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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)

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan speaks at a press conference following the presentation of Budget 2027 in Parliament on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

RM510b but no new taxes? Amir Hamzah says 2027 Budget possible through cutting leakages

National Registration Department (JPN) Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias (left) shows the identity card belonging to Orang Asli resident Alem Along during a visit to his home at Pos Hau, Gua Musang, Kelantan on October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Unregistered Orang Asli in Malaysia: Why the NRD struggles to find accurate numbers

The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia emblem is displayed on a fire engine in Kuala Lumpur on June 26, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Man feared drowned after being swept away in Kajang’s Sungai Chuah

The Menara Taming Sari in Melaka is shrouded by haze on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Malaysia aims to slap ‘disaster’ status on transboundary haze at Asean meet

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad speaks with host Ally Iskandar during the 'Ruang Bicara' program at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

MOH will push for absorbing contract dental and pharmacy officers, says Dzulkefly

Stray dogs are seen in Ipoh, Perak on June 15, 2022. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Pack of eight stray dogs attacks child at Johor playground; Iskandar Puteri council launches raid

Deputy National Unity Minister Yuneswaran Ramaraj answers questions from the media at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Deputy minister warns ‘influencers’ against exploiting religious rituals for content

Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican speaks during the 'Post Budget 2027' forum at Lanai Kijang in Kuala Lumpur on October 12, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Higher minimum wage not a silver bullet, but crucial for income growth, says Johan Merican

A new law could give shoppers greater clarity over a marketplace’s responsibilities when a seller offers misleading products, fails to fulfil an order or engages in questionable practices. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 13 Oct 2026

Malaysia is getting a new e-commerce law, what could change for online shoppers?

In an advisory on Monday, the airline said the extended cancellations involved six daily services: FY3122 and FY3123, FY3124 and FY3125, FY3126 and FY3127, FY3128 and FY3129, FY3130 and FY3131, as well as FY3132 and FY3133. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Firefly cancels Subang-Singapore flights until October 14 as haze persists

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the 51st National Physical Planning Council (MPFN) meeting reviewed various matters related to national physical development, including land-use planning and State Structure Plans, in line with the Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Federal-state cooperation key to inclusive, sustainable development, says Anwar

Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said police received information about the discovery of the body at 8.05am on October 8, while a post-mortem found that the victim had died from blunt force trauma to the head. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Kedah police: Motorcycle theft allegation believed to have led to teen’s torture death

Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican said the amended Audit Act gives the Auditor-General greater scope to trace funds across government agencies and examine how the money is used. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Finance Ministry to strengthen oversight of public funds through amended Audit Act, new procurement law

Speaking at a panel discussion titled ‘Post-Budget 2027 Debate’ organised by the Malaysian Economic Association in Kuala Lumpur, October 12, 2026, Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican said fiscal consolidation remained a key government priority, particularly in maintaining investor confidence. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Malaysia targets 3.3pc fiscal deficit in 2027, 3pc by 2028, says Treasury sec-gen

File picture of stray dogs for illustration only. A seven-year-old boy suffered serious injuries after he was attacked by eight stray dogs while playing at a playground at a housing complex in Lima Kedai in Johor today. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Seven-year-old seriously injured in Johor stray dog attack, teen escapes unhurt in earlier incident at same location

An aerial view of the Kinabatangan River in Sabah on August 26, 2026, is shown for illustration purposes. The government aims to improve the Water Quality Index of 33 rivers identified as polluted in 2025 by at least 10 per cent within a year, with recognition for state governments that meet the target. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Govt aims to improve water quality in 33 polluted rivers in Malaysia by 10pc, says DPM Fadillah