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MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki declined to reveal the identity of the former minister, citing ongoing investigations. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Probe into ex-minister over RM5m bribes, luxury Lamborghini: MACC to reveal details on Thursday

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaks at the second Patriotic School Convocation at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

DPM Zahid says has Cabinet nod for new non-political body, reveal set for Saturday

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh with her legal team after the Court of Appeal delivered its decision on her appeal against the High Court’s dismissal of her defamation suit against Tan Sri Musa Hassan over statements made at a forum at UiTM, at Court of Appeal 6, Putrajaya, January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

‘It’s not about money, but the truth’, says Hannah Yeoh on defamation win against ex-IGP Musa Hassan

A 63-year-old man who was caught on camera refuelling his silver Volkswagen Jetta in Kulai, Johor earlier this month is expected to be charged with altering his car registration plate, an offence under Section 108(3)(e) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Singapore PR car owner to face court after viral video showing covered number plate in Kulai petrol station

Yap Shing Xuen posing for a photo during a family trip to Shenzhen, China in 2024. — Picture courtesy of Wong Lee Ping

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Three months later, family of Bandar Utama school stabbing victim Yap Shing Xuen still picking up the pieces

Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that he will meet the party’s Youth chief, Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Zahid to meet Akmal today amid Umno tensions, as speculation grows over resignations and withdrawal calls

Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh at the Palace of Justice, January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Hannah Yeoh wins defamation case against ex-IGP Musa Hassan, awarded RM250,000 damages

Professional men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia has made an early exit from the 2026 India Open after losing his first round match at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. — Bernama pic

Sports / 13 h ago

Comeback hopes dashed as Lee Zii Jia bows out early in India Open

Capital A Bhd chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said AirAsia X will be renamed AirAsia and listed on January 19, as Capital A seeks PN17 uplift. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Money / 16 h ago

AirAsia X to rebrand as AirAsia on Jan 19, says Tony Fernandes

The cast of ‘Back to the Past’ is set to storm Malaysia next Friday at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by One Cool Pictures

Showbiz / 12 h ago

‘Back to the Past’ cast, led by Louis Koo, to meet fans in Kuala Lumpur after box office smash

Previously on August 19, 2025, the Court of Appeal ruled that offensive remarks online with the intent to annoy should not be made a crime, as it goes against the right to freedom of speech and expression. The government is challenging that ruling and will know the outcome by the country’s highest court on February 6, 2026. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Will ‘offensive’, ‘annoying’ online comments stay legal? Federal Court to decide Feb 6

State-owned Sarawak airline AirBorneo has stopped using the old MH flight code when it operated as MASwings and from January 14, 2026 will be flying under the MY flight code. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Flying MY way: AirBorneo takes off under new flight codes from Jan 14

Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh, 38, reportedly cheated the women by assuming multiple online personas, coercing them into sexual acts, producing explicit material, and then extorting them for money. — Pexels pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

Malaysian man sentenced to jail, caning in Singapore for posing as Caucasian ‘sugar daddy’ and exploiting women

Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi attends the Hati Nurani Dialogue session at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on January 13, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Zahid asserts support for unity govt ahead of Umno assembly tomorrow

Three people, including a student who remains in a coma, are still receiving treatment after an air-conditioner compressor explosion at HELP University’s Bukit Damansara cafeteria yesterday. — Google Maps screenshot

Malaysia / 16 h ago

KL police: Three still hospitalised, including student in coma, after HELP University cafeteria blast

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Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employees

Julio Iglesias, one of Spain’s most successful recording artists, is facing a criminal complaint after two former employees accused him of sexual abuse. — AFP pic

MADRID, Jan 14 — Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias is the target of a criminal complaint, judicial sources said yesterday, after two women ex-employees accused him of sexually abusing them.The assaults were alleged to have taken place in 2021 at his mansions in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, according to...

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BTS will return to Kuala Lumpur on December 12 and 13, marking their first concert in Malaysia since 2015. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 39 m ago

Purple December ahead: After 11 years, BTS bring world tour to Kuala Lumpur for two nights

The cast of ‘Back to the Past’ is set to storm Malaysia next Friday at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by One Cool Pictures

Showbiz / 12 h ago

‘Back to the Past’ cast, led by Louis Koo, to meet fans in Kuala Lumpur after box office smash

Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami pose with the award for Best Original Song – Motion Picture for “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 1d ago

Golden Globes 2026 complete winners list: Who won best picture, actor, and all major awards

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Timothee Chalamet poses with the award for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for “Marty Supreme” at the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Chalamet triumphs over DiCaprio, Clooney in 2026 Golden Globes race

American actress Selena Gomez attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Hollywood turns political at Golden Globes: What the ‘BE GOOD’ pins mean and why stars are wearing them

American actress Natasha Lyonne attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 11, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ emerge as frontrunners at 2025 Golden Globes

Mandopop icons, K-pop sensations and rock legends, Malaysia’s 2026 concert scene promises a vibrant year ahead. — Picture via Instagram/ Hello Universe/ CTDK/ StarPlanetMY/ LiveNationMY

2d ago

Mandopop icons, K-pop sensations and rock legends: Malaysia’s 2026 concert calendar hits all the right notes

“Back to the Past”, the sequel to the 2001 hit television series “A Step into the Past”, records strong success within 11 days of its release in Malaysian cinemas. — Picture by One Cool Pictures

2d ago

‘Back to the Past’ shatters Malaysian box office with RM10.2m in 11 days

American musician Bob Weir performs onstage in 2007. — Picture by Minds-Eye (“TRat Dog Bob Weir”), CC BY 2.0

11 Jan 2026

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and ‘Truckin’ singer, dies at 78

10 Jan 2026

Amelia Henderson reinvents ‘Studio Sembang’ podcast for the scroll generation

The King of the Monsters rises again. “Godzilla Minus Zero”, the follow-up to the Oscar-winning hit, storms theatres worldwide this November 2026. — Toho pic

10 Jan 2026

Godzilla Day just got bigger: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ set to crush theatres this November

US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish performs onstage during the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, 2022. — AFP pic

10 Jan 2026

Billie Eilish calls ICE ‘terrorist group’ after fatal shooting of US woman

Benjamin Yuen appears as the character Prinze Chow in the upcoming Malaysian–Hong Kong co-production film “Black Ops”. — Picture via Instagram/skopofficial

10 Jan 2026

Who is Benjamin Yuen? Meet the Hong Kong star speaking Malay in ‘Black Ops’, Malaysia’s biggest action film

Palestinian film director Annemarie Jacir poses during a photo session in Paris on January 5, 2026. — AFP pic

10 Jan 2026

Oscar-shortlisted ‘Palestine 36’ director says film represents ‘refusal to disappear’

The battle between ADOR and Danielle has escalated into one of K-pop’s biggest legal showdowns. — Picture via Instagram/NewJeans

09 Jan 2026

Ador drags NewJeans’ Danielle to court in eye watering 33 billion won claim

Blackpink’s Lisa will take the stage as a presenter at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. — Picture courtesy of Paramount

09 Jan 2026

K‑pop meets Hollywood: Lisa joins star line‑up at 83rd Golden Globes

Hong Kong’s ‘Back to the Past’ opened with a strong local box office showing at No. 2. — Picture courtesy of One Cool Film

09 Jan 2026

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Back to the Past’ opens strong, but ‘Papa Zola’ holds No. 1 for a fourth week

Oversized Golden Globe Awards are displayed for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California on December 8, 2025. — AFP pic

09 Jan 2026

Hot takes, hot stars: Globes serve DiCaprio swagger, Chalamet charm and a dash of Ariana Grande magic

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