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This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on April 5, 2026 shows smoke billowing reportedly from the site of targeted and crashed aircraft in central Iran. — Sepah News via AFP

World / 17 h ago

Iran military says US airman rescue operation ‘completely foiled’ despite Trump’s claims of victory

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has warned of strict action, including motorcycle seizures, after ‘mat rempit’ (illegal street racers) were seen performing stunts outside the departure hall of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kota Bharu. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Sad and embarrassing’: Loke orders JPJ enforcement blitz after ‘mat rempit’ antics at Kelantan airport

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Marhamah Rosli apologised for Jakim’s oversight in releasing the names of two companies in Melaka whose halal certificates were revoked, saying it was a technical error and not meant to protect anyone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Deputy Islamic affairs minister: Jakim’s deletion of Melaka halal post was oversight, sorry for confusion

M. Indira Gandhi, seen here at her 4km “March for Justice” in November 2025, continues to hope that she can meet her youngest daughter who was stolen away. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Indira Gandhi hopes to see daughter for ‘even a few minutes’ in Ipoh court today, ahead of Prasana’s 18th birthday on Wednesday

Authorities at the crash site in Gemas Baharu on April 2, 2026, where a trailer slammed into a van, killing three and injuring two. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

JPJ audits trailer company after Segamat crash kills three, driver found positive for meth

Transport Minister Anthony Loke poses for a photo with former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik (seated) during a visit to his residence in November last year. — Picture via Facebook/lokesiewfook

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘Devoted his life to the nation’: Anthony Loke pays tribute to Ling Liong Sik’s transport legacy

A white Proton Saga is seen driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur, in a viral video that prompted a police search for the driver. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Viral wrong-way driver on Old Klang Road surrenders, says he lost his way to Mid Valley

Police detained a man at Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s Coronary Care Unit after a tip-off linked him to a slashing attack at a Triang kopitiam in March. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tip-off lands suspect in custody at Hospital Kuala Lumpur over Triang kopitiam slashing, police hunt six more

Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, after celebrating the rescue of a wounded airman whose fighter jet went down inside Iran. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump to Iran: ‘Open the F---n Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’

Joey Ling’s family members comfort one another at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar after arriving from Sarawak to identify the body of a teacher trainee who drowned in a kayaking incident off Pantai Merdeka. — Composite of Facebook pictures

Malaysia / 3 h ago

‘Where is my child?’ A mother’s grief at the mortuary after Kedah kayaking tragedy kills two teacher trainees

A Malaysia-linked tanker carrying about one million barrels of Basrah Heavy crude has transited the Strait of Hormuz after clearance from Iran. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Petronas-chartered tanker carrying Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a motorcyclist during a road rage incident at a roundabout in Bandar Putra, Kulai. — Screengrab via Facebook video

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Driver held after road rage attack leaves motorcyclist injured in Kulai

Karan Dinish and Tevi Darsiny, aged 19 and 20 then in 2017, with their mother M. Indira Gandhi and the only photo they have of Prasana Diksa as a baby. — File picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Indira Gandhi’s two children to their sister Prasana: You are the ‘missing piece’ in our lives, we love you

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the strait handled an estimated 23.2 million barrels of oil per day in 1H25, accounting for 29 per cent of total global maritime oil flows. — Picture from https://intlreg.org/

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Strait of Melaka handles nearly a third of global oil flows, remains top chokepoint

A 26-year-old man died from severe head injuries on April 4, 2026 when his motorcycle skidded in front of a car driven by a 25-year-old woman on Jalan Ahmad Nor, Penang. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang motorcyclist, 26, dies after skidding in front of car on Jalan Ahmad Nor accident

Showbiz

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Former HK screen siren Amy Yip announces new 5-star durian hotel in Penang expansion plan

Amy Yip (fourth from left) together with Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai at the launch of Leith Hotel Penang. —Picture from Instagram/theleithpenang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Former Hong Kong screen siren Amy Yip is deepening her roots in Malaysia.Following the successful 2024 launch of her debut boutique hotel in Penang, the 59-year-old actress has revealed ambitious plans for her next venture: a luxury five-star hotel dedicated to the "King of Fruits."The...

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Actors Chris Meledandri, Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, Brie Larson and Shigeru Miyamoto attend the world premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” at Minamiza Theater in Kyoto on March 28, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 1 h ago

It’s-a me, a box office hit! ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ goes interstellar with US$130m debut

Pahang-born Joy Ngiaw became the first Malaysian to win an Emmy Award, taking home the prize for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for the animated series WondLa. — Picture via Instagram/joyngiaw

Showbiz / 23 h ago

‘Malaysia will always be my home’: Emmy winner Joy Ngiaw reflects on journey from Pahang to Hollywood

Kpop boy band BTS perform onstage during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026 in Seoul. — Kim Min-Hee/Pool/Reuters pic

Showbiz / 23 h ago

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ tops Billboard, Spotify, YouTube and Australia’s ARIA charts, slips to No. 4 in UK

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Stray Kids member Felix shared a selfie with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong, sparking attention on Instagram. — Picture via social media

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K‑pop meets chaebol: Stray Kids’ Felix trends after selfie with Samsung chairman at Macron’s Seoul luncheon

Zendaya poses with her award for Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series for ‘Euphoria’ at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles September 12, 2022. — Reuters pic

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Coachella to host HBO Max’s ‘Euphoria’ season 3 debut starring Zendaya

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Shake-up in K-pop: Mark Lee announces leaving SM, NCT

Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer play an unlikely trio of best friends in 'Outcome.'— Picture courtesy of Apple

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Apple TV: What else to add to your April watchlist (VIDEO)

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot

2d ago

‘Copy and paste’: Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh goes viral after appearance in K-pop music video (VIDEO)

Figures from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toy series are on display at Mattel’s booth at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Netflix is betting on the animated hit to anchor its next wave of franchise-driven growth. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Netflix’s franchise problem: Why the streaming giant is still chasing its own ‘Harry Potter’ moment

Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor and creator of the musical ‘Hamilton’ addresses the audience after the play’s opening night on Broadway in New York in this file picture dated August 6, 2015. Miranda will direct a musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s chamber choir musical ‘Octet’ as his next feature project, 5000 Broadway Productions announced Thursday. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Director Lin-Manuel Miranda to turn chamber musical ‘Octet’ into feature film

The 25-year-old said any decision to return cannot be made hastily, as her current focus is on her acting career. — Picture from X/Bernama

2d ago

‘Never say never’: Actress Sandra Lim, Malaysia’s Miss Universe 2024 Top 30 finalist, open to pageant comeback

‘Malaikat Malam’ starring acclaimed Malaysian star Syafiq Kyle, takes over cinemas nationwide. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

2d ago

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: Malaysian film ‘Malaikat Malam’ takes the lead in No.1, speeding past sci-fi hit ‘Project Hail Mary’ at the local box office

LiSA is set to take centre stage in Malaysia this June, marking her very first solo performance in the country. — ( Picture from Facebook/LiSA

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Anime hitmaker LiSA brings first solo Malaysia concert this June, ticket sales open April 7

File picture of Blake Lively arriving for the Saturday Night Live 50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, February 16, 2025. A federal judge on Thursday dismissed Lively’s sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against actor and director Justin Baldoni, significantly narrowing her case over the filming of their 2024 romantic drama ‘It Ends With Us’. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Judge bins Blake Lively harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, leaves retaliation fight alive

‘Malaikat Malam' has earned over RM10 million at the box office. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

02 Apr 2026

Riding the wave of success: Local film Malaikat Malam collects RM10.2m in early screenings and first week

Founder and president of MIFFest, Joanne Goh (centre), with returning ambassador Daiyan Trisha (left) and new ambassador Jack Tan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

02 Apr 2026

Ninth Malaysia International Film Festival announces new theme, partnerships and ambassador lineup

Katseye will release new single ‘Pinky Up’ on April 9 ahead of its debut appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. — Picture via Facebook/KATSEYE

02 Apr 2026

Katseye teases ‘Pinky Up’ single ahead of Coachella debut (VIDEO)

Megan Thee Stallion said she was hospitalised after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge!, with doctors attributing her condition to extreme exhaustion and dehydration. — Picture via Facebook/Megan Thee Stallion

02 Apr 2026

‘Wake-up call’ for Megan Thee Stallion after collapsing onstage during Broadway performance

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