community programmes, with free sharing sessions and ticketed performances.
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MOTAC to seek allocations for state tourism upgrades, says Tiong
MOTAC will push for funding to help state governments upgrade existing tourist spots and develop new ones, its minister Tiong King Sing said at the opening of the Malaysia Cultural Festival 2026 at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur. The six-day festival runs until Wednesday and features traditional performances, cultural exhibitions and heritage displays from across the country.
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Umno assembly ends with call to bring GE16 forward
Umno's 2026 general assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur closed with president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urging an earlier 16th general election and a mandate for Umno and Barisan Nasional to lead. Delegates also pressed on cost-of-living pressures, coalition partnerships and institutional reforms including parliamentary oversight of the MACC.
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Selangor beat KL City 3-0, Sabah lose 2-1 to DPMM
Selangor defeated KL City 3-0 at the MBPJ Stadium in Petaling Jaya on Sunday, with goals from A. Selvan, Chrigor Moraes and Eduardo Sosa in front of about 5,000 home fans. The win keeps Selangor third in the Super League on 12 points, behind Johor Darul Ta'zim and Kuching City. In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah lost 2-1 to DPMM at Likas Stadium, their second straight defeat.
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SBA rewards Genevie, Isyraf after Malaysia International Series success
The Sarawak Badminton Association has given performance incentives to Genevie Lim and Isyraf Hafizin after their podium finishes at the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026. Genevie received RM2,000 for winning the mixed doubles title, while Isyraf got RM1,000 for finishing runner-up in the men's doubles. Two other Sarawak youngsters, Jared Foo and Lucas Ho, received RM300 each for their runner-up finishes at the Lee Chong Wei Cup 2026.
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Irvine wins women's and mixed doubles at Leapmotor KL Cup
American Jessie Irvine won both the women's and mixed doubles titles at the Leapmotor Kuala Lumpur Cup at The Hood in Kuala Lumpur. She and Alix Truong beat the Australian pair Sahra Dennehy and Danni-elle Townsend in the women's final, then Irvine partnered Bolivia's Gabriel Tardio to take the mixed doubles against Townsend and Joey Wild.
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Parliament open day draws 11,280 visitors, beating target
A two-day Parliament open day that began yesterday drew 11,280 visitors, above the initial target of 10,000. Dewan Negara president Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah said it was the programme's best showing since it began in 2023. The event aims to bring Parliament closer to the people by letting the public see the proceedings inside the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara.
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Over 50 PPR Taman Mulia residents join gotong-royong to foster unity
A Gotong-Royong Perpaduan programme at PPR Taman Mulia in Kuala Lumpur brought together more than 50 residents to paint road shoulders, collect rubbish and spruce up the housing area. The KRT chairman said the gotong-royong culture must be kept alive because cleanliness is a shared responsibility. The estate's Dapur Digital also provided 150 food packs to participants.