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Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari poses with the national squash team, celebrating their haul of four gold and two silver medals after the men’s and women’s singles finals at the Thailand SEA Games 2025. — Bernama pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Malaysia breaks SEA Games medal tally record abroad with 221 medals in Bangkok

Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent G. Vikra Mathiththan Victor said the incident occurred at about 6pm on Wednesday. — Screengrab via Facebook/Alice Choong

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Johor police arrest teen Alphard driver after he allegedly rams motorcyclist, reverses into drain (VIDEO)

This file picture taken on August 26 shows an aerial view of Google’s first data centre under construction at Elmina Business Park, Selangor. The hyperscale facility will cover 51 hectares and is scheduled for completion in early 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

The tropical penalty: Operating data centres in Malaysia’s hotter, drier future

A US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey approaches for landing at Mercedita International Airport amid ongoing military movements in Puerto Rico, December 18, 2025. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

How Trump’s Venezuela embargo could put Taiwan at risk

Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Money / 19 h ago

Bursa Malaysia hits 15‑month high as banking stocks lead rally

Negeri Sembilan Deputy Police Chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said the man, in his early 50s, was detained around Genting Sempah, Pahang this afternoon. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Police arrest second man in Rembau body-in-bag murder case

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the IMF’s positive assessment of Malaysia’s economy, saying the government remains focused on prudent management, job creation, and accelerating reforms.— Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

PM Anwar welcomes IMF nod, says focus now on jobs and rebuilding public confidence

BookXcess founder Jacqueline Ng believes that reading should not be exclusive to the privileged. — Picture by Sayuti Zainduin

Life / 6 h ago

Beyond gadgets: Why physical books continue to captivate Malaysian readers

Letters from Japanese prisoner Takanori Kuzuoka, photographed in Tokyo on November 5, 2025, detail his life in organised crime. — AFP pic

Life / 16 h ago

The rise of ‘tokuryu’: Anonymous, online and ruthless gangs reshaping Japan’s underworld

PFM Chief Executive Officer and Honorary Secretary Zahrin Aris said the amendments would better protect the rights and welfare of creative practitioners while reinforcing Finas’ role as a key driver in the development of the local content industry. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Finas Act amendments a game-changer for Malaysia’s film industry, says producers’ group

Malaysia celebrates first SEA Games diving gold, courtesy of Nur Eilisha Rania Muhammad Abrar Raj and Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi. — Reuters pic

Sports / 18 h ago

Perfect synchrony pays off as Nur Eilisha Rania and Nurul Farisya Alia win SEA Games diving gold

London wakes in the mist of Westminster Bridge, as migrant night workers finish their shifts in silence. — AFP pic

Life / 16 h ago

Ghosts of the night shift: The invisible migrant workforce powering Britain 24/7

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza said he was released on police bail after being detained and questioned over a social media post involving Johor’s Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim. — Picture via Facebook/Fahmi Reza

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Fahmi Reza out on police bail after post on TMJ sparks 284 police reports

The ringgit strengthened to the 4.07 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, its strongest in nearly six years, following softer-than-expected US inflation data. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit rises against US dollar and Asean peers, strongest since 2020, closing at 4.07

Christmas decorations are seen at a shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Religious affairs minister: No ban on non-Islamic festive decor in halal-certified premises, but worship items not allowed

Showbiz

1 h ago

My Chemical Romance’s Kuala Lumpur concerts rescheduled to November 2026

The Kuala Lumpur shows are part of My Chemical Romance’s return to the region, which has generated strong excitement among fans following the band’s limited touring activity in recent years. — Picture via X/Hello Universe

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec — American rock band My Chemical Romance has rescheduled their much-anticipated Kuala Lumpur concerts, withs the shows now set to take place on November 19 and 20, 2026, according to online new portal Says.The concerts were originally scheduled for April 30 and May 1, 2026, at the National...

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Cho Jin-woong with co-stars Lee Je-hoon and Kim Hye-soo in a publicity poster for the first season of ‘Signal’.

Showbiz / 21 h ago

tvN breaks silence on ‘Signal 2’ after Cho Jin-woong’s sudden retirement

NCT DREAM took the stage at Axiata Arena for their second solo concert in Malaysia last weekend. — Picture courtesy of Qistina Haazree & Live Nation Malaysia

Showbiz / 22 h ago

NCT DREAM turn Kuala Lumpur into a two-night DREAMZENS paradise

Apink’s Yoon Bomi shared her wedding news with fans through a handwritten letter, announcing she will marry singer-producer Rado in May next year. — Picture via Instagram/_yoonbomi_

Showbiz / 23 h ago

Apink’s Bomi is getting married — a new chapter begins for a second-gen favourite

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‘Papa Zola The Movie’ takes over local cinemas, as expected, following strong reviews nationwide. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

1d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10: ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ crushes the competition, bumps ‘Zootopia 2’ to second place

Sammi Cheng returns to Kuala Lumpur in April 2026 with her ‘You & Mi’ World Tour, marking her first Malaysia concerts in 10 years. — Image courtesy of Media Asia Entertainment/ACO Media

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KL, are you ready? Cantopop queen Sammi Cheng’s ‘You & Mi’ world tour lands April 2026

Chris Evans returns as Captain America, having last appeared as Steve Rogers in 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

1d ago

On your left — Chris Evans is back as Captain America in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Vin Diesel and Cristiano Ronaldo in a photo shared by the actor on Instagram, sparking speculation that the football star could appear in the final ‘Fast & Furious’ film.

1d ago

From goal machine to speed machine? Vin Diesel teases Cristiano Ronaldo role in ‘Fast & Furious’ finale

Harrison Ford attends the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles February 23, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Harrison Ford gets his flowers with SAG lifetime achievement honour

US First Lady Melania Trump made a rare foray onto centre stage Wednesday with the first trailer for her Amazon documentary. — AFP pic

1d ago

Melania goes Prime time: Amazon’s US$40m deal puts First Lady back in the spotlight

Malaysian powerhouse rock 'Kapak' band Barbarik assures fans that their upcoming Pentas Barbarik Volume 2 will be much better than the first one. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

Malaysian rock band Barbarik announces January concert, priority given to fans shut out of previous hit show

The Oscars will be available to watch exclusively on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 17. — AFP pic

2d ago

Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029 in major broadcast shift

SHINee’s Key announced he will step down from all current programmes after being linked to allegations involving unauthorised medical services, saying he believed the individual involved was a licensed doctor. — Screengrab via Instagram/bumkeyk

2d ago

SHINee’s Key withdraws from programmes after unauthorised medical service claims

Avicii’s former manager Arash ‘Ash’ Pournouri says he has begun legal action to correct the public record. — AFP pic

2d ago

Ex-manager sues Avicii’s family over claims he fuelled DJ’s decline

The ‘Friends’ star died in 2023 after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Second doctor in Matthew Perry ketamine case avoids jail, gets home confinement

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards, with ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advancing in the Music (Original Song) category. — Picture via X/Netflix

17 Dec 2025

‘Golden’ goes for gold: ‘KPop Demon Hunters‘ song lands on Oscars 2026 shortlist

Hybe has reportedly partnered South African singer-songwriter Tyla through a new joint venture, NFO LLC, marking a key step in the K-pop giant’s push to expand its global music operations beyond Korea. — AFP pic

17 Dec 2025

HYBE goes global with Tyla: New African venture signals expansion beyond K-pop

Aiman Hakim as Emir Khalid in Astro Originals’ final premium series of 2025, ‘Bad Cop’. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

17 Dec 2025

Astro Originals goes dark with Malaysian adaptation of German thriller ‘Bad Cop’

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ on September 9, 2025. — Reuters pic

17 Dec 2025

Son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner to face two counts of first-degree murder over parents’ killings

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