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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 RM16 billion allocation for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) financial aid under Budget 2027 has been described as a vital lifeline for recipients managing their monthly expenses. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Higher STR, SARA allocations help recipients plan spending, say beneficiaries

The Finance Ministry says this QR charge poster is fake. — Picture from Facebook/Kementerian Kewangan
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

No, QR payments are not getting a service charge from Nov 1, says Finance Ministry 

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the MediAsas plan would provide protection to the M40 group through transparent cost control without hidden or excessive charges. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

MediAsas plan to offer financial, health safety net to Malaysia’s M40, says Dzulkefly

Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the Sahabat Madani Selangor initiative aims to strengthen youth participation in volunteerism and community service to support local communities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul

A general view of the National Registration Department at UTC Sentul January 17, 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Civil marriage solemnisation does not usurp role of religious leaders, says JPN

Family members sprinkle water on the grave of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency officer Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, after her remains were buried at the Tanjong Muslim Cemetery in Pengkalan Kubor early this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Border agency praises late officer Norhazwani’s dedication, pledges family support

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated national women’s junior doubles pair Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim on their outstanding achievement in winning the title at the 2026 World Junior Badminton Championships in Cairo, Egypt. — Picture via Facebook/Badminton Association of Malaysia - BAM
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Anwar congratulates Low Zi Yu-Genevie Lim on ending Malaysia’s 34-year wait for badminton World Junior title

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated National Songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin on her exceptional and soulful performance at the ‘Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara’ show last night. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Anwar hails Siti Nurhaliza’s soulful Gema Bumantara concert as 63,000 braved rain to attend

Family members grieve as the body of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency officer Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, arrives at her family home in Pengkalan Kubor, Tumpat, for funeral prayers on October 18, 2026. Norhazwani was found dead at her quarters near KLIA in Nilai, Negri Sembilan three days prior. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Sister bars in-laws from attending funeral of border agency officer allegedly killed by husband, says they didn’t ask about children

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin’s official working visit to Japan, which begins today, is expected to bring tangible benefits to the country’s defence while enhancing mutual understanding in addressing regional security challenges. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan to strengthen defence ties

Barisan Nasional will announce the list of candidates who will contest in the Melaka State Election on October 28, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Melaka polls: BN to unveil candidate list on Oct 28, says Ab Rauf

Presenter Nani Roslan (left), better known as Nani Roc online, posted on Instagram chatter about the Jais ‘khalwat’ raid saying that she’s not Bersama co-founder Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad’s (right) mystery woman after being dragged into speculations. — Pictures from Instagram/naniroc and niknazminikahmad
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Wrong Nani, wrong story: Presenter Nani Roc tells online sleuths she’s not in the khalwat story

Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said the study would focus on areas requiring urgent solutions, including Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Selangor studying retention ponds, drainage upgrades for Shah Alam, Klang and Kajang, says exco

Alumni bodies have been urged to strengthen their support for schools, with Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan highlighting the tax incentive announced in Budget 2027 for contributions towards such efforts. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Amir Hamzah urges alumni to support schools, cites tax relief under Budget 2027

The flood situation in Perak and Penang worsened this morning, with more evacuees placed in the states’ temporary relief centres. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Floods worsen in Perak, Penang as evacuee numbers increase

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the approved projects include developing cardiothoracic surgical services at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, as well as constructing new educational facilities in Sitiawan and Chemor. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 18 Oct 2026

Saarani: Perak welcomes approval of seven priority projects under Budget 2027