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Former minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Aziz poses with his daughter at the University of Warwick. — @Tengku Zafrul pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Tengku Zafrul celebrates daughter’s graduation in UK, hopes for her homecoming

Bukit Gasing state assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran speaks to Petaling Jaya residents on lease options during an engagement session at SMK Sultan Abdul Samad in Petaling Jaya on July 4, 2026. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Petaling Jaya’s leasehold dilemma: High premiums, shrinking buyers and ageing leases

The Court of Appeal today decided that children born in Malaysia cannot follow their Malaysian fathers' citizenship, if their Malaysian fathers were not married to the non-Malaysian mothers at the time of the children's birth. — File picture by Razak Ghazali

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Court of Appeal rules children born out of wedlock cannot inherit Malaysian father’s citizenship

Rompin police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the victim, Heng Jing Ying, 31, had taken part in the ‘Aware Coral’ activity organised by Tioman Dive Buddy Centre, Kampung Genting, from July 17 to 18. — Pexels.com pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Woman dies after losing contact with group during Pulau Tioman dive

Signature Drunken Ginger Chicken Pan Mee arrives with a fried egg blanketing the bowl of noodles. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 15 h ago

Say cheers to ‘pan mee’ paired with Foochow red wine at Taman Paramount’s Pak Yuu Kopitiam

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk M. Kumar said the victim was detained under the Dangerous Drugs (Special Preventive Measures) Act after the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department uncovered alleged links to drug-related activities on July 21. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Kidnap victim rescued in RM7m ransom case detained over alleged drug trafficking links

A Google Maps image shows the estimated epicentre of an earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Did you feel it? MetMalaysia says 5.7 magnitude Sumatra quake rattles west coast of peninsula

An undated illustrative image shows handcuffs and restraints. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Tawau man who forced daughter to book rooms where he raped her gets 105 years’ prison

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his wife Marie-France van Heel pose on the steps of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, after being asked by the king to form the next government. — AFP pic

Life / 12 h ago

Meet new UK PM Andy Burnham’s wife, the ‘coolest girl at Cambridge’ who’s shunning Downing Street

Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed ‘Jia’ in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’, has died aged 18 following a car crash in the US state of Maryland. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 14 h ago

‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 after fatal car crash

Kuala Nerus Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) operations commander Muhammad Al Fadil Mat Amin said in the 6.48 pm incident, the victim, Nazli A. Hamid, 55, was found unconscious at the hilltop and was pronounced dead by a medical team that arrived at the scene. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Hiker dies at Bukit Maras peak, body carried down by rescuers

NSO operates Network School in Forest City, Iskandar Puteri, Johor. — Screengrab from https://ns.com/

Malaysia / 14 h ago

MDEC to revoke digital status of Forest City school operator NSO Malaysia

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar (centre) shows items seized during a police raid at a press conference at the Subang Jaya District Police Station headquarters on July 22, 2026. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Police bust RM27m-a-day World Cup gambling syndicate in Klang Valley

Brent crude was trading up 1.2 per cent at US$92.09 (RM377) a barrel at around 0130 GMT, its highest intraday price since June 11. — AFP pic

Money / 13 h ago

Brent crude surges to one-month high as Iran attacks US radar

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus inspects the Guard of Honour during the Kuala Lumpur Police Chief’s Monthly Assembly at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

KL police move monthly assembly to night as crime, operations peak after dark

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MrBeast is married! World’s biggest YouTuber weds longtime love Thea Booysen in private island ceremony with just 70 guests

YouTube superstar MrBeast and content creator Thea Booysen pose after tying the knot during an intimate wedding celebration on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. — Picture via Instagram/MrBeast

LONDON, July 22 — The world’s biggest YouTuber is officially off the market.MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has married longtime girlfriend Thea Booysen in an intimate week-long celebration on Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, People magazine revealed in an exclusive.Despite being one...

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(From left) Actors Chloe Fineman, Ed Harris, Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Aaron Chen and Martin Kove attend the premiere of Apple Original Films’ ‘The Dink’ in Los Angeles July 20, 2026. — AFP pic

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Apple TV+’s ‘The Dink’ pokes fun at pickleball’s biggest rivalry: Tennis

Members of NewJeans pose in a promotional image released to mark the K-pop group’s fourth anniversary. The surprise release of new photos and videos comes amid the group’s ongoing dispute with agency Ador. — Picture via Facebook/official.newjeans

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NewJeans return with surprise anniversary release, but Danielle’s absence reignites fan backlash (VIDEO)

Jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, whose unforgettable tenor sax solo became the signature sound of ‘The Pink Panther’ theme, has died aged 94. — Social media pic

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Jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, who gave ‘The Pink Panther’ its iconic sound, dies at 94 (VIDEO)

US singer D4vd is seen during his arraignment at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Centre in Los Angeles April 20, 2026. — AFP pic

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Gruesome testimony rocks D4vd murder hearing, detective describes teen’s remains as ‘unrecognisable’

Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed ‘Jia’ in ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’, has died aged 18 following a car crash in the US state of Maryland. — AFP pic

14 h ago

‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle dies at 18 after fatal car crash

Former Australian deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce snapped at his dog during a live ABC interview about Pauline Hanson’s meeting with Tommy Robinson. — Screengrab via Youtube/ABCNewsIndepth

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‘Sit down!’ Australian politician snaps at dog before turning on interviewer on live TV

Michelle Yeoh with her historic Oscar for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ (left), and as Zhao Yanhong in ‘It’s My Time’, which marks her return to Chinese-language cinema. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa and Brilliant Pictures

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‘How difficult can it be?’ Michelle Yeoh returns to Chinese-language cinema — and leaves with newfound respect for Magic Cubes (VIDEO)

Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Chris Evans reunite in the first trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.

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Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom takes centre stage in first ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer (VIDEO)

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‘We will always be family’: Hong Kong star Shawn Yue and Taiwan model Sarah Wang split after eight years of marriage

Taiwan actress Vivian Sung in a scene from ‘The Age of Goodbyes’. — Picture courtesy of Happy Together Pictures /Renaissance Films

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Malaysian filmmaker Edmund Yeo premieres ‘The Age of Goodbyes’ at Toronto Film Festival

Patrick Tse reportedly died at home, following a decline in health over recent years.

2d ago

End of an era: Hong Kong movie legend Patrick Tse dies at 89

DAY6's YoungK is adding Kuala Lumpur to his tour stop list. — Picture via X

2d ago

DAY6’s YoungK will meet My Days during KL stop for ‘YOUNGEST’ tour

The sequel, produced by New Line Cinema, brings back a star‑studded ensemble including Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada. — Picture courtesy of HBO Max

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Missed ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the cinemas? Watch it on HBO Max from July 24

Cat owners have found that reality doesn't quite match virality. — RedNote user-uploaded pics

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When winter melons become the purr-fect feline accessory to beat the heat (VIDEO)

The real surprise came when the fan went to settle the bill — only to be told that Yam had already paid for their entire meal. — Picture via Threads/macheuksang

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Hong Kong star Simon Yam’s restaurant act of kindness praised online

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