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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)

Perkeso fully covered Salinah’s rehabilitation after contributions she made more than 20 years ago qualified her for protection under the scheme. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Old Socso contributions open door to life-changing stroke rehabilitation

Ab Ghani Abdullah, 49, cleans his flood‑hit home in Kampung Kubang Semang, Bukit Mertajam October 18, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Flood relief centres shut in Penang, Pahang and Kedah, Perak keeps two open

Public Service Department director-general Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said that department heads may employ appropriate methods to ensure that KPIs for every civil servant are met. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Public Service Dept says Hybrid Workday policy can be used to adapt to haze conditions

The RM18.7 billion allocated to Sabah under Budget 2027 is not solely for development projects, but also covers the operating costs of federal ministries and departments in the state, Sabah Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Masidi: RM18.7b Sabah allocation covers civil service salaries, not just projects

File picture of a voter casting a ballot at Kuala Kubu Bharu on May 11, 2024. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Melaka election to see wider use of OCR‑VA system, Election Commission confident after MCMC tests

British singer songwriter Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens, paid a visit to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today. — Picture via Facebook/Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Singer Yusuf Islam visits grieving Dr Mahathir, offers prayers for late Tun Dr Hasmah

File picture of a mother helping her child put on a face mask. Schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang will reopen and resume normal operations tomorrow. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang and Penang schools resume Oct 19, masks encouraged

All hiking trails and recreational activities within permanent forest reserves (HSK) in Perak will be closed to the public from November 2 to January 17 next year due to the monsoon season. — Picture via Facebook/Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perak (Hutan Perak)
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Perak shuts all hiking trails in forest reserves from Nov 2 to Jan 17 due to monsoon season

A total of 26 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of this afternoon, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, recording the highest reading at 182. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Nationwide haze surge pushes API past 150 in 26 areas, Pasir Gudang worst at 182

Pakatan Harapan (PH) has completed vetting candidates who will contest the 16th Melaka state election, including checks with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), PH communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Fahmi confirms Pakatan vetting complete, Melaka candidates to sign bond with RM10m penalty

Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the cases were being investigated under Sections 341 and 268, and Section 395 of the Penal Code. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Police open two probes into viral issue involving activist and Myanmar refugee community in Kelantan

Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor urges GRS parties to put Sabah first, stressing unity over ego to boost federal bargaining power. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Hajiji urges GRS parties to put Sabah first, warns against ego and power struggles

MCMC said the content in question touches on issues concerning the position of the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

MCMC probes Threads content suspected of insulting Negeri Sembilan royal institution

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, in Kuala Lumpur October 14, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Saifuddin Nasution: Najib’s house arrest conditions being finalised, but RM50m fine yet to be settled

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has condemned the bullying and threats directed at Universiti Malaya (UM) student Ummi Umairah Bakhit following views she expressed at a forum. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Fahmi condemns cyberbullying of UM student Ummi after she questioned Najib fine donations

MetMalaysia has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and parts of 10 states until 6pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds forecast across KL, Putrajaya and 10 states until 6pm