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Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong said regardless of whether the US had a Democratic or Republican administration, the world’s largest economy would impose tariffs, as seen in the solar panel sector. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Don’t use Malaysia as base to dodge US tariffs, Putrajaya tells Beijing, as it cites growing export concerns

The effort to hobble Beijing’s chipmaking ambitions will also hit Chinese chip toolmakers Piotech and SiCarrier Technology with new export restrictions as part of the package, which also takes aim at shipments of advanced memory chips and more chipmaking tools to China. — Reuters pic

Money / 17 h ago

US blocks China's chip ambitions with new tariffs on toolmakers, Malaysia, Singapore caught in crosshairs

A vendor sells chicken at a wholesale market in Penglai district, Yantai city in Shandong province November 26, 2024. As China’s economy slows and job opportunities shrink, young people are taking on money-saving challenges, with many reportedly spending no more than 500 yuan (RM315) a month on food. — AFP pic

Life / 18 h ago

Frugal is the new cool: How Chinese millennials are going ‘proudly stingy’ with a RM300 monthly food budget

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said the RM60 million he had received in 2011 in his personal AmIslamic bank account was a donation. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Najib: RM60m was Saudi king's donation to help me be PM again, I opened personal account on my aide's suggestion

A screenshot of Ernest Zacharevic's Instagram Story after seeing his artwork on an AirAsia livery. Zacharevic, who gained fame for his street murals in Penang, expressed his determination to take further action if the airline continued to use his work without consent.

Malaysia / 18 h ago

AirAsia says in talks with Penang mural artist Ernest Zacharevic over use of his artwork on plane livery

In total, visitors from 60 countries have been given this auto gate facility for Immigration clearance into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Malaysia extends auto gate facility to visitors from 53 more countries, plans QR code system for faster checks

The National Union of Bank Employees (Nube) said the RM1.00 fee, charged for cash withdrawals from automated teller machines (ATMs) outside a customer’s banking network, was waived in April 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic but reinstated in February 2022. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Bank worker union calls on PayNet, Bank Negara and 11 banks to scrap RM1 ATM fee, cites financial hardships faced by lower-income groups

PBAPP advised affected users to store sufficient water for use during the scheduled water supply disruption and apologised for any inconvenience caused. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Scheduled water disruption to affect 4,489 accounts in Air Itam from Dec 5 to Dec 6

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex, December 2, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Najib begins reading his 525-page witness statement in 1MDB trial, says wasn’t first to wear double PM-MOF hat

Lee Sun-kyun, who had been under police investigation for drug-related charges, was found deceased in Seoul in December 2023. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 16 h ago

‘I was manipulated’: Seoul court hears final plea from nightclub manager accused of extorting ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said these changes aim to address concerns about the misuse of digital platforms and enhance protections. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 15 h ago

What you should know about: Proposed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is pictured at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex December 2, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Najib says ‘still clueless’ over alleged personal interest in RM60M power abuse charge, insists he was just doing his job

Senior police officer DSP Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak (in hood and mask) at the High Court in Ipoh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Senior Perak cop’s hit-and-run trial: Witness says Ativa driver delayed exiting car after collision that killed student

Both routes on Jalan Aring 8-Kenyir-Kuala Jeneris, along Jalan Tasik Kenyir near Hulu Terengganu, which were closed due to a landslide, have now been blocked with concrete barriers to prevent stubborn drivers from attempting to pass through the area. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Concrete barriers block Kenyir route to stop stubborn drivers ignoring road closure, says police

A grocery vendor checks her mobile phone while waiting for customers at Jalan Raja Bot market in Kuala Lumpur October 16, 2024. The word ‘brain rot’ is used to express concern about the consequences of excessive consumption of low-quality online content, especially on social networks. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 19 h ago

‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s word of the year 2024 — your screen time’s finally been officially acknowledged

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Blackpink’s Rosé on new album ‘rosie’, the ‘APT.’ hamburger connection and turning online hate into pure power

A screenshot of Blackpink’s Rosé during her interview with South Korean television network and cable channel, JTBC, which was aired yesterday.

SEOUL, Dec 2 — Blackpink’s Rosé opened up about transforming online negativity into creative energy in an interview with South Korean television network and cable channel, JTBC, yesterday.The K-pop star shared how songwriting helped her heal from hurtful social media comments.“I wanted to avoid them (negative comments), but like anyone...

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A screenshot of a picture shared by the band on Instagram Stories after their performance at Zepp KL last night.

Showbiz / 14 h ago

From ‘Flowerwork’ to ‘Star’, K-pop band N.Flying wows 1,600 fans with three-hour set at Zepp KL

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of dangling a woman off a 17th floor balcony in 2016. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 14 h ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of groping woman while dangling her off 17th floor balcony in RM44.6m lawsuit

The singer’s eyesight troubles stem from a severe eye infection he contracted in July while in France, which left him blind in his right eye and with only limited vision in his left. — Reuters pic

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Elton John reveals he can’t watch his own musical ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ due to vision loss

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Lee Sun-kyun, who had been under police investigation for drug-related charges, was found deceased in Seoul in December 2023. — AFP pic

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‘I was manipulated’: Seoul court hears final plea from nightclub manager accused of extorting ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun

Kakao Entertainment confirmed today that South Korean stars IU and Byeon Woo-seok are set to lead the upcoming MBC romance drama ‘The 21st Grand Prince’s Wife’ (working title).

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‘Lovely Runner’ star Byeon Woo-seok’s next K-drama is here — and it’s with IU!

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is the first to surpass US$1 billion (RM4.46 billion) in revenue. — Reuters pic

19 h ago

2024’s biggest showbiz moments: Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour, Diddy’s legal woes, Liam Payne’s death and the return of Oasis

Dwyane ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jasmine Johnson, Lauren Hashian, Tiana Johnson and Ata Johnson arrive at the premiere of Disney Animation’s film ‘Moana 2’ in Kapolei, Hawaii November 21, 2024. — AFP pic

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Disney magic reigns as ‘Moana 2’ triumphs with biggest Thanksgiving opening ever

The model announced the birth of her child on Instagram. — Picture via Instagram/Moon Ga-bi

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Jung Woo-sung and Moon Ga-bi’s child: Which surname will the baby take?

YouTube screenshot of V’s ‘Winter Ahead’.

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BTS’s V hit No. 1 on iTunes in 75 countries with ‘Winter Ahead’

Taiwan-born Eric Chou wasn’t afraid to intersperse his popular Mandarin ballads with high-energy English songs. — Picture by Erna Mahyuni

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Eric Chou’s ‘Odyssey Returns’ KL stop worth the wait for fans (VIDEO)

Sources claim pop star Lady Gaga is set to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach in May 2025. — Reuters pic

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Lady Gaga to perform at Rio’s Copacabana Beach for free?

Jung Woo-sung apologised after it was revealed he fathered a child with a woman he is not married to, sparking nationwide scrutiny in a country where births outside marriage are still seen as taboo. — Picture via Instagram/tojws

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South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung apologises after backlash over child born out of wedlock

Grint was originally told to pay the sum in 2019 after an investigation disputed one of his tax returns. — Picture from Facebook/Rupert Grint

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‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint loses tax battle, must pay £1.8m

Bob Bryar, the drummer for My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2014, has passed away, TMZ reported yesterday. — Picture via Facebook.com/Bob Bryar

2d ago

Former drummer of My Chemical Romance, Bob Bryar, dies at 44

A YouTube screenshot from 12:12 The Day, winner of the Best Picture at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards.

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‘12.12: The Day’ wins big with Best Picture, Best Actor in South Korea’s Blue Dragon Awards

YouTube screenshot from the cinematic version music video of V’s digital single “Winter Ahead (with Park Hyo-shin)”.

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‘Winter Ahead’: Catch BTS’ V’s special cinematic digital single collab with Park Hyo-shin today (VIDEO)

Meet the former OAG members who now form The Exact featuring (from left) Izmer, Nizam, Ammal, Qi Razali, Yen and Eric. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

2d ago

‘My OAG chapter has ended, time to explore new spectrum’: Qi Razali and ex-bandmates form new indie rock band The Exact

South Korean K-pop girl group NewJeans members (from left) Haerin, Danielle, Minji, Hanni and Hyein attend a press conference in Seoul on November 28, 2024. Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans quit their label ADOR, citing the group faced ‘mistreatment’ due to the company. — Yonhap pic via AFP

29 Nov 2024

Five takeaways on NewJeans’ dramatic split from ADOR, mistreatment claims and their next steps

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