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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the Christmas high-tea organised by the Christian Federation of Malaysia at the Christian Churches of Malaysia Ecumenical Center in Petaling Jaya, Selangor on December 13, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

BM first, English second and Chinese third: Anwar says mastering languages not a zero-sum game

2025 World Championships women’s doubles runners-up Pearly Tan and M Thinaah. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s badminton camp falls short of four-gold target, spotlight now on doubles aces Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Pearly Tan-Thinaah

The local streetwear and lifestyle convention LahLahLand 2025, which took place at The Mines International Exhibition and Convention Center saw over 50 local brands participating. —Pictures by Arif Zikri
Life  / 7 h ago

From Jalan Pudu to Japan: Malaysian streetwear brands making waves locally and internationally

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s ability to manage diversity has strengthened international confidence and positioned it as a stabilising force in South-east Asia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia among world’s most peaceful countries despite being complex, says Anwar

‘Wantan mee’ with ‘char siu’ and Hakka ‘zha yuk’ at Toong Kwoon Chye. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 5 h ago

Toong Kwoon Chye Wanton Mee, Bukit Bintang: A taste of four generations of ‘wantan mee’ legacy going back over a century

Researchers at the University of Cambridge warn that cheap, disposable phone numbers can be used to bypass SMS verification and create fake social media accounts for less than 30 US cents apiece (about RM1.25). — SoyaCincau pic
Money  / 17 h ago

The cost of online fraud: Throwaway numbers make account scams almost free

The Bagan MP said a proposed RM20 billion tax refund payout before Chinese New Year could inject much-needed liquidity into the business sector. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Lim Guan Eng urges full tax refunds, buy-local policy to ease business cash crunch

Damage to a casino in Pursat Province after Thai strikes amid Cambodia-Thailand border clashes on December 13, 2025. — Agence Kampuchea Press handout pic via AFP
World  / 19 h ago

‘Our actions this morning already spoke’: Thai jets strike against Cambodia despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

A KTM Komuter train at the Kajang station. A new timetable for selected routes will take effect from January 1. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

KTMB announces new Klang Valley Komuter timetable from Jan 1 amid KVDT2 works

Emergency responders at the scene of the road accident at Machang UiTM, where a student was killed after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the road. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Student killed in Machang UiTM accident had wireless earbud on, police say

Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Khas served two terms as Kelana Jaya assemblyman and later held key leadership roles in Malaysia’s corporate sector.
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Corporate leader and political veteran Megat Najmuddin dies at 81

The billionaire’s space venture is set for a historic IPO, potentially raising over US$30 billion (about RM122.92 billion). — Reuters pic
Money  / 17 h ago

From Mars dreams to Wall Street: Why Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s IPO has everyone talking

An activist waves the Palestinian flag as part of a civilian flotilla aiming at breaking the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip leaves the port of Barcelona August 31, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Legendary move: Sabah woman sells rare Pokémon card collection to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the police were still investigating the suspect, aged 28, who is under remand till Dec 18. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Police probe jealousy angle after man surrenders over wife’s killing in Penang

Key developments in 2025 included the PKR party election, the Sabah state election and the Ayer Kuning by-election. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Malaysia’s politics in 2025: Stability, surprises and shifting alliances

— Picture by Anonymous Deku/theqoo forum
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2024

NewJeans fans send funeral wreaths to HYBE headquarters in support of ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin

The 1975's performance was cut short after frontman Matt Healy launched into an expletive-ridden tirade against Malaysia’s anti-LGBT laws and onstage kiss with bassist Ross MacDonald. — Screen capture of video shared on social media/Amie Stan
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2024

Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival organiser sues English band The 1975 for RM11m over drunken, expletive-riddled tirade, onstage kiss

Billie Joe Armstrong threw the Trump mask back to the audience shortly. after holding it up. — Screenshot from Instagram/aerialsxl
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2024

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong slammed for holding up Trump mask with ‘IDIOT’ scrawled after recent assassination bid (VIDEO)

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion performs at an election campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. July 30, 2024. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2024

Can hip-hop sway young black voters? Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo join Kamala Harris’ campaign trail in Atlanta (VIDEO)

The singer expressed her sadness over the incident on her Instagram account. — Picture via Instagram Stories/Taylor Swift
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2024

Taylor Swift ‘completely in shock’ at attack on UK children

Stray Kids is an eight-member K-pop boy band that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2018. — Picture from Instagram/Stray Kids
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2024

From topping Billboard 200 to 'Deadpool' feature: Why you should listen to K-pop boy group Stray Kids

According to celebrity and entertainment news outlet TMZ, the 20-year-old was riding on Los Feliz Blvd during the evening rush hour when the crash occurred. 
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2024

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s son hospitalised after e-bike crash in LA 

Jimin’s continued success highlights the growing influence of K-pop and solidifies his status as a solo artist to watch. — Picture from X/Jimin Global | MUSE
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2024

BTS’ Jimin’s solo reign on Billboard’s Hot 100 continues with ‘Who’ (VIDEO)

Four-time Academy Awards presenter Jimmy Kimmel, 56, turned down an offer to return as emcee at the 2025 Oscars. He performed at the ceremony held earlier this year. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2024

Jimmy Kimmel, comedian John Mulaney pass on Oscar’s hosting gig next year   

French heavy metal band Gojira performs at the Conciergerie during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2024

Gojira’s Olympics show golden age of metal music as demonic-sounding genre conquers pop culture

Following the July 8 announcement of HyunA and Yong Junhyung’s upcoming October wedding, less than a year after they went public with their relationship, speculation arose regarding a possible pregnancy, Korean entertainment news website Soompi reported yesterday. — Picture by Instagram/HyunA
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2024

No, HyunA isn’t pregnant: agency quashes pregnancy rumours, ahead of wedding

With ‘ATE’, Stray Kids have now achieved five consecutive No. 1 albums, a first for any group in Billboard’s history. — Picture from X/Stray Kids
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2024

Stray Kids unstoppable with fifth straight Billboard 200 No. 1

Ryoma Takeuchi (right) and Kento Kaku speak during an interview for Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ on the sideline of Comic Con International in San Diego July 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2024

Ryoma Takeuchi, Kento Kaku bring classic Sega franchise ‘Yakuza’ to life in Prime’s new Tokyo crime thriller (VIDEO)

'Silo' begins its second season on November 15. — Picture courtesy of Apple
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2024

Mystery, intrigue and a nuclear fallout: Apple TV+ ‘Silo’ returns Nov 15 (VIDEO)

(G)I-DLE members Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua each contributed 10 million won, totalling 50 million won (RM168,000), to support flood recovery efforts in South Korea.
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2024

K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE donates 50 million won to Korean Red Cross following unauthorised use of emblem on outfits

(From left) Australian actor Hugh Jackman, British actress Emma Corrin, Canadian-US actor Ryan Reynolds, British actor Matthew Macfadyen, and Canadian producer Shawn Levy attend the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ premiere at David H. Koch Theater in New York City on July 22, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2024

MCU action-comedy ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ rakes in US$205m during ‘spectacular’ N. American opening