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Democratic lawmakers are pressuring the Department of Homeland Security to release records and cooperate with an inquiry into the death of nearly blind Rohingya refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who was left behind by border agents in Buffalo.
SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — The reading of corruption charges against former Lembaga Tabung Haji chief operating off...
Authorities in Malaysia and the Netherlands are investigating separate fatal traffic incidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. In both cases, emergency responders confirmed fatalities while law enforcement continues to locate responsible drivers.
The Star investigates circulating rumors regarding whether firecrackers were detonated during a funeral procession in Shah Alam, addressing community concerns over cultural sensitivities.
The High Court in Shah Alam dismissed the prosecution's application to forfeit RM21 million and a gold bar that had been seized from the organization Aman Palestin.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar has urged the public to refrain from gathering at the court in Shah Alam concerning the 'Rocky case' to prevent escalation.
The Shah Alam Sessions Court ruled that social media personality Ariz Ramli, known as Caprice, defamed preacher Ebit Lew and ordered him to issue an apology and pay RM200,000 in compensation.
The High Court in Shah Alam has ordered a 15-year-old boy to enter his defense on a charge of murdering a schoolmate in Bandar Utama, finding a prima facie case proven.
Four individuals were charged in the Shah Alam Sessions Court over false statements made in applications for the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 program.
Authorities in Selangor have demolished 72 factories operating illegally on government land this year, with the majority located in Shah Alam.
Two policemen were martyred in an ambush by unidentified armed men on a police patrol in the Shah Alam Mor area of Daraban Kalan in Dera Ismail Khan district.
A male suspect has been arrested in Shah Alam in connection with an attempted robbery of a security van and the theft of firearms.
A temporary disruption on the Shah Alam Line was caused by a trespasser, who has since been detained by authorities.
Six men, including a Malaysian national, have been charged in Shah Alam, Malaysia, for possessing more than six tonnes of subsidized cooking oil without the required license.
The Sultan of Selangor rode the LRT3 Shah Alam Line train and commented that the project should have been completed earlier, though acknowledging 'wisdom' in the delay.
A salesman in Shah Alam, Malaysia, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and two strokes of the cane for causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist with a cleaver on the Federal Highway.
The pedestrian walkway connecting the LRT3 station Stadium Shah Alam to Aeon Mall in Kuala Lumpur is expected to be completed tomorrow, according to a Selangor exco. The LRT3 is currently operational.
A fire at the Shah Alam PKNS Complex was successfully contained with no casualties reported. Operations at the complex are expected to resume the following day.
The Selangor government has instructed Prasarana Malaysia Bhd and developers to urgently complete incomplete pedestrian links around new LRT3 stations in Shah Alam.
The LRT3 Shah Alam line has officially launched, providing relief for commuters in Shah Alam with smooth operations, though no women-only coaches are planned yet.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to launch the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line, a 37.8-kilometre route with 20 new stations.
Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) has obtained a consent judgment against one party in the Shah Alam Stadium suit, while the case against a blogger will continue.
French singer Patrick Bruel has been taken into police custody for questioning following multiple allegations of sexual assault and rape, which he denies. This incident is part of a broader trend of public figures facing sexual misconduct accusations.
Two former steamboat restaurant workers accused of possessing 150kg of drugs were acquitted and freed by the High Court in Shah Alam after a key witness went missing.
A police officer from the Selangor Criminal Investigation Department has died after reportedly falling from a building in Section 14, Shah Alam.
Despite Shah Alam's increasing busyness, the Seksyen 6 neighborhood continues to maintain a slower, more relaxed pace, as observed by residents like Shukri Azm.
Shah Alam police confirmed that a man sought in connection with the alleged confinement and sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy in Bukit Kemuning has a history of rape, robbery, and holding another captive.
A palm oil tanker overturned and spilled its contents on a road near Bandar Sultan Suleiman in Klang, Shah Alam, causing a road hazard.
The Rohingya community in Buffalo, New York, is demanding justice and new state laws to protect immigrants following the death of 56-year-old refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam in US immigration custody in February.
A Shah Alam City Council staff member who was caught littering cigarette butts from an official vehicle will face the same punishment as any other citizen, according to a minister.
A 'QuickCheck' article investigates claims and details surrounding an incident in Shah Alam, Malaysia, where a man was allegedly caught dunking a puppy in a water tank.
Marine police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, arrested seven men and confiscated 182,000 liters of fuel, busting an illegal engine oil syndicate.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have arrested a man believed to have gone amok with a cleaver at a restaurant in Telok Mengkuang, Kuala Langat.
A family attorney claims Border Patrol left refugee Nurul Amin Shah Alam in a "hostile environment" before he died in the cold, with officials now demanding answers and accountability for his death, which was ruled a homicide.
Police in Shah Alam arrested a man and a woman for dangerously setting off fireworks from a moving car.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, are actively tracking down two men believed to be involved in the theft of a Proton Wira from premises in Section 33.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have arrested three men to assist in investigations into a machete-wielding rioting incident in Teluk Panglima Garang that went viral.
SHAH ALAM, March 13 — The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Registration and Business Services) of the Companies Com...
SHAH ALAM, March 11 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, yesterday received business zakat pay...
SHAH ALAM, March 8 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today witnessed the Selangor state fla...
SHAH ALAM, March 5 — Two men on a motorcycle were injured after being rammed by a four-wheel-drive vehicle after t...
Shah Alam walkway joins S’gor Ramadan fest sites The Star
SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The proposal to allow Malaysians to buy medical insurance using part of their Employees Provid...
Nurul Shah Alam died after being taken into custody by Border Patrol agents in Buffalo and was allegedly left miles away from his home.
A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of US Border Patrol has been found dead on a downtown street, according to city authorities on Wednesday. Police officers in the upstate New York city located the body of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, on Tuesday evening, the Buffalo Police Department said. Shah Alam had been missing since February 19, when US Border Patrol agents dropped him off at a coffee shop miles from his home following his...
SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 — The government will introduce new guidelines to standardise the awarding of First Class degree...
Social media posts suggesting unusual snow accumulation on a major Malaysian roadway were investigated and clarified as misinformation, with meteorological experts confirming tropical conditions preclude such weather.
A late-night fire completely destroyed two plastic processing warehouses in Shah Alam, Malaysia, raising urgent questions about industrial fire safety compliance. Investigators noted that the affected facilities lacked proper fire suppression systems, which likely exacerbated the damage.
SHAH ALAM, Aug 28 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has urged Muslims to shun betrayal of trust,...
Malaysian authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during a heavily armed street confrontation captured on video, raising alarms over increasingly brazen gang activity in the region.
Police in Shah Alam are actively searching for suspects believed to be involved in an attempted armed robbery at a gold shop in Klang.
Police in Shah Alam have confirmed receiving a report about an alleged bullying incident involving a Form Three student who is now at risk of hearing loss, prompting an investigation.
Passengers on Malaysia's Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line will begin paying fares tomorrow, following a six-week period of free rides.
Police in Malaysia confirmed the arrest of a 14-year-old female student who allegedly injured a classmate with a kerambit weapon in Shah Alam.
The Shah Alam High Court has allowed the judicial review application by Toh Puan Na’imah, widow of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, quashing a RM313.8 million tax bill against her.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, are investigating a viral video circulating on social media that depicts a brawl involving a 16-year-old student at the Pandamaran Sports Complex car park.
Rapid KL has announced an extension of its free service period for the LRT3 Shah Alam line until August 14, providing commuters with additional time to utilize the service without charge.
Police in Shah Alam have arrested a female student following the discovery of a baby's body at a hostel in Kuala Langat. The arrest was made on July 25 in connection with the incident.
Begum Samru, also known as Zebunnissa, rose to power after her husband's death, leading armies, protecting her jagir, and earning respect from rulers. She embraced Christianity and funded the construction of churches.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have detained a local man to assist in the investigation into a shooting threat made against a border control officer during an inspection dispute in Port Klang.
Police are searching for a man who drove off with a Honda Civic during a test drive at a car dealership in Shah Alam. The incident occurred on July 12.
A motor workshop owner pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court in Shah Alam to a charge of causing grievous hurt to a man with a machete in Puchong.
Police reported that an automotive college in Shah Alam failed to conduct a criminal record check on an employee now suspected of molesting and sodomizing a teenager.
The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) confirmed that pedestrian walkways linking LRT3 stations to surrounding areas were a mandatory requirement under the 2019 approvals granted to Prasarana and developers.
The Shah Alam LRT3 line experienced a strong start, with Rapid KL reporting 60,000 trips on its first full day of service. The new line is already impacting daily life at UiTM Shah Alam by offering cheaper and faster transportation.
Phase Two of Malaysia's Shah Alam Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3) project is set to add five new stations and seven trains as part of a long-term expansion plan, according to a deputy minister.
A man believed to be under the influence of drugs crashed his SUV into five vehicles in Klang, Shah Alam, and subsequently tested positive for drugs.
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is reportedly in its final phase of testing and commissioning, with a guide released for its new route from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia.
An IT company manager and an assistant have pleaded not guilty in a Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Malaysia, to 10 charges of bribery linked to illegal Bitcoin mining raids in Petaling Jaya.
SHAH ALAM, May 22 — The Selangor state government has allocated RM20 million to cover half of the tuition fees for...
A senior Selangor CID officer was found dead, believed to have fallen from a condominium in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
SHAH ALAM, May 18 — The Selangor State Government is considering raising the rental rates of the People’s Ho...
A 14-year-old boy was freed from an apartment in Bukit Kemuning, Malaysia, after a neighbor heard his cries for help, with police now searching for a suspect believed to have confined and sexually assaulted him.
SHAH ALAM, April 30 — Police are tracking down individuals believed to be involved in a case of disturbing the pea...
Malaysian police have arrested a local man in Shah Alam to assist investigations into a case involving alleged defiance related to azan and Friday prayers at an Ampang surau. A laptop and phone were seized during the arrest.
The Selangor PAS chief has criticized the recent Shah Alam floods as a 'planning failure' and urged the Selangor government to implement an action plan, including increasing green space allocation in residential areas.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have arrested a man suspected of animal cruelty after a TikTok video showed him submerging a puppy in a water tank.
Police in Shah Alam are searching for the owner of a travel services company to assist in investigations following viral fraud allegations.
A retired civil servant and a former temple committee chairman have been charged in Shah Alam, Malaysia, in separate sessions, in connection with a forged invoice amounting to RM50,000 from five years ago.
Local authorities in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have initiated a crackdown on vehicle workshops operating illegally from residential homes, aiming to enforce regulations.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have arrested four individuals suspected of setting off fireworks from a moving car, an act that raised safety concerns.
A fire has erupted at a recyclable materials site in Seksyen 36, Shah Alam, Malaysia, prompting emergency response.
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is expected to reassess the country’...
SHAH ALAM, March 12 — National journalism laureate Adibah Amin is in stable condition but remains physically weak...
Go on a journey of taste in Shah Alam The Star
SHAH ALAM, March 5 — Selangor Police have confirmed that one of the individuals believed to be involved in the sho...
SHAH ALAM, March 4 — A man whose video of kicking and throwing a kitten to death went viral last year was se...
A blind refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was found dead in northern New York state days after being released from U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, according to reports.
SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) dividend for 2025 cannot be credited only to Accoun...
US Border Patrol agents are under scrutiny after an arrested refugee, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, was reportedly left far from his home and later died from cold while attempting to return.
Investigation under way after man was dropped off five miles from home but family wasn’t notified, officials say A nearly blind Burmese refugee who was abandoned by border patrol agents has been found dead in Buffalo, New York, city officials confirmed. Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, had been missing since 19 February, when he was dropped off by border patrol following his release from Erie county holding center, according to the Investigative Post. Continue reading...
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) service, which connects Shah Alam and surrounding areas, is...
Drivers on Kuala Lumpur's Shah Alam Expressway were surprised by thick white foam covering the road, which authorities confirmed was a harmless reaction to heavy rainfall rather than snow.
A former chief operating officer of Malaysia's Tabung Haji pilgrimage fund is scheduled to be formally charged in court, marking a significant development in ongoing financial oversight matters.
Selangor police chief linked a deadly street brawl in Taman Alam Megah to an ongoing turf war between rival secret societies, prompting heightened security measures in the area.
Malaysian authorities have detained a man to assist in the investigation of a deadly street fight involving multiple individuals in Shah Alam.
The High Court in Shah Alam has set September 28 for its decision on Ismanira Abdul Manaf's appeal, the mother of Zayn Rayyan.
Firefighters are actively battling a hill forest fire covering approximately 2.8 hectares near the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Section 13, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
A six-month traffic diversion has been implemented along the Damansara-Shah Alam route at KM13.60 to K in Kuala Lumpur, starting today.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, confirmed the arrest of two local men following a report regarding a podcast that allegedly touched on religious sensitivities.
The High Court in Shah Alam acquitted a temple chairman who had been charged with trespassing at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple.
Police in Shah Alam have opened an investigation paper into the death of a dog that occurred during a stray animal capture operation in Port Klang.
The High Court in Shah Alam upheld the prison sentence against a businessman convicted of threatening and assaulting bodyguards in Klang.
A collision involving a lorry and a motorcycle resulted in kilometers-long traffic congestion on the LKSA highway towards Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysian police successfully rescued a kidnapping victim within 48 hours of abduction and thwarted a RM7 million ransom plot in Shah Alam.
A 24-year-old Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam student died in a motorcycle accident in Tawau while en route to practical training.
Businessman and high-performance coach Murad 'Baddest Coach' Zaidi was granted a Discharge Not Amounting to an Acquittal (DNAA) on two charges by the Shah Alam Magistrates' Court, prompting him to call for due process.
An assistant director with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department has pleaded not guilty in the Shah Alam court to a charge of accepting a RM15,000 bribe.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, arrested a college worker with prior child sex convictions following allegations of assault from two 15-year-old male college students.
The Shah Alam Line LRT3 project serves as a testament to the Madani government's commitment to developing modern and integrated public transport in Malaysia.
Malaysia's Transport Minister announced that Prasarana will gradually increase the frequency of trains on the LRT3 Line to reduce wait times, especially if passenger crowds surge.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that commuters will receive one month of free rides on the newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line, starting tomorrow. The announcement was made in Klang.
Tengku Putri Arafiah Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the younger sister of the Sultan of Selangor, has passed away at the age of 72 and was laid to rest at the Shah Alam mausoleum.
A salesman has pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court to attacking a motorcyclist with a meat cleaver on the Federal Highway in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
One hundred free community meal vouchers offered by the Shah Alam City Council were claimed in just 10 minutes, prompting the council to consider expanding the program.
Recent reports detail several fatal road accidents, including a motorcyclist killed in Kamenovo, another motorcyclist dying after rear-ending an excavator in Shah Alam, and a woman perishing on the A1 highway.
Police in Kuala Lumpur arrested an elderly woman, reportedly in her 80s, for driving her car against the flow of traffic along the Damansara-Shah Alam (DASH) Expressway.
Singers Shah Alam Shazu and Shahedul Azam recently performed a Dhrupad concert at Cafe Vintage in Dhaka. The entertainment event showcased their musical talents in the classical genre.
Police in Shah Alam, Malaysia, have successfully dismantled a cable theft syndicate, leading to the arrest of six men.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired a Petaling district development meeting in Shah Alam to discuss and address infrastructure, flood, and welfare issues.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim replaced the head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) following allegations of a 'corporate mafia.' The appointment of the new chief comes amidst public protests calling for investigations into the previous leadership.
SHAH ALAM, April 21 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, last night graced a dinner held in co...
The renovation project for the Shah Alam aquatic centre has reached 65% completion, indicating significant progress in its makeover.
A company owner in Shah Alam was fined RM20,000 by the Sessions Court for submitting forged documents to obtain approval for foreign workers.
The family of Nurul Shah Alam, a nearly blind Rohingya refugee, is seeking answers after his death was ruled a homicide, following his abandonment by US border agents in a Buffalo parking lot.
The Federal Court is poised to make a crucial decision that will determine the future of the Shah Alam Community Forest (SACF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Police in Shah Alam are actively searching for several individuals suspected of dangerously setting off fireworks from a car's sunroof.
A 14-year-old boy in Shah Alam, Malaysia, has died after reportedly falling from the seventh floor of an apartment building.
SHAH ALAM, March 14 — Individuals blacklisted due to fines from the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS)...
SHAH ALAM, March 11 — Selangor police have crippled two syndicates involved in the distribution of syabu (methamph...
Three cars belonging to an individual known as 'Cikgu Chandra' were set on fire by masked men in Shah Alam.
DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng has won a defamation suit in the Shah Alam High Court against former Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin and two other individuals.
The Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) service, which connects Shah Alam, is currently in its final testing phase, with its official launch date dependent on receiving a safety approval.
SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The percentage of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members who meet the basic target for their r...
SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, graced a breaking-of-fast event with 70...
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.
SHAH ALAM, Feb 25 — The High Court here has sentenced a trader to four months’ imprisonment, effective today...