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Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar (right) was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan at a hotel in Alor Gajah, Melaka on June 5, 2026, which the palace declared void on June 9, 2026. — Screengrab from social media video footage

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Palace declares Melaka hotel ceremony to proclaim Negeri Sembilan Ruler void, strips Nadzaruddin of hereditary title

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (eentre) says BN has ‘no choice’ but to contest the2026 Negeri Sembilan state election alone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Zahid: BN to go solo in Negeri Sembilan after Pakatan lays claim to all 36 seats

For illustration only. A 25-year-old owner of a Proton Prevé who recorded a policeman issuing a ticket for a traffic violation in Sentul is under a three-day detention for filming the act and hurling abuse against the officer. — Picture by Firdausn Latif

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Film a cop, hurl abuse, get arrested: Sentul police nab Proton Prevé owner over traffic summons

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor was ordered by the High Court to pay RM67.4 million to Global Royalty Trading SAL over 43 missing jewellery pieces delivered to her in 2018. — File picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 2 h ago

High Court orders Rosmah to pay Lebanese owner RM67.4m in missing jewellery suit

Former MCA president Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek reportedly said that PAS could win federal power ‘by default’ if disillusioned Chinese voters stay home or spoil their ballots in the next general election. — Picture via Facebook/Tan Sri Dr. Chua Soi Lek

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Former MCA president says PAS could win Putrajaya ‘by default’ if Chinese voters stay home

Tok Batin of Kampung Orang Asli Lata Kinjang, Rani Bah Ulin (front, third right), and Orang Asli representatives display police reports lodged over alleged defamatory social media claims against Tok Batin Mohd Asmmadi Abdullah. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Orang Asli reps seek action after viral video claiming Tok Batin who helped search for Jaslinda confined hiker and planned to marry her

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the National Anthem during the inauguration of the newly appointed Head of National Nutrition Agency and special advisor for manpower and labour welfare affairs, at the State Palace in Jakarta June 8, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 6 h ago

Prabowo’s populist policies fuel Indonesia’s market ‘doom‑loop’ as rupiah, stocks plunge

National men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia huffed and puffed his way past two Japanese opponents in qualifying round matches to make the main draw of the Australia Open Badminton Championships at the Quaycentre Arena in Sydney today. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia’s Zii Jia, Eogene advance to Australia Open main draw after tough qualifying rounds

The dispute traces back to 2021 when the two minority shareholders initiated arbitration under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre rules against AirAsia Digital (now Move Digital), AirAsia Bhd and BigPay over alleged breaches of shareholder agreements following the termination of a 2017 investment pact. — Reuters pic

Money / 2 h ago

Singapore court orders seizure of Capital A’s stakes in BigPay and Teleport over arbitration award

SpaceX’s long-awaited initial public offering, expected to fetch a US$1.75 trillion (RM7.11 trillion) valuation, has set off a frenzy among retail ‌investors clamouring for a share of Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI empire. — Reuters pic

Money / 16 h ago

How retail investors — including in Malaysia — can buy shares in SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO

Entrepreneur Shivaani Suppiah, 32, from Teluk Intan, believes she can make pandan as popular a flavour as matcha in India. — Bernama pic

Life / 6 h ago

Meet Shivaani Suppiah, the Malaysian on a mission to make pandan India’s next favourite flavour

Self-taught breeder, Wan Mohd Hazran Wan Rohim, 35, nets a steady income online with 6,000 angelfish. — Bernama pic

Life / 16 h ago

No courses, just clicks: Kelantan man breeds success with ornamental fish business

Lawyer turned art trailblazer Valentine Willie dies at 71 on June 9, 2026. — Picture from Instagram/Sabah Art Gallery

Life / 19 h ago

Sabah-born Valentine Willie, key figure in South-east Asian contemporary art, dies at 71

The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies today, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 18 h ago

Ringgit rises versus US dollar, most regional units as tensions ease in West Asia

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan says the government’s fuel subsidy is easing to RM3.5 billion–RM4 billion as global oil prices moderate. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s fuel subsidy jumped from RM700m in January to RM5b in March before peaking in April, says finance minister II

Showbiz

8 m ago

From Lisa to BTS: K-pop powers Fifa World Cup 2026 opening and final stage

Lisa of Blackpink, who is set to perform at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles, joins Brazilian singer Anitta and Nigerian rapper Rema on ‘Goals’, a track featured on the tournament’s official soundtrack. — Screengrab from YouTube/Fifa

SEOUL, June 10 — The 2026 Fifa World Cup will kick off on Thursday, with several K-pop acts featured across ceremonies, anthems and promotional campaigns linked to the global football tournament.The Korea Herald reported that Fifa World Cup 2026 will see major contributions from South Korean entertainment acts, including Lisa...

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Indonesian rock outfit .Feast officially wrapped up their ‘Pertunjukan Membangun & Menghancurkan’ finale at Zepp KL on June 6, 2026. — Picture courtesy of TapauAsia

Showbiz / 20 m ago

From near break-up to KL finale: .Feast closes explosive ‘Membangun & Menghancurkan’ era at Zepp KL (VIDEO)

Japanese star Masahiro Inoue who rose to prominence in the tokusatsu world through his portrayal of Kamen Rider Decade, Jinga and Jisariz. — Picture via X/@MAAAAAAAASAHIRO

Showbiz / 3 h ago

Japanese tokusatsu legend Masahiro Inoue reveals why Malaysian fans keep him coming back

Emily Blunt carries 'Disclosure Day.' alongside a very strong ensemble of actors ridiculously good at their jobs. — Picture courtesy of UPI

Showbiz / 4 h ago

‘Disclosure Day’: Limpid script held up by spectacular acting ensemble, must-watch for Spielberg fans

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The Paramount water tower is seen on the Paramount studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, January 13, 2026. — Reuters pic

21 h ago

‘It’s about to die’: Hollywood workers rally against Paramount-Skydance merger

K-pop girl group aespa has entered the US Billboard 200 at No. 9 with its second full-length album ‘Lemonade’. — Picture via Instagram/aespa_official

1d ago

K-pop girl group aespa’s ‘Lemonade’ debuts at No. 9 as Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney chart in Billboard 200 top 10

HYBE’s girl groups (clockwise from top left) Le Sserafim, Katseye and Illit will team up for a collaborative single later this week, according to their labels. — Pictures via Instagram/le_sserafim, katseyeworld and illit_official

1d ago

HYBE girl groups Le Sserafim, Illit and Katseye to drop first collaborative single ‘Iconic By Mistake’ on Friday

Producer Lorne Michaels receives Best Musical award for ‘Schmigadoon!’ during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City June 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

‘Schmigadoon!’ crowned best musical as Broadway celebrates record US$1.91b season

Rachel Zegler performs a tribute for the 50th anniversary of A Chorus Line during the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on June 7, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Tony Awards 2026: ‘Liberation’ wins best play, John Lithgow takes third trophy at 80

The Royal Selangor Jazz Festival 2026 is returning for its third edition this July 12. — Picture courtesy of Royal Selangor

2d ago

Kebaya Jazz, Mandopop classics and Sinatra tributes headline Royal Selangor’s 2026 jazz spectacle

After three decades in the music industry, Indonesian rock powerhouse Dewa 19 proved that its music continues to resonate across generations. — Picture via Facebook/Dewa19

2d ago

Kuala Lumpur roars as Dewa 19 light up Bukit Jalil with three decades of anthems

Park Ji-hoon takes the stage in Kuala Lumpur for his RE:FLECT Malaysia stop — Picture courtesy of YKS Management

07 Jun 2026

Park Ji-hoon’s ‘RE:FLECT’ fan-con draws over 1,000 fans in Kuala Lumpur return (VIDEO)

Hoag assumed the role after the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, Netflix said. — Picture via X

07 Jun 2026

Netflix names Jay Hoag chairman as co-founder Reed Hastings exits leadership role

US rapper Ye performs on stage at the GelreDome venue in Arnhem, eastern Netherlands on June 6, 2026. — AFP pic

07 Jun 2026

As Europe shuns him, 40,000 fans pack Kanye West concert in Netherlands

Rafael Nadal said he had made his peace with stepping away from the sport. — Reuters pic

06 Jun 2026

Nadal admits he ‘almost never’ plays tennis now as Netflix doc revisits his epic career

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ officially becomes Malaysia’s highest-grossing South Korean film, with box office figures still growing. — Screengrab from YouTube

06 Jun 2026

Zombie thriller ‘Colony’ overtakes ‘Train to Busan’ to become Malaysia’s top‑grossing S. Korean film with RM23.8m box‑office haul

Actor James Handy, known for his role in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, was fatally stabbed at his home in Los Angeles, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. — Picture via Instagram

06 Jun 2026

‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Jumanji’ actor James Handy, 81, dies after stabbing in Los Angeles

Prosecutors filed murder charges yesterday against the man arrested in ‌the fatal stabbing of veteran Hollywood actor James Handy (pic), a familiar face in dozens of films and television shows for half a century and the boyfriend of the suspect’s mother. — Picture via Instagram

06 Jun 2026

‘I just killed the man of sin’: Son of actor James Handy’s girlfriend charged with murder after fatal stabbing at LA home

British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72, his family announced yesterday. — AFP pic

06 Jun 2026

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, ‘Ted Lasso’ actor Anthony Head dies aged 72

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