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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar 

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  / 6 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 2 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

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  / 19 h ago

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

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  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 19 h ago

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

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 4 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

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  / 16 h ago

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

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on December 4, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 17 h ago

India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (left) shakes hands with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during their joint press conference at the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia, Singapore make progress on airspace talks for improved flight access

A decade after the original film — celebrated for portraying a world unlike other animal-anthropomorphic movies and even winning an Oscar in 2017 — ‘Zootopia 2’ has arrived. — Picture via YouTube/Walt Disney
Showbiz / 29 m ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10: It’s big screen vs small as ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Stranger Things 5’ battle for attention

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese-American actor most widely recognised for portraying Shang Tsung in the Mortal Kombat franchise, has died in Santa Barbara aged 75. — Picture via Facebook/Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Showbiz / 1 h ago

‘Mortal Kombat’ actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa dies at 75

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 / 2 h 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 / 3 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 / 19 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 / 20 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 / 22 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 / 22 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 / 1d 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 / 1d 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