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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a light moment with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Malaysia at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar hails Modi as close friend as Malaysia, India deepen strategic ties

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil said police have detained Gerakan Anti Rumah Anutan Haram rally coordinator Zamri Vinoth, along with several other individuals, in connection with a rally planned in front of a shopping complex here last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police detain Garah coordinator Zamri Vinoth, others after rally blocked in KL

CCTV footage shows two suspects spray-painting the outer wall of Wat Dok Euang in Chiang Mai in the early hours of January 30. — Chiang Mai police

Life / 5 h ago

Aussie couple arrested after CCTV catches them spray-painting 400-year-old Chiang Mai temple

Police and bystanders are seen at the site of the fatal accident on South Bridge Road in Singapore. — Facebook/SGRV pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Six-year-old Indonesian tourist dies after car hits her in Singapore’s Chinatown

Organisers of the RXZ ‘Forever Legend’ event at the Tunjung RTC in Kelantan sent home a woman allegedly for wearing clothes deemed ‘too revealing’ on February 6, 2026 and presented headscarves to 30 other women deemed not to have covered themselves properly. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Bikes, fans and ‘cover-up’: Woman attendee sent home for ‘too revealing’ outfit, 30 gifted headscarves at Kelantan RXZ gathering

India’s Unified Payments Interface will be introduced in Malaysia soon, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Modi: India’s UPI digital payments system coming to Malaysia

The family’s 30-plate feast — mostly flounder and salmon — ignited a nationwide conversation on sushi etiquette. — Vecteezy pic

Life / 5 h ago

How much is too much? Seoul conveyor-belt sushi joint says 30 plates — and the internet has thoughts

The recent congestion at Penang International Airport must be addressed immediately by the relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger processing and to preserve Penang’s reputation as a key tourism destination. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Chow Kon Yeow urges swift action to resolve Penang airport congestion

Visitors view photographs of fungi at the Friends of Fungi and Slime Mold exhibition at DeStage@Jaya One, Petaling Jaya, February 7, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Life / 19 h ago

Discover the hidden world of Malaysia’s wild fungi at PJ weekend art show

Transport Minister Anthony Loke cautions against rushing e-hailing dashcams with audio, flagging data privacy concerns as the contents are kept by the driver. — Freepik pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Passenger safety vs privacy: Transport minister warns against knee-jerk rules on e-hailing dashcams

The Eternyl Vinyl Cafe currently has two branches with one located in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya and another in SS18, Subang Jaya. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Life / 9 h ago

A pause from the digital world: How vinyl cafés are tapping into a new way to slow down and listen (VIDEO)

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government and the people must remain closely connected, like a strong bridge, to ensure the government can function effectively in the public’s interest. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar: Press secretaries, comms chiefs at forefront of govt messaging communication

Anwar lauds Modi’s firm support for global peace, including Gaza and Ukraine

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar lauds Modi’s firm support for global peace, including Gaza and Ukraine

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while aboard Air Force One on February 6, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

Trump refuses to apologise for video showing Obamas as monkeys

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Hasan (centre) poses for a photo with running participants at the MAIWP RUN 2026 programme at Dataran Putrajaya February 8, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Religious affairs minister urges public to refer religious matters to authorities to avoid confusion

Showbiz

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Mariah Carey’s Winter Olympics magic sparks lip-sync chatter — opening ceremony organisers respond (VIDEO)

Singer Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at the San Siro Stadium in Milan February 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

MILAN, Feb 8 — Mariah Carey lit up the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony with a soaring Italian classic and one of her own power anthems — and now she’s lighting up social media with a different kind of buzz.The pop icon stunned the crowd as she delivered...

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Paul Thomas Anderson, winner of the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for ‘One Battle After Another,’ poses in the press room during the 78th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Los Angeles February 7, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 59 m ago

Paul Thomas Anderson lands top director win for ‘One Battle After Another,’ setting up Oscar showdown with Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’

EJAE says yes — the Grammy-winning hitmaker beams as fiancé Sam Kim pops the question in a flower-filled outdoor proposal. — Picture via Instagram/ejae_k

Showbiz / 1 h ago

K-Pop’s first Grammy winner is on a roll — EJAE drops new single ‘Time After Time’ and preps for autumn wedding (VIDEO)

A still from ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’, featuring Hathaway Noa and Gigi Andalucia.

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Gundam’s big twist? A 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses anthem suddenly climbing the charts in Japan (VIDEO)

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A Pima County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulls into the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson February 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

‘We will pay,’ US TV host Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother’s return (VIDEO)

Along Eyzendy, 47, shown in a file photo, died at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah after several days of treatment in intensive care.

6 h ago

‘Lagenda Budak Hostel’ actor Along Eyzendy dies at 47 after hospitalisation for infection

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono speaks with journalists after being summoned by Jakarta police over public complaints about material in his Netflix stand-up special. — Reuters pic

6 h ago

‘I don’t think I committed blasphemy’: Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono speaks out after police questioning over Netflix special

Tony Jaa, seen in a recent social media post, is reportedly recovering after surgery and chemotherapy for gallbladder cancer. — Picture via Instagram/Tony Jaa

6 h ago

Tony Jaa’s private fight: Source says Thai action star is healing after gallbladder cancer surgery

Brad Arnold onstage, during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with 3 Doors Down, the band he co-founded in Mississippi in 1996. — Reuters file pic

7 h ago

Brad Arnold, voice of 3 Doors Down’s post-grunge melancholy, dies at 47 (VIDEO)

Director and actor Timothy Busfield looks on before a hearing in the Second District Judicial Court at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, US, January 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield indicted in US on child sex charges

Bill Nye, 70, will receive a lifetime Emmy on March 1 for inspiring generations of children to love and understand science. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Bill Nye the ‘Science Guy’, who inspired a generation of young minds, to get lifetime Emmy

‘Jom Kita Ke Laut: Itui Suli-Suli Bajau!’ is a documentary showcasing an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of the Bajau Laut community on Omadal Island, Sabah. — Picture courtesy of Fat Bidin

1d ago

‘Jom Kita Ke Laut’: As documentary on stateless Bajau youths faces cinema hurdle, director calls for their voices to be heard (VIDEO)

The official fanclub of Malaysian girl group DOLLA, known as iDOLLA Official, has announced its closure after six years of operation. — Picture via Facebook/DOLLA

1d ago

DOLLA’s official fanclub iDOLLA closes after six years, groups handed to Universal Music Malaysia

US YouTuber and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed walks surrounded by bodyguards and supporters during an event at the Admiralty Mall in Lagos on January 21, 2026. — AFP pc

1d ago

IShowSpeed brings fans ‘another Africa’ on month-long tour

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth has been listed on Amazon’s internal organisational chart as ‘Chief Heartthrob’ for Alexa Devices, reporting to CEO Andy Jassy. — AFP pic

1d ago

Chris Hemsworth named ‘chief heartthrob’ in Amazon's internal Super Bowl ad gag

Pop icon Elton John accused UK tabloid publisher Associated Newspapers of abhorrent privacy violations as he testified at London’s High Court today, alleging unlawful access to his and his family’s medical records. — AFP pic

1d ago

Elton John accuses tabloid publisher of ‘abhorrent’ invasion of privacy in UK court

A visitor looks at Prince’s Andy Beech custom Yellow Cloud guitar and Kurt Cobain’s 1966 Fender Mustang guitar displayed during a press preview of The Jim Irsay Collection at Christie’s Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, California, on February 5, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Sells like teen spirit? Curt Cobain’s guitar to headline Christie’s US$50m rock auction

Blackpink’s Lisa (pictured) is reportedly set to star in a new romantic comedy for Netflix, reuniting with ‘The White Lotus’ executive producer David Bernad. — AFP pic

2d ago

Blackpink’s Lisa to star in Netflix rom-com inspired by 1999 classic ‘Notting Hill’

K-pop supergroup BTS is set to mark its return with the 23-day ‘BTS The City Arirang Seoul’ cultural project across key Seoul sites from March 20, coinciding with the release of its fifth album ‘Arirang’ — Viacom handout pic via Reuters

2d ago

BTS to light up Seoul with ‘The City Arirang’ for comeback album on March 20

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