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This file picture taken on August 26 shows an aerial view of Google’s first data centre under construction at Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The hyperscale facility will cover 51 hectares and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

The tropical penalty: Operating data centres in Malaysia’s hotter, drier future

A US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey approaches for landing at Mercedita International Airport amid ongoing military movements in Puerto Rico, December 18, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

How Trump’s Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the IMF’s positive assessment of Malaysia’s economy, saying the government remains focused on prudent management, job creation, and accelerating reforms.— Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

PM Anwar welcomes IMF nod, says focus now on jobs and rebuilding public confidence

BookXcess founder Jacqueline Ng believes that reading should not be exclusive to the privileged. — Picture by Sayuti Zainduin
Life  / 9 h ago

Beyond gadgets: Why physical books continue to captivate Malaysian readers

National diving athletes, Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi (left) and Nur Eili Sha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj pose with the gold medals they have won in the 10-metre synchronised event at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, at the Assumption University Aquatic Centre in Bangkok December 19, 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

SEA Games: Malaysia claim best gold tally since 2019, surpass Singapore in standings

Christmas decorations are seen at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Religious affairs minister: No ban on non-Islamic festive decor in halal-certified premises, but worship items not allowed

Letters from Japanese prisoner Takanori Kuzuoka, photographed in Tokyo on November 5, 2025, detail his life in organised crime. — AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

The rise of ‘tokuryu’: Anonymous, online and ruthless gangs reshaping Japan’s underworld

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza said he was released on police bail after being detained and questioned over a social media post involving Johor’s Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Reza
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Fahmi Reza out on police bail after post on TMJ sparks 284 police reports

London wakes in the mist of Westminster Bridge, as migrant night workers finish their shifts in silence. — AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Ghosts of the night shift: The invisible migrant workforce powering Britain 24/7

Kinabatangan Umno Youth chief Mohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar, who earlier said he was not keen to contest the Lamag state by-election following his father’s death, has since been named Barisan Nasional’s candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election. — Picture via Facebook/Naim Moktar
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Bung Moktar’s son named BN candidate for Kinabatangan by-election

JPJ senior director of enforcement Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the figures were recorded under OpLuxury, covering the period from January 1 to December 18, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

JPJ: Over 2,600 luxury vehicle owners caught with expired road tax this year, Porsche drivers top list

This photo illustration taken in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2025 shows photographs, including of former US president Bill Clinton, Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson and Ghislaine Maxwell, after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Epstein files released: Clinton appears in redacted trove, pages heavily blacked out

A total of 18,537kg of cocaine, ketamine, and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) worth RM1.53 billion were seized during the operation across the Klang Valley on December 16, 2025. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Busted: Cops find RM1.53b in drugs cooking behind luxe facades in Cheras and Sungai Chua

The victim’s body is seen being retrieved by rescue personnel at the scene. — Picture courtesy of police
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Woman’s body found in river near Sunway Putra Mall, police classify case as sudden death

Police have detained a man in his 20s who survived the deadly house fire that killed a woman and her adopted child in Taman Rathna, Telok Air Tawar, after investigations found the blaze involved criminal elements. — Picture via Facebook/Pejabat Daerah & Tanah Seberang Perai Utara
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Police suspect foul play in Butterworth blaze, son under investigation over death of mother and child

Amazon.com's logo is seen at Amazon Japan's office building in Tokyo August 8, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2020

‘Game of Thrones’ actors among Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast

Syrian director and producer Waad al-Kateab poses during a photocall for the film u00e2u20acu02dcFor Samau00e2u20acu2122 at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2020

‘For Sama’ directors hope Oscar nod will shine spotlight on Syria

Recording artist Kendrick Lamar. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2020

Kendrick Lamar’s new ‘rock-influenced’ album reportedly on its way

Director Petra Costa and Director, Catalyst and Women at Sundance and Senior Programmer, Sundance Film Festival, Caroline Libresco at the u00e2u20acu02dcThe Edge Of Democracyu00e2u20acu2122 premiere in Park City, Utah January 25, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Jerod Harris/Getty Images/AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2020

Bolsonaro calls Oscar-nominated Brazil political film ‘rubbish’

Billie Eilish will perform the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2020

Billie Eilish to perform upcoming James Bond theme song

French actress Adele Haenel poses during a photocall for the film u00e2u20acu02dcPortrait of a Lady on Fireu00e2u20acu2122 (Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu) at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France May 20, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2020

French police question director over assault claim by top actress

Actress Liyana Jasmay got all worked up after she was advised against wearing hijab if she was not ready. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Facebook Liyana Jasmay
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Malaysian Actress Liyana Jasmay lashes out against fan who offered advice on donning a hijab

V, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, and Jungkook of BTS attend the 2019 Varietyu00e2u20acu2122s Hitmakers Brunch at Soho House in West Hollywood December 7, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Twitter: 6.1 billion K-pop tweets posted globally in 2019

'The Lion King,' director Jon Favreau's update of the classic 1994 animated film, notched the biggest domestic launch ever for a PG-rated film. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Disney via AFP
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Keeping it real: A behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Lion King’ visual effects

Oprah Winfrey takes part in the Women In The World Summit in New York April 10, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Oprah Winfrey pulls out documentary about assault in the music industry

(From left) Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Eddie Vedder and Matt Cameron. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Pearl Jam announces new album ‘Gigaton’ and tour dates

Spike Lee poses backstage with his Best Adapted Screenplay award for u00e2u20acu02dcBlackKklansmanu00e2u20acu2122 at the 91st Academy Awards, February 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Spike Lee to be first black head of Cannes film festival jury

US-Irish actress Saoirse Ronan at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020, at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Oscar nominations: Five fun facts

Hamill caused a frenzy amongst Malaysian fans with his typo. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Malaysia’s first Jedi? ‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill mistakes Jalur Gemilang for US flag in viral tweet

u00e2u20acu02dcThe New Popeu00e2u20acu2122 creator Paolo Sorrentino. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Meghan Markle bugs pontiff for fashion tips in ‘The New Pope’

American actress Gwyneth Paltrowu00e2u20acu2122s latest offering of scented candles called This Smells Like My Vagina has been flying off the shelves. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Instagram Gwynethpaltrow
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘vagina’ scented candle is a hot hit