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A former TV celebrity in Singapore was allegedly in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, and was charged in court. — TODAY pic

Singapore / 14 h ago

Former Singapore TV celebrity charged over alleged sexual acts with 15-year-old girl

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives to dine with students and staff of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dengkil campus at Anjung Dengkil 24, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PM Anwar says ‘go ahead, protest against corruption’ ahead of anti-graft rally, criticises attempts to blame him for pre-administration cases

The sandwiches involved in the charges included 50 mixed tuna sandwiches, 43 mixed potato sandwiches, 77 mixed chicken sandwiches, 74 egg mayo sandwiches, 66 ham and cheese sandwiches, and 56 chilli crab stick sandwiches. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Shake and Bake and its managing director charged with misuse of halal logo

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has paid the RM1.4 million judgment sum to Lim Guan Eng in connection with a defamation lawsuit over Yayasan Albukhary’s tax-exempt status. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Muhyiddin pays RM1.4m judgment in Guan Eng defamation suit pending appeal

Jojo (left) and Estupinan will face off in the ONE 170 fight tonight. — Picture from ONE Championship

Sports / 17 h ago

Clash of Johans: Malaysian star Jojo Ghazali eyes KO victory against Colombian Estupinan at ONE 170 tonight

Ernest Zacharevic’s ‘Children on Bicycle’ mural has been repeatedly used in AirAsia’s advertisements including for food delivery, hotel and flights. — Pictures courtesy of Ernest Zacharevic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Artist Ernest Zacharevic to sue AirAsia for using his mural without consent

The government has filed a notice of appeal against a High Court’s decision which allowed a judicial review regarding a pension increase for retirees based on their final salary according to the 2016 Public Services Department Circular, effective January 2022. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Federal govt files appeal against High Court ruling on pension adjustments for civil servant retirees

At 6pm, the ringgit surged to 4.3750/3800 against the greenback, compared to Thursday’s close of 4.4420/4465. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Money / 9 h ago

Ringgit soars to three-month high after Trump eases China tariff concerns, signals lower rates

The vibe at Chat Hei Claypot Restaurant reminds one of Hong Kong eateries with its posters and even old Chinese tunes. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

PJ Damansara Utama’s Chat Hei Claypot serves sizzling claypot dishes amid a retro Hong Kong vibe

Highway users nationwide will enjoy a 50 per cent discount on toll charges in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. — Photo by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Toll relief for CNY travellers: 50pc discount on highways from Jan 27-28

1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and its subsidiaries are set to have a new judge presiding over their lawsuit against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and former management staff. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Judge swap in 1MDB’s US$8b case against Najib and former staff

The accused Christopher Lim Ka Hen being escorted by policemen to the Johor Baru Magistrate's Court where he later pleaded guilty for careless and inconsiderate driving that resulted in an accident. Jan 24, 2025 – Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fugitive BMW driver fined RM5,500 for hit-and-run at Johor traffic light

Popular K-pop group NewJeans has announced plans to adopt a temporary new name amid an ongoing contract dispute with its label, Ador, and its parent company, Hybe. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 16 h ago

K-pop group NewJeans vows not to return to Hybe or Ador, announces public contest for temporary name amid contract dispute

The Automated People Mover System (Aerotrain) is expected to resume service in Q2 of this year, its operator, the Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) said. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KLIA Aerotrain to return in second quarter of 2025 after RM456m overhaul, MAHB confirms

Many believed Nicole Kidman could make it, given her five prior nominations, but her absence from the SAG and BAFTA lists signaled trouble. — AFP file pic

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Oscar 2025 nominations: Biggest snubs and surprises revealed

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10 h ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Paddington in Peru’ captivates Malaysian hearts, tops local box office while ‘Wolf Man’ delivers chills

The adorable Paddington takes centre stage in local cinemas. — Picture via Instagram/gscinemas

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 — Now in its third instalment, the adorable Paddington continues to captivate local audiences, winning over Malaysians with its humour and heartwarming charm.For those who prefer thrills, Wolf Man is currently haunting cinemas, offering spine-tingling scares, while Tamil hits Madha Gaja Raja and Kadhalikka Neramillai are...

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A banner of the French film ‘Emilia Perez,’ written and directed by the French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, is seen at the Diana cinema in Mexico City January 23, 2025. The film ‘Emilia Perez’ received 13 Oscar nominations. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 13 h ago

Hollywood celebrates ‘Emilia Perez’ with 13 Oscar nominations, but musical faces backlash in Mexico for trivialising drug violence

This undated file photo released by Jiji Press on January 20, 2025 shows Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the J-Pop boy band sensation SMAP and a celebrity television host, in Tokyo. Japanese media announced on January 23, 2025 that the J-pop star would retire after sex misconduct allegations. — Jiji Press/AFP pic

Showbiz / 15 h ago

J-pop star and TV host Nakai exits entertainment industry, saying ‘Thank you for these past 37 years. Goodbye’ amid sexual misconduct claims, ¥90m settlement

Singer Chris Brown (centre) and his attorney Mark Geragos (right) are pictured during a probation progress hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles in this file photo taken on August 17, 2013. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Singer Chris Brown files US$500m lawsuit against Warner Bros over ‘defamatory’ ‘A History of Violence’ documentary

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Popular K-pop group NewJeans has announced plans to adopt a temporary new name amid an ongoing contract dispute with its label, Ador, and its parent company, Hybe. — Reuters pic

16 h ago

K-pop group NewJeans vows not to return to Hybe or Ador, announces public contest for temporary name amid contract dispute

There will be no such opportunity for singer-actress Selena Gomez, who performed “Emilia Perez” number “Mi Camino,” and H.E.R., who sings “The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight.” — File picture via Reuters

18 h ago

Progressive politics, musical revival and nepo babies dominate Oscar nominations

Many believed Nicole Kidman could make it, given her five prior nominations, but her absence from the SAG and BAFTA lists signaled trouble. — AFP file pic

18 h ago

Oscar 2025 nominations: Biggest snubs and surprises revealed

Emilia Perez, in which a narco boss transitions to life as a woman and turns her back on crime, picked up nods for best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay and best international film, as well as multiple song, score and sound nods. — Pic via X

19 h ago

Emilia Perez dominates Oscars with record 13 nods, as Los Angeles wildfires cast a shadow

File picture of an Oscar statue pictured at the red carpet of the 96th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 9, 2024. This year’s Oscar nominations will be unveiled on January 23, 2025 in an announcement postponed by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, with transgender cartel musical ‘Emilia Perez’ expected to lead a highly competitive field. — AFP pic

1d ago

From ashes to acclaim: Oscar nominations unveiled amid LA wildfires, ‘Emilia Perez’ leads diverse race

Sundance kicks off today as the US film industry holds its first major gathering since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. — AFP pic

1d ago

Sundance festival kicks off under shadow of LA wildfires, with J-Lo, Cumberbatch, and poignant films on resilience

Japan, one of K-pop’s top three export markets alongside the US and China, saw a significant decline in demand. — Viacom handout pic via Reuters

1d ago

K-pop’s growth falters post-BTS, Blackpink, industry faces challenges amid lack of new global stars

British rock guitarist Jeff Beck performs during the 43rd Montreux Jazz Festival in this file photo taken on July 17, 2009. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck’s prized instruments sold at London auction

US actress/singer Jennifer Lopez arrives for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 15th Annual Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on November 17, 2024. The US film industry's first big gathering since fires devastated Los Angeles will begin January 23 at the Sundance festival, where highlights include a glitzy new Jennifer Lopez musical and a dark Benedict Cumberbatch drama. — AFP pic

2d ago

Star-studded Sundance festival proceeds despite recent LA fires, featuring J-Lo and Cumberbatch

Joaquin Phoenix attends the premiere for the film ‘Joker’ in Los Angeles September 28, 2019. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Sad clown: ‘Joker 2’, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga lead Razzie nominations for worst movies with seven nods

Chris Martin of the British rock band Coldplay performs onstage during a concert as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 2025. — Reuters pic

21 Jan 2025

Coldplay’s Chris Martin strikes nerve with indirect apology for British colonialism in Mumbai (VIDEO)

File photo of Pharrell Williams performing on the Padang Stage during the Singapore Grand Prix 2015 in Singapore September 18, 2015. —Reuters pic

21 Jan 2025

Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton show at the Louvre kicks off Paris Men’s Fashion Week

Hybe may face limitations on its use of Face Pass, a new facial recognition technology, for concert and event admission. — HYBE pic

20 Jan 2025

Hybe’s facial recognition tech for K-pop concert and event ticketing system sparks privacy concerns, may face ban

This file photo shows an exterior view of Japanese television station Fuji Television Network building in the Odaiba district of Tokyo on January 17, 2025. A growing number of top brands are pulling adverts from major Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television (Fuji TV) on January 20, 2025 over sexual misconduct allegations against a host and former J-Pop star. — AFP pic

20 Jan 2025

Major brands pull ads from Fuji TV following sexual misconduct claims against former J-Pop star and host Masahiro Nakai

A high-budget French adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ epic novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ starring actor Pierre Niney, was France’s biggest foreign cinema export. — Chapter 2/Pathe Films/M6/Jérôme Prébois pic

20 Jan 2025

France’s cinema industry thrives post-Covid, bucking global trends and setting an example for others

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