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Director-General of Education Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad reportedly said the move follows a comprehensive review that has been underway since September, involving multiple stakeholders. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Too many colours’: Education Ministry to standardise school uniforms by 2027

Muhyiddin Yassin said today he remains president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia and reaffirmed the party’s continued loyalty to Perikatan Nasional. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

‘Not weakness, but strategy’: Muhyiddin says he’s still Bersatu president, party loyal to Perikatan

Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar explains how Malaysia’s new law, the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), will keep Malaysia safe. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 9 h ago

‘Fighting the common enemy’: Nine big online harms that Malaysia’s tackling by regulating social media companies

Police allege a pillow was used in an attempt to suffocate a sleeping husband during the late-night attack. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

A pillow, a lover and an insurance policy: Inside an alleged plot to murder a husband in Johor Bahru

Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said songs with obscene lyrics affecting youths violate Islamic entertainment guidelines. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 6 h ago

‘Art must uplift, not corrupt’: Religious affairs minister slams lyrics in controversial local song

MetMalaysia in a statement this morning announced that the severe weather warning involves Bentong in Pahang as well as Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms in KL, Selangor and two other states until 12pm today

The ringgit strengthened to 4.04 against the US dollar — its highest level in nearly five years — after weak US consumer confidence data weighed on the greenback. — Bernama pic

Money / 6 h ago

Ringgit kicks off 2026 on a high as Trump talk rattles the dollar

Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to ramp up production, sources said. — Reuters pic

Money / 19 h ago

Sources: Nvidia sounds out TSMC on H200 chip order as Chinese tech firms order millions

A suspension bridge used by wedding guests in Lata Rek collapsed yesterday, reportedly causing more than 50 people to fall into the Chatel Damai River. — Pictures via Facebook/Info Kemalangan & Bencana Malaysia

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Over 50 people fall into river as suspension bridge collapses during wedding in Kelantan

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Madani Government will uphold harmony in diversity while strengthening the economy, reaffirming its commitment to Malaysia in a New Year Facebook post. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar vows to strengthen economy, uphold unity as Malaysia enters 2026

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recent announcement recognizing the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity at Mogadishu Stadium in Mogadishu on December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

World / 19 h ago

Will Somaliland become Israel’s new strategic ally?

The author argues that Malaysian cinemas undermine the movie-going experience by forcing patrons through cramped, poorly lit and uncomfortable exit routes — a jarring finale that feels unsafe, unnecessary and wildly out of step with the glamour promised at the front door. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Opinion / 7 h ago

Why must exiting a cinema hall be such a lousy experience?

Police escort 38-year-old suspect R. Kamala Sarna to the Sessions Court in Johor Bahru, where he was jointly charged with a 46-year-old woman over an attempted murder case today. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Johor housewife, boyfriend charged with attempted murder over alleged bid to smother husband in his sleep

Police arrest the man suspected of fatally beating the cat. — PDRM pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Man arrested after video of stray cat beaten to death goes viral in Kuching

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16 m ago

‘Zootopia 2’ tops ‘Frozen 2’ to become Disney Animation’s top-grossing film ever

Moviegoers hold character cutouts from the movie ‘Zootopia 2’ in Shanghai. The movie’s success has largely been driven by a US$560 million-plus run in China and a US$556m global opening weekend. — Reuters pic

LOS ANGELES, Jan 2 — Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 surpassed 2019’s Frozen 2 to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels.The animated sequel is the fifth Walt Disney Animation Studios film...

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Leo Ku rang in 2026 by revealing he and wife Lorraine Chan, 57, have welcomed a second son, making their eldest, Kuson, a big brother. — Picture via Facebook/Leo Ku

Showbiz / 41 m ago

Hong Kong star Leo Ku shares New Year joy as his wife, 57, welcomes their second son

Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, appears at an IPL event in Kolkata last year. The actor has recently been drawn into controversy over his team’s signing of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 1 h ago

Shah Rukh Khan hit with ‘traitor’ slur after Kolkata Knight Riders signs Bangladeshi cricketer

Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in the self-aware action-comedy reboot of ‘Anaconda’, which debuts at No. 3 at the local box office this week. — Picture courtesy of YouTube/Sony Pictures Entertainment

Showbiz / 2 h ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Anaconda’ slithers into No. 3 as ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ stays king

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Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

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Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

Fresh off his win on ‘Raise The Star Malaysia’, Didie Shazry releases his debut album ‘Demi Sebuah Rindu’, a nine-track project shaped by themes of mental health, grief and emotional restraint.

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‘Demi Sebuah Rindu’: The quiet weight behind Didie Shazry’s debut

Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith attend a public event in Los Angeles. A violinist who toured with the actor has filed a lawsuit alleging harassment and wrongful termination. — AFP pic

5 h ago

Will Smith accused of sexual harassment by former tour musician in new lawsuit

JJ Lin shares a rare glimpse into his private life, posting a family photo with influencer Annalisa while celebrating his mother’s 70th birthday. — Picture via Facebook/JJLin

6 h ago

JJ Lin breaks silence after Instagram official post with influencer Annalisa sparks ‘smear campaigns’

Before their military service, BTS generated more than 5.5 trillion won (RM15.4 billion) in South Korea per year, according to the government-backed Korea Culture and Tourism Institute. — Viacom handout pic via Reuters

19 h ago

K-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tour

Wanna One achieved great success during their short time as a group. — Picture via X

23 h ago

K-pop survival show group Wanna One teases reunion (VIDEO)

Former BigBang member TOP has teased his first solo album. — Instagram pic

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Former BigBang rapper T.O.P teases major comeback with new album announcement (VIDEO)

Actor George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Trump tells France it can ‘keep’ George Clooney as row brews over actor’s new passport

‘Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria’ became the highest-grossing animated film in Malaysian history in 2025. — Picture via YouTube/Ejen Ali

2d ago

2025 was huge for animation — here’s what’s coming in 2026 and beyond (VIDEO)

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr who died December 30, 2025, is remembered for his dragging out the pejorative ‘shit’ as “sheeeee-it”. — Picture from YouTube screenshot

2d ago

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, famed as ‘The Wire’ politician and for Spike Lee films, dies at 71

It's been an eventful year in the local music industry with many ups and downs, here are some of it. — Picture by Firdaus Latif and courtesy of Bernama/ Instagram/Icon Entertainment

2d ago

GenKRU, KIIRAS and sold-out stadiums: Malaysia’s music scene had main-character energy in 2025 (VIDEO)

NewJeans member Danielle (centre) has been removed from the group, with label ADOR filing a compensation lawsuit following a prolonged contract dispute. — Reuters pic

2d ago

NewJeans fallout deepens as K-pop label ADOR sues Danielle

George Clooney and Amal Clooney host their annual fundraiser ‘The Albie Awards’ in London October 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

2d ago

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

Future Studio president and ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao's executive producer, Professor Yoki Chin (Left) is excited to spearhead the theatrical release of the world's first AI-generated film this January 1. — Picture by Choo Choy May

2d ago

Malaysia to screen first AI-generated film ‘Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao’ from Jan 1

Film star-turned-animal-rights-activist Brigitte Bardot, who died aged 91 on December 28, 2025, will be interred with the Bardot family graves at the marine cemetery in the city of Saint-Tropez, southeastern France. — AFP pic

30 Dec 2025

Brigitte Bardot to have private church burial in French Riviera, set for Jan 7

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