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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  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 9 h ago

Lim Guan Eng says govt considering proposal for higher electricity bill protection as heat drives usage

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  / 15 h ago

Melaka fallout: Three key takeaways from BN-PN’s commanding win

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  / 8 h ago

Caught after Threads uproar, man held over alleged RM5 parking fee collection near Maluri MRT

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar November 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Speak truth, reject corruption, serve the people, Sultan Nazrin tells leaders

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  / 5 h ago

One hour of rain, roads under water: Flash floods hit Shah Alam’s i-City

France’s President Emmanuel Macron waves during a welcoming ceremony in Phnom Penh on November 14, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

At 34, Kerk becomes Melaka’s youngest winner as Ab Rauf, 65, prevails

Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Loke says Anwar need not bow to calls for early dissolution of Parliament

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  / 11 h ago

Taiwanese star Vivian Sung says everyday chats with locals helped her master the Malaysian Mandarin accent for ‘The Age of Goodbyes’

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

After Melaka defeat, Fahmi says Pakatan will examine candidates, youth vote and turnout

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  / 3 h ago

Ageing 40-year-old water tank bursts in Kuala Kangsar, affecting 520 consumers; no damage or injuries reported

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  / 9 h ago

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

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail speaks to reporters after the 2026 Malaysian Ex-Police Association’s Jasamu Dikenang Dinner at a hotel on October 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Oct 2026

IGP says ex-border control chief Shuhaily’s PDRM comeback hinges on AGC advice and royal consent

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari confirms ongoing negotiations with Bersatu for the next election in Selangor. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 31 Oct 2026

Selangor’s Bersatu deal: Just a few ‘sensitive details’ left, says state Pakatan chief

Election Commission personnel prepare for the 16th Melaka State Election nomination process, which begins at 9 am at Dewan Tun Ali in Bukit Katil on October 31, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Oct 2026

Nomination day is here: Melaka’s 14-day campaign starts today

The Melaka state election on November 14 will see shifting political alliances, with BN and PN joining forces while PH and Bersatu explore cooperation despite competing in four constituencies. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 31 Oct 2026

Friends, foes and four awkward clashes: Who’s teaming up with whom in the Melaka polls?

Malaysian physician Dr Mary Suma Cardosa has become the first Asian president of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) in the organisation’s more than 50-year history. — IASP pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Malaysian doctor Mary Suma Cardosa makes history as first Asian to lead global pain research body

The Shah Alam High Court has ruled that a condominium joint management body cannot use house rules to impose a blanket prohibition on pets in private residential units. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Paws off! Shah Alam High Court rules condo management cannot impose blanket pet bans

A complaint over an unlisted RM3 charge for extra soup led to enforcement action against a restaurant operator in Labuan. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

RM3 for extra soup? Labuan eatery compounded for failing to display charge on menu

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim said Malaysia wants greater local business participation in government, GLC and multinational procurement. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Foreign investments should deliver more opportunities for Malaysian SMEs, says Steven Sim

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said MCA would field Melvin Chua in Kota Laksamana following seat-sharing discussions between BN and PN. — Picture via Facebook/wksbmenglish
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Eleventh-hour boost for MCA: Perikatan returns Kota Laksamana, bringing Melaka seat tally to four

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (front row, 4th left) poses for a photograph after witnessing the arrival of the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea during its transit at Labuan Air Base on October 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Sabah defence upgrades not a response to Philippine military build-up, says Khaled

Melaka Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Adly Zahari said multi-cornered contests could offer the coalition opportunities in the November 14 state election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

The more, the merrier? State Pakatan chairman says crowded Melaka races could work in coalition’s favour

Tengku Zafrul said rural road development spending had exceeded approved annual allocations since 2022, prompting the government to tighten financial controls. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

MOF never ordered rural road projects cancelled, only deferred new contracts, says Tengku Zafrul

Traders in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, are anticipating more shoppers in the final week before Deepavali despite recent wet weather. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Saris, sweets and shopping sprees: Deepavali buzz builds across Malaysia

The crocodile found in a swampy area. – Picture via Facebook/Jeferry Siew
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Rubbish raid! Thirteen-foot crocodile caught after rummaging through trash for food in Sarawak village

The government is stepping up efforts to tackle online shopping scams following complaints about misleading orders and high commissions imposed on sellers.— Picture by Sayuti Zanudin
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Bought one thing, got another? Anwar orders crackdown on online shopping scams, says Fahmi

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and State Financial Officer Datuk Zairil Mat Ali (second left) display the 2027 Budget document before tabling it at the Penang State Legislative Assembly sitting in George Town, October 30, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Sale of first industrial plots on Silicon Island to start in Q1 2027, says Penang CM