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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  / 13 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  / 12 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)

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the move was urgent as almost the entire region is facing critical challenges due to disrupted supply chains, market uncertainty, and high reliance on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) imports, with international geopolitical conflicts worsening the situation. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Malaysia calls for WHO-led pooled medicine purchasing amid supply risks

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation had enabled 1,529 public toilets under the supervision of local authorities nationwide to be upgraded so far. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

More than 1,500 public toilets upgraded under Housing Ministry initiative

Selangor KPDN director Muhamad Hanif Asa’ari said the suspected modus operandi involved bringing the packets of cooking oil to the premises, where they were mixed with used cooking oil in a dedicated storage tank. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Port Klang raid exposes alleged subsidised cooking oil diversion scheme

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar speaks during a press conference at the Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters on July 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Bukit Aman, Singapore police smash cross-border prostitution ring using Malaysia as base

The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health (JKPK) will submit a memorandum regarding the cross-border haze issue to the Indonesian Embassy today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Health select committee taking haze concerns to Indonesian Embassy

According to the Order Paper, during the question-and-answer session, Mohamad Shafizan Kepli (GPS-Batang Lupar) will ask the Minister of Home Affairs to explain the extent to which enhanced security features, chip technology, and identity verification systems on the new MyKad can combat forgery, cloning, and the misuse of citizens’ identities, while ensuring their personal data remains protected. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

New MyKad security features, transboundary haze measures among topics in Dewan Rakyat

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs)  Zulkifli Hasan said the current estimated waiting period provided by the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) could, however, change. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

New haj plan could cut waiting time to under 70 years, says minister

A woman wears a face mask in Shah Alam, Selangor on September 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Haze in Malaysia: 22 areas still at ‘Unhealthy’ air quality levels

State Local Government and Town & Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said the initiative was among the state government’s efforts to address the pollution of Sungai Kereh, an issue that has persisted for decades. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Penang ramps up efforts to tackle Parit Cina, Sungai Kereh pollution

PKR secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh described as defamatory the allegation by Parti Pejuang Tanahair (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir that the decision was made on PKR’s recommendation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

PKR rejects Mukhriz claim linking party to PN deregistration

Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Shuhaily Mohd Zain holds a press conference after attending the 2026 Director-General’s Address Ceremony at the Ministry of Home Affairs Multipurpose Hall in Putrajaya on February 3, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Border agency chief Shuhaily in court over alleged KLIA assault of two Special Branch cops

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said an RCI could be considered if there is concrete information, evidence, or findings indicating a necessity for a comprehensive and independent public inquiry. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Government open to KWAP, EPF RCI subject to findings, says Azalina

A puppy receives oxygen therapy inside an oxygen chamber at a veterinary clinic. Veterinarians have reported respiratory problems in pets amid worsening air quality in parts of Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of Noah’s Ark
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Haze is making pets sick too: Malaysian vets report cats suffering asthma attacks, dogs needing oxygen therapy

A man crosses a street during a downpour in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, October 18, 2026. Heavy rainfall has offered only temporary relief from the haze, with fresh smoke continuing to drift into Malaysia from Indonesia. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 21 Oct 2026

Why won’t the rain wash away Malaysia’s haze? Experts explain what’s keeping the smoke coming

Schools in several haze-affected states and the federal territories will remain open, although outdoor activities have been suspended. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Haze: Schools remain open in six states, KL and Putrajaya tomorrow, outdoor activities halted

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to use the locally developed TuJu navigation app as an alternative to Waze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

From Waze to TuJu? Anwar backs Malaysian navigation app over data security concerns