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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  / 14 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  / 9 h ago

‘I’m CM for everyone’, says Ab Rauf as he calls for unity after Melaka polls, declares Nov 16 holiday

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

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

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)

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said no action would be taken against the Universiti Malaya student whose question at i-Future 2026 went viral. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

No action against UM student over viral ‘tough’ question, says Zambry

In a statement today, JPJ said it received complaints regarding the advertisement, which used an account under the name ‘Ahmad Mushidi’. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

No driving licences without tests: JPJ warns against fake TikTok promotions

Kampar District Police Chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said that his department received a report yesterday from the 34-year-old victim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Kampar woman loses over RM129,000 in online job scam

Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis recorded the highest rates of drug or substance addiction and abuse in the country, based on statistics up to June 2026, said National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Terengganu, Kelantan, Kedah and Perlis record highest drug abuse rates

In a statement today, JPN Selangor said the girl was reported to have had breathing difficulties at school and was taken to hospital for treatment. — Picture via JPN website
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Selangor Education Department cooperating with probe into schoolgirl’s death

Sentul district police chief ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam said the investigation was being conducted under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Police record statements over podcast video on alleged drug trafficking

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the success of regional security cooperation should not be measured by the number of agreements reached, but rather by the effectiveness of enforcement actions taken against criminal networks. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Saifuddin Nasution urges Asean to translate anti-crime pledges into results

Asean countries must work together to protect children from growing online threats despite differences in their laws and approaches to internet safety, said Malaysia’s Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Fahmi calls for stronger Asean cooperation on child online safety

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today expressed sadness over the deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing the development as a lesson for leaders of political coalitions to act fairly towards all member parties and comply with their constitutions and the law. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Muhyiddin saddened by Perikatan deregistration, warns against abuse of power in coalitions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted that Malaysia is recognised for its experience in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), strengthening economic resilience, and generating employment opportunities, expertise and experience that could potentially benefit other IsDB member countries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar backs efforts to strengthen IsDB Centre of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Selangor Sultan cautions royal family members against exploiting royal status

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the TAB would also evaluate the complaints received before accepting the relevant cases for mediation to prevent it from being overwhelmed with the high volume of complaints. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Schools still first channel to seek justice for bullying, Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB) only next option, says Azalina

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said efforts to strengthen the language should be pursued through various platforms, including public speaking competitions, which provide higher education students with opportunities to express their views through well-reasoned, knowledge-based arguments. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Uphold Malay language without neglecting English, says Fadhlina

A 50 per cent discount on East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fares for eligible passengers positions the rail service as a new, more affordable transport option particularly for families traveling with children and senior citizens. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Families, seniors welcome ECRL fare discounts

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the decision would be based on air quality monitoring and health considerations to ensure students’ safety, while also considering the impact on learning loss if schools were closed for too long. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Haze-related school closures subject to joint ministry review, says Fadhlina

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said e-commerce fraud cases rose by 24 per cent to 828, compared with 667 in the corresponding period last year, while cases involving non-existent loans increased by 11 per cent to 404 from 365. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Negeri Sembilan records fewer online crime cases and lower losses