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US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Samenta warns US tariffs could be ‘economic earthquake’ for Malaysian SMEs, seeks urgent aid

In a Facebook post yesterday, the Barisan Nasional chairman explained that the statement had been made in an emotional moment to illustrate the trials he faced as a leader. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Zahid apologises for angel analogy, says remarks were emotional and misjudged

Sungai Korok near Jitra, the location where a family of six were found dead after their car veered off the road and plunged into the river, has claimed a total of eight lives since 2021. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Deadly stretch: Sungai Korok claims eight lives in three years, safety concerns mount after latest tragedy

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today confirmed that the recently concluded State Assembly sitting will the final one for this term, although he declined to say when it will be dissolved. — Picture via Facebook/Hajiji Haji Noor

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Sabah CM hints at assembly dissolution ‘soon’ after final sitting

Relish grouper or Soong fish head with noodles at this Pudu coffee shop. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Put Pudu’s Restoran San Jee on your bucket list for their feel-good fish head noodles with fresh fish and a wonderful chicken-pork broth

A Bryde’s whale spotted off Kedah during a whale observation in June, part of MareCet’s ongoing efforts to monitor and protect marine mammals in Malaysian waters. — Picture courtesy of MareCet Research Organisation

Life / 7 h ago

Whales, dolphins and dugongs live in Malaysian waters — here’s why they need protection

Mandy shows a photograph of a lorry blocking the entrance to her house at Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

What happens when you live next to a construction site in Bangsar... and what needs to be done when there is a ‘conflict’ (VIDEO)

The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar as market sentiment weakened amid the United States’ (US) latest reciprocal tariff policy adjustments, ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting tomorrow. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit weakens ahead of BNM’s meeting as US tariffs and OPR cut speculation weigh on market sentiment

The backlash followed the release of an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson, in which Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran had “no problem” resuming talks so long as trust could be rebuilt between the two sides. — AFP pic

World / 18 h ago

Iranian president faces backlash over support for renewed US negotiations following Israeli bombing campaign

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a recall for 8,322 vehicles from Kia, Yamaha, and Mercedes-Benz due to structural, equipment, or system-related defects requiring inspection. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

JPJ recalls over 8,000 Kia, Yamaha, Mercedes-Benz vehicles over fire risk, clutch and fuse defects

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah are set to receive a package worth RM1 million each per year after agreeing to sign a new contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). — AFP pic

Sports / 2 h ago

Pearly Tan-Thinaah to remain with BAM until LA 2028, earn RM1m each annually under new deal

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the 58th Association of South-east Asian Nations Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Kuala Lumpur, July 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

At Asean meet, Anwar hits out at tariffs, calls for unity amid global rifts

An employee poses as he views examples of the Parthenon sculptures, sometimes referred to in the UK as the Elgin Marbles, on display at the British Museum in London January 25, 2023. — Reuters pic

Life / 17 h ago

Looted, stolen, and still on display: From the UK to France, museums still hold the world’s plundered heritage

The Regent also touched on the upcoming opening of Pasir Gudang Hospital, calling on the Health Ministry to take immediate steps to deploy healthcare personnel to ensure the facility can operate at full capacity and adequately serve Johoreans. — Picture from Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Regent hails RM991m water project to boost JS-SEZ supply, urges swift action to staff Pasir Gudang Hospital

Moscow had no immediate reaction to Donald Trump’s strongly-worded comments about Putin—which come just two weeks after he also cursed while talking about the conflict between Israel and Iran. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump accuses Putin of ‘bullsh*t’, pledges fresh US arms for Ukraine

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Showbiz

3 h ago

Alyssa Milano’s plea to ‘Charmed’ fans: Stop using AI to mourn Julian McMahon

Actress Alyssa Milano asked fans to not use AI in making tributes to her Charmed co-star Julian McMahon. — Picture composite via Instagram

LOS ANGELES, July 9 — Actress Alyssa Milano has asked fans of her hit TV show Charmed to be more mindful on how they grieve her recently deceased co-star Julian McMahon.In an Instagram story, the actress wrote:“Charmed fans/accounts! | love and appreciate you so much but please stop using Al...

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Woozi and Hoshi are due to start military service within a day of each other. — Picture composite via Pledis Entertainment

Showbiz / 22 h ago

Seventeen’s Hoshi and Woozi to start mandatory military service in September

Singer Justin Bieber shared photos of his wife and what looks like a new project. — Picture composite via Instagram

Showbiz / 1d ago

As rumours of marriage trouble and drug use swirl, Justin Bieber shares sweet photos with wife Hailey

The BTS rapper sought to assure fans over their worries over his health. — Picture composite via Instagram

Showbiz / 1d ago

BTS RM tells fans not to worry about latest photo, just a trick of the light

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The unlucky concertgoers views were completely obstructed to the point they couldn't see their faves at all. — Pic via X

1d ago

Blackpink fans demand compensation for Deadline Tour seats with totally obstructed views

While not actively seeking work, actor Michael Douglas is hesitant to say he's retired. — Picture via Facebook/Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

1d ago

After 60 years, Michael Douglas is enjoying a long break but ‘not retired’…yet

My Chemical Romance will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on April 30 next year. — Photo via social media

2d ago

The Black Parade is coming: My Chemical Romance confirms KL stop for South-east Asia tour

A visitor takes a photograph of an exhibit as she visits the Ozzy Osbourne exhibition at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery before the concert. — Reuters pic

06 Jul 2025

Ozzy Osbourne bids emotional farewell with Black Sabbath in final hometown show at Villa Park

'KPop Demon Hunters' is even besting real K-pop groups on US Spotify charts. — Screenshot image montage

05 Jul 2025

‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ conquers Spotify charts, Oscar nomination in sights

Snickers Malaysia handed out its candy bars to excited fans waiting to see Seventeen's Mingyu. — Social media screenshot

05 Jul 2025

Malaysian Carats swarm Sunway Pyramid for Seventeen’s Mingyu (VIDEO)

Director Ryan Coogler talks about his film 'Sinners' during Q&A after a special screening of the film in Clarksdale, Mississippi, May 29, 2025, where the film is set. — Reuters pic

05 Jul 2025

Studios bet on horror films to reanimate cinemas

Technicians prepare equipment on the eve of British rock band Black Sabbath's

05 Jul 2025

Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell with final Black Sabbath show in Birmingham

Julian McMahon died in Clearwater, Florida, on July 2. His wife Kelly confirmed the news in a statement yesterday. — AFP pic

05 Jul 2025

‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Charmed’ actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after private cancer battle

(From left) US singer Katy Perry and English actor Orlando Bloom attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California March 2, 2025. Perry and Bloom have ended their relationship after nearly a decade together. — AFP pic

05 Jul 2025

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split after nine years together, will co-parent daughter

Fans of British rock band Oasis react outside the Principality Stadium in Cardiff yesterday after attending the opening concert of their highly anticipated reunion tour nearly 16 years after last performing together. — AFP pic

05 Jul 2025

Oasis return to the stage in Cardiff as 74,000 fans witness reunion 16 years in the making

Born Martin Fulterman on August 26, 1946, Mark Snow grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended the prestigious Juilliard School. — AFP pic

05 Jul 2025

Mark Snow, composer of iconic ‘X-Files’ theme, dies aged 78

This file photo shows Indian actress Deepika Padukone at the Cannes 2022 film fest in Cannes, France May 17, 2022. ― AFP pic

04 Jul 2025

Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian actress to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

‘Jagat’ re-release, together with its spiritual sequels, rescheduled to align with key cultural moments. — Picture via Youtube/PU4LYF

04 Jul 2025

Malaysia Tamil-language film ‘Jagat’ Re-release and spiritual sequels rescheduled to align with cultural dates, ‘Neer Mel Neruppu’ officially retitled ‘Blues’

‘F1: The Movie’ speeds into local cinemas and takes pole position at the box office. — Picture via Youtube/Warner.Bros

04 Jul 2025

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: Brad Pitt’s ‘F1: The Movie’ speeds past ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘Ejen Ali 2’ to top local box office

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05 Jul 2025

‘28 Years Later’ and ‘F1’ prove that excellent films are still possible during the summer blockbuster season

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