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Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari poses with the national squash team, celebrating their haul of four gold and two silver medals after the men’s and women’s singles finals at the Thailand SEA Games 2025. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

Malaysia breaks SEA Games medal tally record abroad with 221 medals in Bangkok

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

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  / 6 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  / 16 h ago

How Trump’s Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk

Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 18 h ago

Bursa Malaysia hits 15‑month high as banking stocks lead rally

Negeri Sembilan Deputy Police Chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said the man, in his early 50s, was detained around Genting Sempah, Pahang this afternoon. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Police arrest second man in Rembau body-in-bag murder case

BookXcess founder Jacqueline Ng believes that reading should not be exclusive to the privileged. — Picture by Sayuti Zainduin
Life  / 6 h ago

Beyond gadgets: Why physical books continue to captivate Malaysian readers

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  / 4 h ago

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

Letters from Japanese prisoner Takanori Kuzuoka, photographed in Tokyo on November 5, 2025, detail his life in organised crime. — AFP pic
Life  / 16 h ago

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

PFM Chief Executive Officer and Honorary Secretary Zahrin Aris said the amendments would better protect the rights and welfare of creative practitioners while reinforcing Finas’ role as a key driver in the development of the local content industry. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Finas Act amendments a game-changer for Malaysia’s film industry, says producers’ group

Malaysia celebrates first SEA Games diving gold, courtesy of Nur Eilisha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj and Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Perfect synchrony pays off as Nur Eilisha Rania and Nurul Farisya Alia win SEA Games diving gold

London wakes in the mist of Westminster Bridge, as migrant night workers finish their shifts in silence. — AFP pic
Life  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 3 h ago

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

The ringgit strengthened to the 4.07 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, its strongest in nearly six years, following softer-than-expected US inflation data. — Reuters pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit rises against US dollar and Asean peers, strongest since 2020, closing at 4.07

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  / 3 h ago

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

In this file photo taken on June 13, 2016 French Cabaret artist and transvestite cabaret owner Michou, whose real name is Michel Georges Alfred Catty, poses in Paris. Michou died at age 88 on January 26, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2020

French cabaret director ‘Michou’ dead at 88

Sam Mendes poses backstage with his awards for Best Director u00e2u20acu201d Motion Picture and Best Motion Picture u00e2u20acu201d Drama for u00e2u20acu02dc1917u00e2u20acu2122 at the 77th Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 5, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2020

‘1917’ scoops top Hollywood director prize for Mendes

Fletcher attends the Bulova GRAMMY Brunch 2020 at the GRAMMY Museum on January 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. u00e2u20acu201d Charley Gallay/Getty Images for The Recording Academy/AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2020

Key nominees for the 2020 Grammy Awards

Lizzo performs onstage during the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party at Hollywood Athletic Club on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California. u00e2u20acu201d Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Warner Music/AFP pic
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2020

Grammy hopefuls set for glitzy gala as storm brews backstage

Actor Penelope Cruz kisses director and screenwriter Pedro Almodovar after he wins the award for u00e2u20acu02dcBest Original Screenplayu00e2u20acu2122 for the film u00e2u20acu02dcPain and Gloryu00e2u20acu2122 during the Goya Awards ceremony in Malaga, Spain, January 25, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2020

‘Pain and Glory’ wins big at Spain’s Goya awards

Vocalist Steven Tyler (left) and guitarist Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during their u00e2u20acu02dcAerosmith: Let Rock Ruleu00e2u20acu2122 tour at The Forum in Inglewood, California July 30, 2014. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

Johnny Depp jams with Aerosmith as band celebrates 50-year career

US singersongwriter honouree Billie Eilish arriving at Billboardu00e2u20acu2122s 2019 Woman of the Year at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

Five things to watch for at the Grammys

Huanxi Media Group announced yesterday that it would show Lost in Russia for free on Beijing Bytedance Networku00e2u20acu2122s platforms on January 25. u00e2u20acu201d Screen capture via YouTube/ HKCinema
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

China’s theatres, studios protest against deal to stream movie online for free

Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Barbara Ziv leaves the courtroom after testifying in film producer Harvey Weinsteinu00e2u20acu2122s sexual assault trial at New York Criminal Court in the Manhattan borough of New York January 24, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

Psychiatrist to testify in Weinstein trial as expert on sexual assault trauma

Actress Rosie Perez exits after testifying during film producer Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial at New York Criminal Court in the Manhattan borough of New York January 24, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

Actress Rosie Perez backs up Sciorra account in Weinstein rape trial

BTS performs during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square in the Manhattan borough of New York December 31, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

BTS' microphones fetch US$83,200 at auction

Australian actress Nicole Kidman arrives for the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 19, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

‘The Undoing’ drops teaser trailer with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant (VIDEO)

US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey on August 26, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2020

Taylor Swift kicks off Sundance with ‘Miss Americana’

Hans said equal opportunity must be given to other Malaysian films that show Oscar-worthy calibre. u00e2u20acu201d Bernama pic
Showbiz / 24 Jan 2020

‘The Garden of Evening Mists’ at next year’s Oscars? Maybe, says Finas chairman Hans Isaac

The six trophies for Adele are displayed backstage at the 54th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in this February 12, 2012 file picture. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Jan 2020

Grammys set to honour music’s best, but scandal overshadows gala

The Canadian-Iraqi musician sent his love to Sharifah over Twitter. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Instagramaligatie and Instagramsharifahrose_
Showbiz / 24 Jan 2020

Malaysians label Canadian singer Ali Gatie ‘gatal’ for defending model Sharifah Rose over removing hijab