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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  / 14 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  / 7 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  / 12 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 Malaysian Army will review its standard operating procedures following the arrest of a serviceman found with a pistol, dozens of rounds of ammunition and liquid suspected to be ketum at a camp in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Malaysian Army to review SOP after serviceman arrested with pistol, ammunition and ketum, says chief

Chief of Defence Force Gen Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman delivers a speech at the Passing Out Parade for the 206/26 Series Male Young Soldiers Training at the Army Basic Training Centre in Port Dickson October 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

MAF reviewing allowances to boost reserve force participation, says Chief of Defence Force

Immigration depots nationwide are facing capacity pressures due to daily enforcement operations against undocumented migrants, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Home minister: Immigration depots facing capacity pressure amid daily enforcement operations

Parti Bersama Malaysia has suspended Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad from all official party activities for three months, effective October 20. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Bersama suspends Nik Nazmi from party activities for three months from Oct 20 after Jais incident

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the trend of drug abuse among those under the age of 15 is increasingly concerning and requires more comprehensive preventive efforts. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Drug abuse among Malaysian under-15s a growing concern, says Saifuddin Nasution

Noraidah Lamat, the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, attends the Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu on August 28, 2025, for a pre-inquest proceeding into her daughter’s death. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Lawyer: Zara Qairina’s mother yet to decide on civil action as inquest nears conclusion

A man who intended to buy a property for his family has allegedly been cheated out of RM363,887.49 in a non-existent bank auction property deal. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Man loses RM363,887 in alleged fake bank auction property scam in Miri

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the remaining eligible taxi, rental car and school bus drivers nationwide will receive the RM1,000 Special Financial Aid directly into their respective bank accounts through Electronic Funds Transfer. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Transport minister: RM1,000 aid for remaining eligible taxi, rental car and school bus drivers to be paid via EFT

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said 5,278 domestic violence cases have been reported in Malaysia, with the number continuing to rise. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Malaysia records 5,278 domestic violence cases, with numbers still climbing, says Nancy Shukri (VIDEO)

Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said a Sarawakian husband and wife allegedly recruited three friends to traffic cocaine into Japan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Sarawakian couple allegedly paid three friends RM8,000 each to smuggle cocaine into Japan, says Bukit Aman

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks at the launch of Penang Port’s private 5G network at North Butterworth Container Terminal in Penang on October 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Ports, railways and highways could be next in Malaysia’s 5G coverage push

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at the launch of the 2026 Kampung Angkat Madani and Sekolah Angkat Madani initiatives at Sekolah Kebangsaan Jambu Lawar in Machang, Kelantan on October 17, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Slain border agency officer’s remains to be buried in Tumpat tonight, says home minister

Selangor joins the RON95 probe: Seven petrol stations statewide are under scrutiny after several motorists complained of engine problems after refuelling. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Motorists say RON95 wrecked their engines, and Selangor is now investigating seven petrol stations over watery fuel claims

The government is not imposing a blanket closure on childcare centres for the sake of working parents who rely on the services. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Haze-hit areas: Parents to decide on childcare attendance, but kids must stay indoors, says family minister

Malaysian flags fly outside homes in a community housing area, reflecting the spirit of unity and neighbourly ties that community mediation centres aim to strengthen. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

From neighbour disputes to legal reform, Malaysia moves to strengthen community mediation

A message circulating on social media claims that Tawau Hospital’s parking site belongs to Khazanah and had been leased to the Tawau Hospital Staff Association, which pays monthly rental. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

RM5 daily cap proposed as Tawau Hospital parking debate heats up