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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)

Fuziah said there was still no concrete agreement on political cooperation with parties outside Pakatan Harapan. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Pakatan finalises Melaka seat allocation but no deal yet with other parties, says PKR sec-gen

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said HRD Corp training grant applications had risen following reforms to streamline processes and strengthen governance. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

HRD Corp training grant applications surge after system reforms, says Ramanan

Hajiji recalled that his mother once had to borrow RM15 so he could sit for his Lower Certificate of Education examination in 1971. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Hajiji recalls mother borrowing RM15 for exam fees as he vows poverty will not define Sabah children

Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah (3rd right) presents a commemorative plaque to a silat instructor at the 2026 Gema Warisan Rakan Muda X Himpunan Mahabbah Pendekar Negeri Perak programme in Ipoh October 18, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Unesco status alone won’t save silat if youth turn away, says Perak MB

The skyline of Kuala Lumpur is seen amid thick smog during sunrise on October 17, 2026, as the country continues to be shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

‘We cannot sit back’: Malaysia offers aircraft to fight Indonesia forest fires despite dangerously poor visibility

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke and Perak DAP chairman Nga Kor Ming (right) attend the Perak DAP Annual Convention at the Ipoh Convention Centre (ICC) October 18, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Anwar approves RM30m to resurface 600 roads in Perak, says Nga Kor Ming

Sandakan town centre appeared hazy from about one kilometre away, photographed from the District Mosque 17 Oct, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Kuching, Samarahan and Serian record unhealthy API readings as haze lingers over Sarawak

Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said the E-Commerce Bill will be tabled in Parliament at the first meeting next year to strengthen the regulation of online transactions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

E-Commerce Bill to be tabled next year to regulate online transactions, says deputy minister

Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah said schools in the state were operating as usual, while teaching and learning activities must be conducted indoors. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Perak maintains ban on outdoor school activities despite improving API readings, says exco

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the Nepalese government is seeking to amend the country’s laws to expedite the issuance of death certificates for 54 Malaysians who remain uncontactable following floods and landslides that hit the country in August. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Foreign minister: Nepal seeks legal amendments to expedite death certificates for 54 Malaysians

The crisis in Negeri Sembilan is not expected to affect Barisan Nasional’s preparations for the Melaka state election next month, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Tok Mat: N. Sembilan crisis won’t disrupt BN’s Melaka state election machinery

Malaysians have been advised to consider postponing non-essential travel to France until the situation improves amid ongoing demonstrations in major cities across the country. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Wisma Putra: Malaysians advised to postpone non-essential travel to France amid protests

DAP representatives must meet strict key performance indicators (KPIs) or risk losing their candidacy in the next general election, party secretary-general Anthony Loke said today. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

DAP reps who fail performance targets risk losing candidacy in GE16, says Loke

The team capturing the 12‑foot crocodile at Pantai Teluk Nipah in Buntal. — Picture via Facebook/APM Kuching
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Authorities capture 12-foot crocodile at Teluk Nipah beach in Sarawak

Istefan Koh says residents in Bandar Sri Indah had reportedly experienced water supply disruptions for 10 days, while those in Batu Payung, Ranggu, Apas Permai and Taman Millennium had faced disruptions lasting up to two weeks. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Warisan leader: Tawau residents endure water disruptions of up to two weeks, urges govt to act

A man here reported a loss of RM97,000 after fraudsters allegedly used his identity and profile picture on WhatsApp to deceive his wife into transferring funds into third-party accounts. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

WhatsApp scam: Miri man loses RM97,000 after fraudsters use his profile to dupe wife