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Two Malaysian university students perished in a high-speed collision on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE expressway after their BMW struck a divider and ignited. A third passenger survived with minor injuries.
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Police have arrested a man using the title 'Datuk' in connection with a major drug syndicate, seizing RM6.3 million worth of narcotics, luxury vehicles including a Maserati and Toyota Alphard, and high-end timepieces.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has launched a decisive crackdown on food safety standards along the popular Jalan Alor dining strip, resulting in the temporary closure of six establishments and 74 enforcement notices issued to premises found in violation.
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Residents remain unconvinced about a planned two-tower condominium project on Jalan Bukit Pantai despite the developer and City Hall holding a town hall. Concerns centre on traffic congestion, environmental impact, and missing assessment reports.
Police have dismantled a significant drug distribution network after seizing narcotics valued at RM135.63 million across three coordinated raids in Cheras on June 20, detaining seven individuals implicated in an operation aimed at flooding local markets.
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Kuala Lumpur police have detained a homeless Myanmar national accused of hurling bricks at a police vehicle outside a hotel on Jalan Hang Lekiu. The incident resulted in property damage and led to charges against the suspect.
Kuala Lumpur police arrested a foreign homeless man accused of vandalising a police car with a brick outside Hotel Kingston on Jalan Hang Lekiu. The incident occurred Wednesday evening.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have successfully rolled up a fraudulent perfume investment operation, apprehending six suspects linked to the scheme during a targeted raid at a commercial location in KL Eco City.
Tourism Malaysia and KL Hop-On Hop-Off operator Elang Wah Sdn Bhd have unveiled a domestic tourism campaign featuring specially wrapped sightseeing buses promoting attractions across Malaysia ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.
The Sultan of Kedah toured the recently restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur on June 24, exploring galleries documenting the capital's development and Malaysia's independence journey.
Malaysian police have intensified enforcement against unlicensed gambling operations, arresting 1,156 individuals and conducting 868 raids throughout Kuala Lumpur in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Thirteen men arrested in connection with an April brawl outside a Kepong nightclub will appear in court to face charges today, marking the conclusion of the police investigation into the incident.
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Over 300 young worshippers gathered at a Kuala Lumpur mosque for pre-dawn Qiyamullail prayers before watching a 2026 World Cup match, demonstrating how religious institutions are adapting to youth interests through integrated programming.
Police have remanded a woman and her accomplice for 14 days in connection with an alleged scheme to stage a kidnapping and extort RM18,000 in ransom money.
Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district will host a new large-capacity mosque expected to open early next year. The facility will serve over 1,500 worshippers, addressing growing religious infrastructure needs in the bustling commercial area.
Authorities arrested 186 undocumented migrants during a midnight operation in Pudu. The detainees face investigations for visa violations and missing travel documentation.
A new mosque accommodating over 1,500 worshippers will be constructed in Bukit Bintang, with completion expected in early 2024, announced Minister Zulkifli Hasan.
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall has committed RM200 million to transform 287 hawker centres across the capital, directly supporting over 11,000 small traders through infrastructure upgrades and temporary financial assistance during construction periods.
A temporary Friday prayer facility has opened at Bukit Bintang Outreach Oasis following special government approval. The facility will remain operational until a permanent surau is completed at the location.
Police have arrested a man following an assault and criminal intimidation incident at a Desa Sri Puteri eatery in Cheras, where a victim was allegedly threatened with an object resembling a firearm.
PAS convened senior party leaders at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters for an opposition parliamentary strategy session, signalling deepening divisions with coalition partner Bersatu over political direction.
Law enforcement in Kuala Lumpur has shut down an illegal gambling network disguised as a mini casino inside an upmarket residential tower in Bukit Jalil, with 15 arrests made during a weekend operation.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a man and seized narcotics worth more than RM1.7 million following a targeted raid on a residential property in the Segambut area, marking another significant victory in ongoing efforts against organised drug trafficking.
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The resolution of the Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents' housing crisis, spanning over four decades, demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing urban poverty. Eligible families will receive two free housing units each through a permanent development project.