News

Logo
Most Read
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  / 6 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  / 11 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)

Security guard R Benjamin conducts routine patrols around the grounds of SMK Seremban 2, which was temporarily closed due to haze affecting the state on October 9, 2026. Schools in three Perak districts and educational institutions across Negeri Sembilan will resume normal operations tomorrow, following reviews of air quality and prevailing conditions. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Haze: Schools in Perak, Negeri Sembilan to reopen tomorrow

Picture for illustration purposes only. All educational institutions under the Ministry of Education in Melaka will reopen tomorrow after the Air Pollutant Index recorded moderate readings below 100. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Melaka schools reopen tomorrow as API readings dip below 100, says state exco

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi looks at communication equipment while visiting an exhibition booth at the Launch of National Preparedness Month 2026 at the Ipoh Convention Centre October 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Haze: Malaysia still awaiting Indonesia’s response to firefighting aid offer, says DPM Zahid

The Ministry of Digital is intensifying efforts to strengthen the nation’s digital ecosystem, empower local tech talent and build a future-ready workforce under Budget 2027, as part of Malaysia’s broader ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Digital Ministry targets 200,000 AI-skilled individuals in push for AI Nation by 2030

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (right) cuts the stem of a freshly harvested ginger at the First KayTi Ginger Harvest Programme and JanaKomuniti launch at Telok Sengat Estate and Felda Air Tawar in Kota Tinggi October 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Defence Ministry to use idle military land for food security, veteran welfare, says Khaled Nordin

Motorcyclists ride amid thick haze from forest and land fires in the region in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan October 10, 2026. Indonesia and Malaysia have maintained high-level diplomatic communication over transboundary haze caused by forest and land fires, following a telephone conversation between their leaders amid concerns over worsening air pollution. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Malaysia, Indonesia in high-level contact over haze as Jakarta deploys 60,000 to fight fires, says Indonesian minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan said that Lembaga Tabung Haji depositors’ savings were not used to pay Social Security Organisation contributions for 40,000 mosque personnel and takmir teachers nationwide. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Claims that Tabung Haji depositors’ money funded Socso contributions for religious workers untrue, says Zulkifli Hasan

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook said it was unfair to continue blaming the party for the crisis when it was no longer part of the state government. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

‘Negeri Sembilan crisis is not DAP’s fault’, says Anthony Loke

Earlier, an incident involving the rear axle of a Chery vehicle coming off in Tebrau, Johor Bahru, went viral on social media. — Social media pic  
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

JPJ suspends Chery Omoda 5 approval, new registrations after rear axle incident in Johor Bahru

PTPTN chairman Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim said the incentive was a form of recognition for borrowers who demonstrated discipline in fulfilling their loan repayment obligations. — File picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: PTPTN offers 10pc discount to borrowers with no arrears who make regular repayments

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the shipbuilder had been instructed to expedite work and ensure that further delays did not occur. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

LCS 1 completion not tied to RCI, shipbuilder told to speed up work, says defence minister

Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Lim Hui Ying (right) visits an exhibition booth at the opening of the Langkah Bersama Berapit 2.0: Careers and Opportunities for Youths with Disabilities programme in Bukit Mertajam, October 11, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Employers urged to use job coaches to support workers with disabilities, says deputy minister

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah delivers his royal address to officiate the opening of Dataran Dato’ Seri Harun Idris at Pantai Morib, October 11, 2026. With his is Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Selangor Sultan officiates renaming of Morib square after former MB Harun Idris

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said monitoring was being conducted in several areas, particularly Madinah and Makkah, to prevent any risks that could threaten the students’ safety. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Riyadh airport attack: No evacuation needed for Malaysian students in Saudi Arabia for now, says Zambry

Commercial buildings stand in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu in this file picture dated September 23, 2020. Kota Kinabalu is set to be transformed into a smart city through a project worth about RM300 million, expected to be completed by February 2028, enhancing urban management, public safety and service delivery. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Teo Nie Ching: RM300m smart city project to transform Kota Kinabalu by 2028

A retired teacher reportedly lost more than RM1.1 million after investing in a bogus stock scheme advertised on TikTok. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 11 Oct 2026

Pahang retiree loses over RM1.1m in TikTok-promoted investment scam