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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  / 13 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)

HKL director Datuk Dr Harikrishna K R Nair said the allocation would help the 156-year-old hospital modernise its electrical systems and other facilities, as well as strengthen its information technology infrastructure. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: HKL plans facility upgrades and digital health system rollout

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil speaks during the World Post Day 2026 celebration and special stamp launch at Pos Malaysia headquarters in the Dayabumi Complex, Kuala Lumpur, on October 10, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Govt triples Postal Service Fund to RM150m, eyes Q1 2027 rollout to support rural deliveries

Abang Johari noted that throughout his career in security, politics, and administration including as a member of the Federal Cabinet, Tun Wan Junaidi has witnessed various pivotal events that shaped the history of both the nation and Sarawak. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Abang Johari appreciates RM16.2b allocation for Sarawak in Budget 2027

In a statement today, the ministry said upper respiratory tract infection cases increased from 3,509 in Epidemiological Week (EW) 39 to 3,875 in EW40, while conjunctivitis cases rose from 102 to 129 over the same period. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Haze sees Malaysian respiratory infections rise 10.43pc, conjunctivitis 26.47pc

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, other areas in Johor recording unhealthy API levels were Tangkak (186), Larkin (185), Pasir Gudang (184), Segamat (181), Kluang (177), Kota Tinggi (172), and Pengerang (169). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

API reaches unhealthy levels in 33 areas across Malaysia by 10am

Budget 2027 proposes allowing Malaysians to claim tax relief for elderly care without a doctor’s approval, while also cutting service tax on care centres for older persons. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Paying a carer for your parents or grandparents? Budget 2027 proposes tax relief even for non-medical care

The aftermath of a crash involving a lorry and 11 vehicles at a traffic light junction in Alam Budiman, Shah Alam, yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/Sham Shamin C.M
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Lorry driver tests positive for drugs after ploughing into 11 vehicles in Shah Alam, claims brake failure

A man in his 30s was shot and injured by police before being arrested after allegedly driving dangerously and crashing into several vehicles while trying to flee in Petaling Jaya. — Screengrabs via Facebook/Izham Hakim Al Yahya
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Police shoot and arrest man after chase on Petaling Jaya road, drugs allegedly found on suspect

Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the amendment was among three key Budget 2027 initiatives welcomed by the Transport Ministry and JPJ to strengthen road safety and protect public welfare. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: JPJ welcomes amendment to make drunk, drug-impaired drivers pay compensation

Taiping district police chief ACP S. Saravanan said police received information about the accident at 8.05 am. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

PLUS auxiliary officer killed in Taiping crash

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly will table four Bills, including the Sarawak 2027 Budget, during its final sitting of the current term from October 12 to 21. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Sarawak Budget 2027 among four Bills for final state assembly sitting of current term

Police have arrested four Myanmar nationals, including the victim’s mother, following the death of a one-year-old boy in Melaka, with a post-mortem confirming that he died from physical injuries. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Four Myanmar nationals arrested after one-year-old boy in Melaka dies from physical injuries

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, tables Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Banks, research institutions see Budget 2027 balancing growth, household support and fiscal discipline

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said the minimum wage increase to RM2,000 would help workers earn more and save more for retirement. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: EPF backs RM2,000 minimum wage, automatic membership from age 18

Two 22-year-old women died after their Perodua Myvi caught fire following a collision with a lorry along Jalan Yong Peng-Ayer Hitam in Johor yesterday afternoon. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Two 22-year-old women die in car fire after collision with lorry in Yong Peng

SME Association of Malaysia national president Dr Chin Chee Seong speaks during a joint press conference with the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) on minimum wage at Menara G-Vestor in Kuala Lumpur on October 2, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

SME association says Budget 2027 offers support, but warns of ‘cumulative’ cost pressures