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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  / 5 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)

In the Budget 2027 tax measures document, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the expansion would also cover the costs of adopting a rescued pet from a registered animal shelter. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Pet vaccination, sterilisation eligible for tax relief

MCMC’s counsel, Datuk Selva Mookiah, when confirming the matter said Judge Datuk Arik Sanusi Yeop Johari made the ruling after allowing MCMC’s preliminary objection that the committal application should be heard first, as blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as Papagomo, must purge the contempt first, before proceeding with the inter-partes injunction hearing. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

High Court allows MCMC’s preliminary objection, Papagomo committal hearing on Dec 23

Jordan’s King Abdullah II shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim before departing Malaysia after concluding his two-day state visit, at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), October 12, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Malaysia, Jordan seek high-tech cooperation to train more engineers, says Anwar

In a statement posted on Facebook by TNB CareLine, the utility company said its technical team was dispatched to the location shortly after receiving a report of the incident. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

TNB confirms electrical accident at its installation in Johor’s Kota Tinggi

NRD director-general Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said those who wished to obtain a birth certificate in the new format could apply for an extract at any NRD office for RM5, with the process taking less than five minutes. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

No need to replace old birth certificates, still valid, says NRD; new copies cost RM5

Kedah Police Chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said that during the joint operation at 8pm, police arrested 48 individuals suspected of acting as syndicate members, comprising seven locals, eight Indian nationals, and 33 Pakistani nationals. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Kedah police bust online scam syndicate posing as Indian police officers

Petaling Jaya District Police Chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the accident, which occurred at approximately 12.20am, involved a Proton Wira driven by a local man in his 20s who was travelling from Shah Alam to Kuala Lumpur. — Screengrab from social media
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Two killed, two injured in three-vehicle pile-up on Federal Highway

Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin attends the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Opposition leader criticises GLC involvement in non-core projects in Budget 2027

On May 7, 2021, 1MDB filed a US$1.83 billion suit against seven defendants, alleging breach of contract, negligence and criminal conspiracy in the misappropriation of its funds. 1MDB named Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad, Coutts & Co, JP Morgan (Switzerland), Petrosaudi International, Petrosaudi Holdings (Cayman), Tarik Obaid and Patrick Mahony as the first to seventh defendants. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

1MDB in talks to settle lawsuit with Deutsche Bank

Royal Comptroller Datuk Azizi Mohamad Ali said attendance at the Conference of Rulers meeting did not require an invitation and clarified that the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir had not received any letter or formal invitation from the meeting’s chairman, Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah, to attend the pre-council meeting. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Negeri Sembilan ruler to skip Conference of Rulers meeting, palace says

A construction worker, who was previously charged with kidnapping a Palestinian man, was sentenced to three years in prison by the High Court today. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

High Court jails construction worker three years for Palestinian abduction tied to hacking secrets

Batik Air has cancelled its scheduled flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, today as a precautionary measure amid the ongoing conflict. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Batik Air: Flight OD701 from KLIA to Jeddah called off as precautionary measure

A general view shows the Putrajaya Precinct 9 (1) School Complex following the temporary closure of educational institutions in Putrajaya due to the ongoing haze on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Haze worsens: 23 stations record ‘Unhealthy’ API levels across Malaysia

A sign posted on a school gate announces school closures due to haze, in Kajang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Fadhlina: Schools closed tomorrow in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Putrajaya as haze worsens

The natural sand spit on Kuraman Island has set two national records in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR), with its total length measuring 808.4 metres and its exposed section measuring 790.4 metres. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Kuraman Island sand spit stretches into record books, spurring Labuan’s ecotourism appeal

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the initiative is crucial as about 10,000 CCTV units are installed throughout Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 12 Oct 2026

Hannah Yeoh says DBKL, police mull joint control centre for KL’s 10,000 CCTVs