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Malaysia  / 5 h ago

No lift-off here: Helicopter on trailer snarls Subang Jaya traffic, cops investigate

Bundle shops have grown in popularity over the years, attracting shoppers from across the country. — Photo via Raymond Manuel)
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

As Malaysians flock to bundle stores for secondhand buys, are charity outlets paying the price?

A boy holding a supply stands among people waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 12, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Trump credits Anwar’s help as Cambodia and Thailand agree to halt border clashes

Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the woman who claimed her husband was among those shot dead in Durian Tunggal was not legally married to the suspect. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Melaka
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Woman who claimed husband among Durian Tunggal dead not legally married to him, Melaka police chief says

Sabah Electricity chairman Saadiah Aziz said the utility will not sugar-coat the reality of ongoing power shortages and reliability issues in the state. — Picture via Facebook/Sabah Electricity Corporate
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘We won’t sugar-coat it’: Sabah Electricity admits reliability gaps in ongoing state power woes

The Sea Games run until December 20 in Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi, with thousands of athletes from 11 Southeast Asian countries competing in events ranging from football and fencing to skateboarding, sailing and combat sports. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 8 h ago

SEA Games: Seven Malaysian shuttlers move closer to finals in Thailand

Byun Yo-han and Tiffany Young reportedly grew close after working together on the Disney+ series Uncle Samsik, which premiered in May 2024.— Picture via Instagram
Showbiz  / 6 h ago

The real deal: Actor Byun Yo-han and Girls’ Generation Tiffany Young in serious relationship after co-starring as lovers in ‘Uncle Samsik’

Penang style ‘lor bak’ at Ben & Col Café. — Picture by CK Lim
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Penang-style ‘lor bak’ and ‘cincaluk’ pork: Family recipes come alive at Ben & Col Café in Taman Universiti, PJ

Karate athlete C. Shahmalarani won gold medal against Myanmar athlete Florence Nay Chi Htun in the Women 50kg Kumite during the 33rd SEA Games Thailand at Govermment Building Complex Chaeng Watthana yesterday. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 7 h ago

Gymnastics, karate and athletics power Malaysia to seven golds at SEA Games

Despite arriving as firm favourites, Tang Jie-Ee Wei were unable to cope with the relentless pressure from the Thais, registering their first-ever defeat against their opponents after winning all three previous encounters. — AFP file pic
Sports  / 3 h ago

Shock semi-final exit for Malaysia’s top mixed doubles pair at SEA Games

Anwar said he briefed US President Donald Trump on Malaysia’s mediation efforts under the Asean chairmanship. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Anwar, Trump speak as fighting flares again on Cambodia–Thailand border

Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Special Branch is keeping the group under surveillance despite no immediate security concerns. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Special Branch keeping tabs on Korean ‘cult’, no immediate security concerns detected, says home minister

File photo for illustration purposes only. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said police will summon the individual who circulated a viral video alleging an ambulance was blocked for a convoy. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Viral video claims ambulance blocked for investor convoy in Melaka — police say not true, to summon uploader

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad inspects a replica of Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner after its launching at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City, in Subang Jaya December 12, 2025. Also present is Sunway Group chairman Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Sunway Medical Centre launches Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner

The Fire Department said 18 infants were among 34 people rescued using boats after flash floods hit a childcare centre. — Composite of social media photos
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Eighteen babies, 10 children among 34 rescued as flash floods hit Johor kindergarten

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There are a handful of Malaysian film festivals new filmmakers can show their work in. — Picture by Choo Choy May
18 Aug 2024

So you made a short film — what do you do next? Here's a guide to the film festivals in Malaysia and Asia

YouTube filmmaker Jared Lee said that making short films is still important for a new filmmaker's growth. — Picture courtesy of Grim Film
18 Aug 2024

Why short films still matter: Malaysian ‘Horrologist’ filmmaker Jared Lee on his latest SDCC project and tips for young filmmakers (VIDEO)

Stray Kids is an eight-member K-pop boy band that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2018. — Picture from Instagram/Stray Kids
31 Jul 2024

From topping Billboard 200 to 'Deadpool' feature: Why you should listen to K-pop boy group Stray Kids

The first generation of KLP48 members were unveiled today at Menara The Stride, Lalaport. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
27 Jul 2024

Meet new girl group KLP48 — and its members from Malaysia, Indonesia, HK and Japan's AKB48 and STU48 (VIDEO)

 

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K-pop idolhood has its origins through Japan, who are the creators of the idol system. — Picture by Firdaus Latiff
27 Jul 2024

From AKB48 to KLP48: A guide to Japanese idols and the ‘trainee system’ (VIDEO)

Kartika, a 26-year-old, Indonesian social media manager and her 1983 Honda Civic, Chiro. — Picture courtesy of Kartika
25 Jul 2024

Back to the past: Why this Gen Z woman chose a 1983 Honda Civic as her first car (VIDEO)

Shooting on analogue has a lot of technical and financial challenges, yet some say the results are worth it. — Picture by Jared Wee
28 Jul 2024

The highlights and shadows of shooting 35mm film: My grainy journey with analogue photography

The Securities Commission Malaysia recently announced new guidelines for financial influencers and their content. — Picture by AFP and Shafwan Zaidon
20 Jul 2024

Are you a ‘finfluencer’? Here’s how Securities Commission’s new guidelines will impact you

New K-pop girl group ILLIT’s ‘Magnetic’ entered the Billboard charts and became a viral song worldwide. — Picture via Instagram/iilit_official
17 Jul 2024

With its ‘Magnetic’ single going viral, rookie K-pop group ILLIT dominates Billboard charts (VIDEO)

Tan was one of the artists who was featured at Cartier Trinity 100 anniversary pop-up in Singapore. — Picture courtesy of Poh Sin Studios.
16 Jul 2024

Malaysian artist Pamela Tan’s work featured at Cartier's Trinity 100th anniversary pop-up in Singapore

Gua Kandu and George Town were locations featured in reality competition show ‘The Mole’. — Pictures courtesy of Netflix
13 Jul 2024

New featurette for Netflix's ‘The Mole: Season 2’ reveals more Malaysian locations like Gua Kandu and George Town (VIDEO)

NewJeans will be launching a pop-up in 1 Utama tomorrow, where local fans are expected to queue for hours to get their hands on the mrechandise. — Picture courtesy of ADOR
10 Jul 2024

Worth the hype? Here's why K-pop fans got their attention on NewJeans x Takashi Murakami merch at 1Utama pop-up from tomorrow

Fans of K-pop stars hold them to an unrealistic standard of perfection, often causing backlash if that image is broken. — Reuters Picture
09 Jul 2024

In light of Blackpink Jennie's ‘vaping incident’, why do K-pop stars have to keep a ‘perfect image’? (VIDEO)

SPCA Selangor is calling the public to neuter animals named after former lovers to control the stray animal population. — Picture via Instagram/spca_selangor
05 Jul 2024

Can’t get over your ex? SPCA Selangor wants you to ‘neuter’ them for a good cause

Netflix’s second season of ‘The Mole’ was filmed entirely in Malaysia. — Pictures by Hari Anggara and Netflix.
04 Jul 2024

Filmed in Malaysia, Netflix’s twisty ‘The Mole’ features Tioman Island, Petronas Twin Towers and other local spots (VIDEO) 

Jennie and Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster launched their third collection together called Jentle Salon. — Picture courtesy of Gentle Monster
04 Jul 2024

Blackpink’s Jennie won’t be coming, so why is there a big fuss at TRX’s Gentle Monster tomorrow? (VIDEO)

Malaysia Airlines comes in as the fifth airline in the world that loses the least luggage. — Picture by Reuters
02 Jul 2024

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia among top in the world for losing the least luggage

‘Thunderbolts’ actress Florence Pugh has been rumoured to be filming a scene for the superhero film in Kuala Lumpur. — Reuters pic
02 Jul 2024

Was Florence Pugh filming Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ in KL? We piece together the clues

Italian luxury house Roberto Cavalli showed off its Resort Collection 2024 at Maristar’s Fashionista night. — Picture courtesy of The Marini's Group
26 Jun 2024

Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli showcases resort collection at Maristar KL for good cause (VIDEO)

Daly was formerly in charge of Miss Universe Malaysia before becoming the national director of Miss Universe Singapore. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
22 Jun 2024

Former Miss Malaysia Elaine Daly appointed as national director for Miss Universe Singapore

Mars will be performing at Bukit Jalil National Stadium this September. — Picture via Instagram/brunomars
21 Jun 2024

US singer Bruno Mars to perform in KL on September 17 after six years

Rihanna is set to be the new ambassador of J’adore. — Picture courtesy of Dior
20 Jun 2024

US pop singer Rihanna makes history as the new face of Dior’s J’Adore

Jimin will be releasing his second solo album ‘MUSE’. — Picture via Instagram/j.m
19 Jun 2024

BTS’ Jimin to release second solo album ‘MUSE’ on July 19 (VIDEO)

 

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Rising prices have led many families to opt for more modest Christmas preparations while keeping the festive spirit alive. — Bernama pic
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A thriftier Christmas: Malaysians deck the halls without breaking the bank

 
Dong Zong says UEC recognition can coexist with strong Bahasa Melayu proficiency requirements under Article 152 of the Constitution. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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Dong Zong urges openness in UEC debate, cautions against zero-sum framing of language policy

 
Senior Operations Commander of the Pontian Baru Fire and Rescue Station, Mahadir Mamat, said his team received an emergency call at approximately 1pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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Coal-handling crane collapse at Tanjung Bin power plant leaves two workers trapped, one injured