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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)

All Malaysian citizens are set to be automatically registered as EPF members upon turning 18 under Budget 2027, to encourage earlier retirement savings and strengthen social protection. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: All Malaysians to be automatically registered with EPF at 18

About 500,000 visitors have flocked to the Sultan Abdul Samad Building following its restoration. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: DBKL to get RM400m for 120 acres of parks, walkways and upgraded facilities

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made the announcement today while tabling Budget 2027 at the Dewan Rakyat today.  — Picture by Choo Choy May.
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Anwar announces RM160m joint package with Grab, matching incentives for Socso and EPF contributions

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

Federal allocations to states to reflect development needs, not equal distribution, says PM

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also said the government will also introduce a minimum monthly salary of RM2,500 for semi-skilled workers and graduates as a starting point, as part of reforms to the country’s wage framework. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Minimum wage raised to RM2,000 effective June 2027

Anwar today listed multiple tax measures that would benefit Malaysians, especially the middle class or M40 group. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: More disposable income for Malaysians, up to RM1,600 thanks to tax reliefs, reductions

Muhammad Faris Amjad Jamalludin seen at court on June 27, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Judge slams snatch theft’s inhumane act, jails man 13 years for leaving 71‑year‑old victim dying in Melaka drain

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at the Parliament building to table Budget 2026, accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, in Kuala Lumpur on October 10, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Anwar tables fifth Madani Budget, setting Malaysia’s 2027 spending direction

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim donned a light-blue Cekak Musang-style baju Melayu along with a samping from Kajang prison. — Picture via X/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Anwar unveils Budget 2027 outfit and folder crafted from woven steel wire, bamboo and recycled leather

A general view of haze in Putrajaya October 3, 2023. Malaysia’s consolidated public sector financial position remains sound and well-managed, driven by ongoing public finance reforms and disciplined fiscal management across all levels of government. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s public sector financial position remains sound, well-managed, says MOF

The High Court today ordered two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers and a former officer of the agency to enter their defence on a charge of gang robbery involving a China businessman five years ago. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

MACC officers in dock: High Court orders defence over RM952,690 gang robbery of China businessman

Malaysia’s trade remained resilient in the first half of 2026, with total trade rising 22.4 per cent to RM1.795 trillion, but the country needs to strengthen supply chains and diversify its export markets and import sources to cushion future external shocks, the Ministry of Finance said. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s trade grows 22.4pc in 1h 2026, MOF urges supply chain diversification

MoF said the federal government’s borrowing continues to serve two main purposes which are financing the fiscal deficit and refinancing maturing debt. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Govt raises RM150.6b, 72.7pc of 2026 gross borrowing requirements in first eight months

The higher estimate, mainly from tax revenue, is projected to grow 5.8 per cent to RM297.1 billion, or 78 per cent of total revenue, or 12.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), MoF said. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Federal govt revenue expected to rise 4.7pc to RM380.8b in 2027, says MOF

In its Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2027 released today, the MoF said the pace and quality of consolidation will remain calibrated to prevailing economic conditions, with fiscal adjustment anchored by sustainable revenue improvements and expenditure efficiency. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Finance ministry: Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.3 pc in 2027

The High Court in George Town today fixed Oct 14 to hear closing submissions in the defence case of four men accused of murdering teenager T. Nhaveen nine years ago. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Nhaveen murder trial: High Court sets Oct 14 for defence closing submissions after nine‑year wait