News near Universiti Malaya Kuala Lumpur
24 stories within reach of Universiti Malaya Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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400 pupils mark National Day with PKSK preparation programme at UM
A two-day PKSK preparation programme for 400 primary school students was held at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, coinciding with National Day celebrations. The event, organised by Fly High Education Centre, featured patriotic activities, motivational sessions, and a special appearance by nine-year-old Anggrek binti Adenan.
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Shawn breaks 10-year record
Shawn Roshan Singh of Universiti Malaya broke a 10-year record in the 1,500m event at SUKIPT 2026 at UM Arena, Kuala Lumpur. He clocked 4:03.43s to win the gold medal, surpassing the old record of 4:05.11s.
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Almost disqualified, Sriven still wins gold
UPSI runner Sriven Tan won the gold medal in the men's 10,000m race walk at SUKIPT 2026, held at Arena UM in Kuala Lumpur. Despite receiving three warnings and entering the penalty box, he finished in 52 minutes 11.53 seconds to secure victory for his university.
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Shawn Roshan breaks SUKIPT record
Shawn Roshan Singh of Universiti Malaya broke the SUKIPT 2026 games record in the men's 1,500m at Arena UM in Kuala Lumpur, clocking 4:03.43. The previous record of 4:05.11 was set in 2016.
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Warda bounces back to win gold in 200m event
Nurul Wardatul Huwaida Mohd Hamka of UPSI won the women's 200m gold at SUKIPT 2026, held at Arena Universiti Malaya, with a time of 24.76 seconds. The win came after she took silver in the 100m final the day before.
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Danish Iftikhar wins double sprint gold at SUKIPT 2026
At the SUKIPT 2026 games at Arena Universiti Malaya, national sprinter Danish Iftikhar Muhammad Roslee won his second gold medal by breaking the meet record in the men's 200m with a time of 20.77 seconds, following his 100m gold the day before.
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Danish and Fatin crowned sprint kings and queens at SUKIPT
At the SUKIPT 2026 athletics finals at Arena Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, UPSI's Danish Iftikhar and Fatin Ilyana won the men's and women's 100m titles, with Danish breaking the games record twice. Both will represent Malaysia internationally next.
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Lee Chong Wei Cup participant Shahadzryl hopes to win Olympic gold
At the Lee Chong Wei Cup Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur, 13-year-old Shahadzryl Suhaime won his match but aims to improve. He dreams of Olympic gold, while other juniors like Chong Lee Qian also advanced.
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Olympian Brian Sta Maria waits days in emergency for hospital bed
Malaysian hockey great Brian Sta Maria has spent days in the emergency unit of Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) waiting for a hospital bed after a fall at his Petaling Jaya home. His wife is calling for proper treatment, highlighting the struggles of aging national athletes.
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Ministry of National Unity Organizes Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition
The Ministry of National Unity is organizing the Merdeka Football Festival Exhibition at Gallery 1, Department of Museums Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, from August 31 to December 31. The four-month exhibition highlights football's role in uniting Malaysians across races and religions, tracing its history from before independence to the present. The exhibition is free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.
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Music community rallies behind Flop Poppy's Andy and his daughter
A charity event called 'SOS 4 INAZ' is being held this Saturday at Panggung Anniversari, Taman Botani Perdana, Kuala Lumpur, to raise funds for the scoliosis surgery of Inaz, the daughter of Flop Poppy vocalist Andy. The event, organized by Karyawan, aims to cover the RM97,000 treatment cost.
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AKEMI Warehouse Sale 16-20 Sep 2026: Up to 80% OFF at The Starling
AKEMI is holding a warehouse sale from 16 to 20 September 2026 at The Starling in Damansara Utama, offering up to 80% off on home and living products, plus additional discounts and happy hour deals.
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US-backed Tugu Negara project to boost local conservation expertise
A RM1 million US initiative will fund the conservation of Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur, involving an exchange of expertise between American and Malaysian specialists. The project will train at least 50 students and professionals from Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), which will serve as the research partner. The 12-month project is targeted for completion before Aug 31 next year.
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Endangered Species rocks KL again
Endangered Species Vol. 2, an independent music showcase, returned to Petai Belalang KL in Kuala Lumpur. The event featured performances by Women & Children, The Baby Cosmos, Teh Tarik Senja, and Golden Mammoth.
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JKG Land brings resort-style living to Mont'Kiara with Aosis
JKG Land is launching Aosis Mont Kiara, its first project in Mont'Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. The 40-storey, 244-unit freehold development on Jalan Kiara 5 has a GDV of RM523.8 million and features larger units and resort-style amenities. A preview was held on Aug 8, with the official launch scheduled for later this year.
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Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building sparked backlash over a foreign national helping visitors, despite management insisting he was not a tour guide.
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Dementia awareness takes centre stage in Petaling Jaya
A three-day World Alzheimer's Month programme will be held from Sept 4 to 6 at Megah Rise Mall in Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya. Organised by Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia and PPB Properties, the event will feature health talks, free screenings, and flu vaccinations for seniors.
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Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur
Agents Of Time in Kuala Lumpur. 27 September 2026, at Time Machine, Kuala Lumpur.
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Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to reckless driving causing teenager's death
A 41-year-old ambulance driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Jasin to reckless driving causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist. The incident occurred at the Ayer Merbau traffic light junction in Jasin on 26 August 2026. The court set bail at RM3,000 and suspended his license.
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UTC Pudu passport cover spat a misunderstanding, says lawyer
A lawyer says a viral dispute over an allegedly stolen passport cover at the UTC Pudu Immigration counter in Kuala Lumpur was a misunderstanding. His client, a first-time passport applicant, claims she accidentally took the cover. Police are investigating the case.
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RCI TH: Several individuals to be charged
Several individuals, including a former minister, will be charged in court over the Tabung Haji RCI report. The charges relate to corruption, embezzlement, and abuse of power in various investments and contracts. The SPRM chief commissioner announced the charges in Putrajaya, with court appearances scheduled in Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur.
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Asia Rubber-Elastomer Federation International Conference 2026 (AREF-IC 2026)
Asia Rubber-Elastomer Federation International Conference 2026 (AREF-IC 2026). 8 September to 10 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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"Remarkable Shandong" Agricultural Trade (Malaysia) Expo 2026
"Remarkable Shandong" Agricultural Trade (Malaysia) Expo 2026. 14 September to 16 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) 2026
Oil and Gas Asia (OGA) 2026. 2 September to 4 September 2026, at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.