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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  / 12 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  / 8 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  / 5 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  / 10 h ago

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

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 9 h ago

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

A view of the Donggongon Road Upgrade project site to Papar Spurs Phase 2 and 3 and Work Package 04 (Bongawan to Papar) of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway Project August 19, 2023. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Audit Dept flags continued delays, RM514m in unauthorised variation orders on Sabah Pan Borneo Highway

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir says the government has a limited time to strengthen national preparedness with Malaysia expected to become an ‘aged nation’ by 2048 and a ‘super-aged nation’ by 2060. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Economy minister says just 27 years to prepare for Malaysia’s rapidly ageing population, warns nation will be ‘super-aged’ by 2060

The Ministry of Finance complex in Putrajaya. The Federal Government’s deficit narrowed to 3.7 per cent of GDP in 2025, according to the Auditor General’s Report released on October 5, 2026. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Govt borrowed less in 2025, but collected just 5pc of RM9.273b in loan arrears, says Audit Dept

The air quality in Putrajaya hit 152 on the API, meaning ‘unhealthy’ on October 5, 2026 morning. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Hazy start to the week: Cheras, Putrajaya and Johan Setia among seven areas nationwide with unhealthy air 

Five Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) under construction for the Royal Malaysian Navy, with the project 7.55 per cent behind schedule as of June 25, 2026, according to the Auditor General’s Report released on October 5, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Audit Dept: LCS project 7.55pc behind schedule, risks handing over ship without full capability

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said initial investigations indicated the school in Yong Peng had closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed, but none covered the location where Irene’s body was found. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Education minister orders security audit of Yong Peng school after student found dead

Sarawak Forestry Corporation general manager Abang Arabi Abang Aimran (right) briefs State Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Chiew Choon Man (left) during a visit to the reopened Niah National Park in October 2026, where a new 600-metre access trail offers visitors fresh views of its limestone and rainforest landscapes. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Niah’s Great Cave reopens, and the flood detour has become an attraction in itself

Kuching South’s first mayor Datuk Song Swee Guan (seated, second left) died on October 4, 2026 at 3.30pm at Sarawak General Hospital. — Picture from Facebook/Council of the City of Kuching South – MBKS
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Founding mayor of Kuching South, Song Swee Guan, dies at 84

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the question of who holds those in power accountable had become increasingly important as the world grappled with unilateral tariffs, ongoing wars, technological advances and gross injustices. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Anwar calls for greater accountability as global governance faces mounting challenges

US gospel singer Israel Houghton, who is scheduled to perform in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, on October 25, 2026 as part of the Israel & New Breed gospel ‘Till the Whole World Knows’ Tour, has drawn controversy over his past public support for Israel. — Pictures from Facebook/Israel & New Breed
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Religious freedom and security can go hand in hand, Kota Kinabalu MP says of Israel Houghton concert

Sabah wildlife rangers inspect a male elephant carcass that drifted downstream of the Kinabatangan River, near Angco Jaya Plantation and Lot 4 of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Dead elephant, missing tusks, no cause yet: Sabah awaits lab results on Kinabatangan carcass

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the close cooperation between SIC and Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), together with the commitment of the organising teams, had enabled the race to be held successfully. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

‘Hopefully, we will meet again in Sepang’: Anwar thanks F1 fans for rocking Malaysia

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said that the possibility of Malaysia returning to the F1 calendar remains open, but any move would require proper planning. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s F1 return hinges on five-year plan covering funding, promotion and logistics, says FIA chief

Tabung Haji’s investment strategy and the sustainability of its funds will be among the issues raised in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: MPs set to grill ministers on Tabung Haji funds, MA63 oil and gas rights, food security, and ageing

Law and Institutional Reform Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says parliamentary independence must come with accountability. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Parliament is not above Constitution, says Azalina

TNB also reminded the public not to tamper with, open or approach electrical installations, warning that such actions could result in serious injury or death. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 05 Oct 2026

Man electrocuted in suspected cable theft at third-party electrical installation in Klang, says TNB