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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

Ernie Zakri was chosen to perform the official VMY2026 theme song titled 'Surreal Experiences'. — Picture from Facebook/Ernie Zakri
Showbiz / 12 Jan 2025

Tapped to sing theme song, Ernie Zakri says artists have opportunity to showcase country ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026

Allu Arjan as the titular ‘Pushpa’ in a scene from ‘The Rule’ that has dominated the box office both in India and abroad.
Showbiz / 12 Jan 2025

How ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ became India’s undisputed box office king (VIDEO)

Moore’s highest-profile latter-day studio work came alongside Bruce Springsteen. — Picture from Instagram/legendarysammoore
Showbiz / 11 Jan 2025

Soul and R&B singer Sam Moore from popular 1960s duo Sam & Dave, dies at 89

A home burns during the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 10 Jan 2025

Hollywood in flames: John Legend, Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal and more lose homes to devastating LA wildfires

A fan uses a smart phone to access an on-line ticket sales website to purchase tickets for Oasis'
Showbiz / 10 Jan 2025

‘Some Might Say’ it’s time for action: UK targets scalpers in ticketing reform after Oasis storm

Paris Hilton’s home in Malibu has been completely destroyed by a fire in Los Angeles. — Picture via Instagram/Paris Hilton
Showbiz / 09 Jan 2025

Paris Hilton’s Malibu home destroyed as wildfires ravage Los Angeles

An old photo of Kudrow and her co-star Perry from their ‘Friends’ days. — Picture from Instagram/lisakudrow
Showbiz / 09 Jan 2025

‘Friends’ star Lisa Kudrow finds note from Matthew Perry in cookie jar

At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared. — AFP
Showbiz / 09 Jan 2025

Celebrities flee Los Angeles fires as Hollywood events scrapped

Masahiro Nakai, a 52-year-old former member of the hugely popular group SMAP, had reportedly paid a woman 90 million yen. — Picture via X/doramaworld
Showbiz / 08 Jan 2025

Former Japanese boyband star Masahiro Nakai’s TV career in jeopardy after sexual misconduct allegations, shows cancelled

The upcoming Astro Shaw film, titled ‘Abah Saya, Uncle Mike’, brings the story of Uncle Mike and his three adopted Muslim children to life. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 08 Jan 2025

From viral dad to movie star: Uncle Mike’s inspiring journey comes to life in ‘Abah Saya, Uncle Mike’

Demi Moore attends the 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, in Palm Springs, California, U.S., January 3, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 07 Jan 2025

‘Comeback queen’? Demi Moore has always been here, director says after Golden Globe win

Stars of 'Shogun' pose in the press room during the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 5, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 07 Jan 2025

Golden Globes ratings edge up past 10 million, as Hollywood moves on from strikes

The diamond ring sported by Zendaya that set tongue wagging of the proposal of the beloved celebrity couple. — AFP
Showbiz / 07 Jan 2025

Hollywood couple Zendaya and Tom Holland are finally engaged

Demi Moore won her first acting award in a career spanning five decades on Sunday, scooping a Golden Globe for the body-horror film ‘The Substance’. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Jan 2025

Demi Moore wins first Golden Globe after five decades in Hollywood: ‘I’m just in shock’

Actress Mia Sara Shauki, the daughter of popular director and producer Datuk Afdlin Shauki, aspires to follow in the footsteps of her father. — Picture via Instagram/Mia Sara Shauki
Showbiz / 06 Jan 2025

Mia Sara wants to step into the director’s chair, following dad Afdlin Shauki’s legacy

British reality show ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ winner James Lee Williams, aged 32, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died, publicist Simon Jones said on Sunday. — Picture via X/TheVivienne
Showbiz / 06 Jan 2025

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne, James Lee Williams, dies at 32