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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  / 12 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  / 11 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  / 13 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  / 8 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  / 5 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)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mingles with congregants while attending Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Mustaqim in Taman Nirwana in Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Anwar apologises over Waze ban linked to Israel, says national security comes first (VIDEO)

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg speaks to the media at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi, October 23, 2026. —Information Department pic via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Abang Johari: Some GPS incumbents willing to make way for new faces in Sarawak polls

File picture of a tapir. An adult female tapir was found dead after it was believed to have been hit by a four-wheel-drive vehicle at KM 299.5 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), near Kijal here, this morning. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Female tapir killed in suspected collision on LPT2 near Kijal

The Federal Court will hear on December 16 a challenge by 10 former Negeri Sembilan state executive council members against the ruler’s decision to revoke their appointments. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Federal Court to hear Negeri Sembilan exco members’ dismissal challenge on Dec 16

In a statement, Waze said it operates under strict privacy policies that protect user data and comply with global legal data protection standards. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

‘Completely false’: Waze rejects Malaysia’s data security claims after civil servant ban

MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said between three and five episodes of continuous heavy rain were expected to affect the country during the initial phase of the monsoon, from November to January. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Ready for floods and extreme heat? North-east monsoon begins Oct 27, MetMalaysia warns

Istana Negara Grand Chamberlain Datuk Azuan Effendy Zairakithnaini led the discussion, which brought together several government agencies, including the Education Ministry, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, the Communications Ministry, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Queen concerned over worsening mental health issues among children, teens

Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the loan repayment flexibility initiative is expected to benefit more than 400,000 people, helping to ease the financial burden on graduates who have just entered the workforce. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

PTPTN sets RM50 minimum monthly repayment for graduates earning RM2,501 to RM3,000

Perikatan Nasional (PN) members wave the coalition’s flag in Pulai, Johor on February 24, 2022. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

RoS challenges court stay on Perikatan deregistration

PN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said talks were ongoing, and a final decision, including on any additional seats, was expected soon. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Melaka polls: Perikatan seat talks with Umno to be finalised within days, says Tuan Ibrahim

A man uses a tree branch to try to extinguish a peatland fire in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on October 22, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Malaysia keeps Indonesia firefighting aid offer open, no local companies linked to forest fires

A view of Kuala Lumpur landmarks including the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), and Merdeka 118 captured during overcast weather in Kuala Lumpur on December 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Plan your commute: Severe weather warning for KL, Selangor, and nine other states this evening

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the task force’s findings would be made public within three months of the completion of the investigation, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement in Parliament earlier this week.— Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Corporate mafia task force’s terms of reference to go before Cabinet next week, says Fahmi

Joanne Vengadesan (second from right) was elected at Multilaw’s Global Conference in Prague earlier this month.
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

UK-based Malaysian lawyer named Multilaw chair-elect

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks at the World Post Day 2026 celebration and special stamp launch at Pos Malaysia headquarters in the Dayabumi Complex, Kuala Lumpur, on October 10, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

Fahmi says Malaysian civil servants can use any navigation app except Waze, including overseas alternatives

A notice regarding the prohibition on public service members from using the Waze navigation application is seen on a monitor, in Kuala Lumpur on October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 23 Oct 2026

BDS Malaysia backs civil service Waze ban, urges public boycott of navigation app