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Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay is the new chairman on the board of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka as of September 16, succeeding Datuk Husaini Omar whose term has ended. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

After retiring as police No 2, Ayob Khan takes on new role as UTeM board chairman

Kelantan police are investigating a scam in which syndicate members allegedly spoofed the headquarters’ telephone number to trick victims into believing they were receiving calls from the police. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Kelantan investment manager loses RM1.2m in savings and jewellery after scammers spoof police phone number

IGB REIT Management Sdn Bhd has announced the passing of its former chief executive officer, Elizabeth Tan Hui Ning, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a leader remembered for her impact on both IGB REIT and IGB Commercial REIT. — IGB website

Money / 9 h ago

Former IGB REIT CEO Elizabeth Tan dies at 42; company pays tribute to her legacy

Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim expressed concern that Loke’s resignation could jeopardise ongoing projects, including those in Johor. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PKR’s Hassan Karim urges Anwar to retain Anthony Loke ahead of major transport projects

A leatherback turtle lays 70 eggs at Kuala Abang Beach early this morning, marking the species’ third recorded landing in Terengganu in September 2026, with the eggs later moved to the Rantau Abang Turtle Conservation Centre for incubation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Leatherback makes third Terengganu landing this month, lays 70 eggs

Fire damaged a classroom at the Chung Ling High School in Ayer Itam, Penang on September 21, 2026 evening and was extinguished within an hour, with no casualties reported. — Composite image from the Penang Fire and Rescue Department via Bernama on X

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang’s Chung Ling high school classroom catches fire, no casualties but 20pc damaged

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation and Community Safety Department director Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said police had arrested a cable theft suspect in connection with the incident. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Bukit Aman denies police MPV escorted cable theft vehicle in Ampang

Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said the decision was made unanimously at a special meeting of the State Executive Council (MMKN) today. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Negeri Sembilan govt suspends state secretary, legal adviser amid royal row

Jaclyn Victor said performing a solo concert at the prestigious venue will be one of the most meaningful milestones in her singing career. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Jaclyn Victor takes on career milestone with first solo MPO concert, tackling opera and reimagined classics at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas

Cake Jalan Tiung’s bestselling butter 'tteok' is darker and crunchier than other versions. — Pictures courtesy of Cake Jalan Tiung

Eat-drink / 18 h ago

Butter ‘tteok’ craze comes to Shah Alam, where Cake Jalan Tiung’s darker, crunchier take sells out almost every day

The MOE says the removal of the 30 per cent Bumiputera equity is to meet the current needs of the education sector and ensure participation remains open to all parties wishing to contribute to the nation’s educational development. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Education Ministry opens private schools sector to all investors, no more 30pc Bumi rule

An aerial view of the new 40m road connection linking Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3 in Mont Kiara, providing motorists with an alternative route towards Solaris Dutamas, Segambut and surrounding areas. — Picture via Facebook/BonEstates

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Just 40m long, new Mont Kiara road opens shortcut to Solaris and Segambut

Miti has clarified that matters related to the Bumiputera equity ownership policy fall under the Ministry of Economy’s purview. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Miti says Bumiputera equity policy is not under its purview but Economy Ministry’s

Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the wage difference between low- and semi-skilled workers had narrowed from RM550 in 2016 to RM396 in 2024. . — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Beyond minimum wage, Malaysia needs clearer wage ladders tied to productivity, says Akmal Nasrullah

Zamberi Angah was believed to have entered the Korbu Forest Reserve with a friend to search for rotan. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Orang Asli man killed in suspected tiger attack while searching for rotan in Sungai Siput

Showbiz

9 h ago

ONE OK ROCK’s Taka hit by backlash after defending Ed Sheeran amid Macklemore–Palestine controversy

Facing mounting criticism, Taka issued an apology, saying his comment stemmed from personal friendship rather than political alignment. — Picture via Instagram

TOKYO, Sept 22 — ONE OK ROCK vocalist Taka is facing intense backlash online after publicly supporting Ed Sheeran, who has come under fire for removing rapper Macklemore from his Loop Tour lineup — a decision widely interpreted by fans as linked to Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestine.The controversy escalated...

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All four original members — Lee Hyo‑ri, Ock Joo‑hyun, Lee Jin and Sung Yu‑ri — have reunited under the Fin.K.L name. — Picture via social media

11 h ago

Fin.K.L to reunite for full-group activities after 21 years

The tour celebrates the group’s 20th anniversary and follows their comeback single BiiiG, released on August 19. — Picture courtesy of IME Media

11 h ago

BIGBANG’s KL concert sells out in 25 minutes as K‑pop kings mark 20th anniversary

The Feisk Productions team, among nine Malaysians selected for the 2026 Global Media Makers (GMM) LA Residency. — Picture courtesy of Feisk Productions

15 h ago

Malaysian brothers Iskander and Feisal take Feisk Productions to LA after 15 years, selected for prestigious global film residency

Jaclyn Victor said performing a solo concert at the prestigious venue will be one of the most meaningful milestones in her singing career. — Bernama pic

18 h ago

Jaclyn Victor takes on career milestone with first solo MPO concert, tackling opera and reimagined classics at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas

US singer Reba McEntire performs a tribute to Dolly Parton during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026. California will observe Dolly Parton Day annually on September 25 in honour of the late singer. — AFP pic

1d ago

California gives Dolly Parton her own day, and it’s 9-2-5

Malaysian Yuki Chong (left) and Olivia Law are participants in Mediacorp’s new Singaporean reality dating show, ‘Wingman’. — Picture courtesy of Mediacorp

1d ago

Why watch Asian dating shows when you can be in one? Meet Malaysians Yuki Chong and Olivia Law in ‘Wingman’ (VIDEO)

BTS’ Jungkook scores another streaming milestone as ‘Standing Next to You’ crosses 500 million plays on YouTube Music. — Picture from social media

1d ago

BTS’ Jungkook’s ‘Standing Next to You’ hits 500 million streams on YouTube Music

Ed Sheeran said the turmoil had made him question whether he wanted to continue his career in music, while he assembled a new backing band at short notice, giving its members only three days to learn his catalogue. — Screengrab from social media

1d ago

Ed Sheeran breaks down onstage, says he felt ‘abandoned’ amid Palestine row

Born in Beverly Hills, California, in 1999, Presley followed his mother into modelling and was signed by IMG Models at 15, later making his runway debut for Moschino in Los Angeles before appearing at a Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan and in a Calvin Klein campaign. — Picture from Instagram/presleygerber

1d ago

Cindy Crawford’s only son, model Presley Gerber, dies at 27

YouTube screengrab of a scene from Spanish drama ‘The Black Ball’, winner of the 2026 Toronto Film Fest, which has proved to be a useful bellwether for the Oscars.

1d ago

Spain’s wartime gay drama ‘The Black Ball’, starring Glenn Close and Penelope Cruz, wins Toronto film prize, gets early Oscars boost

YouTube screengrab of a scene from horror flick ‘Resident Evil’, which knocked ‘Practical Magic 2’ off the US box office top spot on its opening weekend.

1d ago

‘Resident Evil’ scares up US$60m (RM245.1m) opening weekend in North American box office

Dian Sastrowardoyo plays Dr Cahaya Diandra in the Indonesian film remake of the hit South Korean series ‘Descendants of the Sun’. — Picture via Instagram/Dian Paramita Sastrowardoyo

2d ago

K-drama hit ‘Descendants of the Sun’ gets Indonesian remake starring Reza Rahadian, Dian Sastrowardoyo

L-R: Caitriona Balfe, Willem Dafoe, Tom Hiddleston, Genden Phuntsok and Thinley Lhamo attend the premiere of ‘Tenzing’ during the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. — AFP pic

2d ago

‘Why so long?’ TIFF debut of ‘Tenzing’ finally centres Sherpa hero of Everest summit

The widower of French screen icon Brigitte Bardot on Saturday slammed as a ‘joke’ the planned auction of hundreds of the late star’s personal belongings organised by her animal welfare foundation. — AFP pic

2d ago

Brigitte Bardot’s widower outraged, slams auction of star’s personal treasures as cruel ‘joke’

Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo as English teacher Lara in her latest feature film, the Malaysian-Indonesian co-production ‘The Fox King’. — Picture courtesy of Kuman Pictures

2d ago

Dian Sastrowardoyo shines in ‘The Fox King’, hopes Indonesian cinemas embrace collabs

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