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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it has identified several other suspects in a corruption case involving procurement projects linked to a senior Army officer, while investigations continue as the main suspect remains under medical treatment. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC identifies more suspects in military procurement case

Penang Police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said a 64-year-old real estate agent lost RM759,950 after being duped into an online gambling investment scam that promised quick returns. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Penang real estate agent loses RM760,000 in ‘Casino Marina Bay’ online investment scam

Royal Malaysian Customs Department director-general Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the relocation of high-tech scanners at the departure area of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 has streamlined passenger flow while improving smuggling detection. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Customs Dept: KLIA Terminal 1 scan machine shift cuts queues, boosts smuggling detection

Puspakom Sdn Bhd will raise its Vehicle Inspection Booking Processing Fee to RM5 from RM3.50 starting Sunday as it prepares to roll out a new booking system integrated with JPJ’s mySIKAP portal. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Puspakom revises vehicle inspection booking fee to RM5

Delays by the Malaysian Medical Council in issuing 2026 practising certificates have reportedly affected several thousand doctors nationwide. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Thousands of doctors left practising without valid licences as MMC faces 2026 certificate delays

This picture taken on December 31, 2025 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on January 1, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watching a New Year's performance with his daughter Kim Ju Ae (left) at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang. — KCNA pic via KNS/AFP
World  / 9 h ago

North Korean leader’s daughter fuels succession talk with visit to mausoleum of ‘eternal leaders’

The Malaysian Medical Council apologised for delays in issuing 2026 practising certificates, citing a late-year surge in applications and incomplete supporting documents. — Unsplash pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

MMC apologises for delay in issuing 2026 practising certificates, says no action against affected doctors

A three-member bench comprising Justices Datuk Hashim Hamzah (now Chief Judge of Malaya), Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Azmi Ariffin dismissed Teh Geok Chin’s appeal against his conviction and sentence. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Court of Appeal upholds 30-year jail, whipping on tiler for trafficking over 1kg of cannabis

Education director-general Mohd Azam Ahmad said a final decision will only be made after a thorough review of all aspects, with possible implementation in 2027. — Picture by Sayuti Zainuddin
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Education Ministry: No change to school uniforms in 2026, standardisation still under review

A member of the security forces mans a checkpoint in Aden, where the internationally recognised government is based, on December 31, 2025. Saudi Arabia welcomes the UAE's troop withdrawal in Yemen but tensions will remain while Abu Dhabi backs separatists there, a source close to the Saudi government told AFP on December 31, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 9 h ago

Best of frenemies: Saudi, UAE rivalry bursts into view

Police detained a 21-year-old woman to assist investigations after CCTV footage linked her to the baby. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Woman ‘finds’ abandoned newborn in Papar petrol station toilet — but police say she is the mother

Uncertainty around inflation and interest rates, ongoing affordability challenges and stepped up government scrutiny on lending policies are the likely headwinds facing Australia’s housing market. — AFP pic
Money  / 19 h ago

Australia’s housing wraps up 2025 with record prices but headwinds loom

Former Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim has been appointed chairman of the newly established Online Safety Committee under the Online Safety Act 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Former CJM Hasnah Hashim appointed head of Online Safety Committee

This combination of file photographs created on January 2, 2026 shows the logo of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD (Top) displayed at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show at the Impact Arena convention venue in Bangkok on March 24, 2025 and a photograph of the logo of Tesla on the body of a car parked in Warsaw on October 23, 2025. Tesla’s sales fell in 2025, the company reported yesterday, ceding its position as the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD. — AFP pic
Money  / 5 h ago

Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD as 2025 sales slip 8pc

A participant aims with bow and arrow during the National Field Archery Championship at Panorama Bukit Antarabangsa, Hulu Kelang, Ampang December 20, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Sports  / 9 h ago

From jungle paths to uphill target: Inside Malaysia’s field archery scene

An illustrative photograph taken on August 22, 2024 shows people being restrained using handcuffs. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 28 Apr 2025

Nearly RM500,000 lost: Police probe Kim Seri’s ex-husband in travel fraud case

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, facing possible life in prison if convicted, is among the most influential and widely recognized men in the entertainment field to face sexual abuse allegations after the #MeToo movement encouraged accusers to speak up. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 28 Apr 2025

Once a hip-hop king, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces trial that could send him to prison for life

(Left-to-right) Presenters Steven Spielberg and George Lucas with honoree Francis Ford Coppola onstage during the AFI Life Achievement Award Ceremony honoring Francis Ford Coppola at Dolby Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Hollywood, California. — Getty Images via AFP pic
Showbiz / 27 Apr 2025

‘Godfather’ director Coppola bags lifetime achievement award

Kneecap is a rap trio from Northern Ireland made of rappers Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. — Picture courtesy of kneecap.ie
Showbiz / 26 Apr 2025

Irish rap group Kneecap hit back at ‘coordinated smear campaign’ after Coachella pro-Palestine message sparks US backlash

Kanye West reportedly performed a Nazi salute during his debut on the Twitch streaming platform. — Picture from Twitter/yoxic
Showbiz / 26 Apr 2025

Kanye’s Twitch debut ends in disgrace after merely seven minutes — filled with hate speech, Nazi salute and Musk ‘free pass’ boast

Maroon 5 had previously teased a collaboration, which has been confirmed as Lisa. — Picture from Instagram/Maroon 5
Showbiz / 26 Apr 2025

Pop-rock band Maroon 5 confirms ‘Priceless’, new single featuring Blackpink’s Lisa

Bain is the main vocalist of the K-pop boy group Just B. — Picture from Facebook/Just B
Showbiz / 26 Apr 2025

K-pop breakthrough as Just B’s Bain comes out publicly in LA, performs Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ in emotional moment (VIDEO)

Tamil actor Sivakumar Jayabalan was found dead alongside his mother. — Picture from Facebook/Sivakumar Jayabalan
Showbiz / 26 Apr 2025

Tamil actor Sivakumar, mother die in suspected fall from Cheras condo’s 11th floor, cops rule out foul play

Lionsgate unveils 12 exclusive character posters for Ballerina, including one spotlighting South Korean singer and actress Choi Soo-young (left) of K-pop group Girls’ Generation (SNSD). — Picture via X/Ballerina
Showbiz / 25 Apr 2025

SNSD’s Sooyoung features in new ‘Ballerina’ character posters set in ‘John Wick’ world

‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ premiered at TGV KLCC on April 24, 2025 and is slated for a full theatrical release in June or July 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Showbiz / 25 Apr 2025

World’s first fully AI-generated film: Malaysia’s Future Studios and Singapore’s FizzDragon make history with ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’

‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’, the Malaysian hit, continues to dominate local cinemas, remaining at No.1 for two weeks running. — Picture via Youtube/Primeworks
Showbiz / 25 Apr 2025

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’ dominates cinemas in Malaysia for second week as international films shine

Blackpink member Rosé has secured two nominations for the upcoming American Music Awards on the back of the global popularity of ‘APT.,’ featuring pop star Bruno Mars. — Pictures via Instagram/roses_are_rosie
Showbiz / 25 Apr 2025

Blackpink’s Rosé heads to American Music Awards with two nominations as ‘APT.’ continues Billboard chart streak

Legendary Malaysian rock star Datuk Amy Search is set to mark another milestone in his career with his first-ever solo concert on April 26. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Showbiz / 25 Apr 2025

Malaysian rock legend Amy Search to stage first solo concert this Saturday, here’s what to expect

Violinist Esther Abrami poses for a photograph during an interview in London. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 24 Apr 2025

Violinist Esther Abrami pays tribute to female composers in album ‘Women’

Finas chairman Datuk Hans Isaac speaks at the premiere of Chinese film ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ in Kuala Lumpur, April 24. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Showbiz / 24 Apr 2025

Finas to spotlight Malaysian cinema in Beijing with mini film fest this year

Cast member Jennifer Lawrence attends the world premiere of ‘Causeway’ at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto September 10, 2022. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 24 Apr 2025

Cannes 2025 adds Jennifer Lawrence thriller and Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut to line-up