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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  / 11 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  / 18 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  / 13 h ago

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

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 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  / 8 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  / 10 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  / 12 h ago

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

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the exhibition would bring together industry players, promote international best practices and support the development of Malaysia’s transport industry. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Loke wants Transport Expo Asia to become permanent biennial event, next edition in 2028

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad Dzulkefly said this was among the key issues he discussed with WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a courtesy call on the sidelines of the 77th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (WPRO), held in Manila, from Oct 19 to 22. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Malaysia, WHO aim to finalise pandemic agreement by May 2027, says Dzulkefly

The commission described femicide as “a preventable human rights violation requiring stronger laws, early intervention, accessible protection mechanisms and coordinated action”. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Suhakam calls for femicide to be recognised in law, tougher action on gender-based violence

Transport Minister Anthony Loke visits an exhibit at the 2026 Transport Expo Asia at Mitec, October 20, 2026. Loke says fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced by the end of 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Johor-Singapore RTS Link fares expected by year-end, says transport minister

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said operators needed to understand the policy and there will be a session to explain it to them. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin  
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anthony Loke: Bus ticket policy targets overseas online agents, not operators

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waves to the crowd at national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza’s concert. — Screengrab from Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar says Siti Nurhaliza personally invited him to concert, praises cultural heritage showcase

Segamat police chief Superintendent Mohd Jumazanzahir Chek Ismail said the complainant has denied that the Facebook account belongs to him and maintains that he never posted the content in question. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Johor businessman says identity misused in fake Facebook account insulting King, Malays

In a statement posted on Facebook today, Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the explanations and evidence provided by PAS during the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) investigation were baseless and failed to meet legal and constitutional requirements. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Azmin: RoS deregistration shows Perikatan leadership breached coalition constitution

PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said the legal challenge would begin with an application during the Kuala Lumpur High Court hearing of PN’s application for a stay on Thursday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Perikatan to challenge RoS deregistration, appeal to home minister, says Takiyuddin

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposed amendments would not be limited to ECRL, as cable theft was a problem affecting operators across the sector. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Govt looking at tougher penalties to tackle cable theft across public transport sector

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government has stepped up efforts to crack down on white-collar crime, which resulted in billions of ringgit seized and hundreds of prosecutions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar: Madani anti-money laundering enforcement actions net RM4b up to 2026

A view of the Ministry of Finance in Putrajaya. The ministry said the TTPKT method was introduced in 2023 as a special procedure to expedite the implementation of high-impact projects for the public and remained in place until June 30, 2025, with several enhancements aimed at strengthening government procurement governance. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Finance Ministry halts selected pre-qualified tender method for new Rural and Regional Development Ministry projects after audit findings

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is weighing the risk of pushing more underage riders onto the roads without valid licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

No decision yet on raising motorcycle licence age to 18, says Anthony Loke

Transport Minister Anthony Loke during a tour of the exhibition area after launching Transport Expo Asia 2026 at Mitec in Kuala Lumpur, October 20, 2026. He said the ECRL is targeting December 12 to begin services, with ticket sales expected to start in mid-November. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

ECRL targets Dec 12 launch with 30pc fare discount, freight services to run concurrently, says Anthony Loke

Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said he was prepared to face the country’s legal process and accept whatever decision the court made in the case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Border agency chief Shuhaily to face court tomorrow over alleged assault of two police personnel

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the SC had initially charged Serba Dinamik and its managing director, Datuk Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, in December 2021 over false statements submitted to Bursa Malaysia. ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar says SC pursued fresh Serba Dinamik charges under Madani, AG task force report to be made public within three months