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In an Instagram post, Caltex stated that the affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, and Kelantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Caltex Malaysia announces temporary fuel supply disruption in five states due to port delay

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) says that efforts, including possible negotiations with Russia, are being made to ensure enough domestic supply. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

PM Anwar says Petronas negotiating with Russia for oil is an option, domestic needs priority over supplying other nations

Indian authorities are investigating a sexual harassment and forced religious conversion scandal at IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, involving allegations of a wider network and a possible Malaysia-based link linked to a purported preacher known as ‘Imran’. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Malaysia link emerges in sexual abuse and conversion scandal at global IT giant TCS in India

Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia director-general and a senior officer are suspected of misappropriating RM900,000 public funds and are expected to be charged either on April 22 or 23, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MACC: Top officials from Survey and Mapping Dept to face charges over RM900,000 fund abuse

Ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed uncertainty after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the waterway. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Khairy Jamaluddin (left) shares a moment with former Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Dato Sri Tajuddin Rahman

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘I’m home’: Khairy Jamaluddin returns to Umno

Malaysia continues to import crude oil despite being a producer as consumption nearly doubles output, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up global oil prices and supply chain costs. — Reuters file pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

What you need to know: Why Malaysia still imports oil and how the Hormuz disruption is driving up costs

Khairy Jamaluddin pledged to serve and help restore public confidence in Umno after his readmission as announced on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Khairy Jamaluddin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

In return to Umno, Khairy says no demands, ready to rebuild trust in public

Global supply risks push pump prices up despite subsidies, says Finance Ministry. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

MOF explains why fuel is getting pricier: Insurance up 17 times, shipping costs triple amid West Asia conflict

Universiti Malaysia Sabah has denied links to several conferences using its name, including Prof Ts Dr Rodeano Roslee as the keynote speaker, and lodged police report on April 17, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Malaysia / 18 h ago

No approval given: UMS rejects claims of involvement in engineering, biomedical conferences

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi signalled his personal support to BN’s long-term ally Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) to be accepted as a full member of the coalition, saying ‘Loyalty has a price, and it must be paid, no matter how expensive’. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Zahid backs Kimma entry into BN, but says other components must agree ‘100pc’ first

In a statement today, the department explained that Level 1 alert is issued when the maximum daily temperature in an area reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Stay cool: Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia under level 1 hot weather alert

The Petronas vessel Ocean Thunder carries one million barrels of crude oil from Basrah, Iraq amid a global fuel and shipping disruption due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. — Picture from Instagram/Petronas

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Tanker with one million barrels of crude oil from Iraq arrives in Malaysia

A ship is seen post-transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is now a point of contention between the US and Iran. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

Iran warns it will close Strait of Hormuz if US blockade continues

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sikh families had been part of his life, including during his years of political struggle, imprisonment and court battles. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

PM pays tribute to Karpal Singh, Sikh community, recalls hospital visits during detention

Showbiz

6 h ago

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

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

LAS VEGAS, April 18 — The filmmakers behind big-budget Hindu epic Ramayana are aiming to bring a classic Hindu story to global audiences this year.Ramayana tells a 5,000-year-old story about Prince Rama, an incarnation of the Hindu deity Vishnu, played by Ranbir Kapoor, who is exiled to the forests for 14 years...

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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.

Showbiz / 6 h 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

Showbiz / 10 h ago

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

K‑pop group IVE’s Japanese track ‘Jigsaw’ has been selected as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s new drama ‘Strange – Junji Ito’s Tales of Strange Events That Keep You Awake at Night’, with Ito creating special artwork for the EP’s limited edition. — Picture via X/IVE OFFICIAL JP

Showbiz / 10 h ago

K‑pop group IVE’s ‘Jigsaw’ picked as theme song for Junji Ito drama, with horror legend creating special EP artwork

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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, promoting ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’, pose before a Sony presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas April 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

13 h ago

‘Spider‑Man’, ‘Star Wars’ and Spielberg fuel hopes for hottest post‑pandemic summer at cinemas

Steven Spielberg, director of the upcoming film ‘Disclosure Day,’ speaks during the Universal Pictures and Focus Features presentation at CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, in Las Vegas April 15, 2026. — Reuters pic

14 h ago

Spielberg teases ‘Disclosure Day’ as ‘more truth than fiction’ while Nolan plugs ‘The Odyssey’

The first images of late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled on April 15 in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology’s role in Hollywood. — Screencap via YouTube/IGN

17 h ago

‘We believe it’s ethical’: Filmmakers defend AI‑generated Val Kilmer performance, say family consented (VIDEO)

French film director Christophe Ruggia (right) and his lawyer Fanny Colin arrive for the court decision of his appeal trial for sexually assaulting Adele Haenel when she was under 15 at the Paris Courthouse in Paris on April 17, 2026. — AFP pic

17 h ago

French court raises French director Ruggia’s sentence to five years for assaulting child actor

French actor Gerard Depardieu (centre) looks on as he attends a military parade with an entourage including French writer Yann Moix (R) and mass rally on Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang on September 9, 2018. — AFP pic

17 h ago

Gerard Depardieu drops suit against France TV over 2023 report that aired his sexual comments

Actor Natalie Portman is expecting her ‌third child with her partner, French music producer Tanguy Destable, her representative confirmed to Reuters yesterday. — Reuters pic

18 h ago

‘A privilege and a miracle’: Natalie Portman expecting baby No. 3, reflects on fertility and motherhood

Fans of Korean boy band BTS line up at Tokyo Dome before the start of the first BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Tens of thousands gather in Tokyo as BTS kicks off world tour stop in Japan

Four of South Korea’s leading K-pop agencies are joining forces to form a joint venture that will develop a large-scale music festival, with ambitions to compete with global events like Coachella. — Pexels.com pic

1d ago

‘Korean Coachella’: HYBE, SM, JYP and YG plan K-pop festival venture in South Korea

Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat and his wife Jasmine Tan arrive on the red carpet for the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) at the Busan Cinema Center in Busan, in this file picture dated October 4, 2023. Chow has drawn renewed attention to his real estate portfolio after being spotted driving into his long-time Kowloon residence, as fresh reports highlight the scale of his multimillion-ringgit property holdings. — AFP pic

1d ago

RM500m and counting: Chow Yun Fat’s quiet property empire spans eight Hong Kong assets

The latest buzz began after an Instagram user posted a video from the Coachella music festival featuring Jennie Kim and G-Dragon, with a caption referencing the pair. — Pictures via Instagram/jennierubyjane and xxxibgdrgn

1d ago

BigBang’s G-Dragon sparks fresh speculation over link with Blackpink’s Jennie after Instagram interaction (VIDEO)

Paramount Pictures has confirmed that ‘Top Gun 3’ is officially in the works, with Tom Cruise set to return as fighter pilot Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell. — AFP pic

1d ago

Tom Cruise back in the cockpit as ‘Top Gun 3’ officially takes flight

Published to streaming platforms Thursday, Lana Del Rey’s track ‘First Light’ sticks to a familiar formula of haunting lyrics and brassy hooks evoking the musical history of the Bond series. — Picture from Instagram/honeymoon

1d ago

Lana Del Rey enters Bond universe with haunting ‘First Light’ game theme

‘Love Insurance Kompany’ receives mixed reviews but manages to hit number two at the local box office. — Screengrab from Sony Music South

1d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: Mixed reviews, strong pull for Tamil-language ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ at No. 2 as Mario keeps crown

Victoria Beckham said she and husband Sir David have always sought to ‘protect’ their children, months after eldest son Brooklyn accused them of trying to ‘ruin’ his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham and said he had no wish to reconcile with the family. — Pictures from AFP/Facebook/ Brooklyn Beckham

1d ago

Victoria Beckham responds to Brooklyn fallout, says family always sought to ‘protect’ children

US rapper D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, attends Variety Power of Young Hollywood at NeueHouse Los Angeles on August 10, 2023 in Hollywood, California. Rising rap star D4vd was arrested in connection with the murder of a teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of a car registered in his name, police reported on April 16, 2026. — Getty Images North America pic via AFP)

1d ago

Rapper D4vd held over teen’s murder; dismembered body found in trunk of Tesla registered to him

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