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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  / 9 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  / 11 h ago

Macron says Malaysia trip will help France secure vital rare earth supplies

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 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  / 10 h ago

Huge blaze guts Kepong nightclub as thick smoke blankets the sky (VIDEO)

Noraidah Lamat poses with a photo of her daughter, Zara Qairina Mahathir, who succumbed to her injuries a day after being found unconscious near her school dormitory on July 16. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Zara Qairina’s mum disputes diary entries expressing ‘hate’ towards her, says handwriting not daughter’s

Police have remanded 14 people aged between 16 and 24 to assist in a murder investigation after an 18-year-old man was found dead by the roadside in Gurun, Kedah, on Thursday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Fourteen remanded as police probe death of 18-year-old found by Gurun roadside

The government and e-hailing platform provider Grab have agreed to jointly fund a RM160 million package starting next year to increase net earnings and improve the welfare of e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery workers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Grab aims to raise gig workers’ earnings without increasing fares

This file picture taken on November 11, 2023 shows Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attending a Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Malaysia, Egypt to hold bilateral talks today as El-Sisi makes first state visit

Budget 2027 proposes expanding tax relief to cover postnatal care and breastfeeding equipment, with both falling under the overall RM10,000 ‘Health and Well-being’ relief limit. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Having a baby? Budget 2027 proposes up to RM3,000 tax relief for postnatal care

Iranian coach and stunt woman Nasrin Teymouri (center R) teaches fire techniques to stunt performers Mojgan Nematollahi (C) and Arshia Teymouri (L) during a training session in in Tehran's skatepark, in the capital on September 25, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Set on fire, thrown from cars: Iran’s women stunt performers break barriers

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Parliament building to table the 2026 Budget, accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (right) and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan (left), in Kuala Lumpur on October 10, 2025. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 10 Oct 2026

Real inclusion: How Budget 2027 benefits ordinary Malaysians in giving them a share of the country’s wealth and success

Budget 2027 will provide RM1,500 in special financial assistance to 1.3 million civil servants, RM750 to over one million government pensioners and RM750 to 70,000 religious personnel. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Civil servants to get RM1,500 aid, pensioners RM750 under Budget 2027

Rehda welcomed Budget 2027 measures to ease homeownership costs, including expanded stamp duty exemptions for first-time buyers, while calling for further action on housing affordability and rising development costs. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Rehda backs Budget 2027 housing measures but calls for more action on rising costs

PLUS Malaysia Berhad will temporarily close the road shoulder after the exit lane of the Bangi Toll Plaza towards Bandar Baru Bangi from today until June 28 next year to facilitate road widening works. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

PLUS to close Bangi Toll Plaza road shoulder for widening works until June 2027

The government will table an E-Commerce Bill at the next parliamentary sitting to strengthen accountability among online platforms and sellers, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

E-Commerce Bill to protect small traders, says Anwar

The Malaysian Armed Forces take part in the rehearsal for the 65th Merdeka Day celebrations at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur August 28, 2022. The Home Ministry and Defence Ministry have each been allocated RM22 billion under Budget 2027, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Home, Defence Ministries each allocated RM22b

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan speaks during a press conference following the tabling of Budget 2027 at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 draws positive response from ministers over focus on living costs, wages and public services

Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s approved investments rise 11.7pc to RM218.5b in first half of 2026, says PM

The government is allocating RM2.62 billion in aid to paddy farmers under Budget 2027, covering various subsidies and incentives to increase rice production and safeguard their welfare. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: RM2.62b aid for paddy farmers, incentives for fishermen, smallholders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister, with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi after tabling the 2027 Budget in the Dewan Rakyat October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: RM8b for TVET, 30,000 new job opportunities via BAKAT Madani