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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  / 7 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  / 12 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  / 6 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)

Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) said that the ban on Waze, over concerns that location data could be exposed to Israel, warranted clarification, particularly regarding how its security risks differed from those of other popular US-owned applications, such as WhatsApp and Instagram. — Parlimen Malaysia pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Waze ban: MPs ask if WhatsApp, Instagram pose similar security risks

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the two-month salary assistance is based on the last drawn basic salary as of November 2026, with payment scheduled to be made before the end of this year. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Sarawak announces two months’ salary aid for state civil servants, RM700 for federal staff

File picture of the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) in Klang, May 13, 2019. In a statement, JKNS said preliminary investigations found that a leaking pipe in the ceiling had weakened the structure, causing it to collapse. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

No casualties after ceiling collapses at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital’s emergency dept in Klang

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the increase of 7.26 percentage points reflected consumers’ growing knowledge, confidence and ability to make informed decisions and take action to protect their rights. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s consumer empowerment index rises to 70.36pc from 63.1pc in 2020

National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) deputy director-general (Operations) Zainudin Abdullah after the raid on the premises in Sungai Buloh, October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Selangor ketum raid nets 27 men, including three civil servants

Sarawak acting police commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the incident, that occurred at about 8am, adding that a penknife and a small axe were found. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Police arrest male student over alleged axe, penknife attack on teacher at Kuching international school

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil holds a bilateral meeting with Indonesian Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya in Jakarta, October 21, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Malaysia proposes high-level committee with Indonesia to boost creative industry ties

Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd Operations Manager Lt Cmdr (R) Norhafiz Abdul Wahid said all passengers, together with their luggage, were successfully evacuated with the assistance of security teams and relevant agencies, while all 10 crew members were also reported safe. — Picture from Facebook/Kedah Kini
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Langkawi ferry runs aground off Kuala Perlis, all 251 passengers evacuated

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, mingles with guests at the Royal Tea Reception with the People in conjunction with the 2026 Silver Jubilee of his reign at Padang Mahkota, Istana Alam Shah in Klang, October 21, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

More than 3,000 attend Selangor Sultan’s Silver Jubilee royal tea reception in Klang

State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah said that so far, the state government has only received data from the Tanah Merah district, which recorded about 80 families involving more than 300 individuals, in Kampung Padang Guchil, who cultivate betel leaves over an area of two hectares. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Kelantan orders data collection on Myanmar refugees across all districts

Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak said police received a report of the incident at 8.03am via the MERS 999 emergency line. He said the report alleged that a student had brought firecrackers and used an axe to injure a teacher. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Police probe alleged axe attack on teacher by 16-year-old boy at Sarawak international school

In Kuala Lumpur, the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department announced that all educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) will conduct in-person classes as usual, even though all outdoor activities are to be postponed. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Haze: Schools in KL, Putrajaya and five states to open tomorrow, outdoor activities suspended

Its deputy director-general (Operations), Datuk Lokman Effendi Ramli, said the operation which began at 10am and covered Kampung Cemeruh, Kampung Ceringin and Kampung Sumsum, was conducted following complaints from residents and media reports about the influx of foreign nationals in the resort area. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Immigration Dept raids 19 locations in Janda Baik, detains 65 foreigners

Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the review would draw on insights from a symposium on the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), a key instrument of Malaysia’s commitment to developing countries through human capital development, technical assistance and capacity building. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Malaysia reviews framework for technical aid to developing countries amid global challenges

In a statement today, MCMC said the action was taken to complete an investigation under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588). — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

MCMC records statement of individual over Facebook content allegedly insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution

For children born before their parents’ marriage is legally registered, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the child’s citizenship status is determined by the citizenship status of the biological mother, in line with Section 17 of Part III of the Second Schedule of the Federal Constitution. — File picture by Razak Ghazali
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Home Ministry: Govt has no plans to amend citizenship law for children born before parents’ marriage registration