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Two Malaysian university students died in a fiery collision on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE expressway after a BMW lost control and struck a road divider. A Singaporean passenger survived with minor injuries.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has shuttered six food establishments and issued 74 enforcement notices during a major hygiene operation targeting Jalan Alor's notorious dining strip.
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A town hall meeting failed to ease resident concerns about traffic and environmental impacts from a proposed twin 61-storey condominium project on Jalan Bukit Pantai in Kuala Lumpur, with activists calling for impact assessments.
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Kuala Lumpur police have detained a homeless Myanmar national following an incident in which he allegedly hurled bricks at a police vehicle stationed outside a hotel on Jalan Hang Lekiu. The suspect is currently assisting investigators.
Malaysian police conducted three simultaneous raids in Cheras on June 20, seizing drugs valued at RM135.63 million and arresting seven suspects in what authorities describe as a significant blow against organised trafficking networks attempting to flood local markets.
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A Kuala Lumpur resident died after allegedly jumping from a North-South Expressway flyover while fleeing police. The incident has led to the arrest of two other individuals connected to the case.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have dismantled a sophisticated perfume investment scam operation, arresting six individuals following a raid at a commercial premise in KL Eco City. The bust marks another significant enforcement action against investment fraud schemes.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, aimed at delivering Islamic charitable assistance more efficiently to residents in Kuala Lumpur's Federal Territories.
The Sultan of Kedah visited the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, a restored heritage landmark that has attracted 200,000 visitors since reopening to the public in February.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a man suspected of repeatedly sexually abusing his teenage daughter over a five-year period. The abuse came to light when the girl became pregnant.
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.