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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 closure notice is posted at SK Tun Syed Ahmad Shahabudin due to hazy conditions in Ayer Keroh, Melaka on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Putrajaya urges parents, childcare operators to discuss contingencies before haze closures hit

Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, said her daughter was cheerful, strong and not one to give up easily despite facing provocation. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

‘Cheerful, strong, never gave up’: Mother rejects claim Zara Qairina jumped from school building

The Melaka High Court sentenced a jobless man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of killing his friend in Pulau Sebang, Alor Gajah, six years ago. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Melaka High Court jails jobless man 15 years for killing friend, body found in burnt car

People shelter under umbrellas during a rainstorm in Ipoh, Perak on October 6, 2022. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

MetMalaysia sounds thunderstorm warning for KL, Selangor and eight states until 6pm

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim leaves the Finance Ministry carrying the 2027 Budget, en route to Parliament October 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 estimated at RM459.8b, up 3.6pc year-on-year, says MOF

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, tables Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027: Individual tax relief rises to RM12,000, income tax percentage lowered

Jameyah Rabani sprinkled rose water over her granddaughter’s grave after the burial at Kampung Parit Arshad Muslim Cemetery in Yong Peng October 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

‘Respect our grief’: Irene Sofiya’s family hits back at social media rumours of suspect’s family visit

Putrajaya is enveloped in haze, affecting visibility due to deteriorating air quality, on October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Haze worsens in Malaysia: Nine areas breach 180 API, Seremban still the worst at 189

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the 28-year-old suspect, who was driving a Honda City with a 29-year-old female companion, was chased by police for one kilometre. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Police say Honda City chase ends in gunfire near Johor Zoo; drugs seized, male suspect shot in head

The late Zara Qairina Mahathir had once stopped her mother from confronting senior students at her school hostel, fearing that doing so would expose her to even worse bullying. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Zara Qairina feared worse bullying if mother confronted seniors, inquest told

A warship from the 48th escort task group of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrives in Kota Kinabalu on October 8 for a five-day goodwill visit. – James Tseu / See Hua Daily News pic via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Chinese naval task group arrives in Kota Kinabalu for five-day goodwill visit

A Filipino national, believed to be the mastermind of a drug smuggling syndicate, booked a private jet linked to the seizure of 521kg of methamphetamine in Laos on September 23, about one week prior to the incident. — Social media pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

NCID: Filipino national paid US$49,500 to book private jet linked to 521kg meth seizure in Laos

Saifullizan points out the eight suspects wanted by the police in connection with the attacks on the convenience stores. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Five arrested, police hunting eight more suspects over alleged arson at Sarawak convenience stores

A KFC fast-food restaurant manager died after being struck by a car while crossing the road at Kilometre 31 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Bukit Besi, yesterday. — Bernama pic/Police handout
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

KFC manager killed in Kuala Berang crash while crossing busy stretch

A police van carrying a male student suspected of involvement in the death of a female classmate at a secondary school in Yong Peng last week arrives at the Batu Pahat Magistrates’ Court October 9, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Johor police say rejection, jealousy may have fuelled resentment behind Irene Sofiya’s school murder

The Malaysian Immigration Department detained 20 individuals aged between 23 and 47 during a special operation in Taman Datuk Ahmad Razali here yesterday over suspected involvement in a syndicate abusing foreign worker quotas. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Immigration dept detains 20, seizes 341 passports in foreign worker quota abuse probe