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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

Aliff Aziz flashing in public in as caught on camera. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Facebook/Official_Fidz
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Singaporean actor and singer Aliff Aziz flashes in public in latest antics caught on camera (VIDEO)

Chen admitted that he was scared to break the news of his relationship at first. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Instagram/weareone.exo
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

EXO’s Chen dominates Malaysian Twitter trends after dropping marriage and baby bombshell on fans

Liam Hemsworth arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Instituteu00e2u20acu2122s Met Gala in New York May 6, 2019. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Liam Hemsworth spotted getting cosy with new love interest

Next year, the 92nd Oscars is set for February 9, but the following ceremonies will be on February 28, 2021 and February 27, 2022 u00e2u20acu201d the final Sundays of the month. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Oscar nominees emerge as awards row rages over female snubs

Quentin Tarantino accepts the Best Picture award for u00e2u20acu02dcOnce Upon a Time... in Hollywoodu00e2u20acu2122 at the 25th Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California January 12, 2020. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

‘Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood’ reigns at Critics’ Choice Awards

Comedian Atuu00e2u20acu2122s wife gave him the green light to wear the pants before the performance. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Instagram/akueatu and YouTube/Astro Gempak
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Comedian Atu apologises to Malaysian viewers for wearing ‘revealing’ white pants on TV (VIDEO)

Fizo's character 'Ikram' has cost him thousands of followers on Instagram. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture via Instagram/fizoomar
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Malaysian actor Fizo Omar’s villain part in TV series has him losing more than 5,000 followers on Instagram

The picture of Ramona Zamzam with Intan Najuwa that led a fan to question whether the locket worn by the actress was a cross. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture via Instagram/ramonazamzam
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

‘Does everything look like a cross?’ Malaysian actress Ramona Zamzam clears the air on pendant worn

First Malaysian Idol Jaclyn Victor has split from her husband of five years, Shawn Rivera. Rivera had shared the news via his Facebook post on Saturday. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture via Facebook/Jaclyn Victor
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Malaysian Idol Jaclyn Victor and husband divorce after five years of marriage

A screengrab from u00e2u20acu02dcBad Boys for Lifeu00e2u20acu2122 that sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence pair up for one last ride.
Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

See this new TV spot for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys for Life’ (VIDEO)

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Showbiz / 13 Jan 2020

Sam Mendes’ '1917' marches to box-office victory in N.America

The popular animated franchise is back with a storyline featuring Malay folklore and traditions. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Instagram/lescopaque
Showbiz / 12 Jan 2020

Malaysia’s ‘Upin & Ipin’ flick in the Oscars’ final five to be known tomorrow

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi performs on the Other Stage during Glastonbury Festival in Somerset June 29, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 12 Jan 2020

Top-seller Capaldi, breakthrough rapper Dave head Brits shortlist

Dave poses as he arrives for Hyundai Mercury Prize for u00e2u20acu02dcAlbum of the Yearu00e2u20acu2122 ceremony in London September 19, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 12 Jan 2020

Rapper Dave and singer Capaldi lead Brit Award nominations

(4th right) Johnathan Chua seen here on set during a filming session for one of the episodes of the online talk show, Real Talk. u00e2u20acu201d TODAY pic
Showbiz / 12 Jan 2020

Power, fame and fortune: A glimpse into Singapore’s lucrative YouTube industry (VIDEO)

Showbiz / 11 Jan 2020

New in theatres: ‘Underwater,’ ‘Like a Boss,’ ‘The Informer,’ ‘Inherit the Viper’ (VIDEO)