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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  / 15 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  / 8 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  / 13 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)

The Finance Ministry said the government has taken note of issues raised concerning AirAsia, including the losses reported in its latest quarterly financial results. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Finance Ministry says no commitment to bail out AirAsia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, via a Facebook post yesterday, said the health of children remains the government’s top priority while ensuring their education is not disrupted. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Anwar: Govt refining haze plan, reviewing school closure measures

In an advisory on Monday, the airline said it would operate a reduced flight schedule between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Seletar Airport on October 21 before restoring full services the following day. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Firefly to fully resume Subang-Singapore flights on Oct 22

According to the Order Paper on Parliament’s official portal, during Minister’s Question Time, Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (PH-Port Dickson) will ask the Prime Minister for an update on ‘corporate mafia’ allegations involving violations of the law and the action taken so far. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

In Dewan Rakyat today: ‘Corporate mafia’, Felda abuse of power claims among issues to be raised

A refreshable Braille display sits beside a laptop, illustrating how assistive technology can help visually impaired users work independently with computers and digital content. — Picture by Elizabeth Woolner on Unsplash
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

Not sympathy, but opportunity: Push grows for fairer hiring of visually impaired Malaysians

Thick haze blankets parts of Johor, raising health concerns for outdoor workers, including delivery riders who must balance prolonged exposure to polluted air with the need to earn a living. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 20 Oct 2026

In haze-hit Johor, staying indoors is a luxury delivery riders cannot afford

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil says the government will study extending electronic identity and age verification checks to online gaming platforms such as Roblox. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Fahmi: Govt to study identity, age checks for Roblox and online gaming platforms

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin during a meeting with Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA), led by its Commissioner Manabu Imakyurei. — Picture from X/Khaled Nordin
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Malaysia, Japan explore defence technology transfer, local industry cooperation

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said police nabbed the suspects, aged between 16 and 31, in Kulai district in an operation conducted from October 14 until yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Johor police arrest 13 over Molotov cocktail attack on Myanmar refugee homes in Kulai

Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) urged the government to enact legislation to ensure constituency allocations for MPs were distributed according to a proportional formula based on the number of voters and residents, regardless of political affiliation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 debate: Calls for fairer MP allocations, faster migrant deportations and tax relief for caregivers

Pasir Puteh district police chief Superintendent Saari Yaacob said police received a report on October 18 after the video circulated on social media platform Threads. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Kelantan police arrest man over alleged indecent act involving cat

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok and her legal team at the Melaka state court, October 19, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Teresa Kok
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

‘Justice has prevailed’: Teresa Kok wins RM250,000 defamation suit against Dr Akmal over halal certification row

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah today graced the launch of the book ‘Menjulang Takhta: 25 Tahun Pemerintahan Sultan Selangor’, first-day cover and stamps, as well as special commemorative coins in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee of his reign, at Pustaka Raja Tun Uda, October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Selangor Sultan launches Silver Jubilee book, stamps and coins marking 25 years on throne

Winding up the debate for his ministry at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today, Sarawak Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the proposed New Kuching International Airport at Tanjung Embang could contribute RM1.8 billion annually to Sarawak’s GDP by 2050, according to a feasibility study. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Proposed Kuching international airport could contribute RM1.8b annually to Sarawak GDP by 2050, says state minister

In a statement today, the AGC said the decision was made after examining the ruling of the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court sitting in the Klang Sessions Court today, which acquitted and discharged Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, 43, also known as Papagomoat the close of the defence case for a charge under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948 (Act 15). — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

AGC to appeal against Session Court’s decision to acquit and discharge Papagomo of sedition

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud receives a briefing during an official working visit to assess border control preparedness at Pulau Ligitan, Pulau Sipadan and Pulau Mabul, October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Semporna’s illegal foreign business activities raised in Cabinet, says minister