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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)

Bersama leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he is one of the two individuals involved in an incident with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) in Petaling Jaya on Thursday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Nik Nazmi confirms he was one of two caught in Petaling Jaya Jais raid, apologises to wife and family

Tawau Zone Fire and Rescue Department said sixteen wooden houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Fook Hwa, Batu 2, Jalan Apas last night. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Tawau fire destroys 16 houses, no casualties reported

Tenaga Nasional Berhad has fully restored electricity supply within 77 minutes after a fire broke out at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation in Johor yesterday. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

TNB fully restores power within 77 minutes after Kangkar Tebrau substation fire in Johor

Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Queen expresses concern over haze impact on children’s health, education and mental well-being, says Fadhlina

A view of the haze in Port Klang October 16, 2026. A total of 24 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9.30am, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest Air Pollutant Index reading at 196. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Haze: 24 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 9.30am, Pasir Gudang highest at 196, says DOE

A search and rescue operation is underway with the Fire and Rescue Department, the Civil Defence Force and local villagers for a father and son feared lost in a forest near the La Hot Spring recreational area in Hulu Besut. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

SAR operation underway for father, son feared lost while searching for medicinal roots in Besut forest

The National Registration Department (JPN) has stressed that a video showing the Home Minister officiating the civil marriage of a non-Muslim couple, which has resurfaced on social media, does not depict a recent event but was part of a programme held in conjunction with JPN’s Diamond Jubilee celebration for National Registration Day 2023. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

JPN urges public to verify facts and stop spreading misleading claims about 2023 civil marriage video

Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong speaks at the Enterprise 50 Awards 2026 ceremony in Kuala Lumpur October 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Record RM57b allocation to boost Malaysian MSMEs’ resilience amid global economic uncertainty

Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) senior officer Mohd Sani Harul, who remains unreachable following the devastating Nepal flood tragedy, was among 121 Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) personnel honoured at the ministry’s 2026 ‘Bakti Disanjung Budi Dijunjung’ appreciation night held last night. — Picture via Facebook/KPKT Malaysia
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

JBPM officer Mohd Sani, missing after Nepal floods, among 121 honoured at KPKT appreciation night (VIDEO)

Police have detained a local man believed to be mentally unstable to assist in the investigation into the murder of an elderly man found lying covered in blood by the roadside in Permas Jaya, Masai, Jertih on Thursday. — iStock pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Man detained to assist in murder probe after body found by roadside in Johor, iron rod seized

Police received nine reports of suspicious packages found at several schools in Nilai and Tampin yesterday. — Picture via X/Bernama
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Police receive nine reports on suspicious packages at Tampin, Nilai schools

The body of a baby was found in a drain in a residential area in Kampung Padang Setengge, near Kuala Berang yesterday evening. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Baby’s body found in Kuala Berang drain missing head and hand, police investigating

A man was seriously injured after a fish bomb he was believed to be making exploded in the kitchen of a house in Kampung Keliangau, Manggatal yesterday. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Sabah police: Man critically injured as homemade fish bomb explodes in Manggatal kitchen

Haze blankets Pasir Gudang, Johor with the Air Pollutant Index reading at an unhealthy level of 184 as of 5pm October 16, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

Johor wants Asean to call meeting on future preventive measures on cross-border haze

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia attended the Royal Mess Night in conjunction with the 93rd Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Day at Wisma Perwira ATM yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 17 Oct 2026

King graces Royal Mess Night in conjunction with 93rd Armed Forces Day

Firefighters assist two injured TNB staff following an electric shock incident at the Kangkar Tebrau main intake substation in Johor Bahru on October 16, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Two TNB staff critically injured by electric shock as substation fire triggers Johor Bahru blackout (VIDEO)