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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)

A slight increase from the Budget 2026 allocation of 18.6 billion, the Budget 2027 allocation follows a broader expansion of the ministry’s responsibilities. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Higher Education Ministry gets RM19.1bil, RM800mil for university facilities upgrades 

The duty-free shopping limit for visitors and tourists in Langkawi and Labuan is set to increase to RM10,000 to boost tourism on the two duty-free islands, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. — File picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Duty‑free shopping limit in Langkawi and Labuan raised to RM10,000

in 2027, as part of the government’s efforts to support the local creative industry. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Entertainment duty exemption for local film, theatre tickets in Federal Territories, creative sector gets RM130m

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government would also add bus routes, increase bus and KTM Komuter service frequency, and provide Grab shuttle services in high-demand areas ahead of the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link opening next year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: e-ART to be main urban public transport solution in Johor Bahru ahead of RTS Link

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tables Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat in Kuala Lumpur on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Form Six students to receive RM2,500 allowance, early school aid increases to RM200 per pupil

Under Budget 2027, the government will also increase post-basic incentives from RM100 to RM200 a month for some 47,000 nurses and paramedics and raise the incentive for Air Health Service staff from RM30 to RM100. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: 9,000 contract doctors to be made permanent in 2027, incentive hike for paramedics and nurses 

A total of 300,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Malaysia are expected to have additional income of up to RM6,000 each amid expected lower taxes, as the federal government will be cutting their income tax rates, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: SMEs to gain up to RM6,000 each from income tax cuts

People watch a live telecast of the 2027 Budget by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar in Parliament around Putrajaya October 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Anwar: MA63 a national promise, 12 items finalised, more scholarships for Sabah and Sarawak

While tabling Budget 2027 at the Dewan Rakyat today, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said RM1.2 billion will be distributed for repair, upgrade and maintenance works of all public hospitals and clinics. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Health Ministry allocation increased, RM1.2b earmarked for upgrading of public facilities

School repair allocation is set to be doubled to RM2 billion next year. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: School repair allocation doubles to RM2b, dilapidated schools get RM1.3b

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the amendments would cover driving under the influence of both alcohol and drugs under the Road Transport Act. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Road Transport Act to be amended to require drunk, drug-impaired drivers to compensate victims

The federal government today announced an increase in allocations for the maintenance of Chinese New Villages and non-Muslim houses of worship from 2027 onwards. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Chinese New Villages, non‑Muslim houses of worship to receive bigger allocations under Budget 2027

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will also increase financial aid for senior citizens to RM1.3 billion next year, benefiting nearly 200,000 recipients. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Relief for caregivers as service tax for older citizens’ care reduced, new tax exemptions and increased financial aid announced

The government will increase the allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) to RM16 billion next year, up from RM15 billion this year. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Govt allocates RM80b for subsidies, STR and SARA rises to RM16b

In his Budget speech today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that a total of RM3.3 billion will be allocated for rural basic infrastructure projects, including the installation of village streetlights, community facilities, and clean water and electricity supply. — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Government allocates RM3.3b for rural infrastructure, RM2.5b to replace ageing water pipes

The government has proposed a full stamp duty exemption on loan agreements and instruments of transfer for first homes priced up to RM500,000, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. — File picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Stamp duty exemption proposed for first homes up to RM500,000