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Malaysia's meteorological authority has cautioned residents across the Klang Valley and multiple states to prepare for intense thunderstorms, torrential downpours, and gusty winds persisting until mid-afternoon.
A new tuition programme is providing free academic support to 1,600 SPM candidates across 40 secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on core subjects to ease the financial burden on families.
Four teenage boys aged 14 have been arrested by police following an assault in Cheras that gained widespread attention on social media platforms this month, leaving another youth with serious injuries.
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A fatal tree collapse in Kuala Lumpur has exposed gaps in Malaysia's urban forestry practices. Experts say systematic inspection programmes, certified arborists, and technology—not mass felling—offer the path forward.
A man has been arrested following an early-morning trespassing incident at Jalan Meru Station on Rapid KL's Shah Alam Line, which temporarily suspended train operations and affected commuter schedules.
DBKL will clean Dataran Merdeka after thousands of football fans left rubbish following a live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The authority has urged the public to take greater responsibility for shared spaces.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has praised Kuala Lumpur City Hall workers for their efforts in cleaning Dataran Merdeka following litter left behind after a FIFA World Cup final screening, while emphasizing that citizens must play their part in maintaining public spaces.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is investigating a fatal tree collapse on Jalan Tun Razak with the Malaysian Society of Arborist. The authority has launched inspections of high-risk mature trees across major roads and plans to install 400 monitoring sensors.
Following a fatal tree-fall incident, Kuala Lumpur City Hall has initiated a comprehensive technical investigation and launched inspections of potentially dangerous mature trees throughout the capital's road network.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a 39-year-old foreign national in connection with a violent attack on a UTAR student using a metal rod at a Setapak bus stop. The arrest marks progress in investigating the assault incident.
Kuala Lumpur's new LaLaport Transportation Hub at Bukit Bintang City Centre consolidates services from approximately 30 bus operators, with initial capacity for 3,000 daily passengers expandable to 10,000. The facility integrates multiple transport modes including express buses, airport shuttles, and connections to LRT and Monorail networks.
Three brothers have been charged across separate Sessions Court proceedings in Kuala Lumpur for conducting unauthorised capital market activities, marking the Securities Commission's latest enforcement effort against illicit financial operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively seeking two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a corruption trial underway at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, highlighting the cross-border dimensions of the investigation.
Immigration authorities have arrested 111 undocumented migrants following a sweeping enforcement operation at Jalan Kenanga's wholesale shopping district in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal employment in the city's retail sector.
The Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project has completed its RM9.6 million upgrade, becoming one of 22 finished projects out of 61 planned improvements across Kuala Lumpur's public housing estates.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's former prime minister, has thanked the nation for the widespread affection and birthday greetings he received as he celebrated his 101st birthday.
Authorities have arrested a 20-year-old driver who crashed his white Mercedes through a police checkpoint on Sprint Expressway and subsequently fled the scene. The incident drew significant public attention online.
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Kuala Lumpur police have arrested two local men with prior criminal convictions to assist in investigating a murder at a Petaling Jaya hotel, marking a significant development in the case.
National Petroleum Enterprise has issued RM54 million in sustainability-linked sukuk for the NPE2 elevated highway project in Kuala Lumpur, marking the first such financing instrument for a highway globally.
The government has clarified that the Federal Territory Muslim Cemetery Development Project in Hulu Semenyih has been in planning since 2005, addressing Kuala Lumpur's depleting Islamic burial ground capacity.
An actress known for her role in a police drama has been released on police bail after testing positive for drugs during an enforcement raid at an unlicensed entertainment venue on Jalan Raja Chulan in Kuala Lumpur.
The federal government has committed RM1 million to support heritage preservation and downtown rejuvenation in Kuala Lumpur through a new grants programme offering between RM30,000 and RM100,000 per project.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall has launched a formal land acquisition process to resolve a public access road blockage in Taman Datuk Senu, Sentul, which sits on private land. Resolution expected within three to four months.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall is investing RM45 million to expand the Cheras crematorium with three additional units, starting February 2026. The two-year project aims to meet rising demand from the capital's non-Muslim population.
Police arrested 14 people, including an actress known for a popular police drama, during an enforcement raid at an unlicensed entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur. The woman tested positive for three controlled substances.
Datuk Jailani Harun, a former journalist serving as diplomatic officer to UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, died at Hospital Serdang this morning. Funeral prayers will be held at Al-Mubarakah Mosque in Taman Bukit Cheras.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has postponed the submission deadline for amendments to the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 until August 7 at 5 pm, allowing property owners and developers additional time to prepare documentation.
Kuala Lumpur police have appealed to the public to refrain from resharing an old complaint about the Subuh azan allegedly disturbing residents' sleep in Sungai Buloh, warning the matter has been misrepresented on social media.
Thirty-four people were arrested when police shut down an illegal betting call centre operating from Taman Wahyu in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. The operation had been taking wagers on World Cup matches.
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A driver has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run incident near Kuala Lumpur Hospital that claimed a motorcyclist's life during the early morning hours. The suspect surrendered to police after fleeing the scene.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a motorist accused of abandoning the scene following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns on the busy arterial route.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have apprehended a timber lorry driver and another individual following positive drug test results at Gombak Toll Plaza. Both tested positive for controlled substances during a routine screening operation.
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A Kuala Lumpur businessman appeared in Sessions Court today facing charges of membership in the Geng RT6 organised crime group, allegedly active in Sentul since 2020.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has flagged growing evidence that foreign begging activities in Kuala Lumpur, particularly involving children, are orchestrated by criminal syndicates. Authorities have conducted hundreds of operations and detained thousands.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity is deploying Automated External Defibrillators across Kuala Lumpur's busiest locations and rolling out CPR training to combat Malaysia's low cardiac arrest survival rates of 0.5 to 8.5 per cent.
A businessman has been charged at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur with allegedly belonging to Geng RT6, an organised crime group. The charge marks the 12th person prosecuted in connection with the syndicate.
The Royal Malaysia Police has broadened its character and discipline-building programme to primary schools throughout Kuala Lumpur, building on demonstrated success in secondary education where disciplinary issues and student crime have declined significantly.
Police arrested 12 men after a brawl broke out in the Viva Home shopping mall parking area in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over parking spaces at crowded commercial venues.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a property agent following an incident at Maluri MRT station where he threatened and assaulted his girlfriend. Authorities are investigating the case.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has begun permanently closing two traffic light intersections on Jalan Ampang as part of a major 3.2-kilometre upgrade project aimed at improving road safety and traffic flow along the key corridor.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have dismantled an underground gambling operation at Selayang Wholesale Market, arresting eight men involved in running an illegal 'See Ngo Lak' card game and connected online betting network.
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Police arrested two suspected heroin traffickers after a high-speed pursuit on Jalan Kuching in Kuala Lumpur resulted in a multi-vehicle collision. Officers recovered drugs at the scene.
A high-speed BMW collision on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE expressway has claimed the lives of two Malaysian students, with a third occupant escaping with minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident as a traffic fatality case.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a major drug trafficking operation after seizing narcotics valued at RM135.63 million during simultaneous raids in Cheras, detaining seven suspects in connection with the trafficking network.
Former national shuttler Soniia Cheah has resigned as Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association sports director after just four months, citing concerns that certain organisational matters conflicted with her professional principles.
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A man died after allegedly jumping from a flyover during a police pursuit on the North-South Expressway in Kuala Lumpur. Two other individuals were arrested in relation to the incident.
Malaysian police have arrested six individuals suspected of orchestrating an investment fraud scheme centred on perfume trading at a KL Eco City location, signalling intensified enforcement against financial cons.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, designed to accelerate assistance delivery and strengthen community outreach across welfare schemes.
The Sultan of Kedah visited the restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur, touring galleries showcasing the capital's history and development. The heritage landmark has attracted 200,000 visitors since reopening to the public.
Malaysia's Light Rail Transit 3 line will commence operations on Monday, June 29, following an official launch ceremony this Sunday officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The 37.8km rail network spans from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia.
Thirteen men arrested following a violent altercation outside a Kepong nightclub in April are set to face court charges today, marking a significant enforcement action against public disorder.
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Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh contends that Kuala Lumpur voters have tested both BN and Perikatan governance and are ready for an alternative political direction for the capital city.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have remanded two suspects for 14 days following allegations of a staged kidnapping scheme designed to extract RM18,000 in ransom. Investigations remain ongoing.
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More than 70 prestigious awards were presented at the ASEAN Property Developers Awards 2025/2026 and Top Quality Brand Awards 2025/2026 ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, honouring industry leaders driving innovation and sustainable development across Southeast Asia.
Malaysian authorities arrested 186 undocumented migrants during a midnight operation in Pudu. Those detained face charges related to visa violations and missing documentation.
Police arrested a woman in her 20s after interrogating claims she had been kidnapped. Investigators found her account contained discrepancies that prompted further questioning and subsequent detention.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has committed RM200 million to transform 287 hawker sites across the city, directly supporting more than 11,000 traders through modernised infrastructure and targeted financial assistance during transition periods.
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The husband of Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri was honoured with funeral prayers at Kuala Lumpur's National Mosque before his remains were flown to Sarawak for burial.
Kuala Lumpur police have apprehended a man allegedly involved in an assault and criminal intimidation incident at a restaurant in Desa Sri Puteri, Cheras, where a victim was reportedly threatened with an object resembling a firearm.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a 38-year-old former tenant on suspicion of vandalising a guardhouse at a Bukit Jalil residential complex. The incident allegedly stemmed from a conflict between the man and the property's management.
Police in Kuala Lumpur conducted a significant drug enforcement operation in Segambut on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of narcotics valued at over RM1.7 million.
Law enforcement officers have dismantled an illegal online and physical gambling operation concealed within a luxury condominium in Bukit Jalil, arresting 15 individuals during a weekend enforcement action targeting organised gaming networks.
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The government's resolution of the Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents' decades-long housing dispute signals its commitment to delivering justice without delay, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.