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In a Facebook post today, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said his appointment as PN secretary-general falls under the jurisdiction of the coalition’s chairman, Tani Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin. He added that his resignation as Selangor PN liaison chief will take effect on the same date, expressing gratitude for the cooperation of all parties. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Azmin Ali resigns as Perikatan sec-gen and Selangor liaison chief effective Jan 1 following Muhyiddin’s exit

According to Lim Guan Eng, excess tax refunds have not been paid to companies for over five years, following the takeover of the PN government in 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Lim Guan Eng: Tap RM2.1t bond market to release RM20b in excess taxes, ensure ang pows for workers

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Trader remanded until Jan 3, wife also detained, for attempted murder of doctor in RFID lane at Perai toll plaza

The Pasir Mas MP said the proposed candidate must be an individual capable of uniting and mobilising the strengths of all parties within the coalition. — File picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 15 h ago

PAS signals leadership push in Perikatan following Muhyiddin’s resignation

File picture of students celebrating after receiving the results of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) at Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah on May 27, 2024. The Education Ministry has clarified that students will no longer be required to wear ties to school from next year. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Students no longer required to wear school ties from next year, says Education Ministry

According to party sources cited by ‘Berita Harian', the former prime minister informed members of Bersatu’s supreme leadership council (MPT) of his decision via a WhatsApp group last night. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Muhyiddin to step down as Perikatan chairman from Jan 1, 2026

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (left) and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker are the latest PN leaders to announce their resignations as of 3.15pm today, with both saying in separate Facebook statements that the move will take effect on January 1, 2026. — File pictures from Facebook/Faizal Azumu; Facebook/Anip Abu Baker

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Resignations snowball in Perikatan as Perak, Negeri Sembilan chiefs step down

However, it emphasised that any attempt to take out goods that violate the law will still face stern action. — File picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1

Yesterday, the individual reportedly spent more than seven hours at MACC headquarters for questioning over a corruption investigation linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the capital. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Former minister continues giving statement to MACC over alleged corruption involving RM5m, Lamborghini

Malaysia’s former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (2nd right) leaves after his verdict in the 1MDB trial at the Palace of Justice, which houses the Malaysian Court of Appeal and Federal Court, in Putrajaya on December 26, 2025. — AFP pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Najib files appeal against 1MDB conviction, 15 years’ jail term and RM11.38b fine

Malaysia’s 2025 saw the courts handing out landmark rulings. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Justice in focus: Landmark rulings that tested freedoms and redefined citizenship in Malaysia’s 2025

The Chinese national working in Singapore bit off the left middle finger of her colleague in a fight on July 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Singapore / 16 h ago

Singapore court bites back with jail term over gruesome office fight

Kurobuta Pork Tonkatsu with Curry Omu Rice. — Picture by CK Lim

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A menu in motion: Why Ebony & Ivory Coffee is my favourite eatery of the year

Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal, the Bukit Kepong assemblyman, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Tuesday. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Johor Perikatan chief Dr Sahruddin steps down in wake of Muhyiddin’s resignation

Damaged military vehicles, reportedly sent by the UAE to back southern Yemen separatists, are seen after a Saudi-led air strike in Mukalla on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 9 h ago

You have 24 hours to remove your troops, Riyadh tells Abu Dhabi after separatists strike

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NewJeans fallout deepens as K-pop label ADOR sues Danielle

NewJeans member Danielle (centre) has been removed from the group, with label ADOR filing a compensation lawsuit following a prolonged contract dispute. — Reuters pic

SEOUL, Dec 30 — K-pop label ADOR has filed a compensation suit against a former member of megaband NewJeans, the firm said today, a day after announcing Danielle’s removal following a year-long dispute that stalled the group’s careers.The move came after a court ruled in October that the NewJeans’s five...

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George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 7 h ago

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

Future Studio president and ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao's executive producer, Professor Yoki Chin (Left) is excited to spearhead the theatrical release of the world's first AI-generated film this January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Showbiz / 8 h ago

Malaysia to screen first AI-generated film ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ from Jan 1

English actor Idris Elba, who played drug dealer Stringer Bell in HBO’s crime series ‘The Wire’, was knighted in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List for services to Young People on December 28, 2025. — AFP pic

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Sir Idris Elba! Actor knighted as Lionesses and rugby heroes shine in UK New Year Honours

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Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, fifth musician recognised by Forbes list. — AFP pic

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Queen Bey reigns: Forbes crowns Beyoncé a music industry billionaire

English actor Idris Elba, who played drug dealer Stringer Bell in HBO’s crime series ‘The Wire’, was knighted in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List for services to Young People on December 28, 2025. — AFP pic

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Sir Idris Elba! Actor knighted as Lionesses and rugby heroes shine in UK New Year Honours

Portraits of late French actress Brigitte Bardot and flowers at the entrance of her Saint-Tropez home on December 28, 2025. Bardot died at 91. — AFP pic

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Brigitte Bardot dies, and France can’t agree whether to mourn or roll its eyes

‘Papa Zola The Movie’ is making waves at the Malaysian box office and is set for international release from January 2026. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

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Local animation ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ rakes in RM43m at box office in under three weeks

Vijay said Malaysia’s multicultural society and long-established Tamil community had helped preserve the Tamil language and cinema far beyond India. — Bernama pic

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‘Malaysia is special’: Vijay lauds country’s role in global Tamil culture

French actress Brigitte Bardot and her husband Jacques Charrier pose on January 13, 1960 with their son Nicolas (born on January 11, 1960). — AFP pic

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French actress Brigitte Bardot poses for photographers in April 1959 in London where she has just arrived to continue the shooting of the film ‘Babette s’en va-t-en guerre’. — Picture by Intercontinentale/AFP

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The mambo that shocked France: How Brigitte Bardot danced her way into legend

French actress Brigitte Bardot and Swiss ecologist Franz Weber (right) prepare a campaign against seal-hunting in Paris on March 3, 1977. — AFP pic

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Brigitte Bardot: The star who left cinema first — and never looked back

Danielle (left) and Minji of NewJeans arrive at Seoul Central District Court during mediation talks in August, amid the group’s contract dispute with ADOR. — Picture from social media

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ADOR cuts ties with Danielle and signals legal action, NewJeans’ reunion hopes falter

A photo shows flowers and a plush toy of a cat layed at the statue of late French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, created from an artwork by Italian comic book author Milo Manara, on the Place Blanqui in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France. — AFP pic

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Brigitte Bardot, 91, remembered as cinema legend and lifelong animal rights champion

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Avatar: Fire and Ash stays top of North American box office with US$64m weekend

Malaysia’s production house Astro Shaw released a slate of films in 2025 that pushed the boundaries of the country’s usual genres. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

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Astro Shaw achieved multiple firsts for local films in 2025: Here is what to expect in 2026

A pedestrian stands outside a closed theatre in Athens during a 24-hour strike by Greek actors on December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

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No pay, no play: Greek theatres go dark as actors strike

French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot smokes a cigarette at the courthouse in Paris on January 29, 1962 after testifying for her ex-husband film director Roger Vadim in the trial against film director Francois Truffaut over the film

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French film legend Brigitte Bardot dies at 91, leaves legacy on screen and in animal welfare

‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’ became the talk of Malaysia, captivating audiences nationwide with its high-octane action and earning international acclaim. — Picture courtesy of Primeworks Studios

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