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Traffic congestion is expected in the Klang Valley this Saturday, April 26, 2025 as two major events are set to draw massive crowds to Bukit Jalil. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Football fever meets rock mania: Over 100,000 fans set to jam Bukit Jalil, literally

Penang Gerakan complaints bureau chief Andrew Ooi (right) with Terry Choo on the latter’s predicament in opening a bank savings account. — Picture courtesy of Andrew Ooi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Blacklisted at nine: Penang student barred from opening bank account over ‘tipping offensive’, PTPTN loan in jeopardy

The prime minister acknowledged AI’s growing role in media, education, and business, but stressed it must not replace human editorial judgment and oversight. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Jalur Gemilang gaffe: National symbols must be respected, AI no substitute for human editorial judgment, says PM Anwar

Visitors attend the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China April 15, 2023. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

Tariff-hit and trapped: Chinese exporters say domestic market offers little relief

At 6pm, the local unit stood at 4.3695/3750 against the greenback, improving from Wednesday’s close of 4.3880/3925. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit rises across the board as US dollar wobbles on trade war woes

Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players during an official training session at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium ahead of the 2024-2025 Unifi Malaysia Cup Final. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor declares Monday a public holiday, ahead of JDT’s Malaysia Cup final against Sri Pahang tomorrow

The Bera Member of Parliament waves to members of the media after leaving the MACC headquarters compound at 6.11pm, after spending seven hours with investigators. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Ex-PM Ismail Sabri quizzed by MACC for seven hours over RM170m cash and gold seizure, questioning to resume tomorrow

Visitors pay their respects to late Pope Francis as he lies in state in a coffin (Bottom R) at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysia sends ministers Azalina and Ewon to Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican, honours his interfaith and climate legacy

The signature mixed pork noodle in spicy and sour soup is irresistible. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 4 h ago

Granny’s Mansion serves bold bowls of spicy and sour pork noodles and comforting porridge with awesome deep-fried pork intestines in PJ SS2

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on global tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington April 2, 2025. — Reuters pic

Money / 4 h ago

When bond traders speak, even Trump listens — how markets stopped new US tariffs in just hours

Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said preliminary investigations found that the victim, 40, a beggar in the area, had argued with the suspect, another beggar, who was suspected of wanting to take over the area. — Picture from pexels.com

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man stabbed to death in Shah Alam over dispute for begging spot, suspect arrested

The scheduled water disruption from April 25 to 28 due to the simultaneous implementation of 23 water-related projects will affect 341,708 user accounts across five districts in the state. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang water cut: No PdPR or school holidays, says Education Dept

US President Donald Trump looks on at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Trump insists China negotiations are real after Beijing calls his claim ‘false news’

Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) is leading the Malaysian delegation to discuss a trade deal with the US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Miti: Malaysia open to US negotiation on tariffs, trade deal and tech safeguards as Tengku Zafrul leads talks in Washington

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says Malaysia aims to leave nothing on the table for in a negotiation with US this week. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Let’s put it all on the table’: Malaysia fully commits to fairer US trade terms in discussions this week, as growth outlook cut over new tariffs

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Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’ dominates cinemas in Malaysia for second week as international films shine

‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’, the Malaysian hit, continues to dominate local cinemas, remaining at No.1 for two weeks running. — Picture via Youtube/Primeworks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, the Malaysian hit, continues to dominate local cinemas, while Good Bad Ugly holds steady at No. 2 for the second consecutive week.In addition, the much-anticipated action horror sequel Qodrat 2 debuts on this week’s list, while Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan,...

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Blackpink member Rosé has secured two nominations for the upcoming American Music Awards on the back of the global popularity of ‘APT.,’ featuring pop star Bruno Mars. — Pictures via Instagram/roses_are_rosie

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Blackpink’s Rosé heads to American Music Awards with two nominations as ‘APT.’ continues Billboard chart streak

Legendary Malaysian rock star Datuk Amy Search is set to mark another milestone in his career with his first-ever solo concert on April 26. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Showbiz / 6 h ago

Malaysian rock legend Amy Search to stage first solo concert this Saturday, here’s what to expect

Violinist Esther Abrami poses for a photograph during an interview in London. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Violinist Esther Abrami pays tribute to female composers in album ‘Women’

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Finas chairman Datuk Hans Isaac speaks at the premiere of Chinese film ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ in Kuala Lumpur, April 24. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

19 h ago

Finas to spotlight Malaysian cinema in Beijing with mini film fest this year

Cast member Jennifer Lawrence attends the world premiere of ‘Causeway’ at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto September 10, 2022. — Reuters pic

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Cannes 2025 adds Jennifer Lawrence thriller and Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut to line-up

Carlos Santana's postponed shows will be rescheduled as soon as possible. — AFP pic

1d ago

Santana postpones tour dates over Covid-19 illness

The Keluang Man trailer has dropped. The anticipated local superhero movie is set to premiere on May 29. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

1d ago

Keluang Man trailer drops, cast shares expectations and what sets it apart from other local hero films

Frankie Muniz shared a snap taken with onscreen parents Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek. — Picture via X/Frankie Muniz

2d ago

The gang’s back together: ‘Malcom in the Middle’ star teases reboot behind-the-scenes pic

The singer had sent out a text about her impromptu gathering. — Social media screenshot

2d ago

Singer Lorde gets shut out of New York Park, turns up anyway (VIDEO)

Siti Nurhaliza last performed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2005. — Bernama pic

2d ago

Siti Nurhaliza to mark 30 years in music with Singapore concert on July 26

Nigerian-American singer, songwriter and record producer David Adedeji Adeleke Oon known professionally as Davido, poses during a photo session in Paris on April 14, 2025. — AFP pic

22 Apr 2025

From Lagos to the world: Davido sees Afrobeats — and Nigeria’s spirit — rising

Under the new system, Academy members will be tracked on the organisation’s voters-only streaming platform to make sure they have watched each film. — Reuters pic

22 Apr 2025

Academy tightens voting rules for 2026 Oscars, says AI use won’t affect nominations

Femi Kuti, an Afrobeat legend and activist, poses for a photo at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, Lagos, on April 6, 2025, following a rehearsal. — AFP pic

22 Apr 2025

Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti takes a look inward

Senegalese singer-songwriter Youssou N'dour (R) rehearses with his band, the Super Etoile, at the Future Media television studios in Dakar. — AFP pic

22 Apr 2025

‘Let’s rock’: World music icon Youssou N’Dour back on the road

Marsha Milan appears on a digital billboard in New York’s Times Square on April 18. — Picture courtesy of Media Prima Television Networks

21 Apr 2025

From Sabah to New York: Marsha Milan lights up Times Square billboard as Spotify EQUAL ambassador

The veteran singer who died in December 2023 was famous for his eye-catching, self-stitched sequinned stage outfits. — Bernama pic

21 Apr 2025

M. Daud Kilau’s iconic outfits among 2,000 items set for digitisation in Perak Music Archives

This handout photo from Blue Origin shows US singer Katy Perry upon return to Earth after a flight on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31, which brought the passengers beyond the Karman line — the internationally recognised boundary of space — in Van Horn, West Texas, April 14, 2025. — AFP pic

21 Apr 2025

Beef in orbit: Wendy’s says it ‘respects’ Katy Perry after fan fury over ‘Can we send her back?’ diss

Nora confirmed her marriage to Rushdi at the end of 2021. He is a senior lecturer at the Department of Fiqh and Usul at the University of Malaya. — Picture via Instagram/itsnoraariffin

21 Apr 2025

Malaysian vocal powerhouse Nora Ariffin files for divorce amid third-party claims

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