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Hong Kong star Maggie Cheung Ho‑yee, whose decades‑long career proves her enduring star power remains undimmed. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
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Maggie Cheung Ho-yee returns in style, veteran star embraces new roles and bold horizons

Reflecting on her win, Sunoshini shared that the title holds deep meaning, following nearly a year of rigorous preparation with her team. — Bernama pic
Showbiz  / 11 h ago

Crowned with a mission: Sunoshini sets sights on flying Malaysia’s flag high at Miss Grand International

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Semarak Kenegaraan programme at the Army Basic Training Centre (Pusasda) in Port Dickson. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

‘I have made mistakes, but do not slander me’: PM Anwar hits out at false claims during Negeri Sembilan campaign

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim insisted that the government had not cut funding for the people, but had stopped disbursing certain allocations through MPs who no longer supported the government. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Anwar says PJ, Subang development funds still available but not through MPs who oppose govt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the Semarak Kenegaraan programme at the Army Basic Training Centre (Pusasda) hangar in Port Dickson, July 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

PM Anwar: Tabung Haji RCI report kept under wraps to avoid public panic, withdrawals

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad speaks at a press conference on the bust of an illegal cryptocurrency mining syndicate in Johor Bahru today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Johor police arrest three, seize 71 Bitcoin mining machines in TNB power theft bust

Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari said the ministry is conducting discussions and assessing the possibility of Formula One returning to the Sepang International Circuit, following preliminary information that Malaysia could host a replacement race if the Bahrain Grand Prix is unable to go ahead. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Sports  / 18 h ago

Malaysia govt studying possible F1 return to Sepang as Bahrain replacement, says youth and sports minister

Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Mastermind among 11 charged with being members of ‘Vinod Gang’ crime syndicate in Sepang

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said police are stepping up efforts against crimes including organised begging syndicates through measures such as opening new police posts with corporate support. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

KL police intensify action against begging syndicates

This picture taken on June 26, 2026 shows SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won arriving at a court to attend his retrial regarding the division of assets with his former wife Roh Soh-yeong, director of Art Center Nabi, at the Seoul High Court in Seoul. — Yonhap/AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

SK Group chairman faces US$644m payout to ex-wife after appeal in South Korea’s ‘divorce of the century’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the media after attending the Semarak Kenegaraan programme at the Army Basic Training Centre (Pusasda) hangar in Port Dickson, July 24, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to continue US tariff talks, relieved by relatively low rate

A model of the SS Titanic is shown in this undated photograph. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Destined to sink’: Hannah Yeoh likens BN-PN alliance to the Titanic

Shipping containers are seen at Westports in Pulau Indah, Klang on September 27, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Miti: Malaysia escapes steeper tariff, but a second US probe looms over ‘excess capacity’

Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki (left) speaks with PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang during nomination day for the Negri Sembilan state election in Jempol July 18, 2026. — Picture via Facebook/drasyrafwajdidusuki
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Hadi: Umno’s Malay supremacy and PAS’s Islamic supremacy are two sides of the same coin

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has sailed straight to the top of the Malaysian box office, living up to the immense global hype surrounding its release. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 19 h ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘The Odyssey’ sails ahead as Hollywood reclaims Malaysian box office

Helen Hickey
Helen Hickey
Helen Hickey is a British freelance journalist now residing in Paris, France with her hubby, cat and four children who miss everything Malaysian, even those dodgy traffic cops.
 

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Cycling through the fifties

Fifteen million tourists and 10,500 athletes are expected to flock to Paris and beyond for the games that run from July 26 to August 11, spread over 15 Olympic venues. — AFP pic
15 May 2024

Paris Olympics: Time for the City of Light to shine

Doddy, the Cavapoo, who is now a member of the family. — Picture by Helen Hickey
25 Jul 2023

No empty nest, but a pooch in a pouch

French President Emmanuel Macron gives a news conference at the end of a special meeting of the European Council in light of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium February 25, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Olivier Hoslet/Pool via Reuters
08 Apr 2022

Why I will be voting for Emmanuel Macron this Sunday

 

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Day Two offered challenging rocky scrambles up steep inclines to the snow-robed summit (3,100 metres). u00e2u20acu201d Pictures by Helen Hickey
18 Sep 2018

Seeking refuge in the Alps

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27 Jul 2018

Bees are brilliant

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16 Jan 2018

Giving back during a gap year

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08 May 2017

‘Vive La France’ and ‘Vive Emmanuel Macron’

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24 Apr 2017

It’s a Macron versus Le Pen final

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21 Apr 2017

The French need a Revolution, not crisis

25 Jan 2017

Women’s March: Millions unite against Trump and all he stands for

03 Jan 2017

Bonne année celebrations in Paris: What a way to spend the first day of 2017!

16 Nov 2016

Trump's triumph calls for humour

A bulldozer is used to remove debris as workmen tear down makeshift shelters during the dismantlement of the camp called the u00e2u20acu02dcJungleu00e2u20acu2122 in Calais, France, October 27, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
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Inside the last days of the Calais Jungle

A cricket match between volunteers and residents of the Jungle which can be seen in the background. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture courtesy of Matthew and Edith
28 Oct 2016

After the destruction of the Calais Jungle — can we be part of the healing process?

Pope Francis prays in front of the Black Virgin Mary at Czestochowau00e2u20acu2122s Sanctuary inPoland, July30, 2016. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
30 Jul 2016

Between the devil and the deep blue sea

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15 Jun 2016

What’s it like being a teacher?

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31 Dec 2015

2015: France’s annus horribilis

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14 Nov 2015

Tonight in Paris...

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13 Oct 2015

The Ascent of Woman: Rewriting women back into history

Call-based taxi owner Olivier attended the more peaceful protests at the Prefecture of Versailles. UberPOP = no taxi licence = cheap ride. Next? CafePOP = no alcohol licence = cheap drink. u00e2u20acu2022 File pic
03 Jul 2015

Uber has won, says French cabbie

20 Jun 2015

Tourist sexually assaulted, by monkeys?

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Paris: A matter of grave concern

 

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