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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)

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the registrations comprised 27,655 vehicles transporting essential goods, 8,773 company-owned vehicles, including jeeps and pick-up trucks, and 2,231 public land transport vehicles. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Sabah registers 38,659 commercial vehicles under subsidised diesel scheme

Sarawak Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said that to achieve this target, three major projects with a total capacity of 3,285 MW are currently being implemented: the Baleh hydroelectric project, the Samalaju Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP), and the Miri Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT). — Bernama file pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Sarawak targets 15,000MW power capacity by 2035, with 60pc from renewables

File picture for illustrative purposes only. Malaysia has retained the World Health Organisation's validation for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Malaysia retains WHO validation for eliminating mother-to-child HIV, syphilis transmission

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chairs the National Economic Action Council (NEAC) in Putrajaya, October 19, 2026. Also present is Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Data Centre Bill to go to Cabinet in 2027, says Akmal Nasrullah

Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Syahrul Azmir Ahmad Zaki said the service was aimed at meeting the transport needs of motorsports fans and facilitating their journeys to the circuit. — File Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Rapid KL to deploy 85 shuttle buses for Malaysian GP at Sepang

Zuhairie Ahmad Tarmizi secured Malaysia’s first gold medal at the Games after winning the men’s C4-C5 (physical impairment) 1,000-metre (m) time trial final at the Izu Velodrome earlier today. — Picture from X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Anwar congratulates para cyclist Zuhairie on winning Malaysia’s first gold at 2026 Asian Para Games

Kuala Lumpur shrouded in haze, October 18, 2026. A total of 27 areas nationwide continued to record unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm today, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading of 169. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Haze: 27 areas in Malaysia record unhealthy air quality as of 4pm, Johan Setia in Selangor records highest reading of 169

Students return to school wearing face masks amid fluctuating haze conditions in Johor Bahru, October 19, 2026. All educational institutions in Melaka, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, as well as in Kuantan, Rompin and Bentong in Pahang, will operate as usual tomorrow, but all outdoor activities have been suspended due to the haze. — Bernama
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Haze: Schools in Melaka, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Pahang to open tomorrow, outdoor activities suspended

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said those questioned comprised 12 Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers and three bank officers. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

MyEG probe into RM230.9m govt revenue case widens, 15 questioned, including 12 JPJ officers

A businessman has failed in his bid to recover RM185,671 from Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd after losing his winning lottery ticket. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Businessman loses appeal to claim RM185,671 lottery prize without ticket in Shah Alam court

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said mastery of contemporary knowledge must go hand in hand with the study of traditional Islamic knowledge and ‘turath’ (Islamic classical heritage) to enable religious scholars to understand global changes and address the challenges facing the ummah more comprehensively. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Religious scholars must keep up with advances in science and technology, says Zulkifli

The government has exempted soybeans used in animal feed from sales tax to help stabilise the prices of chicken, eggs and meat. — File pic by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Poultry farm operator slapped with RM50,000 fine for fly breeding offence

Officials agree that any eviction of the Balai Undang Luak Rembau must follow proper legal process and be backed by a clear court order. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Lawyer says eviction bid halted, court order to be sought for Balai Undang Rembau

Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam, said 120 of the 157 vehicles offered were successfully auctioned, surpassing the results of the previous auction series. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

KL JPJ records RM376,091 in proceeds from seized vehicle auction

PLUS Malaysia Berhad said in a statement that the diversion would be in effect from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, affecting westbound traffic travelling from Butterworth/Kubang Semang towards Lunas. — SoyaCincau pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Traffic diversion on Butterworth-Kulim Expressway for two hours from 10.30am on Oct 21

Opposition lawmaker Wan Saiful Wan Jan today urged the federal government to consider shutting down pig farms nationwide, as Putrajaya reviews the industry chain. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Wan Saiful urges Putrajaya to consider shutting pig farms, says imported pork ‘safer’, may be cheaper