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Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad (third from left) attends the launching ceremony of the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025: Health of the Elderly findings at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) . April 20,2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Health Ministry: Study shows just 14pc of Malaysians over 60 ‘ageing well’

Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (right) is seen here with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Sultan of Selangor reprimands state government for lack of seriousness in flood mitigation efforts, despite his past counsel

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to media after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning, following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake off the north-eastern coast of Japan, at her official residence in Tokyo April 20, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants

A view of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska as USS Spruance (DDG 111) conducts its interception in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. — Centcom/Handout via Reuters

World / 19 h ago

Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship seizure

From left: Datuk Mendika Menteri Akhirulzaman Datuk Maarof Mat Rashad (Jelebu), Datuk Klana Petra Datuk Mubarak Dohak (Sungai Ujong), Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa Setiawan Datuk Muhammad Abdullah (Johol) and Datuk Lela Maharaja Datuk Seri Utama Muhammad Shariff Omar (Rembau). — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Negeri Sembilan’s unique ruler selection system: Who are the Undang Yang Empat and what role are they playing?

Lim Guan Eng arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to continue his trial in a corruption case related to the Penang undersea tunnel project April 20, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Prosecution seeks to drop the word ‘received’ from Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption charge

The Indonesian navy confirmed a US naval vessel, identified as the Japan-based USS Miguel Keith, transited the Malacca Strait, a key global shipping route. — US Navy pic

World / 16 h ago

US warship transits Strait of Malacca in line with international law, Indonesia says

The three-day event, running from April 30 to May 2, 2026, is being held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 and is expected to draw large crowds to the bustling Golden Triangle district. — Graphics courtesy of MOTAC

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that in facing prolonged global pressures, the government will continue to act proactively to ensure the business ecosystem remains resilient and able to adapt to change. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PM announces measures to ease cost pressures on micro, small and medium enterprises amid global energy crisis

Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Jana Santhiran Muniayan chairs an emergency coordination meeting involving the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), airline representatives and operational teams, April 20, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Transport Ministry

Malaysia / 17 h ago

KLIA baggage system glitch traced to power fault, 1,061 bags shortshipped, says Transport Ministry

A television screen shows a news report on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s tsunami warning, saying it expected tsunami waves of up to 3m to reach large coastal areas in northern Japan after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the north-eastern coast of Japan today. — Reuters pic

World / 15 h ago

Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

Police rescued a Chinese national who was allegedly held captive for three days at an Airbnb unit in Jalan Peel here after being used as a guarantor for a friend’s gambling debt. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Police rescue Chinese national held captive three days over friend’s RM100,000 gambling debt in KL Airbnb, two arrested

M. Indira Gandhi (centre), her lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan (right) and Indira Gandhi Action Team (Ingat) chief Arun Dorasamy (left) speak to reporters at the High Court in Ipoh in this file photo taken on April 6, 2026. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Court of Appeal dismisses Indira Gandhi’s bid to adduce fresh evidence in lawsuit against IGP, Home Ministry and govt

Tourists are seen in Bangkok’s Chinatown. Thailand is considering an emergency decree to raise borrowing capacity to respond to economic and security risks. — Reuters pic

Money / 15 h ago

Thailand weighs emergency decree to borrow up to 500b baht for crisis buffer

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has denied issuing any letter with the Miti letterhead soliciting payments or deposits under the guise of investments and urged the public to be vigilant against scams. — Screengrabs from Facebook Reel/Johari Abdul Ghani

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘I got scammed too’: Johari Abdul Ghani exposes fake Miti letter promising RM80,000 investment returns

Showbiz

15 h ago

Beyond fans, mark your calendars: Wong Ka Kui tribute film to hit Malaysian cinemas in June (VIDEO)

Titled ‘Because of You Ka Kui’ (真的相识过), the film is described as the first official large-scale cinematic music tribute dedicated to the late singer, whose legacy continues to resonate across generations. — Picture courtesy of Abnormal Studios

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — A cinematic tribute to legendary Beyond frontman Wong Ka Kui is set to arrive in Malaysian cinemas on June 11, offering fans a rare chance to reconnect with one of Asia’s most influential rock icons.Titled Because of You Ka Kui (真的相识过), the film is billed as...

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Passerby walk past in front ot a pop-up store of South Korean K-pop boy band BTS ahead of the band’s upcoming BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ concert, at Shibuya shopping and amusement district in Tokyo, Japan, April 16, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 17 h ago

BTS to bring ‘The City’ cultural project to Las Vegas and Busan

Titled ‘Michael’ and beset by production and legal problems, it spans Michael Jackson’s childhood in Gary, Indiana, and climaxes with the moonwalking megastar performing in London during his Bad World Tour. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Who’s Bad? New Michael Jackson film sticks to the rise, not the fall

Showbiz / 20 h ago

Brands turn Coachella into influencer playground with pop-up blitz

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Dutch DJ and musician Armin van Buuren said that the delineation between electronic and traditional genres has faded in recent years along with listening habits. — Picture from Facebook/Armin van Buuren

20 h ago

Electronic acts take over Coachella lineup, from Armin van Buuren to Mochakk

Currently serving his mandatory military service, Cha Eun-woo issued a public apology on January 26, saying he would cooperate fully with authorities and accept the outcome of the review. — Pictures from Facebook/Cha Eun-woo

21 h ago

After RM53.6m tax saga, K-pop star Cha Eun-woo returns with Netflix series ‘The Wonderfools’

Cast member Jack Black of the upcoming film ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ reacts during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

‘Super Mario Galaxy’ stays No. 1 in North America, closes in on US$750m globally

Malaysian actress Fish Liew was recognised for her portrayal of an artist living with cerebral palsy in the drama ‘Someone Like Me’. — Picture from Facebook/Hong Kong Film Awards

22 h ago

Malaysia’s Fish Liew lands Best Actress at Hong Kong Film Awards, Tony Leung Ka-Fai bags Best Actor

Eddie Murphy gestures on the stage after winning at the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, US, April 18, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Comedy trailblazer Eddie Murphy receives AFI Life Achievement Award, says he nearly cried

Reed Hastings has stepped down as chairman of Netflix, marking the end of an era as investors question the company’s next growth driver. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings exits as chairman, company shares slump

Nathalie Baye passed away, announced her family to Agence France-Presse on April 18, 2026. — AFP

1d ago

French cinema icon Nathalie Baye dies at 77 after dementia battle, says family

The four lead cast members of ‘Hunter Eleven: The Awaken’ — Shi Yanneng (front right), Yayan Ruhian (front left), Sky Iskandar, and Hana Malasan. — Picture courtesy of GSC Movies

1d ago

Malaysian ‘Hunter Eleven: The Awaken’ launches — An action-packed conspiracy thriller unites stars from China, Indonesia

Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson could soon be moving from Marvel to the DC cinematic universe. — MCU/Disney stills

1d ago

Marvel heroes turning DC villains? Exciting casting news for the upcoming ‘Batman’ film

Poon Wang-ban was a graduate of TVB's 10th artist training class, a group renowned for producing many stars. — YouTube screenshot

1d ago

Former TVB actor Danny Poon dies at 63

Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya promote the upcoming film ‘Dune: Part Three’ during CinemaCon in Las Vegas April 14, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

CinemaCon 2026: Nolan, Marvel and ‘Dune 3’ lead biggest reveals from studio showcase (VIDEO)

Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ offers a fresh, reimagined take on the classic monster genre. — Picture via screengrab/Warner Bros

2d ago

Lee Cronin’s ‘The Mummy’ turns the franchise inside out with a chilling, personal horror take (VIDEO)

Ranbir Kapoor is set to star as Prince Rama in the big-budget epic ‘Ramayana,’ which is targeting global audiences. — Reuters pic

2d ago

‘Ramayana’: RM2b epic sets global ambitions with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash at CinemaCon (VIDEO)

From left: Emerging independent artiste Harswin Ghanesh, Music Kitchen’s ItsJustSid, Arvind Raj, MIC Youth National leader Arvind Krishnan, Music Kitchen’s Prem D, independent artiste Vidhya Mohan, and BRAUNX founder Mathubalan at the launch event.

2d ago

New music label BRAUNX steps in to fill gaps left by commercial labels, positions itself as artist-first platform

This July, M. Nasir brings ‘Cipta 4’ to Bukit Jalil, blending iconic hits with new arrangements and medleys. — Picture via Facebook/mnasirofficial

2d ago

This July, the ‘sifu’ returns: M. Nasir’s ‘Cipta 4’ concert traces a four-decade Nusantara journey

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