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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks to members of the media after Friday prayers at Musolla IOI City Mall in Putrajaya March 6, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Anwar advises Malaysians against wasteful spending as Middle East conflict risks wider economic impact

The tourism minister disposed of 14.21 million Timberwell shares at 90 sen each, representing nearly 16 per cent of the company. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Tiong King Sing disposes of entire Timberwell stake after accepting takeover offer

The IGP said the suspects, aged between 16 and 21, were detained in coordinated raids conducted in the Klang Valley, Johor, Kedah and Terengganu. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Police confirm arrest of six Malaysian youths, three minors, in Islamic State‑linked extremist crackdown

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the seizure of the LeakBase database. — Picture courtesy of DOJ

Malaysia / 16 h ago

US DOJ announces LeakBase takedown; MACC confirms seizure of Malaysia‑hosted servers

Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, Bali police spokesman Ariasandy told reporters in Denpasar, the capital of Bali. — Picture from social media

World / 17 h ago

Body parts on Bali beach identified as kidnapped, tortured Ukrainian tourist, say Indonesian police

Surplus Pulau Pinang chairman Sophian Mohd Zain shaking hands with Kuil Sri Dewi Muniswarar committee chairman M. Karthikesan.

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Surplus Pulau Pinang drops planned demonstration at Bukit Mertajam temple after talks with police

Wee Kok Lai, 47, allegedly instigated the creation of 46 fraudulent quotations between June 2016 and February 2020 while employed as a manager on a mechanical works sub-contract. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 18 h ago

Malaysian manager in Singapore charged over allegedly instructing staff to forge HDB project quotations

The prime minister said the government will review the Special Investigation Committee’s findings before making any further statements. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar says awaiting AG’s report before commenting on Azam Baki shareholding issue

US President Donald Trump’s strategy toward other countries has been focused on intensely pressuring them to cooperate and loudly complaining when they say no. — Reuters pic

World / 12 h ago

A war without a coalition: In the Iran war, US goes it alone like never before as allies balk

Lim Guan Eng is appealing the quantum of damages awarded, which totalled RM50,000 in global damages and RM5,000 in costs. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Lim Guan Eng files appeal over quantum of damages in Zuraida defamation suit

The documents released Thursday include descriptions of multiple 2019 interviews the FBI held with the woman, who alleged she was assaulted by both Epstein and Donald Trump while she was between 13 and 15 years old. — Reuters pic

World / 18 h ago

US Justice Dept unseals Epstein files with fresh allegations against Trump

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today called on Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, to immediately contact investigating officers and return to Malaysia to assist in an ongoing investigation. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

MACC urges James Chai to return and cooperate, says media statements not a substitute for investigation

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said authorities are investigating efforts to undermine political stability in the country. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

DPM Zahid: Immediate action needed against attempts to topple government

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has filed lawsuits against former MPs and state asemblymen for allegedly breaching the conditions of a RM10 million bond after leaving the party six years ago. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PKR files suits against ex‑MPs, reps over alleged breach of RM10m party bond terms

Six individuals allegedly involved in a RM500,000 gang robbery are escorted into the Johor Bahru court complex under armed police guard. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Six charged over Pasir Gudang car park robbery plot involving RM500,000 cash

Showbiz

2 h ago

‘Sepanjang Riwayatku P. Ramlee’: National Archives updates Malaysian legend’s biography with expanded pages and enhanced images

The illustrated biography ‘Sepanjang Riwayatku P. Ramlee’, which compiles photographs of artefacts and archival materials related to the nation’s legendary artiste, has been given a fresh update through its fifth edition published by the National Archives of Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 — The illustrated biography Sepanjang Riwayatku P. Ramlee, which compiles photographs of artefacts and archival materials related to the nation’s legendary artiste, has been given a fresh update through its fifth edition published by the National Archives of Malaysia.National Archives of Malaysia Statesmen Archives Division director Hanizah...

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Japanese actor-director Hideo Sakaki, now 55 – known for films like ‘Confessions’, ‘Versus’, and ‘Alive’ – was convicted for the sexual assault against two actresses in their 20s and sentenced to eight years in prison by a Tokyo district court on March 6, 2026. — Screengrab from YouTube/New York Asian Film Festival

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Japanese actor-director gets eight-year jail term for sexual assault against two actresses

‘One Piece’ mangaka Eiichiro Oda pulled an elaborate stunt to mark the long-running series’ 600 million copies sold worldwide on March 4, 2026. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 17 h ago

Peak pirate energy: ‘One Piece’ creator Oda writes the series’ biggest secret — then buries it at the bottom of the sea (VIDEO)

‘Blades of the Guardians’, based on the popular manhua ‘Biao Ren’, remains strong at the Malaysian box office. — Screengrab from YouTube/GSC Cinemas

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: ‘Blades of the Guardians’, ‘The Art of Sarah’, and other hits you need this weekend

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US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. — AFP pic

23 h ago

Britney Spears arrested for suspected DUI in LA county

A scene from K-drama series ‘The Art of Sarah’, which has shot to the top of Malaysia’s Netflix chart in March 2026; that has people comparing it to a real-life South Korea fake luxury scandal involving watches purportedly from Switzerland. — Screenshot from YouTube/Netflix K-Content

23 h ago

‘The Art of Sarah’ climbs Netflix charts in Malaysia, spotlighting real-life Korean counterfeit luxury case

Australian actress Rose Byrne is vying for the best actress Oscar this month for her powerhouse role as an overwhelmed mother in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’. — AFP pic

1d ago

Rose Byrne’s Oscar buzz highlights Aussie actors’ uncanny knack for mastering the American accent

Ezzanie Jasny speaks to the media during an interview session at the LOL Entertainment Raya advertisement launch and buka puasa event in Kuala Lumpur on March 4, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

1d ago

Actress Ezzanie Jasny back on set after serious head injury and threats to family

Ezzanie Jasny and Sophia Albarakbah take the spotlight in the upcoming thriller series ‘Setia Yang Terluka’. — Picture courtesy of Viu Malaysia

1d ago

Viu Malaysia goes darker in 2026 with eight originals, revenge dramas and a psychological thriller slate

Zul Ariffin will voice Archie in the Malaysian version of the animated ‘GOAT’, marking the actors very first time voicing an animated character in English. — Sony Pictures pic

1d ago

Sony picks Zul Ariffin to replace ‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour for Malaysian release of ‘GOAT’

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on May 1, 2024, for a preliminary hearing after his rape conviction was overturned. — AFP pic

2d ago

Harvey Weinstein’s Jessica Mann rape retrial set for April

The countdown begins: BTS have dropped the full tracklist for their fifth full-length album ‘Arirang’, arriving on March 20. — AFP pic

2d ago

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ era begins: 14 tracks, global collaborators and a title track called ‘Swim’

International stars Thailand’s Ninja (left), Korea’s Seok Hyun-jun, and Ha Ju-young (right) described filming the Malaysian film ‘Tiket Sehala – Dibunuh atau Membunuh’ as a memorable experience. — Picture courtesy of Key Billions

2d ago

Inside ‘Tiket Sehala’: International stars Ninja, Seok Hyun-jun and Ha Ju-young on filming the Malaysian scam thriller

Two-time Grammy-winning singer Laufey is set to bring her ‘A Matter of Time Tour’ to Kuala Lumpur on June 2 at Axiata Arena. — Picture courtesy of Live Nation Malaysia

2d ago

Grammy darling Laufey set for KL return with ‘A Matter of Time Tour’ this June

Cillian Murphy poses upon arrival on the red carpet for the global premiere of the film ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ in Birmingham March 2, 2026. — AFP pic

04 Mar 2026

By order of the Peaky Blinders: Cillian Murphy brings Tommy Shelby home for Birmingham premiere

'Hongdae guy' Sean Solo demonstrated that he could also be your 'bah kut teh' guy. — Instagram screenshot composite

03 Mar 2026

Sean ‘Hongdae Guy’ is now Sean Klang Guy after being open-minded enough for BKT (VIDEO)

Malaysian actors Noki K-Clique (right) stars as Alif with Ainee Mustafa as Putri in ‘Tiket Sehala – Dibunuh atau Membunuh’ — Picture courtesy of Key Billions

03 Mar 2026

Coming this August: Malaysian action thriller ‘Tiket Sehala – Dibunuh atau Membunuh’, with ensemble Asian cast, spotlights overseas scam victims

Zheng Xi Yong shared snaps from the set of Bridgerton on his Instagram. — Pictures via Instagram

02 Mar 2026

Malaysian actor Zheng Xi Yong makes debut in new season of ‘Bridgerton’

Chinese-US actress Li Jun Li, US actor Omar Miller, Nigerian-British actor Wunmi Mosaku, British actor Delroy Lindo, US actor Michael B. Jordan, British actor Jack O'Connell, US actress singer songwriter Jayme Lawson, US actor Miles Caton, and US casting director Francine Maisler pose with the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for

02 Mar 2026

‘Sinners’ wins top prize at Screen Actors Guild awards, beating out Oscar-tipped ‘One Battle After Another’

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