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Businessman Albert Tei is pictured alongside his lawyer Latheefa Koya (right) at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur December 4, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Go after the big fish’: Latheefa questions charges against client Albert Tei and lack of whistleblower protection

Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 16 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

US president Donald Trump has authorised the production of compact cars in the United States, citing models he observed in Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. — Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

‘They’re very small, really cute’: Trump approves US production of compact cars inspired by those in Malaysia, Japan, S. Korea (VIDEO)

The Malaysian Bar has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the Durian Tunggal police shooting following conflicting accounts of the incident. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Transparency is a necessity’: Malaysian Bar calls for urgent inquiry into Durian Tunggal triple police shooting

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

The Court of Appeal struck out the Raub durian farmers’ appeals after they withdrew their challenge against eviction notices issued by the Pahang government and state agencies. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Raub durian farmers withdraw eviction appeals, ending long-running legal battle

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports  / 17 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

The highlight of the month will be the arrival of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the audio launch of his upcoming movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay
Showbiz / 28 m ago

Malaysia turns into Kollywood central this December as Ajith, Simbu and Vijay arrive for blockbuster events

Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 1 h ago

Israel in, Spain, Ireland, Netherlands and Slovenia out — Eurovision hits a sour note

Disney said today it will exclusively broadcast a Korean League of Legends (LoL) competition to 11 Asia-Pacific regions, including South Korea, Japan and Australia, Yonhap News Agency reported. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 18 h ago

Disney+ to livestream KeSPA Cup 2025 League of Legends competition in Asia-Pacific

Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs ‘New Day Will Rise’, during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland May 17, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 18 h ago

Eurovision broadcasters debate Israel’s participation amid boycott calls over Gaza conflict

Frontman Alexander Kapranos fires up the crowd with a high-energy performance. — Picture via Facebook/Franz Ferdinand
Showbiz / 20 h ago

Bob Hardy on Franz Ferdinand’s unstoppable drive — and the fears that shaped their new album

Fans cheer as Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand ignite the stage. — Picture via Facebook/Franz Ferdinand
Showbiz / 20 h ago

‘You never know’: Franz Ferdinand’s Bob Hardy teases possible Malaysia comeback

US-English actor and writer Joe Anders poses with his mother British actress Kate Winslet on the red carpet upon arrival to attend the world premiere of the film ‘Goodbye June’, the directorial debut of British actress Kate Winslet, in central London on December 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 22 h ago

Oscar winner Kate Winslet directs first film ‘Goodbye June’ from son’s script

K-pop group I-dle will return to Singapore on June 13, 2026, to stage its Syncopation concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. — Picture via Instagram/i_dle_official
Showbiz / 23 h ago

K-pop group I-dle to stage Singapore show in June on Syncopation world tour

Westlife will return to Singapore on February 3, 2026, for a concert at Arena @ Expo. — Screencap via YouTube/Westlife
Showbiz / 1d ago

Westlife announces Singapore concert in February featuring orchestral renditions of classics (VIDEO)

Biopic ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’, starring Ben Whishaw, topped the nominations for the Spirit Awards. — Screencap via YouTube/Janus Films
Showbiz / 1d ago

Spirit Awards: ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ tops shortlist, SZA nominated for breakthrough role (VIDEO)

A lawsuit filed Thursday by Joi Dickerson-Neal alleged she had been 'drugged, sexually assaulted and abused' in 1992 by the rapper, also known as 'Puff Daddy,' and that he had filmed and distributed the acts as 'revenge porn.' — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 1d ago

Netflix airs ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ despite Diddy’s attempt to block release

Dr. Salvador Plasencia arrives at federal court for sentencing after pleading guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his death, in Los Angeles, California December 3, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 1d ago

California doctor gets 30 months for selling ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before fatal overdose

Mark, whose full name is Fikri Mark Adam, said the inspiration for the song came from observing the wave of negative issues happening today, particularly on social media. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 1d ago

Mark Adam’s latest track ‘Jutawan’ spreads positivity amid social media negativity

Malaysian rock queen Ella, during a media preview for her solo concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, scheduled for February 14 next year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Showbiz / 1d ago

Rock queen Ella to light up Bukit Jalil Stadium on Feb 14 for mega fundraising concert, tickets from RM39

Sabrina Carpenter replied to the White House X account and criticised its use of her song. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 2d ago

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter tells White House to stop using her music

The new season introduces Justin Theroux in the role of Robert House, the ruler of the New Vegas strip, and a major character in the franchise.— Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 2d ago

‘Fallout’ expands ‘everything’ for show’s second season (VIDEO)