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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

No house arrest for Najib, High Court decides

High Court judge Alice Loke Yee Ching today rejected Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest. — Picture by Yusof Isa 
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Accuracy over speed: Teo Nie Ching rebukes media for misleading Najib house arrest coverage

The EMU train design and ECRL logo displayed during an event in Putrajaya December 18, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

On track: ECRL, LRT3 and Pan Borneo Highway headline Malaysia’s transport progress this year

An undated photograph shows a general view of The Exchange TRX. — Lendlease pic
Money  / 9 h ago

Malaysian family office buys major stake in The Exchange TRX for RM1.1b

In a post on Facebook, Umno president and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called for calm after senior Umno leaders criticised DAP publicity secretary Yeo Bee Yin’s year-end Facebook post celebrating the High Court’s dismissal of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s bid for house arrest. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Zahid urges calm as Umno leaders slam Yeo Bee Yin’s ‘celebrate’ post on Najib

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press after the announcement of Najib’s house arrest decision at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

How much of Najib’s jail time is left? Ex-PM could serve less than six years, lawyer says release possible before 2028

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is midway in his reduced six-year jail term, is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

In a statement today, the DAP MP for Bagan noted that Deputy Prime Minister and BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, when announcing BN’s plan to seek GST reinstatement after the 16th General Election, described GST as the ‘most suitable and effective system’ to ensure fairness and bolster national revenue. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: RM30b GST refund ‘nightmare’ must not happen again

The main suspect in the case involving the discovery of a woman’s body in a bag buried at a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Love gone wrong?: Key suspect in Pedas ‘body in bag’ case admits marrying woman from Sarawak

Lawyer Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah speaks to the press at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex following the decision on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s home arrest on December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Shafee urges Agong, Malay rulers to scrutinise High Court’s decision on Najib’s house arrest, claims it dilutes their powers

Rapper Namawee pictured at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, December 22, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Namewee acquitted in drug use case, still faces separate possession charge

This photo taken on December 7, 2025 shows astrologer Linn Nhyo Taryar from Myanmar praying to a shrine at his home in Bangkok. What lies ahead after Myanmar’s forthcoming elections? The answer is hidden in the alignment of the stars, the occult flame of black magic candles and sacred geometry visible only to the third eye — if you believe the country’s spiritual soothsayers. — AFP pic
Life  / 19 h ago

Myanmar fortune‑tellers divine future as ill-augured election looms

On Sept 4, 2023, the High Court here granted Ahmad Zahid a DNAA on 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, corruption, and money laundering involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

AGC says DNAA for Zahid on 47 Yayasan Akalbudi charges was in accordance with law

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the report was filed by the victim’s family at the Pudu Police Station at 1 pm yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Police receive new report of sexual assault involving same Kampung Pandan teacher

According to ‘Harian Metro’, supporters began assembling as early as 7am, with crowds swelling around the court compound amid chants of ‘Justice for Najib’ and ‘Lawan tetap lawan’. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Crowds turn up at Jalan Duta court complex as Najib awaits house arrest decision

On Saturday, Chinese actress Zhao Lusi, 26, made her first public appearance at a fan meeting hosted by beverage company Viee, following her revelation about struggling with depression and past abuse. — Picture via Instagram/Lusi Zhao
Showbiz / 27 Jan 2025

C-drama star Zhao Lusi makes first public appearance since revealing depression and abuse struggles

Fuji Television announced today that president Koichi Minato (picture) and chairman Shuji Kanoh were stepping down. — Pic by AFP
Showbiz / 27 Jan 2025

Japan’s Fuji TV bosses resign over sexual assault scandal involving TV host and J-pop megastar Masahiro Nakai

Blackpink’s Jennie recently surprised fans with a new release as part of her solo music journey. — Picture via Instagram/jennierubyjane
Showbiz / 27 Jan 2025

Jennie’s new ‘ZEN’ MV sparks controversy over alleged similarities to XG’s ‘HOWLING’, fans defends criticism

Musician Paul McCartney performs during his ‘Got Back’ tour in London December 18, 2024. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 27 Jan 2025

Paul McCartney warns AI could ‘rip off’ musicians as UK govt mulls copyright law changes

A YouTube screenshot of a scene from ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ directed by Mstyslav Chernov that is showing at the Sundance Film Festival 2025 is one of two new documentaries chronicling the impact of the Ukrainian-Russian war that has been ongoing since 2022.
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2025

From Ukrainian trenches to Russian classrooms: Sundance documentaries show the toll of war

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said allegations of domestic violence fall outside of the statute of limitations and that they also cannot prove charges of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt. — Pic by AFP
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2025

Los Angeles prosecutors will not charge Marilyn Manson with sexual assault

Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, and his attorney Joe Tacopina listen to opening remarks by the prosecuting attorney. — Pic by AFP
Showbiz / 26 Jan 2025

Rapper A$AP Rocky only had a prop gun from a music video on the night he allegedly shot a former friend, court told

Harith Iskander and ex-wife Dr Jezamine Lim have received abuse from some in the public. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2025

Harith Iskander’s comedy show cancelled after death threat and abuse aimed at family, says manager

Fifty-five ticket buyers for the Guess Onew Fanmeeting 2024 concert have issued a demand notice to the organiser, MND Sport & Event, claiming they have failed to process ticket refunds after the show was cancelled. — Picture via Facebook
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2025

Ticket buyers send legal notice demanding refunds and compensation after Onew fanmeeting cancelled

Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, September 11, 2024. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2025

Grammys 2025 set for epic performances by Billie Eilish, Shakira, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and more

Singer Charli XCX, whose album ‘Brat’ inspired a cultural phenomenon last summer, led nominations for the BRIT Awards. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2025

Charli XCX leads BRIT Awards nominations, Beatles’ last song recognised

From left: Lindsay Utz, Jacinda Ardern and Michelle Walshe attend the
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2025

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jacinda Ardern take on book bans and politics at Sundance festival

Harith Iskanmder was scheduled to perfom at DFP tonight. — Picture from DFP
Showbiz / 25 Jan 2025

Dewan Filharmonik announces cancellation of Harith Iskander’s stand-up show after ‘ham’ joke controversy

A banner of the French film ‘Emilia Perez,’ written and directed by the French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, is seen at the Diana cinema in Mexico City January 23, 2025. The film ‘Emilia Perez’ received 13 Oscar nominations. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Jan 2025

Hollywood celebrates ‘Emilia Perez’ with 13 Oscar nominations, but musical faces backlash in Mexico for trivialising drug violence

The adorable Paddington takes centre stage in local cinemas. — Picture via Instagram/gscinemas
Showbiz / 24 Jan 2025

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Paddington in Peru’ captivates Malaysian hearts, tops local box office while ‘Wolf Man’ delivers chills

This undated file photo released by Jiji Press on January 20, 2025 shows Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the J-Pop boy band sensation SMAP and a celebrity television host, in Tokyo. Japanese media announced on January 23, 2025 that the J-pop star would retire after sex misconduct allegations. — Jiji Press/AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Jan 2025

J-pop star and TV host Nakai exits entertainment industry, saying ‘Thank you for these past 37 years. Goodbye’ amid sexual misconduct claims, ¥90m settlement