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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  / 10 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  / 17 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  / 12 h ago

Macron says Malaysia trip will help France secure vital rare earth supplies

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 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  / 7 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  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

The Human Resources Ministry is drafting guidelines to ensure orderly implementation of the Minimum Wage Order, covering semi‑skilled workers and graduates as announced in Budget 2027. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Human Resources Ministry to introduce Starting Basic Salary Guidelines in June 2027 rollout

Akmal said the government also needed to develop markets for locally designed chips so that Malaysian products could attract more customers and encourage further investment in the industry. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Malaysia unveils six homegrown chips worth RM300m as it shifts from making to designing semiconductors

The case involving five teenage girls charged with allegedly uttering abusive words against Zara Qairina Mahathir at the Children’s Court has closed, with submissions scheduled for November 16. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Children’s Court closes case of five teenage girls accused of verbally abusing Zara Qairina, submissions set for Nov 16

Negeri Sembilan Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir speaks to Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, who responds with the traditional angkat sembah gesture. — Picture via Facebook/Screenshot
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

‘Until he retracts, go away’: Tuanku Muhriz rebukes Negeri Sembilan MB in public

Screengrab from a Threads video shows workers sweeping floodwater at the basement of Sarawak Plaza in Kuching. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Heavy downpour triggers flash floods across Kuching, roads and Sarawak Plaza basement swamped

Thick haze blankets Singapore’s Pasir Panjang port terminal on October 16, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s fury rises as Indonesian haze shuts schools, blankets region, and sparks calls for accountability

The investigation is being carried out in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the civil aviation regulations in force. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

AAIB releases preliminary report on Long Lellang helicopter crash that killed five

Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Khazanah and PNB channelled nearly RM40m into FashionValet in 2018, court hears in Vivy Yusof trial

The contributions were presented by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to the next-of-kin of the five victims. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Sarawak gives RM100,000 each to families of Flying Doctor Service crash victims

Lawyers involved in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir have urged the public to avoid speculation and allow the judicial process to take its course following the conclusion of witness testimonies. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Lawyers urge public to avoid speculation as Zara Qairina inquest heads to January ruling

The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and that the suspect has been remanded for seven days until October 22. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Police confirm AKPS officer killed in KLIA quarters domestic dispute, knife seized, husband remanded

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the agreement which includes a proposal for China to serve as the permanent host was conveyed by his counterpart, Ding Xuexiang, and Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng during a meeting yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

China agrees in principle to Malaysia’s proposal for world TVET council, says Zahid

Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir conferred state honours on three Undangs and their consorts at Istana Besar Seri Menanti yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

Tuanku Muhriz bestows state honours on three Undangs and their consorts

The Election Commission has set October 31 for nomination, November 10 for early voting and November 14 for polling, following the dissolution of the Melaka state assembly on September 23. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

PKR to contest nine Melaka seats, Pakatan to unveil full line-up on Oct 24

The Malaysian government is proposing legal amendments that would raise the minimum fine for driving without a licence and speeding from RM300 to RM500, while also introducing a specific offence for street racing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

New road transport law takes effect, illegal street racing now a specific offence

All school bus owners and operators have been urged to update their drivers’ details from today until Oct 30 to facilitate the disbursement of RM1,000 in special financial assistance. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 16 Oct 2026

School bus operators told to update driver records by Oct 30 for RM1,000 aid before Deepavali