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Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, December 12, 2025. Speaking to reporters after proceedings adjourned alongside lead counsel Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, Syed Saddiq said he respected the court’s decision to call for further submissions and emphasised that he had never once tried to delay proceedings throughout the nearly two-year legal battle. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘I leave it to the courts’: Syed Saddiq puts faith in judiciary after apex court tells prosecution to rethink case

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Hannah Yeoh demands full report into Danish Irfan’s SEA Games withdrawal amid online uproar

The appeal, filed by the state government and Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, was dismissed as lacking merit by Federal Court judge Datuk Dr Lim Hock Leng and Court of Appeal judge Datuk Faizah Jamaludin. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Datuk Azizah Nawawi delivered a dissenting opinion. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

‘Unconstitutional’: Court of Appeal throws out Kedah govt’s gaming licence appeal in 2-1 split

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the public after dining at D’Jit Seafood Restaurant in Langkawi, December 12, 2025. The prime minister today said that any claims that lead to religious, racial and ethnic sensitivities must take into account the position of the national language in the country’s Constitution. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Anwar: Mastery of Bahasa Melayu must come first before proposals on other languages or UEC recognition

A retired primary school headmaster was fined RM10,000, or two months’ jail in default, for making an online threat against a forensic pathologist who testified in the Zara Qairina Mahathir inquest. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Zara Qairina case: Retired headmaster fined RM10,000 for threatening forensic pathologist online

In a statement on its Facebook page, the department said weather models indicate the surge could also trigger strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of monsoon surge, heavy rain in east coast and west Sarawak from Dec 14-18

Abdul Karim emphasised that fare-setting in the aviation industry involves multiple considerations and cannot be lowered excessively at the expense of operational viability. – The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Sarawak minister urges patience as AirBorneo fare complaints mount

Passenger Julia Toon, 25, (right) poses for a selfie with her friend Sim Xin Yng, 29, in front of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) upon arriving at JB Sentral during today’s inspection. The ETS3, which began operations today, carried 233 passengers from KL Sentral and arrived at JB Sentral at around 12.20pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KL–JB ETS3 debuts with four-hour journey, hailed as major relief for commuters

National women’s hammer throw ace Grace Wong Xiu Mei produced an outstanding performance en route to winning the gold medal and smashing the Games record four consecutive times at the SEA Games Thailand 2025 here today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Grace Wong smashes four SEA Games records to clinch hammer gold in Bangkok

Vijay, 51, will personally attend the audio launch of his final movie, 'Jana Nayagan', at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 13 h ago

One last dance: Actor Vijay to rock KL with audio launch of final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ — here’s why it’s worth the hype

The Attorney General’s Chambers’ decision not to appeal Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s acquittal and discharge on 17 charges of money laundering and tax evasion is in accordance with the law, the prime minister said. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

‘Not whether our supporter or enemy’: No political bias in AGC’s decision to drop Rosmah case, says Anwar

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor highlighted that BESS Lahad Datu, which falls under the jurisdiction of Sabah Electricity, is designed to enhance the stability of the state’s electrical grid, reduce reliance on diesel, and support the integration of renewable energy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Sabah launches South-east Asia’s biggest battery energy storage system to boost grid stability

Controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Indonesia’s Bali island on Friday. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

British adult film star Bonnie Blue’s Bali saga looks set to end with deportation over traffic violations

If you’re flying SIA and celebrating your birthday, remember that you can get free cake on board only on the actual day or one day before or after the flight, and make sure to request for it at least one week in advance. — Unsplash pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Birthday blues at 30,000 feet: SIA says no to passenger asking for in-flight cake

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 17 h ago

At their wedding, Mr E dismisses ‘trophy wife’ label, describes Erra Fazira as an established career woman

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‘Music is medicine’: Tarimosi’s emo revival blends therapy, theatre and riffs in Audiopamine+

Malaysian band, Tarimosi, is taking the ‘music is medicine’ concept to a whole new level. — Picture courtesy of Tarimosi

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — ‘Music is medicine’ is a common phrase used by artists and musicians when describing how music impacted their lives. For example, Grammy-winning singer songwriter Bruce Springsteen used the concept to describe how music helped him in his struggles against depression while legendary hip hop producer Pete...

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Vijay, 51, will personally attend the audio launch of his final movie, 'Jana Nayagan', at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on December 27. — Picture via Instagram/Vijay

Showbiz / 13 h ago

One last dance: Actor Vijay to rock KL with audio launch of final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ — here’s why it’s worth the hype

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Showbiz / 17 h ago

At their wedding, Mr E dismisses ‘trophy wife’ label, describes Erra Fazira as an established career woman

Thai actress Aokbab Chutimon, known for her standout roles in ‘Bad Genius’ and ‘Hunger’, will lead ‘Fortune Seekers’ as the character Bua. — Picture courtesy of Night Edge Pictures

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Astro Shaw joins forces with Thailand’s Night Edge for chilling horror double bill

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A group photo taken at the launch of LC Xpo 2025, which also announced the ‘Upin & Ipin Theme Park’ set to open at King’s Park, Genting Highlands, at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on December 11, 2025. — Picture courtesy of Les’ Copaque

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‘Upin & Ipin Theme Park’ to open at Genting Highlands as Les’ Copaque celebrates 20th anniversary

‘Zootopia 2’ remains at No.1 at the top of the local box office. — Picture via YouTube/Walt Disney

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Malay Mail’s Top 10: ‘Zootopia 2’ stays No. 1, ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ debuts second despite mixed reviews

Malaysian singer and actress Erra Fazira and Mr E are seen on their wedding day in Subang December 12, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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With just one ‘lafaz’, singer‑actress Erra Fazira marries Mr E in intimate ceremony

Hong Kong rising star and lead actor of ‘Road To Vendetta’ Jeffrey Ngai speaks to the press during a press conference at TGV Pavilion Bukit Jalil December 12, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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Hong Kong actor Jeffrey Ngai visits KL, talks ‘Road to Vendetta’ and names Dwayne Johnson as dream co-star

Jeffrey Ngai embodies the character of Number 4, which marks his debut lead role in a film. — Picture via Youtube/Abnormal Studios

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‘Road to Vendetta’ opens in local cinemas, showcases Hong Kong’s action legacy and earns five Golden Horse nominations (VIDEO)

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The Egyptian Theatre in Main Street is seen during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on January 23, 2016. — AFP pic

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Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, Russell Crowe head to Sundance 2026 in first festival since Redford’s death

VÆB, representing Iceland, performs “ROA” during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17, 2025. — Reuters pic

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Eurovision loses fifth country as Iceland says ‘no joy, no peace’ without Israel ban

The dress worn by Amy Winehouse in her final performance during the 2011 Summer Festival Tour for a concert performance in Belgrade is displayed at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, California on November 1, 2021. — AFP pic

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Amy Winehouse’s father sues star’s friends for auctioning her clothes

Senario current members from left to right: Azlee Jaafar, Wahid, Lan Pet Pet, Ilya Buang, Saiful Apek and Yassin Yahya. — Bernama pic

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Adversity compels Yassin to improve himself

A woman paints graffiti of the rock star Jimi Hendrix, on the wall of a music shop in Malaga, southern Spain, February 18, 2015. — Reuters pic

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UK trial opens in dispute over Jimi Hendrix recordings

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‘A Step into the Past’ sequel ‘Back to the Past’ hits Malaysian cinemas New Year’s Eve

British actor Judi Dench poses on the red carpet on arrival to attend the European premiere of the film ‘Belfast’ during the 2021 BFI London Film Festival in London on October 12, 2021. — AFP pic

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James Bond star Judi Dench reveals she now sees faces ‘in a fog’ from eye condition

HUNTR/X vocalists Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami pose on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in New York September 7, 2025. — Reuters pic

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Time’s Breakthrough of the Year: How ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ conquered the world

The Border 2 poster follows earlier reveals of Sunny Deol reprising his Army role and Varun Dhawan also representing the Army, while singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh will portray an Air Force officer in the tri-service war epic. — T-Series/JP Films pic

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‘Border 2’ reveals Ahan Shetty's character: Sequel expands to include army, navy, and air force

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