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Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Hamidi Adam said the woman, who was driving a Bentley Continental, was stopped during a Special Luxury Operation along Jalan Tun Razak. — Picture from Facebook/Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia / 18 h ago

JPJ seizes Bentley on Jalan Tun Razak after woman claims ‘overlooked’ road tax, insurance since 2018

Former AmBank relationship manager Joanna Yu Ging Ping (pictured) told the High Court that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho had instructed her to ensure cheques from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s private AmBank accounts were honoured. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Jho Low took steps to stop Najib’s cheques from bouncing, court hears

The loud boom was reportedly heard at about 11.50pm on Sunday and again in the early hours of yesterday, affecting areas including Ipoh, Tapah, Kampar and Teluk Intan. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Unexplained loud boom heard again in Ipoh, authorities say no seismic activity detected

The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today received a delegation of professors from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. — Picture via Facebook/HRH Crown Prince of Johor

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Johor Regent welcomes Oxford professors, reiterates education as key pillar of state administration

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is studying amendments to curb abuse of subsidised RON95 petrol, including shifting liability to offenders and restricting foreign credit card use. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Ministry mulls legal reforms to hit RON95 fuel subsidy cheats, block foreign cards at pumps

Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have surged in popularity for weight loss, prompting concerns as some consumers turn to illegally marketed versions for quick or cosmetic results. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 4 h ago

What are GLP-1 drugs? The diabetes medications now used as a weight loss ‘miracle’ — and why doctors are worried

The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 15 h ago

Malaysia’s ringgit strengthens as better‑than‑expected factory growth boosts confidence in economy

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the move follows amendments to the Federal Constitution on citizenship, with the government now working to finalise changes to citizenship regulations, including enabling an online pre-registration system. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Citizenship law amendment set to take effect June 1

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory at last weekend’s general elections, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Charnvirakul in the running to become the ‌first premier voted back to office in 20 years. — Reuters pic

World / 14 h ago

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai triumph explained — how Anutin outmanoeuvred rivals and what comes next

According to police, the suspect, a Pagoh local, is believed to have driven alone from Kuala Lumpur before reaching the residential area in Taman Pagoh Jaya at about 5pm. — File picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Four-day remand for man who drove from KL to Pagoh, ran amok, trespassed homes and assaulted owner

This is the first case of a person outside of the TB outbreak zone in Kota Tinggi who has contracted the disease. — Unsplash pic/Umanoide

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Johor TB outbreak: Pontian primary school student tests positive, close contacts screened

State Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Exco Datuk Rahmad Mariman said that further action will also be carried out by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Division (BPLTV) of the Ministry of Education (MOE). — Pexelx pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Eight vocational college students in Melaka suspended for assault over queue-jumping

This combination of file photos shows Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s then Prince Andrew attending the launch of the Global Humanitarian Memorial in London on October 1, 2025 — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ as Epstein disclosures reignite scandal around Prince Andrew

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh (left) and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud during a media briefing on the DBKL One-Stop Centre 3.0 Plus Online System at Menara DBKL, Kuala Lumpur, February 9, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 14 h ago

‘Step by step’: Hannah Yeoh says mayor working to reform DBKL governance

The prosecution is seeking to reinstate the High Court’s decision on February 3, 2021, which found former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad guilty of nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million and sentenced him to six years in jail and fined RM15.45 million, with an additional 18 years’ imprisonment in default of payment. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Federal Court to rule today on former Felda chairman Isa Samad’s corruption appeal

Showbiz

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Hong Kong stars bring laughter to ‘Mama, Not Again!’ CNY film premiere in KL

Cast and crew of ‘Mama Not Again’ attend the premiere for the Chinese New Year 2026 film at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on February 9, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — The Malaysia-Hong Kong film Mama, Not Again! Is set to deliver a dose of comedy and heartwarming family drama when it opens in cinemas on the first day of Chinese New Year, February 17.Directed by Malaysian filmmaker Teddie Chin, the film boasts a star-studded cast...

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Catherine O’Hara arrives for Apple TV+’s Primetime Emmy Party in Los Angeles September 14, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 2 h ago

‘Schitt’s Creek’ star Catherine O’Hara died of lung blood clot, death cert confirms

BTS, seen here in a file image, will reunite as a full septet for the first time in nearly four years at a free comeback concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 23 h ago

BTS set Seoul buzzing with free comeback concert — here’s how ARMY can get in

BigBang’s 20th anniversary comeback is now real — sealed by G-Dragon himself during his Seoul fan event. — Picture via Instagram/xxxibgdrgn

Showbiz / 23 h ago

The kings reload: G-Dragon says BigBang’s 20th anniversary comeback is official

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Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium Santa Clara, California, February 08, 2026 in. — AFP pic

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‘Absolutely terrible’: Trump slams Bad Bunny Super Bowl show, decries use of Spanish

Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform the halftime show in Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, February 8, 2026. — Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images via Reuters

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Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl into Puerto Rico’s runway — with cameos from Lady Gaga and reggaeton royalty

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during Super Bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, February 8, 2026. — AFP pic

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Bad Bunny brings Boricua power to the Super Bowl — culture first, always

Cast members Dylan O’Brien, Rachel McAdams, producer Zainab Azizi and director Sam Raimi attend the premiere for the film ‘Send Help’ in Los Angeles January 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

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‘Send Help’ still slays: Sam Raimi’s island nightmare tops N. American box office for second week

Fans in China found themselves caught in the middle as ‘Detective Conan’ and ‘My Hero Academia’ cosplay faced sudden bans amid revived historical tensions.

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Cosplay crackdown: China events ban ‘Detective Conan’ gear, merch after controversial ‘My Hero Academia’ anniversary crossover

Dreamstate’s high-energy production has made it a major fixture on the trance and techno circuit. Its Sydney stop was marred by a fatal medical emergency, with multiple people also requiring hospital treatment. — Picture via Instagram/dreamstateau

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Man dies, six others hospitalised after ‘medical episodes’ at Dreamstate trance festival in Sydney

Singer Mariah Carey performs during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics at the San Siro Stadium in Milan February 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

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Mariah Carey’s Winter Olympics magic sparks lip-sync chatter — opening ceremony organisers respond (VIDEO)

Paul Thomas Anderson, winner of the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for ‘One Battle After Another,’ poses in the press room during the 78th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Los Angeles February 7, 2026. — AFP pic

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Paul Thomas Anderson lands top director win for ‘One Battle After Another,’ setting up Oscar showdown with Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’

EJAE says yes — the Grammy-winning hitmaker beams as fiancé Sam Kim pops the question in a flower-filled outdoor proposal. — Picture via Instagram/ejae_k

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K-Pop’s first Grammy winner is on a roll — EJAE drops new single ‘Time After Time’ and preps for autumn wedding (VIDEO)

A still from ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’, featuring Hathaway Noa and Gigi Andalucia.

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Gundam’s big twist? A 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses anthem suddenly climbing the charts in Japan (VIDEO)

A Pima County Sheriff’s Office deputy pulls into the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson February 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

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‘We will pay,’ US TV host Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother’s return (VIDEO)

Along Eyzendy, 47, shown in a file photo, died at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah after several days of treatment in intensive care.

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‘Lagenda Budak Hostel’ actor Along Eyzendy dies at 47 after hospitalisation for infection

Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono speaks with journalists after being summoned by Jakarta police over public complaints about material in his Netflix stand-up special. — Reuters pic

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‘I don’t think I committed blasphemy’: Indonesian comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono speaks out after police questioning over Netflix special

Tony Jaa, seen in a recent social media post, is reportedly recovering after surgery and chemotherapy for gallbladder cancer. — Picture via Instagram/Tony Jaa

2d ago

Tony Jaa’s private fight: Source says Thai action star is healing after gallbladder cancer surgery

Brad Arnold onstage, during the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with 3 Doors Down, the band he co-founded in Mississippi in 1996. — Reuters file pic

2d ago

Brad Arnold, voice of 3 Doors Down’s post-grunge melancholy, dies at 47 (VIDEO)

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