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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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

2026 Melaka State Election: Zahid thanks voters for BN-PN’s decisive 24-seat win

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Slowest seat in Melaka? A look at the Bandar Hilir vote

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

Malaysia / 14 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 17 h ago

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

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 / 13 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 / 16 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 / 15 h ago

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

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

Malaysia / 4 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

From RM4.67m to RM1,000, KL’s historic Chinese Assembly Hall wins 99-year lease, says Hannah

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

Malaysia / 19 h ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi accompanies Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh to the nomination centre in Alor Gajah for the Melaka state election on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Zahid confirms Ab Rauf as Melaka CM after BN-PN supermajority win

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

At 34, Kerk becomes Melaka’s youngest winner as Ab Rauf, 65, prevails

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left of stage) speaks to National Service trainees at Kem Rejimen 515 in Kuala Lumpur on November 14, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar says legacy debts like 1MDB pushed up Malaysia’s debt, cautions that corruption ruins nations

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

Malaysia / 18 h ago

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

Malaysia

6 m ago

After pocketing early returns, retiree sinks more savings into WhatsApp investment trap

A 63-year-old retiree lost RM80,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme promoted through WhatsApp. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 15 — A 63-year-old retiree lost RM80,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme promoted through WhatsApp.Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the victim joined the scheme earlier this month after being introduced to it by an acquaintance.He said the victim was...

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Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said police are actively searching for the suspect. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

1 h ago

Police hunt depot worker after colleague gunned down in Penang

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has disbursed RM20.23 million in benefits under the Non-Occupational Accident Scheme (Lindung 24 Jam) to contributors and their dependants as of Oct 31. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

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More than 12,500 receive RM20.2m in Socso payouts under round-the-clock protection scheme

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million. — Picture by Choo Choy May

1 h ago

From RM4.67m to RM1,000, KL’s historic Chinese Assembly Hall wins 99-year lease, says Hannah

A total of 26 candidates forfeited their election deposits after failing to secure at least one-eighth of the total votes counted in the 16th Melaka state election. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Bersama hit hardest as 26 candidates lose Melaka election deposits

The number of flood victims taking shelter at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Selangor has decreased, while in Perak, there was a slight increase as of 8am today. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Evacuation centres empty slowly in Selangor while Perak flood toll rises

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake an official visit to Malaysia on Nov 16 and 17, marking his first trip to the country. — AFP pic

2 h ago

Macron’s first Malaysia visit promises fresh momentum from AI to defence

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Melaka. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka win, urges focus on people’s welfare

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

At 34, Kerk becomes Melaka’s youngest winner as Ab Rauf, 65, prevails

All major operational systems, as well as the Ministry of Health’s healthcare and patient treatment services, remain unaffected and are operating as usual following a cybersecurity incident detected on Nov 12. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

3 h ago

Health Ministry reassures patients after cyber breach targets file-sharing platform

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

4 h ago

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

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

13 h ago

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

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi accompanies Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh to the nomination centre in Alor Gajah for the Melaka state election on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Zahid confirms Ab Rauf as Melaka CM after BN-PN supermajority win

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

14 h ago

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

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

14 h ago

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

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

14 h ago

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

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