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Susanna Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, and her lawyers speak to the press after the decision on her husband`s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court halts RM37m payout to Pastor Koh’s family, citing ‘financial risk’ to govt

Pahang Ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah grants an audience to the committee members of the Malaysian Women Journalists Association at Shahzan House in Kuala Lumpur on July 2, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

No arbitrary citizenship: NRD responds to sovereignty concerns raised by Sultan of Pahang

A total of 23 Malaysian students were selected to pose for a photo at the send-off ceremony for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (KL-YES) Programme 2026, before departing for the United States to take part in a six-month student exchange programme until June 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

From nasi goreng to Bahasa Melayu, US teens embrace Malaysian culture and hospitality

Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, the wife of former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, arrives in a wheelchair at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to face money laundering charges on January 22, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Wife of ex-Army chief hit with new money laundering charge in Terengganu

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MACC seizes houses, shoplots, hotels belonging to navy officer in Ops Layar crackdown

The ringgit was last seen trading around similar levels in 2018, when it briefly firmed below the RM3.98 mark against the US currency. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 8 h ago

Ringgit strengthens to 3.968 versus US dollar, levels last seen in 2018

Understanding and maintaining fire safety systems can be the difference between safety and disaster. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

From hose reels to risers: Fire safety systems every condo resident should know

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of the 120th anniversary celebration of the National Audit Department at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre in Putrajaya on January 26, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar hails ringgit’s climb as Malaysian currency’s rally continues

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul indicated that Parliament might study the feasibility of introducing mandatory asset declarations, framing it as part of broader efforts to enhance transparency and integrity in the legislative process. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

To declare or not: Asset disclosures reignite debate amid corruption scrutiny

A general view shows the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya on July 2, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 3 h ago

How long should a Malaysian PM serve? You have until Wednesday to tell the govt

Former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan looks on as his lawyer speaks to the press at the Shah Alam Court Complex in Shah Alam January 23, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Ex-Army chief files police reports over leaked bank records and ‘Patek Philippe watch’ claims

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses for a group photo at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport on January 26, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

KLIA Terminal 1 trials faster customs clearance with colour-coded lane system

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is greeted with an honour guard during his arrival in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on January 25, 2026. — Istana Negara pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Sultan Ibrahim lands in Saint Petersburg on special invitation of Vladimir Putin

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke leaves Southwark Crown Court in London on January 19, 2026, after the end of the first day of her corruption trial. — AFP pic

Money / 9 h ago

Bribes, private jets, luxury homes: Ex-Opec president faces major corruption trial in UK

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari delivers his speech during the 2026 Selangor State New Year Message at Dewan Raja Muda Musa in Shah Alam on January 26, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Selangor MB shelves controversial Bukit Tagar pig farm plan, will search for alternative sites

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Famous K-drama singer and EXO member Chen to end Arcadia tour in KL this March

Caption: EXO’s CHEN will be bringing his Arcadia concert to Zepp KL on March 29, and it will be the last stop of his 2026 tour. — Picture courtesy of INB100

KUALA LUMPUR, January 26 — Chen, a member of the famous K-pop group EXO, is coming to KL for an intimate concert at Zepp KL on March 29.The Arcadia Chen Concert Tour in Kuala Lumpur is named after his fifth mini album, which was released in September last year, and...

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His new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. will be released on March 6.

Showbiz / 6 h ago

Harry Styles drops ‘Aperture’, announces new album and 2026 residency tour (VIDEO)

Kitty Chicha Amatayakul (right) played the lead role of Nanno in the first two seasons of Girl from Nowhere, and Becky Armstrong, who will take over the Nanno role in the upcoming reboot, Girl from Nowhere: The Reset. — Picture via Netflix/Netflix Thailand

Showbiz / 7 h ago

Before the reboot: Why ‘Girl from Nowhere’ became SE Asia’s cult Thai series

Chris Pratt attends the ‘Mercy’ New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theatre on January 20, 2026 in New York City. — Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/Getty Images North America/AFP pic

Showbiz / 8 h ago

‘Mercy’ opens at No. 1 in North America with US$11m as ‘Avatar’ slips after five‑week run

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Russian director Konstantin Bronzit, whose animated short film ‘The Three Sisters’ has been nominated for an Oscar, poses for a picture at the Melnitsa animation studio in Saint Petersburg, Russia January 23, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Oscar‑nominated Russian animator says animation remains a powerful art form

Honoree US opera soprano Renee Fleming and husband Tim Jessell attend the 46th Kennedy Centre Honours gala at the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on December 3, 2023. — AFP pic

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Opera star Renee Fleming pulls out of Kennedy Centre shows as Trump’s takeover triggers wave of withdrawals

Critics argue Bollywood is increasingly producing polarising films aligned with the ideology of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, using cinema’s unrivalled mass reach to shape public sentiment. — AFP pic

12 h ago

India’s Bollywood bets big on ‘event cinema’

Natalie Portman attends ‘The Gallerist’ Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 24, 2026 in Park City, Utah. — AFP pic

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‘We cannot normalise this’: Hollywood stars denounce killings by US immigration officers

Climber Alex Honnold reaches the top of Taipei 101 after free soloing the Taiwan skyscraper on January 25, 2026. — Netflix screenshot

1d ago

No rope, no fear: Alex Honnold becomes first to free-solo Taipei 101 in historic Netflix-aired climb

Francis Buchholz passed away on Thursday after a private battle with cancer, according to a post on his Facebook page. — Picture via Facebook/Francis Buchholz

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Francis Buchholz, Scorpions bassist behind ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’, dies at 71

Aidan Zamiri and Charli XCX (right) attend ‘The Moment’ Premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theater on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah. — AFP pic

1d ago

British singer Charli XCX roasts pop stardom in mockumentary ‘The Moment’

Movie posters for the documentary ‘Melania’ featuring US first lady Melania Trump are displayed in a New York City subway station, in New York, US, January 14, 2026. — Reuter pic

1d ago

‘Not a political film’: US first lady Melania Trump unveils new biopic with White House premiere

In Ismir, they met Isra’a, a then-11-year-old girl whose family had left Aleppo as bombs rained down on the city. — Picture via Sundance website

1d ago

‘One in a Million’: Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance

The cast of “Back to the Past” Kevin Chu, Raymond Lam, Louis Koo, and Jessica Hsuan pose for a photo with fans at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on January 23, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2d ago

Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hsuan draw thousands to ‘Back to the Past’ promo in Pavilion KL

A general view shows the Taipei 101 skyscraper before Alex Honnold’s climb in Taipei on January 24, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Rain forces delay of Netflix’s live Taipei 101 ‘free solo climb’ to Sunday

Robbie Williams poses at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 20, 2023. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Robbie Williams tops Beatles, Rolling Stones as Britain’s chart-topping album king

David Beckham poses for a photo ahead of a podcast during the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Who owns Brooklyn Beckham’s name? Unpacking the legal battle over the family brand

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias performs during a press conference in Mexico City on September 23, 2015. — AFP pic

2d ago

Human sex trafficking case against Julio Iglesias collapses over foreign victim, Caribbean location

Singaporean comedian Kumar is set to deliver his biggest-ever Malaysia stand-up show this April at Mega Star Arena. — Picture via Instagram/Kumarsutra

23 Jan 2026

‘No filter, no mercy’: Singaporean comedian Kumar returns to KL with biggest Malaysian show yet in ‘FIFTY50’

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