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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said that she had chosen to focus her life on her family and to leave matters to the will of Allah, expressing hope that justice and truth would prevail in the future. — File pic by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Rosmah dismisses claims she caused Najib’s downfall, says focus is on family and prayer

Putrajaya’s Palace of Justice as seen on July 9, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 4 h ago

It’s official: Malaysia’s judges get 30pc pay hike starting January 2026

From Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, several New Year’s Eve countdown events will take place across Klang Valley. — Pictures courtesy of Instagram / KLCC / IOI City Mall / The Curve / Sunway Velocity Mall / Tourism Malaysia

Life / 12 h ago

Fireworks, festivals and free entry: Five New Year’s Eve countdowns across Klang Valley

Najib's six-year jail term is due to his conviction in the first SRC trial involving RM42 million, and he is due to be released in either 2028 or 2029 depending on whether he pays a RM50 million fine. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Malaysia’s courtroom drama in 2025: Najib, Rosmah, DNAA rulings and more

Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) acting assistant director of operations Shazlean Mohd Hanafiah said a team from the Kuala Kangsar Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene. — Bernama pic/JBPM Perak

Malaysia / 9 h ago

CelcomDigi, Maxis and Unifi users left offline after fire guts Maxis tower near Sungai Perak R&R

1. Get together with friends or family at Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot that specialises in this Penang style steamboat with the distinctive tall funnel. — Pictures by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

Round up your friends and family for a meal at Taman Gembira’s Yu Jia Charcoal Fish Pot

Woodlands Checkpoint, where a Malaysian man was arrested after authorities seized more than 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice during enhanced checks. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 6 h ago

Malaysian arrested at Singapore’s Woodlands with cannabis, ‘Ice’ exceeding death penalty limits

Mohamad Ikhwan Afiq Mohamad Anwar, head of the PAS Tasek Gelugor Youth Wing, reportedly said that the party should contest and reclaim all parliamentary and state assembly seats won by Bersatu under the PN and PAS banners in previous general and state elections. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 8 h ago

PAS youth wing urges party to sever ties with Bersatu at all levels over alleged betrayal

The local currency traded mostly higher against major and regional peers as markets headed into quieter New Year trading. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 10 h ago

Twelve days up and counting: Ringgit opens stronger against US dollar

Lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee (right) confirmed that the appeal was filed last Wednesday. — File pic by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Najib has filed his appeal over failed house arrest bid, lawyer confirms

Sources said the former minister was believed to have received about RM5 million from a property development company, while the luxury vehicle was allegedly given by a billboard company. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 1 h ago

MACC records statement from ex-minister over alleged RM5m bribe, Lamborghini

The accused, Loo Chun Hai, in a wheelchair, makes his way to the Pengerang Magistrate's Court to face charges today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 6 h ago

E-hailing driver in wheelchair charged with dangerous driving that killed three youths

Investigations revealed that cables were illegally tapped directly from the incoming mains at the five-foot way. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Supermarket chain caught with fingers in the power socket — another electricity theft uncovered in Miri

The appointment of Abu Bakar Hamzah as the new Menteri Besar, with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, demonstrates that the political crisis in the state was addressed lawfully and in an orderly manner. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Bersatu takes Perlis from PAS with Abu Bakar sworn in, analysts warn of trust deficit in Perikatan

The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, has called for all speculation, allegations and undesirable matters be put to an end following the appointment of Kuala Perlis assemblyman Abu Bakar Hamzah from Bersatu as the new Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Raja of Perlis calls for unity after Bersatu’s Abu Bakar Hamzah replaces Mohd Shukri as MB

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

‘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

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 — Papa Zola The Movie has raked in an impressive RM43 million since its nationwide release on December 11, proving that Malaysian films can compete even against major Hollywood franchises.More than just a cinematic achievement, Papa Zola The Movie has emerged as a true family film,...

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

Showbiz / 5 h ago

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

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

Showbiz / 6 h ago

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

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

Showbiz / 6 h ago

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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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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

22 h ago

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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Former NCT member Taeil will remain in prison after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld his three-and-a-half-year sentence in a sexual assault case. — Picture via Instagram/mo.on_air

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Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

After a well-received first season, 'Drops of God' brings back some wine-related (not induced) adventures. — Picture via Apple

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Perry Bamonte of The Cure performs at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on May 20, 2023 in Chula Vista, California. The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the legendary British dark rock band announced on Friday, December 26. — Getty Images via AFP pic

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The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The actor was welcomed at Subang Skypark alongside the film’s music director Anirudh Ravichander. — Picture via Facebook

2d ago

Vijay touches down in Kuala Lumpur ahead of ‘Jana Nayagan’ audio launch

TIME described the series as one of the year’s best TV series, highlighting its emotional depth and ability to make everyday struggles feel extraordinary without relying on fantasy or genre spectacle. — Picture via Facebook/NETFLIX

26 Dec 2025

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ named TIME’s best K-drama of 2025, beating ‘Squid Game’ season 3

26 Dec 2025

Malay Mail’s Top 10 picks: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ debuts and takes second spot at Malaysian box office, while local ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ continues to reign supreme

Jimmy Kimmel delivers Channel 4’s alternative Christmas message, taking aim at US politics and free speech. — Picture via Facebook/Jimmy Kimmel

26 Dec 2025

Not your usual Christmas cheer: Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming’ in US

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