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A still shows two performers in the controversial scene from the Universiti Malaya Theatre Carnival (KARVITER).
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Too hot in here: Universiti Malaya apologises, disqualifies theatre performance over steamy bed scene

It may be just down the road from a much more famous place, but don’t miss out on the excellent Hokkien mee at Peng Yuan. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 8 h ago

Underrated: Peng Yuan Hokkien Mee in PJ Section 14 deserves its moment in the spotlight

An Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcer removes signs used to illegally block reserved spots beyond permitted hours. — MPAJ pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Red bays are public after 6.30pm — MPAJ warns businesses against ‘chop’ culture following Ampang Point ops

A passenger disembarks from a Rapid KL bus in Kuala Lumpur in this undated photograph. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Cheap but out of reach: Why Malaysians can’t quit their cars despite affordable public transport

How do you know if you are hopping on to a licensed tour van or tour bus? It will have the government-required words “BAS PERSIARAN” and the colour coniferous green on one-third of the vehicle’s body.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

Billionaire Robert Kuok leaves Ilham Tower after attending his first meeting with the Council of Elders in Kuala Lumpur on May 22, 2018. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

How much was your raise? Malaysia’s 50 richest see wealth rocket up 30pc to US$116b

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh reportedly defended the 'Bangun KL' campaign, saying it is a private sector initiative by Zus Coffee Group that does not use public funds. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘Better than doing nothing’: Hannah Yeoh defends Bangun KL, says it uses no public funds

Ministers Hannah Yeoh, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other officials stand beside an abandoned car being collected for disposal at PPR Pantai Ria in Kuala Lumpur on April 16, 2026. — Photo by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Move it or lose it: DBKL goes on a 4,500-vehicle towing spree

Datuk Fadil Marsus reportedly said four armed men robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan this morning, fleeing with 21 trays of jewellery weighing about 15kg. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery

A concept model of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)'s fighter jet is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo May 21, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 13 h ago

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms‑export shift since WW2

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaks at a press conference after officiating the State Disaster Control Centre at Komtar in George Town on October 14, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

Police inspector Kamal Raj Abdullah arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on April 16, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

‘I don’t remember’ — Inspector who ran over traffic cops claims bewitched by ‘black magic’

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) logo is seen at the headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2023. — Photo by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) accompanied Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the official welcome ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex today, in conjunction with his three-day official visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

A Toyota Vios is seen after it reportedly lost control and crashed into a Toyota Hilux on Jalan Kuala Selangor-Teluk Intan heading towards Sekinchan on March 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

This file photo from July 19, 2020, shows rapper Kanye West speaking during a rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, US. — Reuters
Showbiz / 07 Apr 2026

Wireless Festival promoter defends Kanye West booking, urges critics to show forgiveness

The letters AI and a robot hand are placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration created on June 23, 2023. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 07 Apr 2026

Have robots cracked the code? — AI singers dominate US country music charts

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder (right) appear in a scene from the television series “Hacks”. — Courtesy of HBO Max pic
Showbiz / 07 Apr 2026

Jean Smart had doubts about ‘Hacks’ ending but calls it ‘perfect’ after trusting creators

Industry insiders view this 13-member renewal as a rarity in K-pop, where full-group contract extensions are increasingly uncommon after the initial seven-year term. — Picture via X/Seventeen
Showbiz / 06 Apr 2026

All 13 members of SEVENTEEN renew contracts with Pledis Entertainment (VIDEO)

Wanna One fans were thrilled to see their favourites perform again. — X video screenshot
Showbiz / 06 Apr 2026

Park Ji-hoon surprises fans with hilarious dance slip during Wanna One reunion (VIDEO)

Thai-born NCT member Ten has departed his agency SM but stopped short of leaving his groups NCT and WayV. — Instagram pic
Showbiz / 06 Apr 2026

Singer Ten leaves agency SM Entertainment, remains member of NCT and WayV

Amy Yip (fourth from left) together with Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai at the launch of Leith Hotel Penang. —Picture from Instagram/theleithpenang
Showbiz / 06 Apr 2026

Former HK screen siren Amy Yip announces new 5-star durian hotel in Penang expansion plan

Actors Chris Meledandri, Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, Brie Larson and Shigeru Miyamoto attend the world premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” at Minamiza Theater in Kyoto on March 28, 2026. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Apr 2026

It’s-a me, a box office hit! ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ goes interstellar with US$130m debut

Pahang-born Joy Ngiaw became the first Malaysian to win an Emmy Award, taking home the prize for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for the animated series WondLa. — Picture via Instagram/joyngiaw
Showbiz / 05 Apr 2026

‘Malaysia will always be my home’: Emmy winner Joy Ngiaw reflects on journey from Pahang to Hollywood

Kpop boy band BTS perform onstage during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026 in Seoul. — Kim Min-Hee/Pool/Reuters pic
Showbiz / 05 Apr 2026

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ tops Billboard, Spotify, YouTube and Australia’s ARIA charts, slips to No. 4 in UK

Stray Kids member Felix shared a selfie with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, sparking attention on Instagram. — Picture via social media
Showbiz / 05 Apr 2026

K‑pop meets chaebol: Stray Kids’ Felix trends after selfie with Samsung chairman at Macron’s Seoul luncheon

Zendaya poses with her award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for ‘Euphoria’ at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles September 12, 2022. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 05 Apr 2026

Coachella to host HBO Max’s ‘Euphoria’ season 3 debut starring Zendaya

Mark Lee has long been considered the face of the NCT brand. — Picture via X/NCTsmtown
Showbiz / 04 Apr 2026

Shake-up in K-pop: Mark Lee announces leaving SM, NCT 

Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer play an unlikely trio of best friends in 'Outcome.'— Picture courtesy of Apple
Showbiz / 04 Apr 2026

Apple TV: What else to add to your April watchlist (VIDEO)

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz / 04 Apr 2026

‘Copy and paste’: Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh goes viral after appearance in K-pop music video (VIDEO)

Figures from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toy series are on display at Mattel’s booth at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Netflix is betting on the animated hit to anchor its next wave of franchise-driven growth. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 03 Apr 2026

Netflix’s franchise problem: Why the streaming giant is still chasing its own ‘Harry Potter’ moment