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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)

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Rosmah vows to resist enforcement of RM67.5m jewellery judgment ahead of appeal

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has questioned how Bersatu intends to use the coalition’s logo in the upcoming Melaka state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Bersatu wants to use Perikatan logo in Melaka polls? Explain how, says Ahmad Samsuri

Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to causing the death of 17-year-old student Muhammad Zaharif Affendi Muhd Zamrie. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

‘Part of our happiness and hope is gone’: Father’s grief as senior cop jailed seven-and-a-half years over Ipoh schoolboy’s death

Eligible owners of diesel-powered jeeps and pickup trucks can receive up to 400 litres of subsidised fuel per month, including an additional 100-litre allocation. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Not the registered owner? Nearly 21,700 BUDI Diesel subsidy transfers approved, Dewan Rakyat told

Major roads including Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Iskandar Highway and Jalan Tun Sambanthan are among locations identified as flash flood hotspots in Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

KL has 14 flash flood hotspots, the FT Dept wants to bring that down to 10 by end-2026

The Economy Ministry said natural gas remains essential to Malaysia’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and economic growth as renewable energy adoption accelerates. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Malaysia calls for stronger global gas cooperation amid supply risks and price volatility

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) deputy director-general (operations) Datuk Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir (centre) displays images of the cash and vehicle seized from a couple suspected of attempting to smuggle nearly RM3 million in Malaysian and Singapore currencies out of the country. — Picture by Ben Tan
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Not your average holiday money! Singapore-bound couple caught with nearly RM3m in cash at Johor checkpoint

Pahang is strengthening its flood preparedness measures ahead of the Northeast Monsoon, with additional funding available if required. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Pahang ready to increase RM3m monsoon allocation if needed, says menteri besar

The government is proposing safeguards to prevent employers from lowering job qualification requirements to avoid paying the planned RM2,500 starting salary for graduates and semi-skilled workers. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Lower the qualifications, lower the pay? Malaysia plans safeguards for graduate salaries

The National Registration Department is prioritising citizenship status reviews involving long-time MyKad holders whose employment, education, healthcare or banking access has been affected. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

MyKad for decades, citizenship in doubt: NRD prioritises cases affecting jobs, healthcare and education

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia would still face billions of ringgit in 1MDB-related losses despite the prospect of further asset recoveries. — File pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Malaysia faces billions in 1MDB losses even if further recovery efforts succeed, Parliament told

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says Malaysia’s stock market remains stable, underpinned by transparent government policies and conditions conducive to foreign fund inflows. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

No deadline to recover all 1MDB assets despite RM20.1b net burden, says Amir Hamzah

A policeman escorts the soldier after sentencing at the Kuching Court Complex. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Soldier jailed 34 years, given 14 strokes of rotan for raping wife's 12-year-old niece

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur October 14, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Najib allowed to attend Federal Court hearing in bid to revive RM1.9m suit against former AG Tommy Thomas

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said another 10 schools are expected to adopt the K11 model in 2027 as part of efforts to narrow educational disparities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Education Ministry plans 10 more K11 schools in 2027 to improve rural access, Dewan Rakyat told

RSN Rayer speaks during an interview in George Town on January 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

MP questions why police classified Cheras lock-up death as grievous hurt, not murder