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File picture of a man working from the comfort of home during phase three of the movement control order in Shah Alam April 15, 2020. The government today announced the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for the public sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) effective April 15 as a proactive measure to address the global energy crisis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Anwar announces WFH for public sector and GLCs from April 15 to ease energy strain

Lorries are seen on the Federal Highway in this file picture dated January 2, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

We cannot hold: Truckers warn of rising costs, halted projects as diesel surge

Nor Nadia Abdul Majid (right), wife of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, during a press conference at the Court compound in Klang, April 1, 2026. — Bernama pic
What You Think  / 16 h ago

What we owe Amirul and his family — Michelle Liu and Jia Vern Tham

The government has refrained from fully floating retail prices at the pump for three consecutive weeks following the outbreak of the crisis in West Asia. Instead, it continues to absorb a substantial portion of subsidy costs for petrol and diesel.. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Finance Ministry: Fuel subsidies maintained but BUDI95 quota reduced to 200 litres, as unsubsidised diesel breaches RM6 mark

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said a viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister

File photo of Norhayati Mohd Arifin (right) and Susanna Liew Sow Yoke (left) during the announcement of Suhakam’s public inquiry findings into the disappearances of their husbands, Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh, at the commission’s office in Kuala Lumpur April 3, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘A step towards truth’: Susanna Liew hails decision allowing access to special task force report

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the sacking of Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a ‘legal process’. — The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

SUPP president: Lily Yong’s sacking under legal process

A member of staff poses with a painting entitled ‘Nympheas avec reflets de hautes herbes’ by French artist Claude Monet at Sotheby’s auction house in central London on January 31, 2013. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Authorities say Monet painting linked to 1MDB sold, funds to return to Malaysia

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C. April 1, 2026. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
World  / 2 h ago

In speech, Trump says Iran is ‘really no longer ⁠a ⁠threat’

Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic
World  / 3 h ago

Magnitude 7.4 Molucca Sea earthquake in Indonesia triggers tsunami alerts for Malaysia and the Philippines

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Army corporal arrested after seven soldiers assaulted at Bentong camp; one in ICU

The sources told Bernama that the suspect is believed to have submitted false claims for travel, transport, accounting fees, the purchase of generators and diesel, credit card payments, as well as claims for entertaining, property and personal protective equipment, petty cash, miscellaneous expenses, landscaping work, and salaries. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Who’s counting? MACC detains man after racking up RM4m in alleged fraudulent claims

Social Welfare Department tape blocks off a gate at the entrance to a care home in Subang Jaya September 12, 2024. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Unlicensed, unregistered, unchecked: The Selangor children’s home where boys were allegedly abused for 10 years

The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today

Transport Minister Anthony Loke paid a visit to the family of the late Amirul Hafiz Omar. — Picture via Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Anthony Loke visits grieving widow, offers comfort and support after tragic crash in Klang

Indian singer K.S. Chithra made history with the first-ever Indian live concert by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra to a nearly house-full Dewan Filharmonik Petronas on November 29, 2025 — Picture courtesy of Mojo Projects
Showbiz / 08 Dec 2025

From child prodigy to historic Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra concert, K.S. Chithra calls her journey ‘purely destiny’

Katy Perry shared a series of photos from her Lifetimes Tour stop in Japan, including a selfie of the pair cuddled beneath autumn foliage. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 07 Dec 2025

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau go Instagram official after months of speculation

‘Avatar: Fire and Ashes’ director by James Cameron and his wife, Suzy Amis Cameron at the premiere for the film in Los Angeles. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Dec 2025

James Cameron returns with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ashes’ — expect refugee struggles, volcanic Na’vi and ocean battles

A still showing Papa Zola in the film ‘Papa Zola The Movie’. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 06 Dec 2025

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ bursts onto the big screen this month — here’s why it’s the ultimate family film night pick

What started as a fact-finding mission for Netflix culminated in one of the biggest media deals in the last decade. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 06 Dec 2025

How Netflix clinched the biggest media acquisition of the decade with a multi-billion-dollar bid for Warner Bros Discovery

BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter. — Picture from Facebook and Instagram/Jung Kook and imwinter
Showbiz / 05 Dec 2025

Jungkook and Winter spark dating buzz — fans play detective, agencies play silent

The University of Southern California (USC) has announced its first four-credit course in the United States dedicated to a K-pop artist, G-Dragon. — Picture via Instagram/G-Dragon
Showbiz / 05 Dec 2025

USC puts G-Dragon on the syllabus — K-pop goes academic

(L-R) ‘Tygo’ stars Ma Dong-seok, Lisa and Lee Jin-uk. — Picture courtesy of Netflix
Showbiz / 05 Dec 2025

‘Extraction’ universe expands — ‘TYGO’ brings Ma Dong‑seok and Blackpink’s Lisa into the fight

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 / 05 Dec 2025

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 / 05 Dec 2025

‘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 / 05 Dec 2025

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 / 05 Dec 2025

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 / 04 Dec 2025

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 / 04 Dec 2025

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 / 04 Dec 2025

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 / 04 Dec 2025

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