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Signage of Genting Malaysia’s Resorts World is seen at its complex of casino, hotel and entertainment park in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia on September 16, 2022. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

High Court rules against Genting founder’s grandchildren in landmark will challenge

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh urged gym operators to pass on the 80 per cent licence fee reduction to the public through membership discounts, including special rates for seniors. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Pass on the discount to your customers, FT minister tells gyms after 80pc licence fee cut

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (left) speaks at a joint press conference with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail at Menara 2 MCMC in Cyberjaya, March 3, 2026 — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘Explain yourselves’: Fahmi says MPs who skipped PM term limit vote must answer to constituents, party leaders

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin confirms talks are underway for him to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia after leaving Bersatu. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Hamzah Zainudin in talks to take over Parti Keluarga Malaysia

In a statement, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake was centred at 2.0 degrees North and 96.5 degrees East, at a depth of 10km. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia: Tremors felt in parts of Kedah, Penang, Perlis after 6.5-magnitude Sumatra earthquake

The Federal Court today unanimously dismissed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s appeal, ruling that she had failed to show that there was a ‘real danger of bias’ by solar trial judge Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rosmah fails final bid to remove judge or get retrial, appellate court to hear solar bribery appeal over 10-year jail, RM970m fine

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the figure was calculated based on the stipulated daily rate of RM2.7 million imposed on the contractor for each day of delay. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

LRT3 main contractor liable for RM474.8m in late penalties after 174-day delay, says Loke

In a statement today, MRT Corp expressed its gratitude to Saripuddin for his leadership and guidance during his tenure as chairman. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 16 h ago

Saripuddin Kasim resigns as MRT Corp chairman

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MACC nabs traffic cop over alleged RM30,000 protection fee from transport firms

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Wanted: Artist, husband accused of RM1.5m land scam in viral Threads post

Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said 23 work packages of the project are behind schedule due to weather, land acquisition, utility relocation and contractor performance issues. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Govt cracks down on Sabah Pan Borneo delays, slaps RM31.8m fine on two firms

Singapore / 18 h ago

Ex-teacher in Singapore charged with 26 offences over alleged sex acts with underage boy

His Majesty the King Sultan Ibrahim has granted royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament, including amendments on insolvency, legal aid and social security. ― Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 15 h ago

King grants royal assent to nine Acts passed by Parliament

All Pakatan Harapan MPs were present and supported the Bill, while the other six absentees were Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein (Sembrong), Larry Sng (Julau), Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Henry Sum Agong (Lawas), Riduan Rubin (Tenom), and Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan (Keningau). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Absence explained: Libaran MP in hospital, Tapah MP at prayers during PM tenure vote

Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said investigations show most deepfake material circulating online is facilitated by social media platforms. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Scammers paying to target Malaysians’: Fahmi vows crackdown on deepfake social media ads under new law

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15 h ago

Sean ‘Hongdae Guy’ is now Sean Klang Guy after being open-minded enough for BKT (VIDEO)

'Hongdae guy' Sean Solo demonstrated that he could also be your 'bah kut teh' guy. — Instagram screenshot composite

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — He conquered the streets of Seoul with his awkwardly charming catchphrases and exaggerated pick-up lines, but it only took a steaming bowl of herbal broth in Klang to transform Sean Solo, the viral sensation known as the “Hongdae Guy,” into a local.In a delightful collision...

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Malaysian actors Noki K-Clique (right) stars as Alif with Ainee Mustafa as Putri in ‘Tiket Sehala – Dibunuh atau Membunuh’ — Picture courtesy of Key Billions

Showbiz / 21 h ago

Coming this August: Malaysian action thriller ‘Tiket Sehala – Dibunuh atau Membunuh’, with ensemble Asian cast, spotlights overseas scam victims

Zheng Xi Yong shared snaps from the set of Bridgerton on his Instagram. — Pictures via Instagram

Showbiz / 1d ago

Malaysian actor Zheng Xi Yong makes debut in new season of ‘Bridgerton’

Chinese-US actress Li Jun Li, US actor Omar Miller, Nigerian-British actor Wunmi Mosaku, British actor Delroy Lindo, US actor Michael B. Jordan, British actor Jack O'Connell, US actress singer songwriter Jayme Lawson, US actor Miles Caton, and US casting director Francine Maisler pose with the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for

Showbiz / 1d ago

‘Sinners’ wins top prize at Screen Actors Guild awards, beating out Oscar-tipped ‘One Battle After Another’

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Zendaya and Tom Holland have purportedly tied the knot in private, away from prying eyes. — Getty Images pic via AFP

1d ago

‘You missed it’: Stylist Law Roach claims Spidey couple Tom Holland and Zendaya are already married

What happens when the hunters become the prey? 'The Hunt' tells that story on Apple TV in March. — Picture courtesy of Apple

1d ago

Apple TV: What’s worth adding to your watchlist in March and April (VIDEO)

‘One Battle After Another’, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (fourth from left) and starring US actor Leonardo DiCaprio (second from left) won Best Picture at the Producers Guild Awards on March 1, 2026, considered a reliable indicator for the Oscars. — AFP pic

1d ago

‘One Battle After Another’ wins Producers Guild Award, keeps Oscars hopes alive

Miriam Margolyes brings the realities of aging to life in the 2026 Oscar-nominated short ‘A Friend of Dorothy’. — Picture from Instagram/miriammargolyesofficial

1d ago

Miriam Margolyes and Stephen Fry explore loneliness, connection and ageing in Oscar contender

(From left) US actor Joaquin Phoenix, US actress Rooney Mara, Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, actor Motaz Malhees and actress Clara Khoury pose with a portrait of late Palestinian girl Hind Rajab during the red carpet for the movie ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, a docudrama about a Palestinian girl stalked by Israeli bullets that killed her family in Gaza, and the rescue efforts to save her. — AFP pic

1d ago

Subtitles and stars: Foreign films finally feel at home at the Oscars

The K-Sarang Super Concert 2026 is derived from the Korean word Sarang which means love. — Picture courtesy of HIFIVE Entertainment.

2d ago

Super Junior’s Kyuhyun and AHOF to perform at the first ever K-Sarang Super Concert in KL this April

‘APT.’ is the chart-smashing collaboration between Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars. — Picture courtesy of The Black Label

2d ago

Brit Awards conquered: Rose’s addictive Bruno Mars collab ‘APT.’ makes her K-pop’s first winner

It's now being speculated about whether NewJeans will come back as a trio. — Picture composite via social media

2d ago

NewJeans now a trio? Leaked CCTV show them rehearsing with Minji nowhere in sight

Diane Warren is one of the most influential songwriters in American music, whose lyrics have been sung by everyone from Beyonce, Cher and Whitney Houston to Michael Bolton and Eric Clapton.— AFP pic

2d ago

Will Oscars be 17th time lucky for songwriter Diane Warren?

Director/Producer Yorgos Lanthimos, actress/producer Emma Stone, cinematographer Robbie Ryan, composer Jerskin Fendrix, sound designer Johnnie Burn, producers Andrew Lowe and Ed Guiney attend 'Bugonia' Bafta Screening at Pacific Design Center on October 25, 2025 in West Hollywood, California. — Getty Images via AFP

2d ago

Sympathy for the bedeviled: The likable conspiracy theorist of ‘Bugonia’

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean celebrates on stage after receiving the award for Artist of the year during the BRIT Awards 2026 at the Co-op Live arena, in Manchester on February 28, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

UK pop-soul star Olivia Dean sweeps Brit Awards

Chinese film director Chloé Zhao, British-Irish author, Maggie O’Farrell, Canadian film director Liza Marshall, British film Pippa Harris, film producer Nicolas Gonda, and British film director Sam Mendes pose with the award for Best outstanding British film for

2d ago

Shakespeare would have shunned streaming, ‘Hamnet’ team says

Shambhala, directed by Min Bahadur Bham, is one of the most expensive films ever made in Nepal and was even selected as the country’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. — Picture via Youtube/Ani Choying Drolma

01 Mar 2026

More Malaysians keen on expanding their viewing horizons but familiar Hollywood, local franchises still rule (VIDEO)

‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ has been praised for its emotional realism, earning positive reviews nationwide. — Picture courtesy of TGV

28 Feb 2026

How Taiwanese prison drama ‘Sunshine Women’s Choir’ won Malaysian hearts and became a rare hit at the local box office

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke performs a solo project with producer Nigel Godrich and visual artist Tarik Barri at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 4, 2019. — Reuters pic

28 Feb 2026

Radiohead demands ICE remove video using ‘Let Down’ without permission

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