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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  / 8 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  / 18 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  / 8 h ago

Beyond gadgets: Why physical books continue to captivate Malaysian readers

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  / 18 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

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

London wakes in the mist of Westminster Bridge, as migrant night workers finish their shifts in silence. — AFP pic
Life  / 18 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

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  / 6 h ago

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

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

French actress and film director Mati Diop reacts during a press conference for the film u00e2u20acu02dcAtlantics (Atlantique)u00e2u20acu2122 at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

From beekeeping to fake priests, international movies find place at Oscars

Russian conductor Stanislav Kochanovsky will lead MPO this weekend. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra to captivate audience with revolutionary tales

South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho smiles during a photocall for the film u00e2u20acu02dcParasite (Gisaengchung)u00e2u20acu2122 at the 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France May 22, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho says ‘language barrier’ broken after Oscar nod

Julia Reichert, Lindsay Utz, Steven Bognar and Chad Cannon pose at Film Independent Presents Special Screening Of u00e2u20acu02dcAmerican Factoryu00e2u20acu2122 in Hollywood August 13, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Obamas’ production company lands Oscar nod for documentary ‘American Factory’

Cast member Jennifer Lopez arrives for the gala presentation of Hustlers at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto September 7, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Oscar voters pass over big names including Eddie Murphy, JLo

Cardi B is playing one of the leader roles in u00e2u20acu02dcHustlersu00e2u20acu2122 which has grossed US$130 million (RM544 million) worldwide since its September 2019 release. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Congresswoman Cardi B? Rapper mulls political career

Actress Scarlett Johansson at the special screening of u00e2u20acu0153Jojo Rabbitu00e2u20acu009d during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Oscar nominees in main categories

Model Gigi Hadid presents a creation for fashion house Bottega Veneta during the 2017 Women's Spring / Summer collections shows at Milan Fashion Week on September 24, 2016 in Milan. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2020

Model Gigi Hadid shows up for New York jury duty in Weinstein rape trial

US-Italian filmmaker Martin Scorsese arrives for the Los Angeles premiere of Netflixu00e2u20acu2122s u00e2u20acu02dcThe Irishmanu00e2u20acu2122 at the Chinese theatre in Hollywood October 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

‘Dream come true’ for 2020 Oscar nominees

Actor Brad Pitt arrives for the screening of the film 'Ad Astra' during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Venice Lido August 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Brad Pitt bounces back with Oscar acting nod

The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, July 16, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Netflix lands 24 Oscar nominations in quest for best picture trophy

Joaquin Phoenix attends the premiere for the film u00e2u20acu02dcJokeru00e2u20acu2122 in Los Angeles September 28, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

‘Joker’ leads Oscar nods with 11 as women miss out

Malaysian film producers Cheyenne Tan (left) and Teng Poh Si (right) with American community activist Bruce Franks Jr. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture courtesy of Teng Poh Si
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Short documentary by two Malaysians receives Oscars nomination

Sir Patrick Stewart of u00e2u20acu02dcStar Trek: Picardu00e2u20acu2122 speaks during the CBS All Access segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Tour in Pasadena, California January 12, 2020. u00e2u20acu2022 AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Once more onto the bridge: Captain Picard returns to ‘Star Trek’

British film director Steve McQueen is interviewed at the 5th Annual Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governors Awards in Hollywood November 16, 2013. McQueen directed the film u00e2u20acu02dc12 Years a Slave.u00e2u20acu2122 u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

McQueen criticises Bafta for lack of diversity

Harvey Weinstein arrives using a walker at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York January 6, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Jury selection in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial enters second week