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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

PM Anwar: If a general election were held today, reforms and civil service support would secure win

Six suspects, three men and three women, were arrested in Sungai Golok, Thailand for alleged possession of 6,000 meth pills. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Over RM1m just for Thai legal fees? Jailed Kelantanese singer’s family says may need to sell land, home if needed

Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on December 19, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Umno Youth chief: ‘Rosmah’s ring, Rosmah this, Rosmah that — today, Allah has revealed the truth’

Screen shot of the brawl involving football fans at the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station on the Ampang-Sri Petaling Line last night.
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Prasarana files police report over football fans’ brawl at Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station

The prime minister's political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin (centre) attends press conference at the Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament's office in Kuala Lumpur, Dec 21, 2024. — Benama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Dr Wan Azizah demands swift response to mutilated cats at Universiti Malaya

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

‘Just leave it, lah’: PM Anwar tells authorities to focus on racial and religious offences, not harass dissenters

An undated file photograph show Ipoh district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad speaking to reporters. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Police seek public info on teacher missing in Ipoh for 11 days

MetMalaysia has issued a severe continuous rain warning for several areas in Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until tomorrow. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

MetMalaysia: Severe continuous rain warning issued for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until tomorrow

Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan Motor, and Toshihiro Mibe, Honda Motor president and CEO, attend their joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan March 15, 2024. — Kyodo via Reuters pic
Money  / 16 h ago

Honda Skyline or Nissan Civic? Japan’s two auto giants to consider mutual production of vehicles

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press conference in Subang December 21, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

PM Anwar: Criticism of high-profile acquittals unfounded, judiciary must be respected

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks to the media during a visit to the site where a car drove into a crowd of a Christmas market in Magdeburg. — Reuters pic
World  / 14 h ago

Holiday horror: Death toll climbs to five in German Christmas market car-ramming, over 200 injured

Minister of Transport Anthony Loke at the 10th year commemoration of the disappearance of MH370 in March 2024. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

‘We owe it to the people’ to find MH370, PM Anwar says as search resumes with Ocean Infinity

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that the projects involved approximately 3,000 homeowners affected by the delays. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Johor completes seven ‘sick’ housing projects worth RM700m, says exco

Narathiwat Provincial Prison Crime Management specialist (Women’s Wing) Panata Yononarongdetkul said that most of the women were from Kelantan. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Most Malaysian women in Narathiwat Prison are drug offenders, says Thai prison specialist

A French court on Friday handed heavy sentences to several men convicted of having played a role in the jihadist beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty in 2020. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Eight convicted in France over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet caricature

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There are a handful of Malaysian film festivals new filmmakers can show their work in. — Picture by Choo Choy May
18 Aug 2024

So you made a short film — what do you do next? Here's a guide to the film festivals in Malaysia and Asia

YouTube filmmaker Jared Lee said that making short films is still important for a new filmmaker's growth. — Picture courtesy of Grim Film
18 Aug 2024

Why short films still matter: Malaysian ‘Horrologist’ filmmaker Jared Lee on his latest SDCC project and tips for young filmmakers (VIDEO)

Stray Kids is an eight-member K-pop boy band that debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2018. — Picture from Instagram/Stray Kids
31 Jul 2024

From topping Billboard 200 to 'Deadpool' feature: Why you should listen to K-pop boy group Stray Kids

The first generation of KLP48 members were unveiled today at Menara The Stride, Lalaport. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
27 Jul 2024

Meet new girl group KLP48 — and its members from Malaysia, Indonesia, HK and Japan's AKB48 and STU48 (VIDEO)

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K-pop idolhood has its origins through Japan, who are the creators of the idol system. — Picture by Firdaus Latiff
27 Jul 2024

From AKB48 to KLP48: A guide to Japanese idols and the ‘trainee system’ (VIDEO)

Kartika, a 26-year-old, Indonesian social media manager and her 1983 Honda Civic, Chiro. — Picture courtesy of Kartika
25 Jul 2024

Back to the past: Why this Gen Z woman chose a 1983 Honda Civic as her first car (VIDEO)

Shooting on analogue has a lot of technical and financial challenges, yet some say the results are worth it. — Picture by Jared Wee
28 Jul 2024

The highlights and shadows of shooting 35mm film: My grainy journey with analogue photography

The Securities Commission Malaysia recently announced new guidelines for financial influencers and their content. — Picture by AFP and Shafwan Zaidon
20 Jul 2024

Are you a ‘finfluencer’? Here’s how Securities Commission’s new guidelines will impact you

New K-pop girl group ILLIT’s ‘Magnetic’ entered the Billboard charts and became a viral song worldwide. — Picture via Instagram/iilit_official
17 Jul 2024

With its ‘Magnetic’ single going viral, rookie K-pop group ILLIT dominates Billboard charts (VIDEO)

Tan was one of the artists who was featured at Cartier Trinity 100 anniversary pop-up in Singapore. — Picture courtesy of Poh Sin Studios.
16 Jul 2024

Malaysian artist Pamela Tan’s work featured at Cartier's Trinity 100th anniversary pop-up in Singapore

Gua Kandu and George Town were locations featured in reality competition show ‘The Mole’. — Pictures courtesy of Netflix
13 Jul 2024

New featurette for Netflix's ‘The Mole: Season 2’ reveals more Malaysian locations like Gua Kandu and George Town (VIDEO)

NewJeans will be launching a pop-up in 1 Utama tomorrow, where local fans are expected to queue for hours to get their hands on the mrechandise. — Picture courtesy of ADOR
10 Jul 2024

Worth the hype? Here's why K-pop fans got their attention on NewJeans x Takashi Murakami merch at 1Utama pop-up from tomorrow

Fans of K-pop stars hold them to an unrealistic standard of perfection, often causing backlash if that image is broken. — Reuters Picture
09 Jul 2024

In light of Blackpink Jennie's ‘vaping incident’, why do K-pop stars have to keep a ‘perfect image’? (VIDEO)

SPCA Selangor is calling the public to neuter animals named after former lovers to control the stray animal population. — Picture via Instagram/spca_selangor
05 Jul 2024

Can’t get over your ex? SPCA Selangor wants you to ‘neuter’ them for a good cause

Netflix’s second season of ‘The Mole’ was filmed entirely in Malaysia. — Pictures by Hari Anggara and Netflix.
04 Jul 2024

Filmed in Malaysia, Netflix’s twisty ‘The Mole’ features Tioman Island, Petronas Twin Towers and other local spots (VIDEO) 

Jennie and Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster launched their third collection together called Jentle Salon. — Picture courtesy of Gentle Monster
04 Jul 2024

Blackpink’s Jennie won’t be coming, so why is there a big fuss at TRX’s Gentle Monster tomorrow? (VIDEO)

Malaysia Airlines comes in as the fifth airline in the world that loses the least luggage. — Picture by Reuters
02 Jul 2024

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia among top in the world for losing the least luggage

‘Thunderbolts’ actress Florence Pugh has been rumoured to be filming a scene for the superhero film in Kuala Lumpur. — Reuters pic
02 Jul 2024

Was Florence Pugh filming Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ in KL? We piece together the clues

Italian luxury house Roberto Cavalli showed off its Resort Collection 2024 at Maristar’s Fashionista night. — Picture courtesy of The Marini's Group
26 Jun 2024

Italian luxury brand Roberto Cavalli showcases resort collection at Maristar KL for good cause (VIDEO)

Daly was formerly in charge of Miss Universe Malaysia before becoming the national director of Miss Universe Singapore. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
22 Jun 2024

Former Miss Malaysia Elaine Daly appointed as national director for Miss Universe Singapore

Mars will be performing at Bukit Jalil National Stadium this September. — Picture via Instagram/brunomars
21 Jun 2024

US singer Bruno Mars to perform in KL on September 17 after six years

Rihanna is set to be the new ambassador of J’adore. — Picture courtesy of Dior
20 Jun 2024

US pop singer Rihanna makes history as the new face of Dior’s J’Adore

Jimin will be releasing his second solo album ‘MUSE’. — Picture via Instagram/j.m
19 Jun 2024

BTS’ Jimin to release second solo album ‘MUSE’ on July 19 (VIDEO)

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the National Registration Department (JPN) is conducting nationwide outreach programmes to combat the possession of fake MyKad among the public. — Picture by Farhan Najib
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Johor police chief Datuk M Kumar said the receipts, dated December 19 and 20, involved food purchases at fast-food restaurants in Kluang, Batu Pahat, and Muar, believed to have been made by the same individual. — Bernama pic
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Johor cops probe food receipts from fast food eatery allegedly containing insults to Islam