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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)

According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, five areas in Selangor recorded unhealthy readings: Johan Setia (171), Shah Alam (170), Petaling Jaya (169), Klang (164) and Banting (162). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Batu Muda tops API readings as haze worsens in 25 areas across Malaysia

The Court of Appeal has rejected fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn a High Court ruling ordering him to pay RM10 million to two companies over alleged breaches of friendly loan agreements. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Court of Appeal rejects fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn RM10m payment order

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather in the Peninsula would affect the whole of Melaka and eight districts in Johor, namely Kluang, Pontian, Kulai, Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat, Tangkak and Muar. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in 12 states, KL this evening, says MetMalaysia

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the investigation paper would be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor in the near future. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Nilai border control officer’s death: Police record statements from 18 individuals, husband remains in remand until Oct 22

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) proposed that the government establish a dedicated master plan to address poverty in urban and semi-urban areas over a five-year period, utilising an integrated approach that involves various ministries. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 debate: Muhyiddin calls for urban poverty master plan, MP allocation law proposed

Sarawak Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the promotional activities include a torch run covering all 12 divisions in the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Sarawak steps up preparations to co-host 2027 SEA Games 

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the infrastructure project aimed to strengthen security capabilities, law enforcement and service delivery to the public, particularly in Nabawan and surrounding areas. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Sabah CM: RM150m Nabawan police headquarters, housing project to begin in January 2027

The government is negotiating with regional countries to enable fresh durians to be shipped to China by road and rail in three to four days. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Malaysia looks to put durians on the fast track to China by road, rail in three to four days

People wear face masks as haze shrouds the KLCC Park area in Kuala Lumpur on September 16, 2026. More than 15,000 hectares or 64.47 per cent of public open spaces in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territories have not yet been gazetted or are still in the process of gazettement, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

States urged to gazette over 15,000ha of public open spaces in Peninsular Malaysia, FT 

A local resident crosses the street with his broom on Rue Yves Toudic after a weekend of protests against the ‘high cost of living’, in central Paris on October 19, 2026. MARA is closely monitoring the situation in France to ensure the safety and welfare of its 242 sponsored students amid the unrest. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

MARA says all 242 sponsored students in France safe amid unrest

Her Majesty stressed the urgent need for a coordinated response, emphasising long-term strategies rather than temporary measures introduced only during haze emergencies. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Queen calls for long-term measures to protect students from haze 

Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the discussions also took into account the implementation of the requirement to submit a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), which became mandatory on June 1, 2026, although some views held that the measure was still insufficient. ― Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Govt discusses measures to tackle glut of imported vegetables hurting local farmers

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil delivers a keynote address at Bali Tech Week 2026 at the Bali Beach Convention Centre (BBCC) in Sanur, October 20, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Malaysia, Indonesia to expand online child safety cooperation, seek Singapore’s involvement

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Anwar alleged that several cases involving so-called corporate mafia activities were linked to a former finance minister who wielded considerable influence and controlled substantial financial resources. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar cites cases of corporate owners forced to sell firms over political interference

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the ministry had also allocated funds under Budget 2026 and Budget 2027 to enable former military personnel to be recruited as forest rangers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Govt to consolidate MAF veterans’ associations to improve aid distribution, says Adly Zahari

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran said candidates were assessed based on their performance, with a minimum passing mark set for each subject. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

No quota for CLP exam passes, candidates assessed purely on merit, Dewan Rakyat told