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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  / 13 h ago

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

A total of 207 people, including passengers and crew members of Qingdao Airlines flight QW907 from China, were stranded at Sultan Mahmud Airport (LTSM) yesterday afternoon due to bad weather. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Bad weather diverts China flight to Terengganu, stranding 207 passengers overnight

Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng. — Picture via Facebook/Lim Guan Eng
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Lim Guan Eng says govt considering proposal for higher electricity bill protection as heat drives usage

Police have arrested a local man in his 50s to assist investigations into the alleged illegal collection of parking fees from motorists near the Maluri MRT station. — Picture via Threads/parkitmalaysia
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Caught after Threads uproar, man held over alleged RM5 parking fee collection near Maluri MRT

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  / 16 h ago

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

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar November 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Speak truth, reject corruption, serve the people, Sultan Nazrin tells leaders

User, charlie.kilo.maggi, shared footage of flash flooding at 2.46pm along the exit from the i-City area. — Picture via Threads/charlie.kilo.maggi
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

One hour of rain, roads under water: Flash floods hit Shah Alam’s i-City

France’s President Emmanuel Macron waves during a welcoming ceremony in Phnom Penh on November 14, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Macron says Malaysia trip will help France secure vital rare earth supplies

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

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

Taiwanese actress Vivian Sung stars as Du Li An in the Malaysian-Taiwanese production ‘The Age of Goodbyes', directed by Edmund Yeo. — Picture courtesy of Mega Films Distribution
Showbiz  / 12 h ago

Taiwanese star Vivian Sung says everyday chats with locals helped her master the Malaysian Mandarin accent for ‘The Age of Goodbyes’

Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Loke says Anwar need not bow to calls for early dissolution of Parliament

A day after the 16th Melaka State Election, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has called on the people of the state to unite as one big family. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

‘I’m CM for everyone’, says Ab Rauf as he calls for unity after Melaka polls, declares Nov 16 holiday

Pakatan Harapan will examine its candidates’ preparedness, youth voting patterns and lower voter turnout as part of a post-mortem following its disappointing performance in the Melaka state election, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

After Melaka defeat, Fahmi says Pakatan will examine candidates, youth vote and turnout

The bursting of a 455-cubic-metre water tank at Taman Kuala Kangsar in Kuala Kangsar yesterday was caused by the condition of its structure, which was more than 40 years old. — Social media pic via Bernama
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Ageing 40-year-old water tank bursts in Kuala Kangsar, affecting 520 consumers; no damage or injuries reported

Thick smoke rises into the clear sky from a nightclub fire on Jalan Metro Perdana Barat in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, on November 15, 2026 (left) with Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng at the scene with firefighters and several fire trucks still battling the blaze (right). — Screenshots from Facebook//LIM LIP ENG 林立迎
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

File picture of Penang International Airport. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said early planning was crucial to ensure PIA’s additional capacity could be fully utilised once the expansion project is completed within the next two years. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Penang, MAHB ramp up plans for new international routes as PIA expansion progresses

Kuala Lumpur shrouded in haze, October 6, 2026. Malaysia will harness its chairmanship and role as host of the 28th Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee (MSC) meeting next year to strengthen Asean solidarity and shared responsibility in tackling transboundary haze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Malaysia to push stronger Asean action on transboundary haze next year, says minister

Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan made the allegation in an affidavit supporting the coalition’s judicial review application against two RoS notices. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Bersatu acted in ‘bad faith’ to cripple Perikatan before Melaka polls, Takiyuddin claims in court filing

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Convention (KITA) at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu, October 6, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Sabah introduces outcome-based integrity approach to strengthen governance, curb corruption

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this achievement, realised through the Community Mental Health Centre (Mentari) vocational support programme, surpassed the ministry’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) target of 60 per cent. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Health Ministry: 76pc of psychiatric patients return to work after rehabilitation

File picture of shoppers browsing in a supermarket in Kuala Lumpur, August 8, 2024. Malaysia’s inflation is among the lowest in the region, but rising upstream cost pressures could pose an inflation risk later this year, said the World Bank lead economist Apurva Sanghi. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

World Bank: Malaysia’s inflation among region’s lowest, but upstream cost pressures rising

Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said 98 people were detained in a raid on an alleged scam call centre operating from a shuttered resort in Sungai Lembing, Pahang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Immigration D-G: Shuttered Pahang resort turned into 24-hour scam hub with Starlink and lookouts, 98 detained

CCTV footage appears to show a man taking a hamster from a pet shop in Pasir Gudang before placing it inside a sling bag. — Screengrab via social media
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Man returns hamster after CCTV footage of alleged pet shop theft in Pasir Gudang goes viral

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) said the adjustments included upgrading the Security and Development (KESBAN) road to federal road standards, as well as modifications to the spillway structures, bridge construction and pump house design. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Petra explains Sungai Golok project cost rise to RM601m in response to A-G report

The Alor Gajah Sessions Court sentenced a 51-year-old woman to 12 months’ jail and fined her RM8,000 over forged immigration-related documents. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Melaka housewife jailed 12 months for posing as senior Immigration officer, offering work pass services

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak (left) during a media briefing on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL)’s latest operational readiness in Kuala Lumpur, October 6, 2026. Also present was ECRL Operation Sdn Bhd (EOSB) CEO Mohd Zaidi Sharif. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

ECRL fares expected to be announced this month, ticket sales in November

The Coroner’s Court was told today that Malianah Mahathir, the older stepsister of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, experienced emotional distress during the seven months she lived with Zara Qairina’s mother as a primary school student. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Inquest: Zara Qairina’s stepsister says she suffered emotional distress while living with mother

A 19-year-old man has been remanded for seven days as police investigate the death of his girlfriend at a rented house in Kuantan. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Teen calls 999 after dispute with girlfriend, police find 19-year-old student dead in Kuantan

Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor said a notification letter regarding the change in time had been circulated to the Members of Parliament. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

2027 Budget to be tabled at 3.30pm this Friday, brought forward from 4pm

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that protecting a school’s image should never come at the expense of students’ safety and wellbeing. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

Don’t hide bullying, abuse cases to protect school image, Anwar tells schools

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry should keep the Cabinet updated on food security risks until the El Niño phenomenon ends. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Oct 2026

El Niño puts Malaysia’s food supply at risk, Cabinet needs regular updates, says minister