Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
CIMB Securities has retained its buy recommendation on Padini Holdings, projecting 27% upside as the company's legal dispute with Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission concludes, removing a key drag on investor sentiment.
A new transportation hub at LaLaport BBCC in Bukit Bintang has commenced operations, integrating 30 bus operators and offering multimodal connectivity to address Kuala Lumpur's growing urban mobility demands.
Kuala Lumpur's new LaLaport Transportation Hub, launched near the Hang Tuah interchange, will serve up to 10,000 passengers daily and streamline connections between rail, buses, and mobility services across the city centre.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 governance reforms after scoring just 0.08% in anti-corruption assessment. The overhaul includes new committees, digitalisation, and stricter approval limits to strengthen institutional accountability.
Five Malaysian cocktail bars have secured recognition in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 extended rankings. Cabinet 8 KL debuts at No.65, while Backdoor Bodega climbs to No.62 following its best cocktail menu accolades.
A large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Kenanga wholesale clothing district resulted in the arrest of 111 undocumented migrants. The coordinated raid highlights ongoing challenges in managing irregular migration.
The Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project upgrade has been completed, representing one of 22 finished projects out of 61 planned improvements across Kuala Lumpur under a RM300 million government allocation.
Police have detained a 20-year-old driver after his white Mercedes crashed through a police roadblock on the Sprint Expressway near the National Institute of Public Administration in Kuala Lumpur.
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Kuala Lumpur police have detained two men with criminal backgrounds as the investigation into a fatal incident at a Petaling Jaya hotel intensifies. The arrests mark an escalation in the case.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have dismantled an illegal World Cup betting operation, apprehending 11 suspects including six South Korean nationals during a targeted raid on an office in the Taman Desa area.
NPE has issued RM54 million in sustainability-linked sukuk to finance the NPE2 highway project, marking the first time such Islamic bonds have been used for a road infrastructure development globally.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is allocating RM45 million to expand the Cheras crematorium, adding three new cremation units to the existing seven. The two-year project, commencing February 2025, aims to meet rising service demands from the capital's non-Muslim communities.
Malaysia has launched a RM1 million grant programme to revitalise Downtown Kuala Lumpur, offering between RM30,000 and RM100,000 per project to support heritage preservation, entrepreneurs and artists in the city centre.
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Malaysia's Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has clarified that the Muslim cemetery development project in Hulu Semenyih has been under planning since 2005, designed to address critical burial land shortages in Kuala Lumpur and ease local traffic congestion.
A television actress known for her role in a police drama has been released on police bail after allegedly testing positive for controlled substances during an enforcement operation at an unlicensed nightspot on Jalan Raja Chulan.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall has submitted a formal land acquisition application to resolve a long-standing access road dispute in Taman Datuk Senu, where a public thoroughfare sits on private land. Resolution expected within three to four months.
Police arrested an actress and 13 others during a dawn raid on an unlicensed entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur. The actress, known for appearing in a police drama, tested positive for three drugs during the enforcement operation.
Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, passed away at Hospital Serdang this morning at 11.34 am.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has pushed back the submission deadline for amendments to the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 to August 7 at 5 pm, allowing property owners and developers additional time to prepare their applications.
Police have cautioned the public against resharing an old controversy concerning claims that dawn prayers were disrupting sleep in Sungai Buloh, following its recent viral spread online.
Malaysian police have arrested 34 individuals following a dawn raid on an illegal betting call centre operating from a commercial venue in Kuala Lumpur's Taman Wahyu area, dismantling what authorities describe as an unlicensed entertainment establishment.
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Police have arrested a suspect following a fatal hit-and-run collision near Kuala Lumpur Hospital that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in the early hours of July 6. The driver surrendered to authorities after the incident.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has thanked an 86-year-old trishaw rider who pedalled nearly a kilometre to meet him, honouring his wife's heartfelt desire to see the Prime Minister in person.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a car driver accused of abandoning a fatal collision scene involving a motorcyclist along Jalan Tun Razak this morning, marking fresh enforcement against hit-and-run incidents.
Authorities arrested a timber lorry driver at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur after he tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis during a screening operation. A second individual was also detained.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a property agent on suspicion of threatening and physically assaulting his girlfriend at Maluri MRT station, marking another incident of intimate partner violence in public spaces.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has permanently shut down two traffic light intersections on Jalan Ampang as part of a major 3.2-kilometre road upgrade project aimed at enhancing traffic flow and safety.
A businessman was charged at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with alleged membership in the Geng RT6 organised criminal group, expanding the number of defendants in the case to 12.
The Royal Malaysia Police has extended its character-building and discipline programme to primary schools across Kuala Lumpur, capitalising on demonstrated success in secondary education where crime and disciplinary cases declined significantly.
Twelve men were arrested after a brawl broke out at the Viva Home shopping centre car park in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, triggered by a parking space dispute. Authorities are investigating the incident.
An abandoned field behind 1Razak Mansion has been transformed into a thriving food forest, offering 80% of its predominantly elderly residents improved mental and physical wellbeing alongside food security and community connection.
Prasarana Malaysia has launched the LRT3 Shah Alam Line with operations beginning at 6 am today, anticipating between 5,000 and 10,000 passengers on the opening day. The operator projects daily ridership will climb to 67,000 within the first year.
Police have initiated a criminal investigation into alleged signature forgery linked to a delayed burial at Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery in Hulu Kelang, Kuala Lumpur.
Two Malaysian university students died after their BMW crashed and caught fire on the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway near Jalan Kuching early Thursday morning, while a Singaporean passenger survived with minor injuries.
Kuala Lumpur police arrested a foreign homeless man accused of damaging a patrol car with a brick outside Hotel Kingston on Jalan Hang Lekiu Wednesday evening.
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A man died after jumping from a flyover during a police chase on the North-South Expressway near Kuala Lumpur. Two other individuals were arrested in relation to the incident.
Malaysian police have arrested six individuals following a raid at KL Eco City, dismantling what authorities describe as an organised perfume investment fraud ring that targeted multiple victims.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, marking an effort to modernise how zakat funds reach communities across the federal territories more efficiently and accessibly.
Tourism Malaysia and KL Hop-On Hop-Off operator have unveiled a domestic tourism drive featuring six branded buses showcasing destinations across Malaysia, aiming to strengthen local travel ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
Kuala Lumpur police have recorded a significant decline in cable theft incidents, reporting just 71 cases in the first five months of the year compared to previous figures, with enforcement operations resulting in 85 arrests.
The Sultan of Kedah visited the recently restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur, touring its galleries and heritage exhibits. The landmark has welcomed 200,000 visitors since opening to the public earlier this year.
A Kuala Lumpur man faces arrest following allegations that he sexually assaulted his teenage daughter repeatedly across a five-year period, with the abuse discovered after she became pregnant.
Malaysia's religious affairs minister has confirmed that the Masjid Warisan project opposite the Tun Razak Exchange tower will proceed as scheduled, dismissing calls for cancellation.
Thirteen men arrested after an April brawl outside a Kepong nightclub are set to face charges in court. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about public disorder in entertainment venues.
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More than 300 young worshippers participated in a Qiyamullail programme at a Kuala Lumpur mosque before watching a 2026 World Cup match, combining spiritual devotion with football enthusiasm through an integrated faith-based approach.
Police have remanded a woman and accomplice for 14 days in connection with an alleged staged kidnapping designed to extort RM18,000 in ransom. The pair are suspected of fabricating the abduction to defraud a family member.
Muslims in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district will have access to Friday prayer facilities at the Outreach Oasis from June 19, easing worship logistics in the busy commercial and tourism hub.
A Chinese citizen has been ordered to pay RM5,000 in fines after admitting guilt to attempting to steal a Japanese passenger's backpack aboard a flight arriving in Kuala Lumpur this week.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has earmarked RM200 million to modernise hawker stalls across 287 sites, targeting over 11,000 traders. The Lestari Niaga initiative includes direct financial assistance during construction periods and promises completion within three months.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a man suspected of assaulting a person and threatening them with an object resembling a pistol at a dining establishment in Cheras. The arrest follows an incident at a Desa Sri Puteri eatery.
Kuala Lumpur police have detained a 38-year-old man suspected of damaging a guardhouse at a Bukit Jalil residential development. The incident allegedly stemmed from tensions between the individual and the complex's management.
PAS leadership gathered at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur for a pre-council meeting of opposition parliamentarians, underscoring escalating friction between the Islamic party and its Bersatu coalition partner.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a suspect following a residential raid in Segambut that yielded narcotics valued at RM1.7 million, marking a significant seizure in the capital's ongoing drug enforcement operations.
Police have dismantled a gambling operation hidden within a high-end Bukit Jalil condominium, arresting 15 individuals during a Saturday enforcement action that has renewed focus on illicit betting rings exploiting residential properties.
The government has resolved a decades-long housing dispute affecting Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents through a permanent housing project offering two free units per eligible family, with an additional RM1 million allocated for area maintenance.