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Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau
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Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic
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A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP
Singapore  / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

According to the writer, the man who claims to be fighting for Ukraine is actually leading it straight into the abyss, and America has been played. —AFP pic
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The comedian who would be king — Che Ran 

The writer says Malaysian public healthcare must move beyond the current heavy reliance on general taxation and suggests a focus shift on preventing diseases rather than expensive cures. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
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Malaysia’s healthcare system: A ticking time bomb demanding urgent reform — Shahrul Azman Abd Razak

The Kecik-Kecik Group Show at Hin Bus Depot in 2023. Organised by Penang Art District (PAD), the exhibition showcases Malaysian contemporary art at prices below RM2,000, making it more affordable. — Picture courtesy of PAD 
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Could Penang’s art scene handle a biennale?

Donald Trump today designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world. — File pic by Reuters
World  / 12 h ago

Trump designates English as official language of US

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arrival to attend a bilateral meeting in central London. – Pic by AFP
World  / 10 h ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK’s Starmer

Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic
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A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP
Singapore  / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

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

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A celebration of all my favourite Blu-Ray releases in 2024. — Picture by Aidil Rusli
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‘Kahar: Kapla High Council’ is one of the most emotionally powerful Malaysian films you’ll see this year. — Picture via X/Astro Shaw
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‘Kahar: Kapla High Council’ & ‘Babah’: Two new Malay films worth checking out in local cinemas now

Paul Mescal is the star of the 'Gladiator' sequel, a film the writer considers not as entertaining as the first. — Picture courtesy of Paramount Pictures
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‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Death Whisperer 2’: A tale of two sequels

Dylan O’Brien in ‘Caddo Lake’. — Picture courtesy of Max
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‘V/H/S/Beyond’ and ‘Caddo Lake’: Two outstanding genre gems you need to check out

Timo Tjahjanto delivers another satisfying ultra-violent fight flick for fans of the genre in 'The Shadow That Strays' . — Picture courtesy of Netflix
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’The Shadow Strays’, ‘Take Cover’ & ‘Weekend In Taipei’ – three new action flicks worth checking out

‘Transformers One’ has earned rave reviews from diehard fans. — Picture Via Instagram/gscinemas
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‘Transformers One’: A hugely pleasant surprise that is probably the best Transformers movie yet

Demi Moore has emerged as a serious contender for the best actress award after rave reviews for her fearless performance in ‘The Substance’. — AFP pic
19 Oct 2024

‘The Substance’: A wonderfully deranged piece of horror filmmaking and a loving tribute to Brian Yuzna and Stuart Gordon

A publicity image shows James McAvoy in a scene from ‘Speak No Evil’.
12 Oct 2024

‘Speak No Evil’ and ‘Salem’s Lot’: Two new horror remakes that will leave you debating whether they’re necessary

A scene from the film ‘Dead Talents Society’. — Screengrab from YouTube/Sony Pictures Malaysia
14 Sep 2024

‘Dead Talents Society’: A surprise Taiwanese delight that’s begging to be discovered

A scene from Blink Twice, which marks the directing debut of actress Zoe Kravitz. — Screengrab from YouTube/Amazon MGM Studios
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‘Blink Twice’ & ‘The Crow’: Two new movies you can catch in local cinemas right now

The writer thinks 'there really is no better director out there at impressing new audiences and giving the existing ones more of the same thrills than Fede Alvarez'. — Picture via 20th Century Fox
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Fede Alvarez shows us how it’s done again with ‘Alien: Romulus’

'Trap' film direct M. Night Shyamalan with star Josh Hartnett. — Picture via Instagram/@trapthemovie
17 Aug 2024

‘Trap’: An imperfect yet cheekily bonkers delight

Now only behind ‘Inside Out 2’ in the worldwide box-office charts for 2024, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has already crossed the US$900 million mark and is expected to hit US$1 billion this weekend. — Picture via Instagram/marvelmalaysia
13 Aug 2024

‘Longlegs’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Two new commercial hits absolutely worth checking out at a cinema near you

A screenshot of a scene from Joko Anwar’s ‘Nightmares and Daydreams’ on Netflix. ― Picture via YouTube
13 Jul 2024

Two new TV shows that will keep you very entertained

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ focuses on Sam (played by Lupita Nyong’o), a terminally ill cancer patient living in a hospice and who, as we can observe from the film’s first few minutes, has fully accepted her fate and is only trying to enjoy what little pleasures life can still offer. — Picture via YouTube/Paramount Pictures
06 Jul 2024

The unexpected poetry of ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’

Australian actor Bren Foster stars as the lead character Alex Faulkner in 'Life After Fighting'. — Screen capture via YouTube/KinoCheck Action
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‘Life After Fighting’: A new action hero is born, and his name is Bren Foster

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14 May 2022

New Spanish language chills courtesy of ‘The Grandmother’ and ‘Virus-32’

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30 Apr 2022

New zombie variations in 'The Sadness' and 'Wyrmwood: Apocalypse'

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23 Apr 2022

'X' and 'Bull' ― Two outstanding new genre movies worth seeking out

Director Michael Bay poses as he arrives at a special screening for the film 'Ambulance' in London, Britain March 23, 2022. u00e2u20acu2022 Reuters pic
09 Apr 2022

What to watch: Michael Bay, Michelle Yeoh and an Emirati version of 'Paskal'

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'Master' and 'The Cursed' ― two horror flicks new to streaming worth checking out

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The many faces of ‘lockdown’ movies and their newest kids on the block ― ‘Kimi’ and ‘Alone With You’

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'Texas Chainsaw Massacre', 'Fistful of Vengeance' and 'The Privilege' ― three new genre offerings from Netflix to check out

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19 Feb 2022

'Marry Me' and 'Death On The Nile' ― two new Hollywood flicks you can catch in Malaysian cinemas now

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'The Free Fall' and 'The Hypnosis' ― two psychological horror films that blur the line between reality and fantasy

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