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Banners announcing Malaysian seafood noodle chain Hai Kah Lang’s planned expansion into Hangzhou, China, are seen highlighting its four consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions from 2023 to 2026. — Pictures via Xiaohongshu/是海哥呀
Life  / 18 h ago

Malaysian restaurant chain Hai Kah Lang spotted heading to Hangzhou, bucking trend of inbound Chinese F&B brands

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) issued asset declaration notices to businessman Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin (pictured) and his brother. — Screengrab via Facebook/Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MACC issues asset declaration notices to businessman Nazir Hussin and brother

Pet owners could soon claim tax relief on adoption, vaccination and sterilisation expenses under a proposal announced in Budget 2027. — Picture by Choo Choy May
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Budget 2027: How much could pet owners save under the new pet tax relief?

Muar MP reading the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government, October 29, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/tzafrul_aziz
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‘Which is more nerve-racking?’ Tengku Zafrul jokes about Syed Saddiq’s MoU signing with govt, wedding vows with Bella

The directive followed a complaint by a Threads user identified as siti.anisahj, who highlighted overcrowding at train stations in a post last night. — Picture from https://www.threads.com/siti.anisahj
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Anwar tells Transport Ministry, Rapid KL to act on train overcrowding complaints

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said disclosure would be considered if necessary and subject to appropriate deliberations. — Bernama pic
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Azalina: Govt open to considering release of full report on Azam Baki shareholding probe

Teochew Oyster Porridge is a comforting dish with the sweet broth, soft rice grains, oysters, mushrooms and dried prawns. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi
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Teochew House in Mont Kiara’s Steppes offers finer Teochew dishes and a superb sweet and sour pork

File picture of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded revenue of RM152.4 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by higher domestic production and increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales volumes. ― Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Petronas records RM152.4b revenue in first half of 2026

The Johor Department of Environment is investigating suspected pollution in Sungai Kim Kim, Pasir Gudang, after the river reportedly turned white yesterday. — Picture via Facebook/JB 新山吹水站2.0
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor DOE probes Sungai Kim Kim after river turns white again, cable excavation suspected

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the digital services company, formerly known as MyEG Services Bhd, said the board's decision was intended to preserve working capital following unexpected operational expenses. — Picture via Facebook
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Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee after two more directors resign

MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said the party will contest three seats in the Melaka state election, including the additional Bandar Hilir seat. Hari Anggara
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MCA gets Bandar Hilir as third Melaka seat to contest, says Wee Ka Siong

PKR has urged Umno not to mislead the public about the Ministry of Finance’s directive to postpone the issuance of new Letters of Acceptance for rural road projects. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
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PKR urges Umno not to mislead public over rural road projects

The DAP lawmaker said he had told Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that employers, including MSMEs, were opposed to the mandatory contributions and the increase in minimum wages for existing foreign workers. — Bernama pic
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Lim Guan Eng says SMEs oppose mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers

The study by digital marketing agency Click Intelligence, published in Moneywise last month, placed Penang first with an overall score of 0.78. Busan in South Korea came second, followed by Kuala Lumpur in third place. Fukuoka in Japan and Seoul in South Korea ranked fourth and fifth respectively. — Bernama pic
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Penang beats 25 cities worldwide as cheapest base for digital nomads

According to police, the victim and suspect were in a relationship, and the incident is suspected to have stemmed from a break-up. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
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PJ police hunt foreign man who allegedly threw acid at girlfriend after break-up

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(From left) Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries, English actor Naomi Ackie and English actor Max Minghella pose on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the European Premiere of ‘Clayface’ at Curzon Mayfair in London October 20, 2026. — AFP pic
24 Oct 2026

‘Clayface’: James Gunn’s body horror spin on DC villain is a hugely refreshing win

US actor Tom Cruise promotes the upcoming film ‘Digger’ during Warner Bros photocall at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas April 14, 2026. — AFP pic
17 Oct 2026

I went into ‘Digger’ expecting Oscar bait, I walked out thoroughly impressed

In ‘One Last Shot’, Adkins returns as Navy SEAL Jake Harris, who finds himself plunged into yet another high stakes, real time nightmare. — Screengrab via Facebook/Scott Adkins
10 Oct 2026

‘One Last Shot’ closes an ambitious DTV action trilogy with style

Promotional posters for Chinese films ‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East’ (left) and ‘Vanishing Point’. — Pictures via official film publicity and Netflix
03 Oct 2026

Two new Chinese blockbusters show us how it’s done

 

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The author argues that Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ succeeds by combining claustrophobic horror, dark humour and video-game-inspired POV filmmaking into a confident new direction for the franchise. — Picture courtesy of Sony Pictures
26 Sep 2026

‘Resident Evil’ cements Zach Cregger’s reputation as horror’s brightest new star director

The author argues that Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ sacrifices narrative depth for extraordinary action craftsmanship, delivering a technically audacious, if flawed, showcase of pure genre filmmaking. — Plus M Entertainment pic
19 Sep 2026

Is ‘Hope’ the ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ of monster movies?

Official posters for Adam Wingard’s action thriller ‘Onslaught’, starring Adria Arjona as former army sniper Celeste. — Picture via A24
12 Sep 2026

Adam Wingard returns to his trashy genre roots with ‘Onslaught’

The author argues that ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shows superhero cinema can still feel fresh when character, emotion and filmmaking craft take precedence over franchise spectacle. — Screengrab via YouTube/Sony
05 Sep 2026

The summer movie season ends with two surprisingly very good blockbusters

The author argues that Chinese web movies have become an overlooked source of world-class action cinema, with Xie Miao emerging as a new international martial arts star worthy of wider recognition. — Picture courtesy of Antenna Entertainment
18 Jul 2026

Spotlight firmly on Xie Miao with the release of ‘The Furious’ and ‘Fight Against Evil 3’

An undated file photograph shows seats in a cineplex hall. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
25 Apr 2026

Is there something brewing in mainstream Malaysian cinema right now?

The end of this year’s awards season is coming with the impending arrival of the Oscar ceremony this coming Sunday, March 15 (or Monday morning for us Malaysians). — Reuters pic
14 Mar 2026

My Oscar predictions for 2026

Workers clean a movie theatre in Bukit Tinggi, Klang on March 3, 2021. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
28 Feb 2026

Four new genre movies playing in Malaysian cinemas recently

A scene from ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’, the sequel to ‘28 Years Later’, starring Ralph Fiennes as Dr Ian Kelson. — Screenshot from YouTube/Sony Pictures Entertainment
31 Jan 2026

Three new genre movies to start your 2026 with

There are tons of new releases this year that I simply couldn’t keep up with, mainly because of the prohibitive costs of purchasing and shipping.
10 Jan 2026

My favourite Blu-ray releases of 2025

The author maintains that ‘Weapons’ is a deserved box-office hit and a new horror classic, showcasing Zach Cregger as a highly promising talent through its bold, disturbing premise and confident execution. — Picture via Facebook/Weapons Movie
03 Jan 2026

My favourite genre films of 2025

The author argues that despite streaming’s dominance, 2025 reaffirmed the power of the big screen — from arthouse discoveries to punchy genre hits like ‘Eye for an Eye 2: Blind Vengeance’.
27 Dec 2025

My favourite films of 2025

I won’t pretend to have heard of Portland band Alien Boy before this, but I stumbled upon their song Changes earlier in the year and was immediately captivated by their sound. — Picture via Instagram
20 Dec 2025

My favourite albums of 2025

Karnan G. Crak, who had a minor role in ‘Jagat’, now stars as Siam in ‘Macai’. — Picture courtesy of Skyzen Studio
22 Nov 2025

We need to talk about ‘Macai’

A scene from ‘No Other Choice’ directed by South Korea’s Park Chan-wook. — Screengrab from YouTube/NEON
09 Nov 2025

Three auteur films you may have missed in Malaysian cinemas recently

Halloween decorations are seen in Chicago, U.S., on October 9, 2025. — Reuters pic
18 Oct 2025

Three indie horror flicks to get your Halloween going

A YouTube screenshot of a scene from the Netflix official trailer of Happy Gilmore 2.
09 Aug 2025

‘The Naked Gun’ & ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ – keeping the tradition of 80s/90s low-brow comedy alive in 2025

Director James Gunn and cast members David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult pose at a photo call for the film Superman in Culver City, California June 28, 2025. — Reuters pic
19 Jul 2025

James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ is the fresh new restart we didn’t know we needed

US actor and producer Brad Pitt poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the European Premier of F1 The Movie, at Cineworld Leicester Square, central London. — AFP pic
05 Jul 2025

‘28 Years Later’ and ‘F1’ prove that excellent films are still possible during the summer blockbuster season

Directed by Paco Plaza and co-written with Carlos Vermut, The Grandmother is an elegantly horrific triumph that perfectly melds the sensibilities of both auteurs into one unforgettable experience. u00e2u20acu201d Screen capture via YouTube/
14 May 2022

New Spanish language chills courtesy of ‘The Grandmother’ and ‘Virus-32’

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30 Apr 2022

New zombie variations in 'The Sadness' and 'Wyrmwood: Apocalypse'

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23 Apr 2022

'X' and 'Bull' ― Two outstanding new genre movies worth seeking out

Director Michael Bay poses as he arrives at a special screening for the film 'Ambulance' in London, Britain March 23, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
09 Apr 2022

What to watch: Michael Bay, Michelle Yeoh and an Emirati version of 'Paskal'

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02 Apr 2022

'Master' and 'The Cursed' ― two horror flicks new to streaming worth checking out

Winner of the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film award for 'The Power of the Dog' Jane Campion poses in the press room during the 74th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton March 12, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
26 Mar 2022

My Oscar predictions for 2022

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19 Mar 2022

Three new horror flicks on Shudder worth checking out

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12 Mar 2022

Dark, brooding and three hours long, is 'The Batman' worth it?

Actress Zoe Kravitz plays Angela in u00e2u20acu02dcKimiu00e2u20acu2122. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
05 Mar 2022

The many faces of ‘lockdown’ movies and their newest kids on the block ― ‘Kimi’ and ‘Alone With You’

The Netflix logo is shown in this illustration photograph in Encinitas, California October 14, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
26 Feb 2022

'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', 'Fistful of Vengeance' and 'The Privilege' ― three new genre offerings from Netflix to check out

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attend a special screening of the film u00e2u20acu02dcMarry Meu00e2u20acu2122 at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles February 8, 2022. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
19 Feb 2022

'Marry Me' and 'Death On The Nile' ― two new Hollywood flicks you can catch in Malaysian cinemas now

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12 Feb 2022

'The Free Fall' and 'The Hypnosis' ― two psychological horror films that blur the line between reality and fantasy

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05 Feb 2022

'Red Rocket' and 'Pleasure' ― two films about porn stars that deserve to be seen

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22 Jan 2022

Two leftover films from 2021 you shouldn’t miss

A screenshot of a scene from u00e2u20acu02dcResident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon Cityu00e2u20acu2122 via YouTube.
15 Jan 2022

Three new movies you can catch in Malaysian cinemas this week

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08 Jan 2022

My favourite Blu-ray releases of 2021

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01 Jan 2022

My favourite genre films of 2021

Angele, Simon Helberg, Marion Cotillard, Leos Carax, Adam Driver, Russell Mael and Ron Mael pose at the 74th Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony, July 6, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
25 Dec 2021

My favourite films of 2021

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18 Dec 2021

My favourite albums of 2021

 

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