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Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement today, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution. — Reuters pic

World / 11 h ago

Pope Francis, visionary reformer of Catholic Church, dies aged 88, Vatican says in video statement

Screengrab of a video showing a brawl in front of the 1 Utama shopping centre.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

PJ police confirm probe against Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall after viral video shows scuffle, chair-throwing (VIDEO)

Pork noodles or ‘chee yoke fun’ is always a coffee shop favourite since it’s brimming with flavour, meaty bites and well-cooked innards. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 19 h ago

Taman Muda’s Uncle Beh Pork Noodles serves up a bowl of ‘chee yoke fun’ one can eat every day

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek speaking to reporters during the Symbolic Ceremony for the Wearing of the Jalur Gemilang Badge on School Uniforms at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fadhlina: Malaysia to teach Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese as elective languages in schools to boost Asean ties

Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir speaks to the media after a working visit to monitor waste disposal issues at Pasar Borong Selayang, November 6, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Upset in Johor and Sabah PKR: Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir ousted by Youth chief in party polls, state minister Christina Liew loses post

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MRT Corp addresses public concerns over Penang LRT project timeline

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation’ Aidilfitri Open House in Putrajaya, on April 21, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle over PKR party poll upsets

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve will close the Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest at River Wonders from April 21 to 22 to allow giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia privacy during their breeding season. — Picture via Instagram/mandaiwildlifereserve

Singapore / 14 h ago

Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve closes exhibit on April 21 and 22 as giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia enter brief mating window (VIDEO)

Nora confirmed her marriage to Rushdi at the end of 2021. He is a senior lecturer at the Department of Fiqh and Usul at the University of Malaya. — Picture via Instagram/itsnoraariffin

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Malaysian vocal powerhouse Nora Ariffin files for divorce amid third-party claims

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 16, 2025 after attending the Daytona 500 car race earlier in the day. Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock — and sometimes entertain — with outrageous remarks that pull no punches. — AFP pic

World / 16 h ago

‘He’s not a politician, he’s a showman’: Trump’s first 100 days strain Ukraine ties and embolden Russia amid ongoing war

A screen grab of the exchange between Sai Scott and a Russian man and his partner on a beach in Krabi province.

Life / 14 h ago

Tourism adviser’s response to ‘Ni hao’ greeting sparks cultural sensitivity debate in Thailand

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Jakim wants legal action against viral post mocking Islam

A Boeing 737 MAX plane, intended for China's Xiamen Airlines, arrives at King County International Airport after returning from China due to ongoing tariff disputes, in Seattle, Washington April 19, 2025. A second Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline was heading back to the US today, flight tracking data showed, in what appeared to be another victim of the tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs launched by President Donald Trump in his global trade offensive. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Second Boeing jet returns to US from China as tariffs disrupt deliveries; Malaysia Airlines expresses interest in redirected planes

Damaged vehicles are seen at the site of a fatal accident near Padang Besar on April 20, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Info Kemalangan dan Bencana

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Wrong-lane driving in Titi Tinggi crash kills retired civil servant

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek engages with students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Haji Ahmad Badawi in Kepala Batas, Penang, on April 21, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Home learning during Asean Summit to avoid traffic jams? ‘No issue’, says education minister

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From Sabah to New York: Marsha Milan lights up Times Square billboard as Spotify EQUAL ambassador

Marsha Milan appears on a digital billboard in New York’s Times Square on April 18. — Picture courtesy of Media Prima Television Networks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Marsha Milan is entering a new chapter in her career — one that extends far beyond Malaysia’s borders. Fresh off her win at AJL 39, the celebrated singer has achieved another major milestone: appearing on a digital billboard in New York’s Times Square last Friday.The...

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The veteran singer who died in December 2023 was famous for his eye-catching, self-stitched sequinned stage outfits. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 10 h ago

M. Daud Kilau’s iconic outfits among 2,000 items set for digitisation in Perak Music Archives

This handout photo from Blue Origin shows US singer Katy Perry upon return to Earth after a flight on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31, which brought the passengers beyond the Karman line — the internationally recognised boundary of space — in Van Horn, West Texas, April 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 12 h ago

Beef in orbit: Wendy’s says it ‘respects’ Katy Perry after fan fury over ‘Can we send her back?’ diss

Nora confirmed her marriage to Rushdi at the end of 2021. He is a senior lecturer at the Department of Fiqh and Usul at the University of Malaya. — Picture via Instagram/itsnoraariffin

Showbiz / 15 h ago

Malaysian vocal powerhouse Nora Ariffin files for divorce amid third-party claims

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This unexpected pairing has certainly got the internet buzzing. — Picture via Instagram/Billy Ray Cyrus

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Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus go Instagram official: The couple you didn’t see coming

The tour supports Daesung’s latest album, ‘D’s WAVE’, which dropped earlier this month. — Picture via Facebook/Daesung

16 h ago

BigBang’s Daesung surprises Malaysian VIPs with Genting stop on June 7 for 2025 ‘D’s WAVE’ tour

Kardashian is expected to testify on April 28, 2025 in a Paris courtroom over a 2016 robbery that saw her relieved of millions of dollars’ worth of jewellery at gunpoint in one of the most startling crimes the city has seen. — AFP pic

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Who’s a diamond geezer? ‘Grandpa robbers’ face Paris justice over €10m Kim Kardashian heist, reality star to testify

Youn Yuh-jung attends the premiere of the film ‘The Wedding Banquet’ in Los Angeles April 14, 2025. — Reuters pic

17 h ago

Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung jokes about loving son-in-law more than her son, defying conservative norms in South Korea

Coldplay’s sold-out gigs on April 8, 9, 11, and 12 also marked a milestone: the band was the first to perform at the HK$30 billion Kai Tak Sports Park’s 50,000-seat stadium, which officially opened in March after six years of construction. — Picture via Facebook/Coldplay

18 h ago

Coldplay rocks Hong Kong for four nights — and sparks a HK$1.2b tourism windfall

Michael B. Jordan poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the European Premiere of ‘Sinners’ in London, on April 14, 2025. — AFP pic

18 h ago

‘Sinners’ sinks fangs into No. 1 in North America with US$45.6m debut, edging out ‘Minecraft’ (VIDEO)

Jolie has served for over two decades as a goodwill ambassador and special envoy for the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. — Reuters pic

19 h ago

‘Systematically destroyed’: Angelina Jolie speaks out for Gaza, shares ‘mass grave’ warning on Instagram

At the recent premiere of the horror film Mantera, actor Syafie Naswip said while Sabah’s film industry is on the rise, limitations in platform access and audience reach in Peninsular Malaysia have somewhat restricted their potential. — Picture via Instagram/syafienaswip

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Actor Syafie Naswip showcases Sabah’s filmmaking potential in horror debut ‘Mantera’; open to working with emerging creators

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Mexican actor Diego Luna attend the launch event for the second season of Lucasfilm's 'Andor' at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California, on April 14, 2025. — AFP pic

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‘Andor’ returns with final season as Star Wars spin-off became franchise’s boldest, most political series yet (VIDEO)

Jennie teases a collaboration with confectionary maker Haribo. — Picture from Instagram/Jennie Ruby Jane

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From Coachella to candy: Jennie teases ‘dream’ Haribo collab with Ruby-themed gummies

Lady Gaga returned to Coachella for the first time since 2017, when she filled in for Beyoncé. — Picture from Facebook/Coachella

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‘At least you know I sing live’: Technical hiccup doesn’t stop Lady Gaga’s Coachella return as she powers through broken mic (VIDEO)

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sits with members of his defense team Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, for a conference ahead of his trial next month on sex trafficking charges, in New York, U.S., April 18, 2025, in this courtroom sketch. — Reuters pic

2d ago

US court denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to delay sex trafficking trial, judge rules legal team had ‘sufficient time’ to prepare

2d ago

From symphonies to pop: Superstar conductor Dudamel captivates Coachella with a genre-defying orchestral showcase

Monsta chief executive officer Nizam Abd Razak said 26 episodes of the series will be available on China’s leading streaming platform, Youku. — Picture from Facebook/Mechamoto

18 Apr 2025

‘Mechamato’ makes power move into China via Youku, marking milestone for Malaysian animation

Lingling will step into K-pop history as Malaysia’s first girl group idol when Leanbranding’s first global girl group debuts in late May.

18 Apr 2025

Malaysia’s first K-pop idol is here — say hello to Klang-born Lingling

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