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Deputy Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the Jelajah E-Sports Melaka Biru 2026 programme in Merlimau, Jasin on November 12, 2026. — Bernama pic

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The three candidates for Bandar Hilir in the Melaka state election on November 14, 2026. — Picture from Facebook

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at the launch of the Madani Kita programme and Rela’s 2026 Madani Adopted Village and School handover ceremony at Arena Square, Kampung Sungai Tiram Lekir, Sitiawan, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

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No disruption to border control agency after director-general’s transfer, says Saifuddin Nasution

Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman and Bukit Katil candidate Adly Zahari speaks to reporters after casting his vote at Sekolah Kebangsaan Durian Tunggal in Melaka, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

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‘Much to explain and reflect upon’: Pakatan accepts Melaka election setback, says state chief

Three generations of the Lee family show off their inked fingers after voting at SJKC Notre Dame during the 16th Melaka state election on November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Melaka turnout hits 40.32pc by noon, Serkam leads the way

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (fifth left) and caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh (fourth left) celebrate their victory in the 16th Melaka state election at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh, Melaka on November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

BN-PN sweep Melaka in 24-seat landslide, Pakatan reduced to just four urban seats

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks at a press conference on the 16th Melaka state election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tun Syed Ahmad Shahabudin in Melaka, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police yet to receive further instructions on Shuhaily’s return from border control agency, says IGP

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to return from Manila on November 16 to receive French President Emmanuel Macron in Malaysia the following morning. — File picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Anwar lands in Manila for Asean summit before brief dash back to meet Macron

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks to the media after launching Rela’s Madani Kita programme and handing over its Madani adopted village and school projects at Arena Square, Kampung Sungai Tiram Lekir in Sitiawan, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Equal access to house arrest? That’s not Home Ministry’s call, says Saifuddin Nasution

Parti Keadilan Rakyat Wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said Islamic teachings had never granted any ruler moral immunity. — Bernama pic

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‘Oppression must not be justified’: Fadhlina hits back at Hadi’s remarks

The writer (seated fifth from right, second row) with alumni and founders of Universiti Malaya’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. — Picture courtesy of Ng Kwan Hoong

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The three candidates for N. 26 Serkam in the 2026 Melaka election (from left) Datuk Azman Abdullah (BN), Muhammad Faiq Azman (PH), and Muhamad Saffie Md Yasan (Bersama). — Pictures from Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

What is drawing Serkam voters out early? A tight race and three very different candidates

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail delivers a speech during an engagement and dialogue session with fishermen at Pangkalan Nelayan Lereh in Tanjong Kling, Melaka on November 9, 2026. — Bernama pic

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A secret transit hub for Nvidia AI chips? Minister says Malaysian police on the case since April

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim speaks to reporters after the Negeri Sembilan-level Deepavali Open House at the Seremban City Council Hall November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Negeri Sembilan MB confirms withdrawing letter to Rulers, maintains status quo of Tunku Muhriz

First-time voters (from left) Nursaibah Saiful, Nur Alya Nabila Shamsudin and Marsita Nurin Batrisyia Padzir, all 19, show their inked fingers in front of Kota A Famosa after voting in the 16th Melaka state election in Banda Hilir, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

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Melaka turnout hits EC’s 70pc target 50 minutes before polls close

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Malaysia / 55 m ago

Melaka fallout: Three key takeaways from BN-PN’s commanding win

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (second left) and Tanjung Bidara assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh (left) speak to the media after celebrating the coalition’s victory in the 16th Melaka state election at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh, Melaka on November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) captured 24 of Melaka’s 28 seats in yesterday’s state election, marking the third state poll in four months where Pakatan Harapan (PH) has lost ground after Johor and Negeri Sembilan.Here are three takeaways from the result.BN-PAS formula delivers...

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Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan attends the opening session of the 39th Asean Coordinating Council (ACC) Meeting in conjunction with the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Manila, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Tok Mat says South China Sea code talks nearly 90pc complete, Malaysia pushing for deal by this year

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks at a press conference on the 16th Melaka state election at Sekolah Kebangsaan Tun Syed Ahmad Shahabudin in Melaka, November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Police refer 32 Melaka election cases to AGC, including alleged seditious speeches

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil mingles with Sri Pahang residents at the Balloting and Offer of Units Session for Residensi Maarof at the Kuala Lumpur City Hall Training Institute November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

After nearly a decade, 647 Sri Pahang Flat residents closer to new homes, says Fahmi

Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (right) attends the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in conjunction with the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Manila November 14, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Malaysia proposes Sustainable Haze Fund, science diplomacy for transboundary haze fight at Asean meeting, says Tok Mat

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to slashing a motorist outside Sekolah Kebangsaan Batu Lancang in George Town last week. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

George Town slashing video circulating online is week-old, man has been jailed, say police

Policemen investigate the business premises along Jalan Repok, Sarikei, following a suspected shooting incident. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Seven impact marks, metal pellets found: Police probe suspected shooting at Sarikei business premises

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he made the visit to SK Polis Depot fulfil the invitation from the pupil, identified as Muadz, while also taking the opportunity to personally inspect the school’s infrastructure and safety needs. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PM fulfils SK Polis Depot pupil’s invitation, attends school’s Anak Malaysia Carnival

A man suspected of strangling his mother to death at a house in Banting, Kuala Langat, yesterday has been remanded for seven days beginning today to facilitate police investigations. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Son remanded for seven days over mother’s strangling in Banting; tests positive for meth

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