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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)

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shows the Budget 2027 document upon arriving at Parliament in Kuala Lumpur for the budget presentation on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

PM Anwar: Registration to open next week for affordable smart city Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad speaks during a press conference at the Parliament after the tabling of Budget 2027 October 9, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Health minister vows to complete 9,000 contract-to-permanent doctor transitions

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.0830/0875 against the US dollar from yesterday’s close of 4.0890/0940. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Ringgit gains against US dollar as Budget 2027 underscores fiscal discipline

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Parliament after the Budget 2027 tabling October 9, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

‘Today is for the rakyat, tomorrow is for the wife’: Syed Saddiq’s Budget 2027 reply amuses social media

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (left) watching the live telecast of the live tabling of the 2027 budget with deputy chief minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun and other state government officers. — Picture courtesy of Chief Minister's Department
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Sabah, with RM18.6b in allocations, hails 2027 budget as alleviating burden for all Malaysians

Lim Guan Eng poses for picture with other DAP leaders after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tabled Budget 2027 at Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur October 9, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Lim Guan Eng
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Lim Guan Eng calls Budget 2027 Anwar’s ‘most reform-minded’ yet

The Ministry of Health’s allocation has increased to RM47.7 billion, from RM46.5 billion in 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Medical groups hail end to contract doctor system, enhanced public-private synergy but seek more on retention

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department said four people were injured in an accident involving a lorry and 11 other vehicles at Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari, Alam Budiman in Shah Alam today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Four injured after lorry crashes into 11 vehicles in Shah Alam

The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has welcomed the increase in the national minimum wage to RM2,000 from June 2027, with exemptions for MSMEs recording annual sales below RM50 million, saying the transition period will help businesses prepare and protect jobs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

MEF welcomes RM2,000 minimum wage, says MSME exemption gives smaller firms breathing room

A total of 36 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5.45pm today, with Pasir Gudang in Johor recording the highest reading at 190. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Haze: 36 areas record unhealthy API readings, Pasir Gudang highest at 190

Enforcement agencies, including the police and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), will receive RM1.1 billion to strengthen their operations under Budget 2027. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Government-owned Entities Bill to be drafted next year, RM1.1b for enforcement agencies’ operations

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 / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Bumiputera contractor procurement nearly doubles to RM7.5b, GLICs to invest RM2b

In his Budget 2027 speech, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) will also prepare RM1 billion to support local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to explore the export market. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Government earmarks RM60m for Matrade, RM1b to boost MSME exports

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the federal government will roll out several initiatives in 2027 to make it easier for global companies to operate in Malaysia and attract top skilled talent. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Govt rolls out six initiatives to attract global firms, skilled talent

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Higher Education Ministry was preparing a comprehensive legal framework to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA), covering university autonomy, academic freedom and student rights. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Government halts public university disciplinary proceedings relating to free speech

MediAsas, a voluntary medical insurance and takaful plan, will be launched nationwide at affordable prices in January 2027, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Anwar: Voluntary medical insurance MediAsas to kick off in 2027, EPF Akaun Sejahtera can pay premiums