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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)

An e-hailing sticker on a car is pictured in Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2019. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Pay-as-you-drive insurance being studied to lower costs for e-hailing drivers, Transport Ministry says

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) deputy director-general (Operations) Vice-Admiral (Maritime) Mohd Zawawi Abdullah (3rd left), alongside MMEA officers and personnel, pays his final respects at the grave of Technical Leading Seaman Mohd Roshaimi Mohd Ridzuan during his burial at the Masjid Tengku Sharafudin Islamic Cemetery in Kuala Nerang October 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

A father’s final farewell: Jalur Gemilang presented as MMEA officer killed at sea laid to rest in Kedah

Johor Corporation said its Indonesian plantation interests were divested in 2007 and 2023, rejecting claims of links to recent forest fires. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

JCorp hits back at Indonesian forest fire claims, says plantation ties ended years ago

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said injuries found on Noorizwan Zulkefly’s body were consistent with blunt-force trauma and were not self-inflicted. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Bukit Aman CID takes over custodial death probe after forensic examination reveals blunt-force injuries

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail winds up the debate session at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on October 27, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

‘Corporate Mafia’ probe freezes over RM400m in assets, no MACC officers implicated, Home Ministry tells Parliament

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the proposed WCE extension to Masjid Tanah had been discussed by the Cabinet. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

WCE heading south? Zahid says Banting-Masjid Tanah extension a priority, Johor next on the cards

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir told Parliament that the government would maintain existing UPU quotas despite alternative admission arrangements. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Open-channel admissions won’t reduce UPU quotas at public universities, says Zambry

Footprints believed to belong to a tiger were discovered at Felda Lepang Nenering in Pengkalan Hulu, Gerik, on October 26, prompting wildlife authorities to activate a nearby trap. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Tiger on the prowl? Suspected paw prints found near Gerik homes, Perhilitan trap activated

Pakatan Harapan communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the coalition aims to defend its existing Melaka seats while targeting additional constituencies in the state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Melaka polls: Pakatan eyes more seats beyond defending incumbents, says Fahmi

Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh described his discussions with MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong as positive, although the party has yet to announce its position. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Melaka polls: Ab Rauf claims progress in MCA seat talks despite Wee Ka Siong’s reservations

Pakatan Harapan election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said component parties must respect the coalition’s decision to allocate the Bemban seat to Bersatu in the Melaka state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Melaka polls: Respect Pakatan’s decision to give Bemban seat to Bersatu, Amirudin tells dissenters

Villagers move the boy’s body up the village jetty. — Bomba pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Tragic discovery: Body of 14-year-old snatched by crocodile in Sarawak finally found

Malaysia’s exports to the United States surged 69.1 per cent to RM282.07 billion in the first nine months of 2026, driven largely by demand for semiconductors and other electronic products. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

Miti: Malaysia’s exports to US surge 69pc despite tariffs, powered by AI boom

Questions over 1MDB’s remaining liabilities, petrol subsidies and data centre operations are among the matters listed on today’s Dewan Rakyat agenda. — File pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: RM20.1b 1MDB liabilities, BUDI95 quota changes and data centres under spotlight

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said artificial intelligence must be balanced with human values and moral character as schools embrace digital technology. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

As AI enters classrooms, Anwar warns against losing what makes us human

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the closure of a major airline could have serious consequences for employment and the country's air links. — File pic
Malaysia / 28 Oct 2026

No decision yet on financial aid for debt-hit AirAsia, says Loke