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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  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 9 h ago

Lim Guan Eng says govt considering proposal for higher electricity bill protection as heat drives usage

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  / 15 h ago

Melaka fallout: Three key takeaways from BN-PN’s commanding win

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  / 8 h ago

Caught after Threads uproar, man held over alleged RM5 parking fee collection near Maluri MRT

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim at Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar November 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Speak truth, reject corruption, serve the people, Sultan Nazrin tells leaders

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  / 5 h ago

One hour of rain, roads under water: Flash floods hit Shah Alam’s i-City

France’s President Emmanuel Macron waves during a welcoming ceremony in Phnom Penh on November 14, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

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

Pakatan Harapan candidate Kerk Chee Yee, 34. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 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  / 11 h ago

Taiwanese star Vivian Sung says everyday chats with locals helped her master the Malaysian Mandarin accent for ‘The Age of Goodbyes’

Malaysia  / 5 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 4 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  / 9 h ago

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

The study by digital marketing agency Click Intelligence, published in Moneywise last month, placed Penang first with an overall score of 0.78. Busan in South Korea came second, followed by Kuala Lumpur in third place. Fukuoka in Japan and Seoul in South Korea ranked fourth and fifth respectively. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Penang beats 25 cities worldwide as cheapest base for digital nomads

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government was nevertheless keeping a close watch on developments amid rising global fuel prices and production cost pressures. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.8pc in September, govt monitors global cost pressures

PKR has urged Umno not to mislead the public about the Ministry of Finance’s directive to postpone the issuance of new Letters of Acceptance for rural road projects. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

PKR urges Umno not to mislead public over rural road projects

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said disclosure would be considered if necessary and subject to appropriate deliberations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Azalina: Govt open to considering release of full report on Azam Baki shareholding probe

The 16th Melaka State Election gives voters a chance to assess each party’s track record and offers when choosing the state’s leadership, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy communications director Jonathan Vela. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

PKR urges Melaka voters to weigh track record, plans before casting ballots

Sabah police have crippled an armed syndicate linked to 17 gang robbery and luxury house-breaking cases involving RM304,500 in losses across several districts since early this year, said Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Sabah police cripple armed gang behind 17 luxury house break-ins involving RM304,500 in losses

The Supply (Budget) Bill 2027, which was passed at the policy stage following a two-week debate, stood out as a key development during this week’s Dewan Rakyat session as the proceedings also covered a range of other issues, including administrative governance, national development, and public welfare. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 passes policy stage; committee debate from Nov 2 as govt mulls tighter GLC rules, 1MDB recovery

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) vice-president and Melaka state leadership body chairman Datuk Mohd Radzi Md Jidin (fifth from left) with the party’s eight candidates at the Bersatu candidate announcement ceremony for the 16th Melaka State Election at Baitul Tariq, Klebang, October 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Bersatu confirms use of own logo in Melaka state election

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the delay was due to several outstanding matters, not a lack of qualified candidates. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Perikatan delays naming candidate for one Melaka state seat, denies allocation dispute

Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (third from left) launches ‘Muafakat Melaka’ during the unveiling of the coalition’s candidates for the 2026 Melaka State Election at Dewan Al Muallim Hj Abdul Wahid in Bukit Katil, Melaka, October 29, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Melaka polls: Perikatan names five candidates

Police have opened three investigation papers in relation to extreme comments on social media related to enforcement issues that are alleged to threaten public order and tarnish the image of the Royal Malaysia Police. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

One held as Kelantan police open three investigation papers over extreme social media comments

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man also urged party machinery members to set aside petty issues throughout the campaigning period and not be influenced by agendas pursued by certain parties. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

PAS’ Tuan Ibrahim claims Pakatan fears BN-Perikatan unity ahead of Melaka polls

Damage to a 750-millimetre concrete pipe has been identified as the cause of a sinkhole on Mayang Pasir Highway in Bayan Baru, with repair works expected to be completed by November 7. — Picture from Facebook/Aun Chuan
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Damaged concrete pipe behind Bayan Baru sinkhole, road closed for repairs until Nov 7, says Penang exco

The DAP lawmaker said he had told Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that employers, including MSMEs, were opposed to the mandatory contributions and the increase in minimum wages for existing foreign workers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Lim Guan Eng says SMEs oppose mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers

The Fire and Rescue Department said a 74-year-old man was killed after the Perodua Myvi he was driving was swept away by floodwaters while travelling along a road near a drain beside Sungai Kampung Kundur Hulu in Rembau last night. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Man dies after car swept away by floodwaters in Rembau; separate rescue saves Indonesian man, says Fire Dept

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (centre) attends the MotoGP Casual Chat programme at Fifty Seven Coffee in Semenyih today, alongside former riders Wazi Abdul Hamid, Zulfahmi Khairuddin and Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Oct 2026

Petronas’ continued role as MotoGP main sponsor up for discussion, says Zahid