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Authorities have apprehended a Bangladeshi national in connection with a knife attack on his housemate at a restaurant in Taman Cheras Baru, Kuala Lumpur. The arrest came within 24 hours of the incident.
Around 400 Bukit Damansara residents attended a town hall demanding Kuala Lumpur City Hall rescind a renovation permit that would add a floor to a semi-detached house. Concerns include architectural changes and structural damage.
Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad visited the National Heart Institute to see his client, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is currently undergoing treatment for a heart condition.
Kerala Police arrested a 36-year-old man after he allegedly attempted to force open an emergency exit on a Batik Air flight traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday night, damaging the window panel and threatening other passengers.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus oversaw a restructuring of six senior command positions, including heads of the Criminal Investigation and Narcotics Crime Investigation departments, district chiefs, and specialist branch deputies.
118 Mall is preparing for its November 2026 debut with an inaugural retailers' summit drawing 200+ partners. The seven-storey venue expects 22 million annual visitors and will feature 300 outlets blending local and international brands.
Malaysian immigration authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with a significant passport forgery scheme operating in Kuala Lumpur, with the operation's suspected leader among those detained, according to the department's director-general.
Malaysia's Immigration Department has dismantled a passport forgery ring operating in Kuala Lumpur, arresting three Indonesian nationals and recovering 119 forged passports in coordinated enforcement operations.
A foreign national has been apprehended by Kuala Lumpur police following allegations of physically assaulting and criminally intimidating a student in the Sungai Besi residential district.
Kuala Lumpur police have apprehended a foreign composer following allegations of assault and threats made against a student enrolled at a private institution in the Cheras district.
A Kuala Lumpur businesswoman has filed a lawsuit against a politician, claiming 29 items valued at RM2.3 million disappeared from a fully furnished property she purchased, escalating property disputes.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a Chinese national in connection with an extortion investigation centred in the Cheras district. The arrest marks the latest in a series of crackdowns on organised criminal activity in the capital region.
Kuala Lumpur police have apprehended seven people, including two teenage girls, as part of their investigation into a knife-point robbery incident on Jalan Ampang.
Kuala Lumpur's Kalpana Dance Theatre marks three decades of artistic survival through constant innovation. For its milestone celebration, the company is staging a bharatanatyam performance centred on India's sacred rivers while engaging dancers in environmental activism.
Malayan Banking Bhd has inaugurated its new headquarters at Menara Merdeka Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presiding over the official ceremony, signalling the bank's continued expansion and Malaysia's banking sector growth.
Approximately 3,000 people are still waiting for People's Housing Programme units in Kuala Lumpur, with priority given to B40 applicants in order of application. Hannah Yeoh announced ongoing allocation of vacant units alongside a major maintenance programme.
Police have arrested a foreign national accused of involvement in an extortion case linked to 12 Kuala Lumpur officers. Two female accomplices from Thailand and China were also detained in connection with passport-related offences.
Malaysian authorities relocated hundreds of Rohingya refugees from outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to police headquarters on July 27 for identity verification and documentation processing.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall conducted a weekend crackdown on entertainment venues operating without proper licences, seizing equipment and issuing multiple enforcement notices across five establishments in the capital.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebuffed accusations that his administration is sidelining Bumiputera interests, highlighting the designation of 50 acres of premium Kuala Lumpur land as Malay reserve property—the first such allocation since Independence.
A four-decade-old terrace house in suburban Kuala Lumpur has been transformed into a beacon of biophilic design. Through thoughtful restoration preserving the original structure, architects prioritized natural ventilation, daylight penetration, and integrated landscaping to create a climate-responsive home.
SMK Seri Mulia in Kuala Lumpur has received RM300,000 from the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary allocation for facility upgrades and student safety measures, including installation of protective grills.
Authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to an attempted cash van heist in Klang, with investigators retrieving a stolen shotgun during the arrest. The operation marks another success in tackling organised armed robbery.
Police arrested two individuals after a heated confrontation erupted at a residential complex in Cheras, with the incident resulting in significant injuries to another party involved in the dispute.
Police have arrested four 14-year-old boys in connection with a violent assault that gained widespread attention on social media. The incident, which occurred in Cheras, left another teenager with serious injuries early this month.
Kuala Lumpur police have rescheduled their monthly assembly to evening hours, recognizing that most criminal activity and police operations occur after dark in the capital city.
Police arrested a man and seized a Black-winged Kite worth RM100,000 from a Kapar residence during an enforcement operation, with the bird kept in violation of wildlife protection regulations.
Police arrested a man who trespassed on Shah Alam Line tracks at Jalan Meru Station early today, temporarily disrupting Rapid KL services and highlighting ongoing rail safety concerns.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall will undertake a major clean-up operation at Dataran Merdeka following the World Cup final broadcast, appealing to the public to take greater responsibility for shared civic spaces.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall and arborists are investigating a fatal tree fall on Jalan Tun Razak that killed a man. The city council has launched sweeping inspections of mature trees across major roads and plans to install 400 monitoring sensors.
Following a fatal tree collapse in Kuala Lumpur, City Hall has initiated a comprehensive technical investigation and launched safety inspections of mature and potentially dangerous trees throughout the capital's road network.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad faces a pivotal court ruling tomorrow as the Sessions Court prepares to announce its decision on three charges related to a RM2.8 million corruption allegation.
Police rescued a kidnap victim within 48 hours and detained six suspects following a RM7 million ransom demand in Kuala Lumpur, demonstrating rapid response capabilities.
Police have arrested a 39-year-old foreign national suspected of assaulting a UTAR student with a metal rod at a bus stop in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The case highlights ongoing safety concerns in the capital.
A state-of-the-art transport hub opened at LaLaport in Bukit Bintang City Centre will consolidate services from 30 bus operators, addressing Kuala Lumpur's mounting urban mobility challenges with capacity for 3,000 daily commuters, expandable to 10,000.
Kuala Lumpur's new LaLaport Transportation Hub has opened as an integrated transport terminal offering seamless connections between rail, express buses, e-hailing services, and taxis, with capacity to serve up to 10,000 passengers daily.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have successfully apprehended a male suspect wanted for his role in a gang robbery at a condominium, ending a two-year pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions.
Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong will appear before a magistrate in Kuala Lumpur to face criminal defamation charges relating to an allegedly defamatory statement made in connection with her business activities.
Five Malaysian cocktail establishments have made the extended 51-100 rankings for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, with Cabinet 8 KL entering the list for the first time at position 65.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body is actively searching for two Bangladeshi witnesses whose testimony is crucial to strengthening its prosecution case in an ongoing corruption trial unfolding at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
Malaysian immigration officers arrested 111 undocumented migrants during a dawn raid at Jalan Kenanga's bustling wholesale clothing sector in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges in the capital's commercial district.
The RM9.6 million upgrade of Desa Tun Razak People's Housing Project has been completed, marking one of 22 finished projects out of 61 planned improvements in Kuala Lumpur funded by RM300 million allocated this year.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old driver after his white Mercedes rammed through a police roadblock on Sprint Expressway near the National Institute of Public Administration. The incident attracted widespread viral attention on social media.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested 11 individuals, including six South Korean nationals, following a raid on a World Cup football betting call centre operating from an office building in the Taman Desa area.
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Malaysia's government has clarified that the Federal Territory Muslim Cemetery Development Project in Hulu Semenyih, Selangor, has been planned since 2005 to address the critical shortage of Islamic burial land in Kuala Lumpur and ease traffic congestion.
An actress known for her roles in police dramas was detained following a drug screening at an illegal entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur but has since secured bail from authorities.
Property developer CHGP is acquiring a strategically positioned freehold development site in Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle for RM455 million, targeting a significant mixed-use project with approved density.
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Malaysia's government has released RM1 million in grants to revitalize downtown Kuala Lumpur, supporting heritage conservation and creative industries through the Downtown Kuala Lumpur Grants Programme 2026.
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Kuala Lumpur City Hall has submitted a formal land acquisition application to resolve access disruptions in Taman Datuk Senu, where a long-used public road sits on private land with no prior acquisition.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall will invest RM45 million to upgrade the aging Cheras crematorium, adding three new cremation units to the existing seven. The two-year project aims to meet rising demand from the capital's non-Muslim communities.
Authorities detained 14 people, including a television actress, during an enforcement operation at an unlicensed entertainment venue in Kuala Lumpur. The actress tested positive for multiple controlled substances.
A Chinese citizen has entered a not guilty plea in Kuala Lumpur regarding charges of defrauding a gold merchant by selling gold-coated base metal jewellery as authentic gold worth RM37,054.
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Police have arrested a motorist believed responsible for a fatal early-morning hit-and-run incident near Kuala Lumpur Hospital that claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The suspect voluntarily surrendered to authorities following the tragic collision.
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A businessman appeared in Kuala Lumpur's Sessions Court facing allegations of membership in Geng RT6, a designated organised crime group. The charge carries serious implications for understanding syndicate networks operating in Malaysia's capital.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly thanked an 86-year-old trishaw rider who made an extraordinary effort, pedalling nearly a kilometre to allow his wife to meet the PM in person.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have apprehended a vehicle driver accused of abandoning the scene following a deadly collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak early this morning.
Authorities have arrested a timber lorry driver at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur after he tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis during a routine drug screening operation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has intensified operations against foreign begging networks, detaining 5,411 foreigners since January and targeting organised syndicates. Authorities are also investigating locals suspected of profiting from exploitation.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity is expanding access to automated external defibrillators at high-traffic locations across Kuala Lumpur and stepping up public training to combat Malaysia's critically low sudden cardiac arrest survival rates of 0.5 to 8.5 per cent.
A Kuala Lumpur businessman has been charged with membership in the organised criminal syndicate Geng RT6, marking the 12th person charged in the ongoing investigation into the group's activities.
Twelve men have been arrested by Kuala Lumpur police following a physical altercation in the parking lot at Viva Home mall in Cheras. The incident stemmed from a disagreement over a parking space.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has permanently closed traffic light intersections at the Royal Thai Embassy and Lorong Ampang 2 on Jalan Ampang to facilitate a major 3.2-kilometre road upgrade project aimed at reducing congestion.
Malaysia's Cabinet has instructed the Federal Territories Department to enhance governance and accountability at Kuala Lumpur City Hall before pursuing amendments to the Federal Capital Act 1960, following a comprehensive feasibility study.