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RTS link sparks business boom
INDUSTRY players in Johor Baru are bullish about the economic opportunities the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service is expected to bring.
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Superhero excitement at KL cinema launch
SPIDER-MAN fans can expect a fantastic time at Hero Con 2026 – a free-admission superhero celebration at Pavilion Damansara Heights
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Crowds throng beverage fest at Alor Setar mall
AN INAUGURAL event in Alor Setar, Kedah, showcased one of the largest gatherings of cafe and speciality beverage communities in the northern region.
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Malaysia’s largest travel fair returns to KL this September
FROM dream vacations to exclusive holiday getaways, the country's biggest travel showcase is set to take over the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 4 to 6.
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New MBSJ complex to be Sukma sepak takraw venue
THE Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) multi-purpose sports complex in Puchong is slated to be the sepak takraw venue for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2026.
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New four-lane road to ease Taman Kinrara traffic
A FOUR-LANE road being built in Taman Kinrara, Puchong, Selangor, is expected to improve safety by keeping traffic away from a narrow internal road.
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Activist: Allow U-turn on Kepong Baru road to save time
A DESIGNATED U-turn for light vehicles could improve traffic flow at the Jalan Ambong-Jalan Kepong junction in Kepong Baru.
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Grand send-off for decorated Penang educator
THE sound of bagpipes and drums greeted hundreds of students, teachers, alumni and guests at St Xavier's Institution (SXI) in George Town as they gathered to honour veteran teacher and chief counsellor James Koay Aik Hwa on his retirement after four decades in education.
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Five Ipoh housing estates seek scheduled upkeep
Residents in five adjacent housing estates are urging Ipoh City Council (MBI) and private landowners to take immediate action over years of neglected maintenance.
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Controversial Kota Damansara data centre proposal withdrawn
THE planning application for a proposed business data centre in Section 9 in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, has been withdrawn by its consultant to reevaluate the site's development feasibility.
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Restored Fort Cornwallis blends past and progress
FORT Cornwallis has reopened to the public, with Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow describing the project as proof that heritage conservation can go hand in hand with economic growth.
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Training company marks 30 years by providing AI course to 116 youths
AN IT and professional development training company celebrated its 30th anniversary with an initiative that invests in the future of Malaysia's youth.
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Low-cost housing schemes need professional property management to address issues
The Malaysian Institute of Property and Facility Managers (MIPFM) acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and community leaders regarding the failure of management in low-cost strata schemes, as highlighted in "Calls for COB to step in when low-cost flat management fails" (StarMetro, July 21, 2026).
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Southern Reflections
Don’t let Johor become scam hub
Lately, Johor's booming real estate market seems to be attracting a lot of attention, not just from genuine investors but also international scammers.
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Metro News
MyAduan Johor set for year-end launch
THE MyAduan Johor integrated complaints system will be launched by the end of this year, says state executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.
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PJ property owners urged to go digital for assessment payments
PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) will continue issuing printed assessment bills for now while encouraging ratepayers to switch to digital services.
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3km walkways planned for four Shah Alam LRT hubs by end of December
LRT Shah Alam Line owner and surrounding property developers have been directed to finish over three kilometres of pedestrian walkways across four main LRT hubs by end of December.
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Illegal traders at strata developments get reprieve
ENFORCEMENT against unlicensed traders at selected strata developments will be temporarily suspended as Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) introduces a new permit system to regulate their activities.
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Cyberattack triggers parking platform rebuild
A CYBERATTACK on June 29 halted parking payments, compound settlements and enforcement functions on the Flexi Parking platform, affecting public-sector and privately operated sites from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah.
