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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  / 11 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)

Mohd Khairudin Safi’ai is brought to the Seremban Magistrate’s Court on October 26, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

KLIA quarters murder: Man charged with killing his AKPS wife

Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said a Chinese national arrested in Hong Kong last week with 2kg of suspected cocaine is believed to have obtained the drugs from an unidentified individual at a supermarket in Penang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Two Hong Kong cocaine arrests linked to Penang as police reveal details of first case

Visitors and tourists have been urged to stay away from Bagan Lalang Beach after reports of a crocodile sighting near the popular coastal area. — Screengrab of video on social media
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Police warn public to avoid Bagan Lalang Beach after crocodile sighting

A Chinese national was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport today after customs officers allegedly found 2.2kg of suspected cocaine in his cabin baggage. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Second Chinese national arrested in Hong Kong over suspected drug smuggling from Penang

Haze conditions continued to affect parts of Sarawak this morning, with seven air quality monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

No hazardous readings nationwide, but haze keeps seven Sarawak areas in unhealthy zone

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong and other Barisan Nasional leaders wave the BN flag during the Negeri Sembilan BN convention at Royale Chulan Seremban on December 22, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

PKR takes aim at ‘Big Brother’ Umno as MCA walkout exposes deeper BN rifts

Perikatan Nasional (PN) Secretary-General Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (centre) alongside Parti Wawasan Negara President Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin speaks at a press conference following a High Court proceeding in Kuala Lumpur on October 22, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Perikatan confirms using own logo for Melaka election as tensions with Bersatu mount

A view of the TuJu mobile navigation application interface. — Picture by Soo Wern Jun
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

After TuJu flop, Lim Guan Eng wants open tender for Malaysian-made Waze rival

vehicle is partly buried by a landslide near Leisure Bay Condominium in Tanjung Tokong. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Penang landslide strikes BMW and Honda City near Leisure Bay Condominium in Tanjung Tokong

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announces the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly effective October 26 during a press conference at the Satria Pertiwi Complex in Petra Jaya, Kuching on October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Sarawak election countdown begins with assembly dissolution today, EC meeting next

Closing windows and doors can reduce exposure to haze, but fine particles can still seep indoors through gaps, an indoor air quality specialist said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Your aircon isn’t cleaning your air, and bowls of water won’t either: What haze does indoors

The Petronas Twin Towers are partially obscured by haze in Kuala Lumpur on October 14, 2026, as poor air quality continues to affect parts of the country. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 26 Oct 2026

Skies are clearing, but weeks indoors can mess with your head: Experts say don’t brush off the signs

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) Faculty of Maritime Studies senior lecturer Dr Madzli Harun said that while palm oil blending was permitted in the industry, the process did not automatically make the finished product Malaysian in origin. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 25 Oct 2026

Mislabelled palm oil blends could hurt Malaysia’s reputation abroad, Maritime experts say

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, together with the country’s leaders, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on the Silver Jubilee of His Royal Highness’ reign today. — Picture via Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia / 25 Oct 2026

Zahid, national leaders extend congratulations to Sultan of Selangor on silver jubilee

Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor says Perikatan Nasional will form the federal government after GE16, even though the Registrar of Societies deregistered the coalition on October 20, 2026 and it is challenging the decision in court. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 25 Oct 2026

Sanusi: GE16 will be Pakatan’s last term in Putrajaya and Perikatan’s final term as Opposition

Applications for the Creative Content Fund (Film Sector), which opens on November 16, must be submitted online through the Creative Industry Management and Monitoring System portal at https://sppik.finas.my. — Screengrab from sppik.finas.my
Malaysia / 25 Oct 2026

No walk-ins: Finas opens RM15m Creative Content Fund applications online only from Nov 16