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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  / 12 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  / 11 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  / 13 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  / 8 h ago

‘I’m CM for everyone’, says Ab Rauf as he calls for unity after Melaka polls, declares Nov 16 holiday

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

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

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)

Diners at a restaurant watch the live telecast of 2027 Budget by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar around Putrajaya October 9, 2026. The government’s continued focus on strengthening the technology and innovation ecosystem through Budget 2027 provides an opportunity to accelerate the transition from research and development to commercialisation, industry adoption and tangible economic value, said Mimos Bhd. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 should accelerate transition from R&D to Malaysian technology, says Mimos

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development’s increased allocation under Budget 2027 will strengthen social protection and the well-being of target groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities and the elderly. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Ministry to ensure Budget 2027 funds benefit women, children, OKU and elderly, says Nancy Shukri

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said state police opened 9,897 investigation papers involving commercial crimes in the first nine months of this year, with losses totalling RM212.64 million. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Johor records nearly 10,000 commercial crime cases with RM212.64m in losses, says state top cop

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today attended the pre-council meeting of the 273rd Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

King attends pre-council meeting of Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara

Storm clouds gather over the Kuala Lumpur skyline on December 1, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

MetMalaysia warns of severe storms across peninsula and East Malaysia

Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad holds a press conference at the Johor Contingent Police Headquarters in Johor Bahru on August 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Molotov cocktail attack on Kulai Rohingya settlement linked to provocative viral clip, police say

Passengers wait for their flights at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang on October 13, 2026. Miri residents will have another air travel option when a new flight service to Subang airport begins operations on December 1, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Miri-Subang flights to begin Dec 1, offering new link to Klang Valley

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Deputy Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh said anti-scalping provisions could be inserted under Section 15(1) of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act, which grants authority to introduce measures curbing unfair pricing and resale practices. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Deputy minister: Anti-scalping provisions to be added to Price Control Act

In a statement today, Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) said the long-term closure will start from 10am tomorrow and continue until 5am on February 21, 2027. — Picture from X/SRS LRT
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Penang’s Jalan Magazine slip road to face periodic closures from Oct 14 until Feb 21 next year for Mutiara Line LRT works

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani delivers his speech at EU-Malaysia Business Day 2026: Selangor in Focus at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, October 13, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s semiconductor exports remain exempt from US tariffs, says Johari Ghani

A 'school closure' sign is displayed in front of SMK Cochrane Perkasa along Jalan Peel, Kuala Lumpur, following worsening haze conditions on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Fadhlina: Schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and nine districts to close tomorrow as haze lingers

Cross-border investigations and the recovery of assets stolen through cyber scams are among Malaysia’s key priorities in strengthening security cooperation with China, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Zahid: Malaysia and China ramp up fight against cyber scams, cross-border crime

People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun during hot weather in Kuala Lumpur March 24, 2026. Malaysia needs to brace itself for the Super El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to bring scorching weather between March and May next year, potentially breaking the country’s record high temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius. — Picture by Firdaus Latif.
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

MetMalaysia: Super El Nino forecast for March-May 2027, temperatures could break Malaysia’s 40.1°C record

Umno Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaks during a press conference at the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on September 12, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Asyraf says BN’s Melaka seat talks 90pc complete, urges trust in Muslim political pact

A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Shah Alam Magistrates’ Court to driving against traffic under the influence of drugs and causing injuries to four other individuals last week. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Lorry driver in Shah Alam 12-vehicle pile-up pleads not guilty to drug-impaired driving

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia must carefully consider a proposal by several countries for it to co-chair The Hague Group alongside South Africa, given legal constraints and its status as a non-party to relevant international conventions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Malaysia cautious over proposal to co-chair The Hague Group, says Tok Mat