2 Young Malaysians Win Apple’s 2026 Swift Student Challenge For Their Innovative Apps

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2 Young Malaysians Win Apple’s 2026 Swift Student Challenge For Their Innovative Apps

12 May 2026, 3:53am

Two Malaysian students, Jasmmender Kaur and Ji Yu, were named winners of the 2026 Swift Student Challenge.
Jasmmender Kaur created the app Unveil to help people familiarise themselves with artificial intelligence.
Ji Yu developed the app LearnBIM to help users learn Malaysian Sign Language.

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Tunku Mahkota Ismail’s Hat-Trick Sends His Team Into Johor Super Crown Polo Final

5 September 2026, 5:14am

Royal Johor secured their place in the Johor Super Crown Polo Tournament final.
They defeated JCorp 9-5 in the semi-final match.
His Royal Highness Tunku Mahkota Ismail scored a hat-trick for Royal Johor.

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Several Suspects In Malaysia Airlines Pilot Drug Case Fled Overseas Before Returning & Getting Caught

4 September 2026, 11:21am

Malaysian police arrested six suspects linked to the Malaysia Airlines pilot drug-smuggling case.
Four of the suspects had fled to Thailand or Vietnam after the pilot's arrest before being apprehended upon returning to Malaysia.
The Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 25kg of ecstasy pills and methamphetamine in his luggage.

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LEGO & PlayStation Berkolaborasi Keluarkan Set Nostalgia Permainan Konsol PS1

4 September 2026, 11:19am

Sony dan LEGO berkolaborasi hasilkan replika konsol PlayStation pertama berskala hampir 1:1.
Set ini mempunyai ciri interaktif seperti butang berfungsi, pengawal boleh disambung, dan dua diorama permainan video boleh tanggal.
Replika tersebut akan dilancarkan pada awal Oktober dengan harga USD179.99 (RM728).

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520kg Of Malaysian Subsidised Fertiliser Seized In Thailand, Suspected Of Being Used To Make Bombs

4 September 2026, 11:02am

Malaysian government-subsidised urea fertiliser was seized in southern Thailand.
Thai authorities suspect the fertiliser was intended for making improvised explosive devices.
Malaysian and Thai authorities are investigating how the fertiliser ended up there.

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647 Schools In Sarawak To Close As Emergency Declared In Serian Due To Haze

4 September 2026, 10:22am

Six hundred and forty-seven schools in Sarawak will temporarily close from 7-11 September due to worsening haze.
A state of emergency has been declared throughout Serian, Sarawak, due to hazardous haze conditions.
Serian recorded a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 521.

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647 Sekolah Di Serian, Sarawak Kini Ditutup & Diisytihar Darurat Bencana Akibat Jerebu

4 September 2026, 9:43am

647 sekolah di Sarawak ditutup sementara dari 7 hingga 11 September akibat jerebu.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong isytihar darurat di Bahagian Serian berikutan pencemaran udara berbahaya.
Jerebu merentas sempadan dari Indonesia menyebabkan kualiti udara berbahaya dan mendorong kerajaan ambil langkah mitigasi.

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Pengunjung Lahir Bulan September & Oktober Berpeluang Masuk Aquaria KLCC Secara Percuma

4 September 2026, 8:44am

Pengunjung yang lahir pada bulan September atau Oktober layak mendapat kemasukan percuma ke akuarium tersebut.
Tawaran kemasukan percuma ini memerlukan pembelian satu tiket dewasa.
Promosi ini adalah sebahagian daripada kempen "Hidden Wonders of Malaysia" dan sah dari 1 September hingga 31 Oktober 2026.

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TikTok Introduces Voice Notes And Polls In The Comment Section

4 September 2026, 8:27am

TikTok has introduced voice notes to its comment section.
Users can now share photo carousels in comments.
Creators can add interactive polls to their video comments.

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Expired Since 1997: Kedah JPJ Seizes Lorry With Dead Road Tax

4 September 2026, 8:21am

Kedah JPJ impounded a commercial lorry with road tax expired for nearly three decades.
The lorry also lacked valid insurance and a PUSPAKOM inspection, and its driver had no Goods Driving Licence.
This impoundment is part of JPJ's national crackdown on non-compliant heavy vehicles posing road hazards.

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What Does Your MP Actually Do?

4 September 2026, 7:55am

Malaysian MPs are elected federal representatives in the Dewan Rakyat, debating laws and raising constituency concerns.
MPs focus on federal issues, distinct from state-level matters handled by ADUNs or local councils.
Not all MPs become ministers, who are additional government roles that can be filled by members of either Parliament house.

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Saw That Photo Of An Elephant On A Boat? Here’s What Happened To Sulong Chalil

4 September 2026, 7:18am

Wild elephant Sulong Chalil, relocated from Gua Musang to Gerik, attempted to return to his original habitat via a highway, sparking public concern over his injury.
PERHILITAN monitored Sulong, initially herding him, but recaptured him due to continued highway presence and safety risks.
Sulong was then transported by houseboat across Tasik Kenyir to Taman Negara Terengganu, a safe natural forest habitat, for recovery and conflict prevention.

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Ultimate Coffee Guide: Understanding Beans, Roasts & Acidity

4 September 2026, 7:08am

Coffee types include Arabica (sweet, low caffeine), Robusta (earthy, high caffeine), and rare Liberica (smoky, Malaysian speciality).
Roasting methods, from traditional kopitiam processes to varying roast levels, significantly alter coffee flavour.
Key coffee terminology like acidity, single origin, blend, body, and processing methods help understand taste profiles.

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Pemeriksaan Kesihatan Percuma Untuk Rakyat Malaysia Pada 5 & 6 September Ini

4 September 2026, 6:31am

Syarikat itu menawarkan khidmat pemeriksaan kesihatan percuma di bawah Program Peka B40 2026.
Program ini bertujuan menggalakkan pemeriksaan berkala untuk pengesanan awal penyakit kronik.
Penerima STR 2026 berusia 40 tahun ke atas layak dan hanya perlu MyKad untuk saringan.

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Urbanscapes Returns This October After 7 Years

4 September 2026, 5:48am

Malaysia's Urbanscapes creative arts festival is returning after a seven-year hiatus.
The new edition will be centred on independent Malaysian voices and creatives.
The festival is scheduled from 15 October to 1 November 2026.

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LEGO And PlayStation Launch A Nostalgic PS1 Set

4 September 2026, 5:47am

A near 1:1 scale LEGO replica of the original PlayStation console has been released.
It features a controller that plugs into the console and functional Power and Open buttons.
The set includes hidden historical details and two removable game dioramas.

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BABYMONSTER Becomes Fastest K-Pop Girl Group To Cross 10 Billion YouTube Views

4 September 2026, 5:25am

BABYMONSTER became the fastest K-pop girl group to reach 10 billion cumulative YouTube views.
Hit music videos, including 'SHEESH' and 'DRIP', generated billions of views.
Seventeen channel uploads surpassed 100 million views, supported by diverse content.

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Viral ‘Snow’ On KESAS Highway? Here’s What Caused It

4 September 2026, 4:52am

A white, snow-like substance blanketed the KESAS highway, causing significant traffic congestion.
Police identified the substance as foam from residual soap, originating from an earlier lorry spill.
Heavy rainfall caused the remaining soap residue to re-foam along a 500-metre section of the highway.

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Trevor Noah Is Coming To KL For The First Time Ever

4 September 2026, 4:49am

Event organiser LOL Asia teased an internationally famous comedian is coming to Malaysia.
Clues strongly indicate that Trevor Noah is the comedian in question.
No official dates, venue, or ticket details have been announced yet.

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Lebuh Raya KESAS Dilitupi ‘Salji’ Terjawab, Sisa Sabun Tumpah Jadi Punca

4 September 2026, 4:21am

Permukaan Lebuhraya KESAS kelihatan seperti dilitupi 'salji' akibat buih sabun tumpahan lori selepas hujan lebat.
Sisa sabun yang tertumpah itu, walaupun telah ditabur serbuk kayu, kembali berbuih sepanjang 500 meter.
Keadaan tersebut menyebabkan kesesakan trafik dan memerlukan kerja pembersihan kali kedua oleh pihak konsesi.

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Andrew Kam, Malaysian Badminton Patron Behind KLRC, Dies At 64

4 September 2026, 3:09am

Datuk Seri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow, a Malaysian businessman, lawyer, and badminton patron, died aged 64.
He developed a diverse business empire spanning power, property, mining, and plantations from a legal background.
He founded the Kuala Lumpur Racket Club to support badminton players and offered a significant reward for Olympic gold.

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DJI Osmo 360 II Baharu Kini Dilancarkan, Tampil Dengan AI SuperNight 2.0 & Kanta Boleh Ganti

4 September 2026, 3:00am

Kamera ini menawarkan peningkatan prestasi pengimejan 360° yang signifikan untuk rakaman siang dan malam.
Ia dilengkapi penderia imej HDR 1 inci serta algoritma AI SuperNight 2.0 untuk rakaman cahaya malap ultra-jelas.
Direka untuk aktiviti lasak, peranti ini menyokong video 8K 360° pada 60fps dengan kanta boleh ganti dan kalis air.

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Giant Leatherback Turtle Returns To Terengganu For The First Time Since 2017

4 September 2026, 2:30am

A critically endangered leatherback turtle is believed to have returned to nest in Terengganu for the first time since 2017.
Staff discovered 2.1m wide tracks and a nest containing 44 eggs, each measuring 52mm in diameter.
The eggs were safely relocated to a hatchery in Rantau Abang, highlighting the area as a significant nesting ground.

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vivo V80 Lite 5G Gegar Bukit Bintang, Tampil Bateri Gergasi 10,000mAh Pada Harga RM1,399

4 September 2026, 2:30am

Telefon pintar ini dilancarkan dengan bateri 10,000mAh berteknologi BlueVolt untuk penggunaan intensif.
Peranti tersebut diiktiraf GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ dan mempunyai ketahanan gred ketenteraan.
Model ini menawarkan skrin OLED 1.5K, kamera utama 50MP dan dijual bermula RM1,399.

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Ayam Brand Lancar Tiga Perisa Baharu Ayam Carik, Tawar Pilihan Hidangan Pantas & Enak

4 September 2026, 2:00am

Jenama itu memperkenalkan tiga perisa baharu untuk siri ayam cariknya.
Siri tersebut memudahkan penyediaan hidangan harian yang versatil untuk pelbagai sajian.
Pelancaran rasminya diserta promosi eksklusif di Jaya Grocer, serta boleh didapati di pasar raya terpilih.

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2 Young Malaysians Win Apple’s 2026 Swift Student Challenge For Their Innovative Apps