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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)

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a white paper on Felda had been tabled in 2019, but no follow-up action was taken until the current government took over the administration in 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar: Govt did not order delay or halt to Felda probe

In a statement today, KTMB said the account also attempted to obtain users’ personal information and advised the public to remain vigilant and not disclose personal information through unverified channels. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

KTMB warns of fake job offers on TikTok, denies appointing recruitment agent

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor each recorded an API reading of 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Malaysia haze: 30 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 9am; Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor highest

Speaking during Prime Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Anwar said all allegations of corruption should be investigated without exception. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar dismisses RM9.5m claim against minister as ‘political statement’ with no evidence

Based on the cancellation notice among the reasons for the deregistration was that PN had breached Clause 7.1 of its party constitution by denying Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) the right to attend and take part in the PN Supreme Council’s emergency meeting on July 16. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

RoS deregisters Perikatan after coalition fails to refute grounds for cancellation

When tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament on October 9, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government and ride-hailing platform provider Grab would jointly fund a RM160 million package to improve gig workers’ welfare from next year. Under the initiative, median monthly net income is expected to rise by up to RM227 for e-hailing drivers and RM100 for delivery riders. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Gig workers welcome aid to ease costs, boost earnings

DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng said the rebate should be offered if Malaysia refuses to act against Indonesia, and stressed that it should be a tax rebate, not a tax deduction. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Lim Guan Eng urges govt to consider RM1,000 tax rebate for Malaysians buying air purifiers amid haze crisis

A view of vehicles in queue at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex in Johor Bahru. Johor JPJ issued 7,804 summonses totalling RM1.17 million through the implementation of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) from January to October 18, according to its director Zulkarnain Yasin. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Johor JPJ collects RM1.17m in VEP summonses from January to October

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the initiative would incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), smart closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, and detection and early-warning systems for high-risk incidents, including accidents. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Malaysia targets Smart Highway technology on half of expressways in the country, says works minister

Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin suggested that the growing friction between the two political blocs could prompt Anwar to call an election before the coalition government fractures. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Hamzah expects Anwar to call GE16 by August next year amid Pakatan-Umno tensions

Temerloh police chief ACP Mohd Nasyim Bahron said in a statement that between September and October this year, two robbery cases at ECRL cable storage facilities and five TM cable theft cases were reported around Temerloh, Mentakab, and Lanchang. — Malaysia Rail Link picture
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Temerloh police bust four gangs linked to ECRL, TM cable thefts in Pahang

Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman said the woman was detained following the incident and the case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Babysitter detained after 10-month-old baby boy dies in her care in Tasek Gelugor

Seberang Perai Utara district police chief ACP Anuar Abdul Rahman said the 6.30pm raid was carried out by the Selangor police contingent headquarters (IPK) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team, with assistance from the Penang IPK CID team. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Penang police arrest six men over alleged abuse of Indonesian woman in Selangor

Petra said 45 data centres had been completed and were operational in Peninsular Malaysia as of August 2026, with a combined electricity supply capacity of 6.04GW. — AFP file pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Data centres’ power demand to hit 8.39GW by 2030, with Johor accounting for biggest share

Lunas said the revised delivery timeline for LCS1 should be viewed in the context of the programme’s overall technical, regulatory and contractual complexities, and the ship’s delivery schedule was affected by the cancellation of the export licence for the surface-to-surface missile system by the Norwegian authorities as well. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Lunas targets April 2027 delivery of first littoral combat ship to Royal Malaysian Navy

The Finance Ministry said the government continues to ensure that the RM15 billion allocated for STR and Sara in 2026 delivers tangible benefits to the people, especially low-income groups and vulnerable communities. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Nearly RM11b in STR, Sara aid disbursed as of September, says Finance Ministry