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Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa conducts an inspection during Op Selamat 25 for Chinese New Year 2026 at Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur on February 15, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Rider’s leg severed in early morning KL crash, Honda City driver arrested

The Ministry of Health (MOH) no longer permits the sale of two cosmetic products, Glowing Nite Treatment and Glowing Herbal Treatment, which have been found to contain scheduled poisons. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Toxic beauty: MOH bans two cosmetic products over mercury and other poisons

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis
Life  / 18 h ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Tour buses around Kuala Lumpur June 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

We can’t pass on rising costs: Malaysia’s tourism industry pleads for urgent govt aid, subsidies

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. Civil servants in the federal territories, Selangor, and state capitals with commutes over eight kilometres can start working from home from April 15. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

WFH for civil servants: Those in FT, Selangor, state capitals with commutes over 8km eligible from April 15

A general view shows the new highway linking Nilai, Labu, and Bandar Enstek in Nilai on April 2, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

What is Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0? Inside Negeri Sembilan’s six-zone economic mega-project

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki today declined to comment on recent reports by Bloomberg. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Azam stays tight-lipped on Bloomberg report: ‘I don’t want to comment’

Deputy Prime Minister and Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi delivers a speech during the ministry’s monthly assembly in Putrajaya on April 2, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’

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  / 18 h ago

Trump vows to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’ in prime‑time speech, but gives no timeline to end war

An Israeli man carries belongings at the site of a damaged residential building, after Iran launched missiles towards Israel, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Bnei Brak, Israel April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic
World  / 17 h ago

Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes

President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Alex Brandon/Pool/Reuters pic
Money  / 18 h ago

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes

File picture of Perdana Putra building, which houses the Prime Minister’s Office, in Putrajaya on March 3, 2025. nergy controls in government buildings will be tightened, including setting air-conditioning temperatures at no lower than 24°Celsius, following the global energy crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Global energy crisis: Putrajaya to cap air-conditioning at offices to 24°C, tighten energy use in govt buildings, says DPM Fadillah

(From left) Malaysia Aviation Group President and Group Chief Executive Officer Capt. Nasaruddin A. Bakar and Chief Financial Officer Boo Hui Yee at the MAG 2025 financial performance announcement in Kuala Lumpur, April 2, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money  / 17 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group profit more than doubles to RM137m as recovery strengthens amid cost discipline, travel demand

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks during a press conference at Wisma Bernama in Kuala Lumpur on December 2, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis

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. A tsunami alert following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia today has now been lifted, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

Indonesia quake damages buildings; tsunami alerts lifted as disaster agency warns of aftershocks

Bruce Leung, also known as Leung Siu-lung, reportedly died aged 77 on January 14. — Picture via Facebook/All about Martial Arts
Showbiz / 19 Jan 2026

Bruce Leung, Hong Kong martial arts star who acted in ‘Kung Fu Hustle’, dies at 77

Chow Yun-fat poses with his finisher’s medal after completing the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. — Screengrab via Facebook Video
Showbiz / 18 Jan 2026

Still running the show: Chow Yun-fat, 70, crosses HK Marathon 10km line to ‘God of Gamblers’ theme song

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono’s Netflix special ‘Mens Rea’ has drawn both praise and controversy, with fellow comics saying the backlash will not silence them. — Netflix pic
Showbiz / 18 Jan 2026

‘We won’t stop’: Indonesian comedians shrug off backlash after police report over comic Pandji Pragiwaksono’s Netflix special

M. Nasir addresses the crowd during the ‘Datuk Dr M. Nasir Pati Drum Charity Concert’ at UPSI, blending legacy, meaning and music into a single night. — Picture via Facebook/UPSIMalaysia
Showbiz / 18 Jan 2026

UPSI students x M. Nasir: Drumline energy, 19 classics, 5,500-strong crowd and one good cause

K-pop stars G-Dragon, ITZY, Hwasa and DPR Ian are KL-bound — and tickets drop tomorrow. — Picture from Instagram/G-Dragon
Showbiz / 17 Jan 2026

Tickets finally drop Jan 18: K-SPARK readies G-Dragon, ITZY and Hwasa for Stadium Merdeka takeover on Jan 31

Kenny Morris (centre), the drummer who powered Siouxsie And The Banshees’ early fire, has died at 68.
Showbiz / 17 Jan 2026

The Scream falls silent: Kenny Morris, Siouxsie and the Banshees’ first drummer, dies at 68

Director James Cameron has confirmed Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh will appear in future ‘Avatar’ films, pending the franchise’s continuation. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 17 Jan 2026

No Michelle Yeoh in ‘Fire and Ash’ — but James Cameron says she’s key to the future of ‘Avatar’

Hotel rates in Busan spike ahead of BTS’ June shows, fuelled in part by hometown stars Jimin and Jung Kook. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 17 Jan 2026

ARMY books out Busan: BTS Jimin and Jung Kook homecoming hype pushes hotel prices into overdrive

Libyan filmmaker Mouayed Zabtia (centre) directs his crew as he films outside his home-come-studio, in Tripoli on October 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

No theatres, no problem: Tripoli filmmaker shoots films at home to beat the odds

From paradise to the headlines: Spanish icon Julio Iglesias under fire after two ex-employees accused him of abusing them at his Dominican Republic and the Bahamas properties in 2021. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

‘Absolutely false’, Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abusing women as claimed by two ex-staff

Five weeks strong, ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ keeps its crown at the local box office. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: Still No. 1 after five weeks, ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ shrugs off new challengers

'KPop Demon Hunters' may feature fictional groups but the soundtrack has proven to be a real hit worldwide. — Picture via X/Sony Pictures Animation
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

K-pop rules: Its 2025 global album exports topped US$300m

V of K-pop music group is recognised for inspiring global donations, including a year-end charity relay for education, healthcare, and child welfare. — Picture from Instagram/v__bts__
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

BTS’ V tops charity-inspired K-pop influence ranking

Season 3 of ‘Culinary Class Wars’ will see the chefs go from solo to team battles. — Picture from netflix.com
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

White spoons vs black spoons: Netflix confirms Season 3 of ‘Culinary Class Wars’

Episode 1, Season 12 of music competition show ‘Show Me The Money’, premiered on January 15, 2026 on South Korean TV channel Mnet and streaming service Tving. — YouTube screenshot/Mnet
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

South Korean hip-hop ‘Show Me The Money’ returns with 12th season, goes worldwide

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ album signals a heartfelt return to home and heart. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 16 Jan 2026

BTS goes back to their roots: New album ‘Arirang’ drops March 20