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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  / 15 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  / 5 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  / 7 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)

The ongoing investigation has not uncovered any evidence of criminal wrongdoing involving corruption or misappropriation, as reported by the media on August 13, 2026, the ministry said. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

MACC probe into KWAP’s eFishery investment ongoing, Finance Ministry says

The General Operations Force seized a lorry and 25 metric tonnes of Super Import white rice, suspected to have been smuggled from Thailand, during Op Taring Wawasan in Paloh, Gua Musang, last night. — Picture courtesy of GOF
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Rice smuggling bid foiled in Gua Musang: 25 tonnes of Thai rice seized, driver held over dubious invoices

A general view of Genting Highlands in Pahang on October 28, 2023. A foreign national has been arrested for allegedly injuring an auxiliary police officer and damaging casino equipment at Sky Casino in Genting Highlands, Bentong, on Tuesday. — Picture by Choo Choy May .
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Foreigner arrested over alleged assault on auxiliary policeman at Genting casino

A fallen tree in Putrajaya, October 28, 2026. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Fallen trees hit six vehicles in Selangor, no casualties reported

Picture for illustration purposes only. The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) said 1,522 cases were recorded in the first quarter (January to March), with the number rising to 2,059 in the second quarter (April to June). — Freepik pic
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Malaysia records 3,581 child abuse cases in first half of 2026

Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri R. Jeyenderan said countries must ensure that their natural resources and energy infrastructure support domestic needs and long-term economic interests. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Learn from Indonesia-Singapore gas row, build up own energy resources, maritime expert tells govt

Kapit district police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said the baby was found by police officers after hearing its cries while conducting a search in the area. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Newborn buried alive in Kapit in critical condition 

According to the Order Paper available on the Parliament website, during the Ministers’ Question Time, Mohd Nazri Abu Hassan (PN-Merbok) will ask the Minister of Education to outline the Ministry’s plans to incorporate AI literacy into the school curriculum through the AI Literacy Guide. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: AI literacy, Brics role and AI Bill on the agenda

A general view of the SMART Tunnel pump room during a visit and media briefing in Kuala Lumpur on October 21, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Inside KL’s SMART Tunnel: The hidden work behind its flood-fighting operation

SMART Tunnel river and tunnel network. — Picture courtesy of Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat (ALR)
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

A road when it’s dry, a river when it pours: How KL’s SMART Tunnel switches from highway to flood channel

Haze envelops the capital city as several skyscrapers are barely visible from the Merdeka 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s latest haze cost RM8b in welfare losses, may have led to 1,700 deaths, report finds

A woman wears a face mask in Shah Alam, Selangor on September 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin  
Malaysia / 29 Oct 2026

FMM report: Haze cost some Malaysian firms about RM280,000 in masks, medical expenses

A three-judge panel, chaired by Justice Datuk Noorin Badaruddin alongside Justices Datuk Mohd Radzi Abdul Hamid and Datuk Meor Hashimi Abdul Hamid, dismissed Anuar Kintan’s appeal against his conviction and sentence of nine years and eight strokes of the cane imposed by the High Court for the charge of making pornography. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Appeal court imposes 20-year sentence on headmaster for child sex offences

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Budget 2027 was formulated to continue promoting Islam, including through specific measures to strengthen pondok religious schools nationwide. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

PM says Budget 2027 reinforces Islam, criticises ‘hypocrite’ accusation

In a statement today, the Securities Commission (SC) said Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin held that the prosecution had proven the charges against Lee beyond reasonable doubt at trial and there were no grounds to interfere with the Sessions Court’s decision. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

High Court dismisses ex-Axis adviser’s appeal, upholds jail term and RM800,000 fine

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from left) delivering a speech at the 'Majlis Ilmu Madani (Madani Knowledge Gathering) with the Prime Minister, held at the Seri Perdana Complex today.Also seen are the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr. Zulkifli Hasan (left), regional preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad Batubara (third from left), and the Founder and Managing Director of The Weststar Group, Tan Sri Dr. Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim (right). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Anwar: Dialogue with Myanmar offers best hope for Rohingya solution