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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  / 14 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  / 10 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  / 17 h ago

Melaka fallout: Three key takeaways from BN-PN’s commanding win

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

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

France’s President Emmanuel Macron waves during a welcoming ceremony in Phnom Penh on November 14, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Macron says Malaysia trip will help France secure vital rare earth supplies

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 7 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  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

The man, who was unrepresented by a lawyer, was charged with driving the vehicle in a manner dangerous to himself and other road users along the Puchong Bypass heading towards Bukit Jalil, Serdang, at 2:14 pm on October 18. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Viral Porsche road bully jailed five days, fined RM10,000 for dangerous driving

MCMC emphasised that the dissemination of footage depicting acts of violence particularly involving children not only compromises the privacy and dignity of those involved but also negatively impacts the emotional well-being of the individuals and their families. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

MCMC warns against sharing Kuching school violence footage involving teen, cautions of legal action

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (right) and coalition leaders attend the announcement of PN’s Negeri Sembilan state election candidates in Seremban July 16, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/ustaztitm
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Samsuri rallies Perikatan machinery for Melaka polls after court freezes RoS deregistration

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (centre) tours the Masjid Jamek LRT Station during the launch of its beautification project in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 22, 2026. Also present are Pride chief executive officer Syed Redza Algadrie Syed Hassan (second left) and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud (left). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Anthony Loke backs local transport apps with open data on train schedules, passenger numbers

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said MCMC staff should have the courage to report any abuse of power or unlawful instructions through official channels. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

MACC chief urges MCMC staff to expose misconduct and reject abuse of power

The charge is framed under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment between five and 10 years, as well as caning. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Two men in viral Bukit Antarabangsa police chase charged with dangerous driving, drugs and weapons offences

Melaka Tengah district police chief Supt Halim Abas said police seized 11 sets of computers of various brands, 24 mobile phones, a Starlink router, a remote control set, a translation device, and 15 passport books, with the total value of the seizures estimated at RM43,400. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Police raid Melaka scam call centres targeting Chinese, Vietnamese victims, arrest 29

A three-man bench led by Justice Datuk Choo Kah Sing, alongside K. Muniandy and Datuk Seri Latifah Mohd Tahar, allowed the prosecution’s appeal to set aside the High Court’s ruling and ordered M. Alagesan to be remanded in custody. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Court of Appeal revokes bail for wheelchair-bound man charged with trafficking 6.2kg of cannabis

The Petronas Twin Towers are shrouded in rain clouds in Kuala Lumpur on November 18, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Thunderstorms to lash Klang Valley, Penang, and six other states tonight

The Election Commission (EC) logo is seen at the commission’s headquarters in Putrajaya on September 25, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

EC opens 30-day review of September 2026 supplementary electoral roll

Negeri Sembilan Police Chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad (right) during a press conference on the Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) preparedness for the 15th Negeri Sembilan State Election (PRN) at the Negeri Sembilan Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) in Seremban on July 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Remand extended for suspect in AKPS officer’s murder at KLIA quarters

Wawasan information chief and Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal warns against overreliance as Chinese technology gains a larger role. — Picture courtesy of Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Maintain Western technology for DNB, says MP

Kuala Lumpur shrouded in haze on October 18, 2026. Malaysia will push new haze-fighting measures when it chairs the Asean regional steering committee in 2027. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Five days’ warning: New Malaysian model forecasts haze before it hits

Candidates and political parties intending to use drones during the Melaka election campaign must first obtain approval from the relevant authorities, says Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

No drones without approval, Melaka police tell election candidates

Border police patrol an ungazetted route in Rantau Panjang, Kelantan to guard against illegal entries from Thailand into Malaysia. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Snip, snip, slip through? Wire fences cut at illegal crossings near Rantau Panjang-Thai border

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.  Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday threatened to strike American bases across the Middle East if the US military continues to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 22 Oct 2026

Iran warns it will hit US bases if Hormuz ship escorts continue