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Mid-Autumn Fest talent contest open to kids aged 7 to 12

IF YOU are between the ages of 7 to 12, can sing, dance, play a musical instrument, perform magic tricks, note that there's a nationwide talent contest that is looking for participants.

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Zchwantech achieves select tier status within AWS Partner Network

HOME-GROWN technology solutions provider Zchwantech Sdn Bhd recently achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Tier Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN).

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Water utility picked to represent Malaysia at Osaka expo

PENGURUSAN Air Selangor Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's largest water utility, has been picked with another water services provider to represent the nation at the "Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week" at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan from Sept 8 to 12.

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Klang among top five for tourism in Selangor

KLANG mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain has renewed his commitment to boost tourism in the city, after statistics in the first quarter of 2025 put Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) in fifth position among Selangor's 12 local councils.

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Flood-mitigation project for PJS 9

The RM3.5mil flood-mitigation project in PJS 9, Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, particularly in the vicinity of Lagoon Perdana Apartment, will address recurring flooding in the area.

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Performing for the unseen

Behind the scenes of the Hungry Ghost Festival's vibrant shows, artistes work to preserve a cherished cultural practice.

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Budget 2026: Johor folk hope for growth

AMID global challenges and uncertainties, Johoreans hope the upcoming Budget 2026 will continue to bolster the country's economy without compromising the well-being of the people.

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PJ folk worry high-rise can worsen traffic

STAKEHOLDERS are raising their concerns about worsening traffic conditions in Section 16, Petaling Jaya in Selangor, as a high-rise project of more than 1,800 units is being developed.

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‘Merdeka’ spirit across the nation

The spirit of patriotism was evident across the nation at various events marking National Day.

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Penang councils share inclusive budgeting models

A CO ERENCE for local authorities (PBT) to strengthen their knowledge and practices on gender responsive budgeting (GRB) and participatory budgeting (PB) will be held next month.

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Come ‘play’ in Klang

This long weekend holiday, why not make a trip to Selangor's royal town Klang for a taste of its rich and diverse heritage with a walking tour at its annual Egg Cracking Carnival.

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Malaysian loves on display

VISITORS have the opportunity to experience Malaysia's vibrant heritage right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur this National Month.

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Parade joy for local brand

South-East Asia's largest integrated car e-commerce platform and homegrown brand CarSome joined the National Day parade in Putrajaya, marching for the first time alongside national football and motorsport heroes.

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Simulation push towards future-ready healthcare

MEDICAL education is rapidly evolving alongside the growing complexity and demands of modern healthcare.

Sabah & Sarawak

Boost for Sarawak’s flying doctors

SARAWAK'S Flying Doctor Service (SFDS) has received medical monitoring equipment from the US Civil-Military Support Element in Malaysia, boosting the service's capacity to reach the state's rural and indigenous communities.

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Celebrating century of sisterhood

The air was thick with nostalgia as hundreds of Infant Jesus Convent Johor Baru alumni gathered to celebrate the school's centenary.

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Show must go on for puppet art

FOR centuries, puppets have been used by various communities to narrate their hopes, struggles, values and collective spirit.

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Sky’s the limit for tower running in Malaysia

Malaysia hosted its first major international event under the Towerrunning World Association (TWA) circuit, taking climbers up the iconic Merdeka 118 in conjunction with National Day.

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Looking at the big picture in all of Selangor’s water

The Selangor Water Master Plan 2025-2050 is being developed as a holistic document that examines all existing water-related initiatives and identifies any missing or overlapping elements.

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‘Redevelopment of Wisma Damansara in line with KL local plan’

THE proposed redevelopment of Wisma Damansara is in line with Kuala Lumpur Local Plan (PTKL) 2040 Planning Guidelines, its developer says.