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Malaysian police relocated hundreds of Rohingya refugees from outside the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur to the police headquarters for identity checks. The government has signalled zero tolerance for disruptions to public order.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seri Mulia in Kuala Lumpur has received RM300,000 in parliamentary funding for facility upgrades and safety enhancements, marking the school's first major investment in over two decades.
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A man died following an alleged jump from a flyover during a police pursuit on the North-South Expressway in Kuala Lumpur. Two other individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Kuala Lumpur police have dismantled a perfume investment scam operation, arresting six individuals during a raid at KL Eco City. The bust represents growing law enforcement attention to investment fraud schemes targeting Malaysian consumers.
Malaysia's Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council has inaugurated a new Zakat Distribution Centre in Batu, marking an expansion of its welfare service infrastructure to better serve residents in the federal territories with faster, more accessible assistance.
Kuala Lumpur police have recorded a dramatic decline in cable theft cases, logging just 71 incidents between January and May compared to 205 cases throughout 2024, with 85 suspects arrested this year.
The Sultan of Kedah visited the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur on June 24, touring its heritage galleries and exhibits. The restored landmark, managed by Khazanah Nasional, has welcomed over 200,000 visitors since opening to the public in February.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has reaffirmed plans to build Masjid Warisan adjacent to the Tun Razak Exchange tower, dismissing calls for cancellation and positioning mosques as vital community anchors.
Thirteen men arrested in connection with a brawl outside a Kepong nightclub in April are expected to be charged in court today, as authorities move to prosecute those involved in the incident.
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Malaysia's Light Rail Transit 3 line will commence operations on June 29 following an official launch ceremony on June 23, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim officiating. The 37.8km route will serve two million residents across the Klang Valley.
Perikatan Nasional leadership converged at PAS headquarters in Kuala Lumpur for an unscheduled Supreme Council meeting, signalling urgent internal consultations within the opposition coalition.
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Over 300 young worshippers attended a Qiyamullail programme at a Kuala Lumpur mosque before watching a 2026 World Cup match, in an initiative integrating sports with spiritual activities under government-backed dakwah efforts.
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A new mosque accommodating more than 1,500 worshippers will be constructed in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district and is expected to open in early 2024, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs).
Authorities conducted a coordinated midnight operation in Pudu, detaining 186 individuals suspected of overstaying their visas and lacking proper travel documentation. The raids reflect ongoing enforcement efforts against irregular migration.
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Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, president of Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia and wife of the Prime Minister, met with 395 participants of the National Level Nature Camp 2026 at Kuala Lumpur's National Planetarium on June 20.
A Chinese citizen has been fined RM5,000 by magistrate's court in Sepang after admitting guilt to attempting to steal a Japanese passenger's backpack mid-flight from Timor-Leste to Kuala Lumpur earlier this week.
Muslims in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district can now perform Friday prayers at the Bukit Bintang Outreach Oasis, following special government approval. The facility offers temporary accommodation until a permanent prayer hall is completed.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a 38-year-old former tenant accused of vandalising a guardhouse at a Bukit Jalil residential property. The incident allegedly stemmed from an ongoing disagreement with the development's management.
Police have dismantled an illegal gambling operation run from a high-end Bukit Jalil condominium, arresting 15 people during a Saturday enforcement action targeting online betting and casino activities.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a man and seized drugs valued at more than RM1.7 million following a raid on a Segambut residence. Authorities have launched an investigation into the discovery.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has officialized a permanent housing development for Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents, ending a four-decade dispute. Eligible families will receive two free housing units each, with RM1 million allocated for three-year maintenance.