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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  / 16 h ago

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

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

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

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  / 6 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  / 8 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 construction labourer was charged in the Sessions Court with two counts of sexually assaulting and raping his 16-year-old stepdaughter. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Construction worker charged with sexually assaulting, raping teen stepdaughter in Kampar

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek, MoE, and the federal government has been urged to align public health and safety policies strictly with scientific standards rather than regional convenience. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Sarawak bishop questions why East Malaysian children had to endure toxic haze under stricter API 200 rule

A court in Wales has heard allegations that the founders of Cardiff Sixth Form College misappropriated millions of pounds from the institution’s accounts. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Malaysian‑raised college founder on trial in Wales over £5m fraud allegations

The remand of a 16-year-old boy suspected of murdering a female student at a school in Yong Peng has been extended by six days, from tomorrow until Oct 15. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Remand extended: Teen suspect held six more days over murder of classmate Irene Sofiya in Yong Peng

One of the four men accused of murdering teenager T. Nhaveen nine years ago denied yesterday that he and the three other accused carried out an attack on the victim and his friend at Padang Openg following a scuffle on Jalan Kaki Bukit, Gelugor. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

‘I didn’t attack Nhaveen’: Accused tells High Court fight started with blow to friend’s face

Petronas and Petros must align control, investment, risk and returns to secure a sustainable future for Sarawak’s gas sector.
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Win-win for Petronas, Petros must pass commercial test

An elderly man was killed after the Proton Wira he was driving collided with a Proton Persona at Kilometre 44 of Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu near Sungai Tong yesterday. — Bernama pic/Setiu police
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Retired JKR man killed as Proton Wira veers into opposite lane, collides head‑on with Persona in Setiu

The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026 to strengthen food safety and quality controls and provide more comprehensive protection for consumers nationwide. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Food Act overhaul: Online sales, pesticide residues and unsafe packaging now under tighter watch

Police arrested 14 male students yesterday in connection with a group student fight involving weapons at the Taman Ambar Playground, Jalan Kuhara here last Monday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Tawau police arrest 14 boys after playground fight with weapons goes viral on social media

Borrowers facing difficulties settling their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan arrears are welcomed to come forward to negotiate for loan restructuring. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Struggling with PTPTN? MoHE says come talk — restructure, defer, and keep repayments on track

The Penang Bridge is barely visible due to limited visibility from the haze in George Town, Penang on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

‘Clean air not a luxury’: Manufacturers in Malaysia demand Asean accelerate haze-free roadmap

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, will table Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat at 3.30pm today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Budget 2027 aims to sustain growth while protecting households from subsidy reforms and cost pressures

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, is scheduled to table Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat at 3.30pm today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Anwar to table Budget 2027 today, promising resilience, reforms and relief for Malaysians

All schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Selangor, as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, alongside the Rompin district in Pahang, will close today due to the haze. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Nationwide haze disruption: Fadhlina says schools in six states closed, others continue operations

A sign posted on a school gate announces school closures due to haze, in Kajang. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

No haze respite: Seven spots exceed API of 180, no location in Malaysia with ‘Good’ air quality

All schools under the Education Ministry in Melaka will be closed today, the Melaka Education Department said. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 09 Oct 2026

Melaka Education Department confirms closures as haze worsens, teachers and parents urged to stay alert