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The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

1MDB scandal: US Justice Dept recovers additional US$20m in funds, bringing total to US$1.4b

TikTok has restored service in the United States yesterday after briefly going dark. — Pic by AFP

World / 10 h ago

TikTok restores service in US as Trump declares ‘we have to save it’ as ‘a lot of jobs involved’

File photo of jailed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex December 6, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Najib: Not my job as PM to do checks on JV firm in 1MDB’s US$1b deal, why blame me?

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on a two-day working visit to Belgium, also urged Malaysians abroad to work together with all parties to develop and advance the nation. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

During gathering with Malaysian diaspora in Brussels, PM Anwar urges citizens abroad to uphold human values and unity

Armizan also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the investigation is carried out transparently and fairly. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Armizan: Let ‘ham and cheese’ sandwich investigation run its course without speculation or interference

SRC International and its subsidiaries, which filed the suit in 2022 to recover the funds, claim that the political party knowingly received these funds without any legitimate basis. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Billions of ringgit diverted, embezzled, and abused’: Court hears claims Umno received money from ‘gargantuan slush fund’ linked to SRC International

Granny Q Famous Lemak Laksa is the type of ‘laksa’ where you will drink every drop of its fragrant broth till it’s all gone. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi

Eat-drink / 10 h ago

Swoon over Damansara Perdana Kafe Lemak’s ‘lemak laksa’, prawn mee, fried ‘laksa’ and ‘assam laksa’ cooked by true blue Penangites

The elderly has been the biggest proportion of victims to rogue lawyers. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Police: Rogue lawyers swindle 167 victims of RM160m in last four years, elderly among top victims

The ministry said the eatery in Changlun was issued a written notice under Section 21 of the Price Control and Anti Profiteering Act 2011. — Composite of viral Facebook photos

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Mutton to see here? Pricey curry lands Kedah trader in trouble with Domestic Trade Ministry

Johor Baru North OCPD Assistant Commissioner Balveer Singh said the body of the Thai national was found at around 2:30pm. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Police seek public assistance after woman’s body found in Johor Baru mall toilet

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a gathering with about 200 members of the Malaysian diaspora in Brussels January 19, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Malaysians abroad must have equal voting rights as those at home, PM Anwar

(Seated from fifth left) Dr Lau, Robert, Dr Annuar, Dr John, and others in group photo session during RMC’s 22nd Anniversary Dinner. — Picture by The Borneo Post/Peter Boon

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Why Sibu not Kuching for cancer centre? Sarawak says central location makes it ideal logistically

Transport Minister Anthony Loke looks at the interior of the ETS Class 93 Train, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Project during a handover ceremony to the Transport Ministry at the EMU KTMB Depot in Seremban, January 20, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Sold like hotcakes: More than 200,000 KTMB train tickets allocated for Chinese New Year snapped up, says transport minister

A screengrab of the procession in progress, which Muar police said was part of a programme to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the district’s Tiong Hua Association.

Malaysia / 10 h ago

China flags on Muar parade dragon draws police scrutiny

File picture of a woman walking out of a 7-Eleven convenience store along a street in central Tokyo on August 22, 2024. Seven Bank’s president and representative director Masaaki Matsuhashi said the company also plans to expand to more areas in 2026, covering Sabah, Sarawak and selected suburban areas throughout Malaysia. — AFP pic

Money / 4 h ago

Japan’s Seven Bank expands into Malaysia, aims for 100 units of cash recycling machines at 7-Eleven stores this year

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Showbiz

2 h ago

Hybe’s facial recognition tech for K-pop concert and event ticketing system sparks privacy concerns, may face ban

Hybe may face limitations on its use of Face Pass, a new facial recognition technology, for concert and event admission. — HYBE pic

SEOUL, Jan 20 — Hybe may face limitations on its use of Face Pass, a new facial recognition technology, for concert and event admission.Representative Lee Soo-jin of the Democratic Party of Korea proposed an amendment to the Personal Protection Act on January 16 to restrict the use of facial recognition...

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This file photo shows an exterior view of Japanese television station Fuji Television Network building in the Odaiba district of Tokyo on January 17, 2025. A growing number of top brands are pulling adverts from major Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television (Fuji TV) on January 20, 2025 over sexual misconduct allegations against a host and former J-Pop star. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Major brands pull ads from Fuji TV following sexual misconduct claims against former J-Pop star and host Masahiro Nakai

A high-budget French adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ epic novel ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ starring actor Pierre Niney, was France’s biggest foreign cinema export. — Chapter 2/Pathe Films/M6/Jérôme Prébois pic

Showbiz / 6 h ago

France’s cinema industry thrives post-Covid, bucking global trends and setting an example for others

Live Nation Malaysia has announced that Babymonster will perform in Kuala Lumpur on June 21, 2025, as part of their first world tour, ‘Hello Monsters’. — Picture via X/Live Nation Malaysia

Showbiz / 7 h ago

K-pop group Babymonster adds Malaysia to ‘Hello Monsters’ world tour, performing in KL on June 21

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Disney’s ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ topped the North American box office on a long holiday weekend after ceding the top spot a week earlier, analysts said yesterday. — Picture via YouTube/Disney

9 h ago

‘Mufasa’ roars back to top of US box office on holiday weekend

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan is being treated for injuries following an attempted burglary at his residence in Mumbai on Thursday. — AFP pic

1d ago

Mumbai cops nab prime suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, bringing total arrests to three

The Bollywood star is being treated for injuries following an attempted burglary at his residence in Mumbai. — AFP pic

1d ago

India police detain second suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident

Sir Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright play in a scene of the film ‘The Entertainer’ in 1960. The Oscar-nominated actress, a legend of stage and screen and wife of the great actor Olivier, has died at the age of 95, her family said yesterday. — AFP pic

2d ago

UK film, theatre legend Joan Plowright dies, aged 95

Tens of thousands of people are set to attend the Coldplay concert in the western state of Gujarat on January 26, with tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale last year. — Reuters pic

17 Jan 2025

Coldplay’s ‘In My Place’: UK rock band’s biggest show ever goes ‘live’ in India with Disney+ Hotstar

Timothee Chalamet poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the UK premiere of ‘A Complete Unknown’ in London January 14, 2025. — AFP pic

17 Jan 2025

Timothée Chalamet calls for a new Bob Dylan in an age of cynicism

Six years ago, Bong won the Palme d’Or at Cannes then an Oscar for best picture for ‘Parasite’. — AFP pic

17 Jan 2025

‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho’s latest, ‘Mickey 17’ with Robert Pattinson, to premiere at Berlin film fest

The 54-year-old actor was stabbed six times by an intruder during a burglary attempt at his home in an upscale neighbourhood of Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday. — Reuters pic

17 Jan 2025

Key suspect detained in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing incident, Indian TV channels say

Saif Ali Khan has yet to regain consciousness post-surgery, according to India Today.i. — AFP

17 Jan 2025

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan undergoes five hours of surgeries after stabbing, doctors reveal a millimetre deeper would have been life-threatening

Blake Lively was accused of hijacked the production of ‘It Ends With Us’ and defamation, and extortion along with her husband Ryan Reynolds. — Reuters

17 Jan 2025

Actor-director Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds for US$400m over ‘defamation’ and ‘extortion’ after sexual harassment complaint, smear campaign accusations

Lynch — the groundbreaking director behind ‘Mulholland Drive’ and television’s ‘Twin Peaks,’ who gained a cult following for his unsettling portraits of American life -- has died. He was 78 years old. — AFP pic

17 Jan 2025

‘The owls are not what they seem’: Remembering David Lynch

Lynch died at the of 78, according to a statement released by his family on January 16, 2025. — AFP pic

17 Jan 2025

Goodnight, Mulholland Drive: David Lynch, master of mystery and surrealism, dies at 78

Masahiro Nakai, a 52-year-old former member of the hugely popular group SMAP, had reportedly paid a woman ¥90 million (RM2.56 million) after she alleged sexual misconduct. — Picture via X/doramaworld

16 Jan 2025

Fuji TV faces heat after Masahiro Nakai sexual misconduct scandal prompts shareholder fury

The science fantasy author of popular works such as ‘American Gods’ and ‘Good Omens’ hit back after the ‘New York Magazine’ on Monday published an in-depth investigation into the allegations which first emerged six months ago. — Picture via Instagram/@neilhimself

16 Jan 2025

‘Never had non-consensual sex’: Author Neil Gaiman denies multiple rape, assault accusations

Khan was taken to a nearby hospital at around 3:30am today with six injuries, two deeper than the rest and one close to his spine. — Reuters pic

16 Jan 2025

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed after late-night scuffle with intruder at Mumbai home

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Aidil Rusli

2d ago

Start your year with the light-hearted Thai horror-comedy ‘404 Run Run’

Alwyn Lau

2d ago

Singapore’s public urination cases and the broken windows theory

Praba Ganesan

16 Jan 2025

MP performance, not pay, is what requires scrutiny

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