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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

BAM doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said he is ready to step down as part of taking responsibility for the four-gold shortfall in Malaysia’s 2025 SEA Games badminton results. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 18 h ago

One gold, two silver, six bronze: Malaysia’s badminton chief admits shortfall, open to stepping down after SEA Games results

Malaysia’s sepak takraw team celebrates their historic 2-1 victory over Thailand in the men’s team regu final at Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium, ending a 34-year gold drought. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

Malaysia ends 34-year drought with SEA Games team regu gold over Thailand

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

According to the author, DAP’s quiet on key issues—from Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s DNAA to Tan Sri Azam Baki’s contract extension and ongoing corruption under Madani — risks alienating Chinese voters, a lesson already seen in Sabah’s polls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think  / 4 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

Soh Wooi Yik (left) and Aaron Chia took the silver in the men’s doubles badminton final at the 2025 SEA Games in Bangkok on December 14, 2025. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 19 h ago

SEA Games heartbreak for Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as Indonesia claims men’s doubles gold

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 5 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

People cross a street next to police vehicles after the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Bondi Beach massacre draws international outrage, leaders vow to fight antisemitism

Police lead former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai away from his home after his arrest under the national security law in 2020; Lai was found guilty on December 15, 2025, of collusion and sedition. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire. — AFP pic
World  / 19 h ago

Israel says Sydney Bondi shooting was antisemitic attack on Jews celebrating Hanukkah

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

(From eighth right) Kuching South Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in a photocall with MBKS retired staff. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

Dozens of artists have pulled out in protest over the event’s financial ties to a firm accused of backing Israeli settlements. — Picture via Facebook/Sonar Barcelona Festival 2025
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Spain’s Sonar Festival hit by artist boycott over parent firm KKR’s Israel ties

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs watches as Maurene Comey questions ‘Jane’ during Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York June 5, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Combs ex-girlfriend testifies of choreographed sex out of ‘obligation’

Ernie Zakri (left) and Anggi Marito recently released a duet. — Picture from Instagram/Ernie Zakri
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

Ernie Zakri teams up with Anggi Marito for ‘Kisah Penuh Kecewa’ in bid to break into Indonesian market

Los Tucanes de Tijuana were banned from performing in their home city Tijuana from 2008 to 2023 for alleged shout outs to two drug traffickers. — Picture from Instagram/Los Tucanes
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

Mexican band Los Tucanes fined US$36,000 for singing songs glorifying drug cartels at Chihuahua concert

Joe Flizzow (left) and Dolla will open for Jay Park during his tour in KL on June 14. — Pictures from Facebook and Instagram/Joe Flizzow/Dolla
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

‘Been my brother for a long time’: Jay Park taps Joe Flizzow, Dolla for KL ‘Serenades & Body Rolls’ world tour stop

Local critically-acclaimed film 'Memoir Seorang Guru' will again feature acclaimed Malaysian actor Datuk Rosyam Nor (right) in the lead. — Picture via YouTube/GSCcinemas
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

Sequel for local film ‘Memoir Seorang Guru’ starring Rosyam Nor announced, slated for 2026 release

Morten Harket of A-ha perform on stage during the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Telenor Arena outside Oslo, December 11, 2015. — Reuters file pic
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

A-ha singer Morten Harket reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis, says future performances uncertain

Cassie Ventura's friend Bryana Bongolan demonstrates how she said Sean
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

Cassie’s friend testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled her off balcony, hurled knife in violent outburst

Award-winning cinematographer Stephen Chua (in green T-shirt) working on the set of a Chinese period drama for TV. — Picture courtesy of Stephen Chua
Showbiz / 05 Jun 2025

The grit behind the glamour: Lives of Malaysian film workers

British singer Jessie J said she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer and plans on undergoing surgery following her performance at this month’s Summertime Ball. — Picture via Facebook/Jessie J
Showbiz / 04 Jun 2025

‘Cancer sucks, but I’m holding on to early’: Jessie J reveals breast cancer battle

Ayumi Hamasaki has denied rumours linking her with Elon Musk. — Picture from Facebook/Ayumi Hamasaki
Showbiz / 04 Jun 2025

Ayumi Hamasaki laughs off claims Elon Musk is her baby’s father after wild online J-pop rumours

Aurelia Syaharani recently signed with Universal Music Indonesia. — Picture from Instagram/Aurelia Syaharani
Showbiz / 04 Jun 2025

Indonesia’s Aurelia Syaharani steps out of sister Tiara Andini’s shadow with new single ‘Mungkin Hanya Kamu’ (VIDEO)

Actor and director Clint Eastwood attends the AFI 2019 Awards luncheon in Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 3, 2020. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 04 Jun 2025

Clint Eastwood slams Austrian paper for publishing ‘entirely phony’ 95th birthday interview

The Zawya cinema in downtown Cairo offers space for independent film in a country whose industry is largely dominated by commercial considerations. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 04 Jun 2025

Cairo’s Zawya cinema keeps artistic ambition alive and screens indie films that others won’t

The box office collection for Malaysian films in 2024 surpassed the RM100 million mark according to data by Finas. — Pictures via instagram/ tgvcinemas/gscinemas/6JilakeMovie
Showbiz / 04 Jun 2025

Meet Malaysia’s new wave of directors shaping cinema from box office hits to Cannes acclaim (VIDEO)

BTS have been on hiatus since its members have been enlisting in military service since December 2022. — Picture from Facebook/BTS
Showbiz / 03 Jun 2025

BTS Festa returns — now fans are dreaming of seven-member comeback after two-year hiatus, as military service ends this month