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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)

Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the Ministry of Higher Education aims to produce 30,000 graduates skilled in artificial intelligence between 2025 and 2030 to address the challenges of automation and meet future workforce needs. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Zambry: MOHE targets 30,000 AI graduates by 2030 to meet future workforce needs

File photo of burning space debris in Sarawak. Malaysia is strengthening the country’s preparedness to deal with potential incidents involving falling space objects, including satellite or rocket debris, through simulation exercises and improvements to disaster operating procedures. — Facebook pic via The Borneo Post
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Malaysia strengthens space disaster SOPs, prepares for risk of falling space objects, says Chang Lih Kang

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Independent Police Conduct Commission chairman Datuk Zolkopli Dahalan and deputy chairman Martina@Kartina Zamhari at Istana Negara October 8, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

King grants audience to IPCC chairman at Istana Negara

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing departs for home from the Bunga Raya Complex in KLIA, concluding his official visit to Malaysia October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Myanmar president departs Malaysia after two-day visit focused on repatriation, bilateral ties

Lim Guan Eng has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to use Budget 2027 to deliver tangible economic relief, calling it the administration’s final realistic opportunity to win over voters before the next general election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Lim Guan Eng urges Anwar to deliver tangible economic relief, raise tax threshold to RM12,000 in likely ‘final’ pre-election Budget

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim holds a bilateral meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at Perdana Putra following an official welcoming ceremony, as the Myanmar leader continues his two-day official visit to Malaysia October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Anwar-Min Aung Hlaing talks focus on refugees, not recognition of Myanmar govt, says Fahmi

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook symbolically charges an electric lorry during the launch of an electric-powered terminal truck fleet aimed at reducing carbon emissions at Wisma PTP in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, on October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Loke urges Malaysian ports to speed up green transition with electric terminal trucks

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the ministry will continue to strengthen its artificial intelligence training modules based on newly identified risks, including deepfake threats and the misuse of the technology. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Malaysia to strengthen AI training modules as deepfake, scam risks grow, says Gobind

Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said the government is confident of achieving its target of raising workers’ compensation to 40 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Govt confident of hitting 40pc workers’ compensation target by 2030, says deputy economy minister

This picture taken on October 7, 2026 shows hazy conditions around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Selangor, reducing visibility. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Haze disrupts five flights at Senai Airport, forces diversions to KLIA and Changi

Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Lim Hui Ying said the ministry emphasises four key approaches in addressing the issue of domestic violence: prevention, protection, intervention, and rehabilitation. — Picture by Azneal Ishak
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Lim Hui Ying: Women and Family Ministry outlines four approaches to tackle domestic violence

Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said a new road linking Sare to Jalan Sentubu/Bukit Kinyau, costing approximately RM17 million, is expected to cut travel time to Sarikei town from 30 minutes to just 10 minutes. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Sarawak deputy minister: RM17m road linking Sare to Jalan Sentubu to cut Sarikei travel to 10 minutes

A general view of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building December 7, 2021. The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is expected to be dissolved in November or two weeks after the state’s Budget 2027 is passed. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Sarawak assembly dissolution expected in November after state Budget, says Abdul Karim

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the ministry is taking seriously the 13 findings in the 2026 Auditor-General’s Report on Phase 1 of the Sabah Pan Borneo Highway project and will use them to strengthen project delivery and the implementation of other Federal government development projects. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Pan Borneo Highway: Works Ministry to address audit findings, improve project delivery, says Nanta

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing attend a brief discussion with delegates before a luncheon at the Seri Perdana Complex October 8, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Anwar hosts official luncheon in honour of visiting Myanmar president at Seri Perdana

Sepang Umno division chief Datuk Noorazli Said pleaded not guilty to the charge at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court today. — Picture via Facebook/Noorazli Said
Malaysia / 08 Oct 2026

Sepang Umno division chief charged with hurting religious feelings