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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

Japanese animator Hikaru Kondo attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

Relentless demon fights: Director crafts nonstop action in ‘Demon Slayer’ movie

Anuar Zain, Ella and Dayang Nurfaizah lead the line-up for Healing Nite 2026, a concert designed around music, mindfulness and self-healing.
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

Where power ballads meet pampering: Anuar Zain, Ella and Dayang Nurfaizah headline ‘Healing Nite 2026’ at Stadium Merdeka

Charlene Choi with Elvis Lam during a workout session — the singer says he inspired her healthier lifestyle. — Picture via Instagram/Elvis Lam
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

‘I’m really happy’: HK singer Charlene Choi goes official with fitness coach 10 years her junior

Jay Chou takes part in the 1 Point Slam exhibition event ahead of the 2026 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne January 14, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

Jay Chou loses in a second at the 1 Point Slam tennis exhibition in Melbourne — and wins the crowd (VIDEO)

Family-friendly storytelling and local heart have helped ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ draw nearly 3.75 million viewers across Malaysia and Brunei. — Image courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

RM60m and counting: ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ overtakes ‘Ejen Ali 2’ to become Malaysia’s top-grossing animation (VIDEO)

Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams attend the premiere of ‘Heated Rivalry’ at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto November 24, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ is winning hearts — and changing the game for LGBTQ+ ice hockey fans

Julio Iglesias, 82, is preparing his defence after two former employees accused him of sexual abuse in complaints now before Spanish prosecutors. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

‘The truth will come out’: Veteran crooner Julio Iglesias braces for legal fight over sexual abuse allegations

Yerin Ha and Luke Thompson arrive for the world premiere of ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ at the Palais Brongniart in Paris January 14, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 15 Jan 2026

‘Cinderella’, but make it scandal: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 debuts with a class-war twist

Guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland are taking legal action against Sting, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, arguing they are entitled to the added royalties. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

Every cent you take: Sting faces US$2m streaming royalty claim from ex-Police bandmates

Syarul Ezani marks his return to the big screen in Astro Shaw’s ‘Akad Yang Hilang’, his first film in nearly two decades. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

Syarul Ezani open to ‘KAMI’ reunion as he returns to the big screen after 18 years

Malaysian actress Mira Filzah stars as Maryam in the latest Astro Shaw film, ‘Akad Yang Hilang.’ — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

‘I’d love to do action movies’: Malaysian star Mira Filzah on dream roles and advice for newcomers

A terrorism charge against Kneecap member Liam O’Hanna, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was thrown out last year on technical grounds, a decision now being appealed by prosecutors. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

Kneecap’s Mo Chara back in court as UK prosecutors appeal dropped terrorism charge

Actor-director Timothy Busfield is shown in a booking photo after surrendering to authorities in New Mexico. He has denied the allegations against him.
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

Actor-director Timothy Busfield, spouse of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ star Melissa Gilbert, surrenders to face child sexual abuse charges

Mira Filzah plays Maryam, whose wedding plans unravel after a shocking revelation about her family’s past, alongside Syarul Ezany as Ammar in ‘Akad Yang Hilang’. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

A wedding derailed by the truth: Astro Shaw’s ‘Akad Yang Hilang’ confronts ‘nikah fasid’ (VIDEO)

LA police said actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood and later released on bail following an alleged incident with a ride-share driver. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

‘24’ star Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged ride-share assault in Los Angeles

Netflix’s ‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials’ brings country-house mystery, clever sleuthing and classic British charm to the small screen.
Showbiz / 14 Jan 2026

Tea, tweed and a spot of murder: Netflix’s ‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials’ is peak British cosy crime