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Seen in this picture is a composite of the advertisement and auction notice announcing the auction of the building where Village Park Nasi Lemak operates. — Picture composite

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Shoplot housing Village Park restaurant in Uptown Damansara set for RM5.3m auction

A general view of a roller coaster ride at a theme park. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Roller coaster mishap at Subang Jaya theme park leaves ten hurt, police investigating

Placards are seen during the Indira Gandhi Justice March from Sogo Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Aman to deliver her daughter’s teddy bear in Kuala Lumpur on November 22, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s RM100m suit despite flagging police shortcomings

The broth for Teochew-style 'bak kut teh' is a lighter brown compared to the darker Hokkien-style 'bak kut teh'; this has a moderate herbal taste and just cooked meat and offal. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Restoran New Teo Chew brings Teochew-style ‘bak kut teh’, braised fish, ‘kuih’ and more to Damansara Jaya

Runners prepare to start the IHH Sky Race 2026 at Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Record-breaking crowds storm Menara Merdeka 118 for IHH Sky Race

Speakers take part in the Merdeka, Multiracialism and Dissent, Without Fear or Favour forum in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of Tan Poh Lai

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Mr Opposition — The legacy of Tan Chee Khoon

Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming delivers his speech during the launching of the National Housing Policy here at Kuala Lumpur Golf Country Club Convention Centre. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

National Housing Policy: What does the policy mean for Malaysians

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has denied the authenticity of a viral poster announcing a special public holiday to mark the state’s victory at the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). — Picture via Facebook/Amirudin Shari

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Amirudin says viral Sukma holiday poster fake, official decision based on medal tally tonight

A 62-year-old lottery outlet worker suffered burns to about 50 per cent of her body from the attack. — Picture via Facebook/Lim Lip Eng

Malaysia / 9 h ago

E-hailing driver charged with attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong

A motorcycling influencer is among eight local men remanded for four days to assist in investigations after blocking a road to race on the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link (Linkedua) highway on Saturday, at the Kulai Magistrate’s Court in Kulai on August 24, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Linkedua shutdown: Eight including motoring influencer held after staging illegal race on Malaysia-Singapore link

FMM president Jacob Lee Chor Kok warned that a RM3,100 threshold would widen the gap between Malaysia and competing Asean manufacturing hub. — FMM pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

FMM dismisses MTUC’s RM3,100 minimum wage proposal as unrealistic for businesses

Iran’s energy sector has taken a hit since joint US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic launched the Middle East war in late February. — AFP pic

World / 12 h ago

Iran discovers more than 200b cubic metres of natural gas reserves

The lawsuit was filed with the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak in Kota Kinabalu on August 21. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Ex-Sabah women and children’s hospital director sues successor, top official over removal

PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang (right) attends nomination day for the Negri Sembilan state election in Jempol July 18, 2026. — Facebook pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Hadi: Perikatan and BN already in talks for Melaka state election pact

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government respects the investigation process and any action must be taken in accordance with the law and by the relevant authorities. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Economy minister: Tabung Haji’s RM96b investments make governance crucial to market confidence

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4 h ago

Netherlands says Eurovision is ‘no longer’ neutral as it withdraws from 2027 contest over Gaza‑linked divisions

THE HAGUE, Aug 24 — The Netherlands will not participate in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, its broadcaster said today, saying the event can “no longer be considered neutral” given divisions over the Gaza war.“It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character. The...

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K-Town Clan celebrate with fans after making their Australian debut at Fringe Common Rooms in Melbourne on August 8, 2026.

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K-Town Clan takes Kajang hip-hop to Melbourne — and they’re still loud 21 years on

Andrew Garfield has revealed he maintains a secret Instagram account, admitting to heavy use of the platform. — AFP pic

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Andrew Garfield’s secret Instagram browsing includes ‘weird ceramics’ and Japanese crafts

Ipoh-born filmmaker Keane T.K. Wong finally made his feature-film debut with ‘Afterpiece’, which was screened at the Hong Kong Gala Presentation 2026. — Picture courtesy of Click Entertainment and Raymond Manuel

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Ipoh-born Keane Wong’s ‘Afterpiece’ journeys from Shanghai to New York before Malaysia premiere

Mark Ruffalo sporting a red pin in support for ceasefire calls in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. — AFP pic

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Actor Mark Ruffalo rejects antisemitism accusations, says critique of media mega‑merger is being misrepresented

A screengrab of Japanese hit dating series ‘Badly in Love Season 2’ of which Tokyo announced it is cancelling its partnership with Netflix following public backlash for purportedly glamourising crime.

21 Aug 2026

Japan pulls plug on Netflix show campaign over ‘glorifying crime’ fears

Fans dressed for the occasion at the opening of the Harry Potter 25th Celebration pop-up, posing for photos at Pavilion Damansara Heights. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

21 Aug 2026

Wands at the ready: Harry Potter celebrates 25 years of movie magic with Pavilion Damansara Heights pop-up

Stephen Chow’s highly anticipated ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ has kicked off its Malaysian cinema run at No. 2 at the box office. — Pictures via TGV Cinemas

21 Aug 2026

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ scores No. 2 debut behind ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Ateez member San was mocked in a now-deleted video posted by Japanese influencer Gamix, sparking backlash online. — Picture via Instagram/choi3an

21 Aug 2026

Japanese influencer deletes video after ‘racist’ gesture aimed at Ateez’s San — then faces fresh backlash

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ will open in South Korean cinemas on September 2, becoming MONSTA’s second film to secure a theatrical release in the country. — Image courtesy of Astro Shaw

21 Aug 2026

Malaysian animated hit ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ goes full ‘oppa’ with South Korea theatrical debut on Sept 2

Vanness Wu has issued a formal clarification after wife Emi Aramaki was accused online of lying about her age and university credentials. — Social media pic

21 Aug 2026

F4 star Vanness Wu hits back at claims wife Emi Aramaki lied about her age and University College London degree

Neutrogena has acknowledged making Hayden Panettiere ‘feel unsupported during a very difficult time’ amid renewed backlash following her death. — AFP pic

21 Aug 2026

Skincare brand Neutrogena admits it ‘made Hayden Panettiere feel unsupported’ after late actor’s claims spark boycott calls

A hacking group attempted to transfer 8.4 billion won worth of BTS member Jungkook’s HYBE shares, but the move was stopped before he suffered a financial loss. — AFP pic

21 Aug 2026

Chinese hacker jailed for 20 years in Seoul over multimillion-dollar share theft plot targeting BTS’ Jungkook

The hit animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is at the centre of a trademark lawsuit filed by metal band Demon Hunter. — Picture courtesy of Netflix

21 Aug 2026

Demon Hunter vs Demon Hunters: Metal band sues Netflix over blockbuster K-pop franchise

Kanye West, also known as Ye, is set to perform two stadium shows in Saint Petersburg in October, the biggest concerts by a Western artist in Russia since 2022. — AFP pic

21 Aug 2026

Ye announces Russia stadium shows and somehow Putin enters the chat

The ‘Chiikawa’ movie will please fans, terrify small children and leave non-fans leaving the theatre feeling unsettled. — Picture via Nagano

21 Aug 2026

‘Chiikawa’ movie is dystopia story wrapped in a deceptively adorable package (VIDEO)

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