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Thirteen men arrested in connection with a violent brawl outside a Kepong nightclub in April will appear in court to face charges, marking the conclusion of a police investigation into the incident.
Malaysia's newest Light Rail Transit line will commence operations on June 29, connecting Shah Alam with surrounding areas. The 37.8km service is expected to benefit approximately two million residents across the western Klang Valley.
More than 300 young worshippers attended Masjid Usamah bin Zaid in Kuala Lumpur for pre-dawn Qiyamullail prayers followed by a 2026 World Cup match screening, demonstrating how religious institutions can blend spiritual practice with youth interests.
Kuala Lumpur police have remanded a woman and her accomplice for 14 days following an investigation into an alleged staged kidnapping plot designed to extract RM18,000 in ransom payments from family members.
A new 1,500-capacity mosque will be constructed in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district, replacing a temporary prayer space at the Outreach Oasis community centre. Construction begins imminently, with completion targeted for early 2025.
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The ASEAN Property Developers Awards 2025/2026 and Top Quality Brand Awards 2025/2026 recognised over 70 industry leaders and organisations for excellence in property development and business innovation across Southeast Asia.
Authorities arrested 186 undocumented migrants during a coordinated midnight operation in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur. Those detained are suspected of visa violations and failing to maintain proper travel documentation.
A Chinese national has been fined RM5,000 after attempting to steal a Japanese passenger's backpack during a flight from Timor-Leste to Kuala Lumpur. The conviction highlights ongoing security concerns aboard commercial aircraft.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is investing RM200 million to upgrade 287 hawker sites under its Lestari Niaga 2026 initiative, aimed at benefiting over 11,000 traders with safer, more organised trading environments.
Muslims visiting or working in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang will gain access to Friday prayer facilities at the Outreach Oasis from tomorrow, easing worship obligations in the bustling commercial district.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a man suspected of assaulting a diner and threatening him with an object resembling a firearm at an eatery in Desa Sri Puteri. The incident highlights growing concerns over public safety in commercial establishments.
Police conducted a targeted raid on a Segambut residence, arresting one individual and recovering drugs valued at over RM1.7 million, marking a significant blow to the local narcotics trade.
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Malaysia's government has resolved a four-decade housing dispute affecting Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents through a permanent resettlement project, with each eligible family receiving two free housing units and an additional RM1 million allocated for area maintenance.