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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 Court of Appeal today gave 1MDB and four of its subsidiaries another chance to challenge a High Court ruling. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Court of Appeal revives 1MDB bid to challenge US$3.7b judgment against Jho Low and father

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that from 2016 to March 31, 2026, RM10.547 billion had been spent, although the project’s physical progress was far behind schedule. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

PAC launches probe into Sabah Pan Borneo Highway after audit reveals delays despite RM10.5b spent

The three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo in Perak. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

On loan to Japan, welfare row over Dara, Amoi and Kelat flares up again as Taiping council holds off on latest claims

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said Malaysia is taking a leading role in advancing the Asean Drug Security and Self-Reliance (ADSSR) initiative, recognising the urgent need to build stronger regional capacity to safeguard access to critical medicines. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Malaysia advocating Asean self-reliance in essential medicines, says Dzulkefly

There have been no delays in payments to contractors working on the Pan Borneo Highway project that could affect construction progress, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan told the Dewan Rakyat today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Deputy minister: No payment delays affecting Pan Borneo Highway project

Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican said the principles also underscored the need for MoF to set an example for other ministries and agencies in implementing governance reforms, while ensuring that every government allocation was used effectively for the benefit of the people. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Finance Ministry staff urged to use ‘ATM’ approach to fast-track Budget 2027

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was acquitted and discharged by the Klang Sessions Court today of a sedition charge over remarks allegedly made on Facebook three years ago. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Papagomo walks free after acquittal on sedition charge over Facebook remarks

Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan speaks during question and answer session at the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur July 20, 2022. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Ten‑minute war of words in Dewan Rakyat over Takiyuddin’s ‘munafik’ remark

A total of 680 schools in Sarawak have been classified as unsafe for occupancy, highlighting the scale of infrastructure upgrading needed across the state, said Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Roland Sagah says 680 Sarawak schools unsafe, calls for urgent upgrades

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on October 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Which book says 1MDB debts are all paid? Anwar wants to know

Sarawak Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the RM320 million facility would support disease surveillance and research into infectious diseases. — Pexels illustration pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Sarawak infectious disease centre 90pc complete, set for launch in 2027

In a statement today, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the projects comprise 44 new projects and 236 ongoing projects, with RM2.68 billion allocated for implementation in 2027. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Penang secures RM33.22b for 280 federal development projects

The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (right) is seen here with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Selangor Palace seeks investigation into alleged fake Raja Muda bodyguard

The Deputy Prime Minister said matters concerning customary law and royal institutions should be kept separate from the administration of the state government to ensure that public services were not disrupted. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Zahid tells Negri Sembilan representatives to put public welfare first

In a Facebook post, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he had attempted to return to his office over the past few days but remained physically weak. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

Dr Mahathir thanks Malaysians for support after Hasmah’s passing, says strength has yet to fully return

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Finance Ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on Oct 19, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 19 Oct 2026

PM Anwar says subsidy rationalisation toughest act, but vital to curb wastage