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The two remaining Highland Towers blocks have remained vacant since the 1993 collapse that killed 48 people. A court ruling has now cleared the way for their demolition. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Court ruling clears way for Highland Towers demolition before year end, says MPAJ

Trump’s approval rating among rural Americans dropped in June to a new low of 50 per cent, according to the June 3-8 Reuters/Ipsos poll. — AFP pic
World  / 13 h ago

‘My ⁠day to day is negatively impacted’: Trump’s support in rural America slips as voters cite fuel and food cost hikes, poll shows

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has denied allegations circulating in videos shared on social media and said she had lodged a police report over the matter. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Rosmah denies role in alleged US$13m property deal, lodges police report over online claims

An woman walks past a billboard displaying Iran’s national flag at Enghelab Square in Tehran June 14, 2026. A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft ‌of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers ‌on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the two sides. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Iran says draft US deal would reopen Hormuz and grant oil‑sanctions waiver, nuclear curbs and release of frozen assets

Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the couples, aged between 30 and 34, were arrested at a house in the residential area at about 7.30 pm by personnel from the Johor Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Johor Bahru Utara district police headquarters. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Two married couples held over viral video of domestic helper assault, says Johor police chief

State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jason H’ng Mooi Lye said three projects under the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) have commenced implementation, while another three under the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) are in the final stage of the quotation process. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Six Madani recreational parks in Penang to be completed by year-end

Blanket and hot drink weather till 9pm, according to MetMalaysia’s June 14, 2026 forecast. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Maybe just stay home tonight: Storms sweeping Malaysia until 9pm

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the decision by several former Umno figures to join PAS was not unexpected. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

‘Good luck’: Khaled responds to former Umno figures joining PAS

Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said any individual or political figure was free to establish a new political party if it contributed to unity rather than division. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Zahid says new Malay parties must unite, not divide

Nizam Cendol Goncang, Taman Melati, a popular spot for ‘cendol’ and ‘mee bandung’ for folks in Taman Melati, Gombak. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin
Life  / 2 h ago

Delivery riders in Kuala Lumpur tell us where to go for food that is cheap and good

KTMB said ETS passengers who are affected by train delays of more than two hours and choose not to continue their journey on June 14, 2026, can get a full fare refund at the ticket counter. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

ETS back on track after power outage, but eight services running late

A BTS fan poses for a photo in front of a poster at Tokyo Dome before the start of the first BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Tokyo April 17, 2026. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Blood, sweat and tears — and lost cash: KL police tracing mule accounts in BTS ticket scam probe

Police said two men whose bodies were found in the Kedah River on Sunday had both been reported missing days earlier. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Police identify two bodies found in Kedah River, rule out link between deaths

Firefighters from the Dengkil station rescued four women who lost their way while hiking at Bukit Tunggul today. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Selangor Bomba: Four women rescued after losing their way on Bukit Tunggul hike

People stand near a shuttle bus outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal, after it burned amid celebrations over the New York Knicks’ win over the San Antonio Spurs and World Cup festivities in New York June 14, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

World Cup shuttle bus set alight, teen shot as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win in NBA Finals

Panai poses for pictures after winning the Best Taiwanese Album at the 35th Golden Melody Awards ceremony in Taipei yesterday. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 30 Jun 2024

Don’t forget Tiananmen, Taiwan singer tells prestigious music awards

Boyband Seventeen skipped, twisted and gyrated in a high-energy performance on Glastonbury’s main Pyramid Stage on Friday, making history as the first K-Pop group to appear at the iconic music festival in southern England. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 30 Jun 2024

With high-energy song and dance, Seventeen brings K-Pop to Glastonbury

Kitaro triumphantly thrusts his fist upward to celebrate a successful performance. — Picture by Chimon Upon via The Borneo Post
Showbiz / 29 Jun 2024

Kitaro puts on enchanting performance on first night of RWMF 2024

Actor Alec Baldwin waved his gun around and used it as a pointing stick on the film set where a cinematographer was shot dead, a court heard yesterday. — AFP pic/Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office handout
Showbiz / 29 Jun 2024

Judge denies Alec Baldwin’s motion to dismiss manslaughter charge in ‘Rust’ trial

Indian actor Kamal Haasan (4th, left) waves to the fans during the promotion of ‘Indian 2’ at NU Sentral, June 28, 2024. Also present is actor Siddharth (3rd right). — Bernama pic
Showbiz / 29 Jun 2024

Kamal Haasan promotes ‘Indian 2’ in Malaysia, thanks fans for continued support

During filming in 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by a gun used as a prop that was being handled at the time by Alec Baldwin (pic).— Reuters pic
Showbiz / 28 Jun 2024

‘Rust’ armourer says state withheld evidence, requests release from prison

Rocker Datuk Awie will welcome his seventh child next month. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Showbiz / 28 Jun 2024

At 55, local rocker Awie to welcome seventh child on July 7

It will be a historic first for Voice of Baceprot (VoB)  to perform at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival in the UK. — Picture via Instagram/voiceofbaceprot
Showbiz / 27 Jun 2024

All-girl hijabi heavy metal band, Voice of Baceprot make history as first Indonesian act to play Glastonbury (VIDEO)

HBO announced yesterday that its upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ television series will be led by ‘Succession’ veterans Francesca Gardiner, as writer and showrunner, and Mark Mylod (pictured here), as director of several episodes. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 27 Jun 2024

‘Harry Potter’ HBO TV series to be led by ‘Succession’ alums

The Los Angeles home where Marilyn Monroe died was declared a historic landmark yesterday, thwarting plans by its current owners to demolish the property. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 27 Jun 2024

Some like it not: LA bars demolition of Marilyn Monroe home

A union representing Hollywood film and television crew said yesterday it has reached a tentative three-year deal with major studios that includes agreed-on pay hikes and guardrails against the use of artificial intelligence (AI). — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 26 Jun 2024

Hollywood workers union reaches pay, AI-use deal with top studios

Fourteen years after launching One Direction, music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell is looking for the UK’s next big boy band. — Picture via Facebook.com/simoncowell
Showbiz / 26 Jun 2024

Simon Cowell is on the hunt for UK’s next megastar boy band

Jamal and his wife Datin Zai Izzati Khiruddin will welcome their fifth child early next year. — Picture via Instagram/jamalabdillahofficial
Showbiz / 26 Jun 2024

At 65, local singer Jamal Abdillah to welcome seventh child early next year

Examples cited in the lawsuits included prompts using Suno’s service to churn out songs mimicking copyrighted works of Michael Buble, among others. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 26 Jun 2024

Major music labels sue AI start-ups over copyright infringement

MONSTA director-general Nizam Abd Razak, took to Facebook to share a short video and images showcasing Mechamato’s advertisements prominently displayed in Akihabara, Tokyo’s renowned anime hub. — Photo via Twitter/MechaatoJP
Showbiz / 25 Jun 2024

Mechamato’s Tokyo billboard ads draw global animation enthusiasts (VIDEO)

The 7th MIFFest will open with a premiere of local horror film 'Indera' by Woo Ming Jin. — Picture courtesy of MIFFest
Showbiz / 25 Jun 2024

The 7th Malaysia International Film Festival unveils programme lineup with official selections, nominations and honourees