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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa, praising her mature and inclusive leadership in advancing the Federal Territories. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

‘Thank you, Dr Z’: Hannah Yeoh pays tribute to outgoing FT minister's leadership, promises smooth transition

Malaysian ringgit banknotes are pictured on June 24, 2025. — Firdaus Latif pic
Money  / 4 h ago

Malaysian ringgit strengthens against dollar, outperforms Asian peers after US inflation surprise

Ischaemic heart disease was once again the leading cause of death in Malaysia in 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ischaemic heart disease remains Malaysia’s top killer in 2024, says DOSM

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building displays the Jalur Gemilang ahead in Kuala Lumpur on August 5, 2025. — Yusof Isa pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

So what does a Federal Territories minister do? Hannah Yeoh’s new role explained

Famous Japanese miniature toy car company Tomy Ltd. has opened its Tomica brand store in Suria KLCC. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Life  / 18 h ago

Tiny cars, big debut: Tomica rolls into KLCC with 2,000 models

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari at at the launching ceremony of the Fiberisation-Cyberjaya Project and signing of a Business Alliance Framework between SmartSel and OCK, as well as a memorandum of agreement with OCK’s subsidiary, OCK Datawave Sdn Bhd, for the development, operation and maintenance of fibre optic infrastructure in Cyberjaya. — Bernama
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Selangor lays groundwork for high-speed state dark fibre network, says MB

The squad comprising Abdul Azim Aliyas, Muhammad Adam Hakimi Nazuan, Muhammad Hafiq Mohd Jafri, Muhammad Yusri Shaari and New Joe Lau defeated hosts Thailand. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

Golden ride: Malaysia hits 200 medal milestone with track cycling triumph at SEA Games

Pro immigration demonstrators protest in front of the Quebec Immigration Ministry in downtown Montreal, Canada, on December 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 6 h ago

Migrants feel ‘betrayed’ after Canada’s immigration policy shift

A majestic Christmas tree lights up the exterior of Suria KLCC. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Why Malaysian Christians put up Christmas trees: More than decoration, a symbol of togetherness

A dog and a cat were found dead in a cage at a veterinary clinic in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya by the Selangor DVS’ Animal Welfare inspectors while another neglected cat was rescued and is now receiving treatment at another veterinary clinic. — Picture from Facebook/Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia - SAFM
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Dead cat and dog found in Damansara Damai clinic, Veterinary Services investigates as complaints near 2,000

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.0840/0880 against the US dollar. ― Bernama pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Ringgit inches up, but all eyes on US inflation numbers

Flames rise from the ruptured gas pipeline in Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, on April 1, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Malaysia’s 2025 in review: Trump’s visit, the Putra Heights gas‑pipeline inferno, deadly shootouts and major scandals

Election Commission (EC) deputy chairman Azmi Sharom said the Federal Constitution allows flexibility in drawing constituency boundaries, taking into account geography and population density, particularly in large rural areas. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Overcrowded Selangor, overrepresented Sabah: EC flags voting imbalance

A showcase of beloved Crayon Shin-chan movie figures fills the museum area. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Life  / 16 h ago

Crayon Shin-chan crashes KL: Cheeky chaos, nostalgia and laughs all in one exhibition

According to the tournament format, the top two pairs from each group will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for this Saturday. — Bernama file pic
Sports  / 3 h ago

Wei Chong–Kai Wun stay in semi-final hunt at BWF World Tour Finals as Aaron–Wooi Yik face must-win test

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former personal assistant, David Jones, arrives at federal court for Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York City on May 20, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 21 May 2025

Diddy sex abuse trial: Ex-assistant says rapper took Obama-shaped drugs during ‘Freak Off’ orgies

(From left) Indian actress Kani Kusruti, Indian actress Chhaya Kadam, Indian director Payal Kapadia and Indian actress Divya Prabha pose during a photocall after she won the Grand Prix for the film 'All We Imagine as Light' during the Closing Ceremony at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 25, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

From Cannes to box office hits, female filmmakers reshape India’s ‘macho’ cinema with bold and inclusive stories

Netflix has exclusive worldwide premiere rights and will also be able to develop video games for the “Sesame Street” brand.— AFP pic
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

‘Sesame Street’ heads to Netflix with reimagined 56th season

Scarlett Johansson transitions from star to storyteller with her directorial debut ‘Eleanor the Great’ at the Cannes Film Festival. — Picture from Facebook/Fly Me to the Moon
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

Scarlett Johansson makes directorial debut with ‘Eleanor the Great’ at Cannes

US director Wes Anderson filmed “The Phoenician Scheme” in Germany, which is competing for the Canned Film Festival’s Palme d’Or top prize. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

‘Can you hold up a movie in customs?’ Wes Anderson skewers Trump’s 100pc overseas film tariff

(From left) Portuguese actress Angela Azevedo; Filipino director,screenwriter and cinematographer Lav Diaz; Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal; and Filipino actor Amado Arjay Babon pose during a photocall for the film ‘Magalhaes’ (Magellan) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

‘No one ever saw Lapulapu’: Filipino Lav Diaz’s new film ‘Magellan’ challenges Philippine founding myth

Mexican director and producer Guillermo Del Toro poses during a photocall for the “Lecon de Musique” at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 18, 2025. – AFP pic
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

‘Emotion is the new punk’: Oscar winning director Del Toro says his ‘Frankenstein’ is no horror flick

US actor Denzel Washington holds the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 20 May 2025

Cannes honours Denzel Washington with lifetime Palme d’Or ahead for decades of iconic roles

Her parents named her after Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With the Wind”, and at a young age she was drawn to tap dance and theatre. — Reuters file pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

Five things to know as Scarlett Johansson hits Cannes red carpet twice

Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected for the prestigious Cannes Festival, said that economic embargoes like those imposed in his childhood under Saddam Hussein do not work. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

Iraqi filmmaker makes Cannes debut with moving tale of childhood under sanctions

South Korean e-commerce company Coupang has cancelled a Kanye West concert scheduled for late May citing ‘controversies’. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

Kanye West concert in South Korea cancelled over ‘controversies’

BTS’s Jin shocked fans worldwide by hosting Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise on his variety show, Run Jin. — Composite picture from AFP/Instagram
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

BTS’s Jin surprises fans with Tom Cruise on ‘Run Jin’ show

From left: British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, US actor Jeffrey Wright, British actress Mia Threapleton, US film director Wes Anderson, US actor Benicio Del Toro, British actor Rupert Friend, and Canadian actor Michael Cera, arrive for the screening of the film ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, May 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

Wes Anderson ramps up Cannes star power with Benicio del Toro and ‘The Phoenician Scheme’

US actor Kevin Spacey leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York October 6, 2022. ― AFP pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

Kevin Spacey honoured for ‘artistic brilliance’ at Cannes fringe event amid fresh misconduct claims

Australian megastar Nicole Kidman lamented Sunday the incredibly low number of hit films made by women directors, and revealed that she often wakes up at 3.00am to do her own personal writing. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

Nicole Kidman calls out scarcity of female directors as she’s honoured at Cannes

US actress Brec Bassinger attends the world premiere of ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ in Hollywood May 12, 2005. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 19 May 2025

‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ slashes its way to top of US box office with US$51m debut