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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has reaffirmed that the Masjid Warisan project near Kuala Lumpur's Tun Razak Exchange will move forward despite calls for its cancellation, framing it as part of broader plans to strengthen mosques' role in community harmony.
Thirteen men arrested in connection with an April brawl outside a Kepong nightclub are scheduled to face charges in court, marking the conclusion of a police investigation into the incident.
A woman and her alleged accomplice have been detained for two weeks in Kuala Lumpur following accusations they orchestrated a fake kidnapping to extort RM18,000 in ransom payments from relatives.
Bukit Bintang will soon host a new mosque designed for more than 1,500 worshippers, with completion targeted for early next year, Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has announced.
A midnight pickleball match in Kuala Lumpur has sparked online debate about court operating hours after a noise complaint allegedly escalated into conflict between players and residents.
Malaysian immigration authorities arrested 186 undocumented migrants during a coordinated midnight enforcement operation in Pudu. Those detained face investigation for overstaying beyond visa validity and possession of fraudulent travel credentials.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister announced plans for a new mosque in Bukit Bintang capable of accommodating more than 1,500 worshippers. The facility is expected to be completed by early 2025, with construction set to commence shortly.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has committed RM200 million to upgrade and modernise hawker stalls across 287 locations under the Lestari Niaga @ Kuala Lumpur 2026 programme, directly benefiting more than 11,000 small traders and street vendors.
A temporary Friday prayer facility has opened at Bukit Bintang Outreach Oasis following special ministerial approval, easing worship access for the community until permanent infrastructure is ready.
A man has been arrested following an assault and criminal intimidation incident at a Cheras eatery, where the victim was threatened with an object resembling a firearm.
Kuala Lumpur police have detained a 38-year-old man suspected of damaging a guardhouse at a Bukit Jalil residential estate. The incident stems from a disagreement between the suspect and the property management.
Kuala Lumpur police have dismantled an illegal gambling operation running from a high-end condominium in Bukit Jalil. The Saturday raid resulted in 15 arrests and targeted both online and physical gaming activities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has inaugurated a permanent housing project for Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents, resolving a four-decade dispute. Each eligible family will receive two free housing units, with DBKL receiving RM1 million for area maintenance.