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Guess where most of Malaysia’s overseas travellers come from. Tourists pose for a group photo at the River of Life area in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Can you guess who the big spenders are among international visitors to Malaysia? Check out these tourism numbers

Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the accident occurred at about 1.20 am involving a Range Rover Velar sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a 51-year-old man and a Mazda van. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Six injured in Kajang-Semenyih crash, police nab SUV driver for alleged drink-driving

The damaged tanker that collided with a lorry along Kilometre 40.6 (northbound) of the North-South Expressway near Kulai today. March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of the Johor Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Trailer collision and fire along North-South Expressway triggers closure and traffic congestion

This picture handed out by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation shows damage to the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi crude oil tanker, following a reported strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Iran drone strike sets oil tanker ablaze off Dubai after Trump warning

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said that this transition period is intended to provide platform operators with sufficient time to adapt to the new legislative requirements without the immediate threat of punitive enforcement. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Gig economy platforms have 3 to 6 months to comply with new Perkeso law

The Finance Ministry is maintaining the RM300 monthly Budi Diesel aid for April 2026 to support individuals and the agri-commodity sector amid volatile global fuel prices. — File picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Keeping engines running: Govt says Budi Diesel aid to continue for April amid volatile fuel market

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said there have been no disruptions to Malaysia’s aviation and logistics sectors so far, although both industries are facing mounting pressure from rising costs due to the ongoing US–Iran tensions. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

No disruptions yet, but aviation and shipping sectors under strain, says transport minister

An Indonesian woman was allegedly beaten, starved and forced to sleep on stairs or in a garage while working as a ‘slave’ for a Malaysian couple, an Australian court heard. — Pexels pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia couple accused in Melbourne of enslaving Indonesian woman, abusing her and treating her like property

SETIA ALAM 31/03/2026 Transport Minister Anthony Loke speaks to the press during the Mock Cheque Presentation Ceremony from Top Glove Chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Wee Chai, Berjaya Group Executive Datuk Seri Robin Tan to SMJK Chan Wa here at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. PICTURE BY SAYUTI ZAINUDIN

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Loke: Iranian government assures safe passage, no tolls for Malaysian ships in Strait of Hormuz

A man in his 20s was brought to court today over a fatal drink‑driving crash on Jalan Raya Barat. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Widow demands retribution as suspect in fatal Klang drink-driving crash brought to court

At 6pm, the local currency fell to 4.0475/0520 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0280/0350. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 16 h ago

Ringgit slips further as investors track Iran war, rising energy prices

People shop at the Grand Bazaar in Tehran on March 30, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 5 h ago

What the Middle East war means for China’s ties with Iran

Pablo Picassio's 'L’Ecuyère et les clowns (1961)' is seen here in a photo from its listing on the Christie's auction website. — Christie's screenshot

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Picasso painting among four high-value artworks with 1MDB links being repatriated back to Malaysia

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time to implement clean-up measures, including ensuring that no more children under 16 register new accounts or maintain existing accounts on their respective platforms. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Communications minister: New social media age limit could start by June

Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's BYD electric vehicle outside the Government House in Bangkok March 31, 2026. Thailand’s king endorsed the new cabinet of second-term Anutin, with the nephew of jailed ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra made a deputy prime minister, the Royal Gazette said today. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Thai king endorses Anutin’s new Cabinet, with Thaksin nephew named deputy PM

Showbiz

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BabyMonster kicks off ‘Choom’ tour from Seoul in June, South-east Asian dates still pending

South Korean girl group BabyMonster will be kicking off their ‘Choom’ world tour from Seoul starting June 26, 2026. Malaysian fans are keeping their fingers crossed their country will be included as a stopover. — Picture by YG Entertainment

SEOUL, April 1 — K-pop sensation BabyMonster is set to embark on a new world tour this June, marking the girl group’s first concert in South Korea in 17 months.Beginning with three concerts in Seoul from June 26 to 28, the shows, titled Choom, will be held at the Jamsil...

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To celebrate her 58th birthday, Celine Dion announced on March 30, 2026 that she will stage a series of 10 concerts in September and October in Paris, officially marking her return after six years away from the stage. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Her heart goes on: Celine Dion to stage 10 shows in Paris from Sept 12 after six-year break

American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold is scheduled to play at the Unifi Arena (formerly Axiata Arena) in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on September 26, 2026, marking a return to Malaysia after 11 years. — Picture from IMDb

Showbiz / 20 h ago

Deathbats rejoice! Heavy metal giants Avenged Sevenfold set for KL comeback in Sept after 11-year wait

Bella Astilah’s home-made chicken rice (left) and fiance Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s thumbs-up delight. — Screencap from Facebook/Bella Astilah

Showbiz / 22 h ago

Bella Astilah whips up ‘nasi ayam’ for fiancé Syed Saddiq, gets ‘11 out of 10’ (VIDEO)

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KL Jazz in the Park will feature four prominent local ensembles, Tuku’ Kame’, Akasha, Traditopia and Attap Band, on April 18 at Panggung Anniversari in Perdana Botanical Gardens. — Picture via Instagram/Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur

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KL Jazz in the Park: DBKL to host live music show this April 18 — and it’s totally free

Kpop group BTS pose for photographs upon their arrival for ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul March 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

BTS run it back: ‘Arirang’ lands seventh Billboard No. 1 with massive sales week

Ryan Gosling attends the ‘Project Hail Mary’ premiere in New York March 18, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

‘Project Hail Mary’ stays No.1 in orbit, ‘Dhurandhar’ storms into the top five at N. American box office

South Korean singer Lee Hi and rapper Dok2 have apparently gone public with their relationship. — Picture via Instagram/leehi_hi

29 Mar 2026

South Korean singer Lee Hi apparently confirms romance with Dok2 in social media posts tied to new single release

The US Department of Justice is investigating how Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros would affect studio output, ⁠content rights, movie theaters, and competition among streaming services. — AFP pic

28 Mar 2026

Hollywood merger under microscope: US Justice Dept seeks info on Paramount‑Warner Bros deal

Gemini saidJohor-born Fish Liew is seen alongside Carlos Chan in the film ‘Someone Like Me’, set for release in Malaysia. — Picture via Five Star AV and Brilliant Pictures

28 Mar 2026

Malaysian-born Fish Liew’s award-winning film ‘Someone Like me’ gets limited local release

Kpop boy band BTS perform onstage during a comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026 in Seoul. — Kim Min-Hee/Pool/Reuters pic

27 Mar 2026

BTS’ ‘Arirang’ posts 4.17 million debut sales as group unveils multi‑version ‘Swim’ remixes and Netflix documentary (VIDEO)

JYP Entertainment has begun accepting applications for The Heat, its new boy band audition programme. — Picture via X/JYPnation

27 Mar 2026

Dream of joining a K‑pop group? JYP launches worldwide search through ‘The Heat’ audition programme (VIDEO)

Paul McCartney yesterday released a new single and announced his first album in over five years, examining his life in Liverpool before global stardom. — AFP pic

27 Mar 2026

‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’: McCartney looks back on Liverpool youth with first new album in five years

Comedian Bill Maher, a frequent critic of US President Donald Trump, will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humour at Washington’s Kennedy Centre in June, the venue announced yesterday. — Reuters pic

27 Mar 2026

Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain comedy prize at Kennedy Centre in June, ceremony to stream on Netflix

Swiss actress Ursula Andress arrives for the screening of ‘Biutiful’ presented in competition at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2010 in Cannes. The Italian financial police announced on March 26, 2026, the seizure in Tuscany of assets worth around €20 million (RM92.6 million) derived from funds fraudulently taken from Swiss actress Ursula Andress. — AFP pic

27 Mar 2026

Italy seizes RM92.6m in assets after alleged fraud against ‘Dr. No’ star Ursula Andress

This file picture shows Stephen Colbert posing with his Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 19, 2021. — Reuters pic

27 Mar 2026

Colbert to co‑write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film following ‘Late Show’ exit (VIDEO)

Malaysian-Filipino actor Yao, formerly known as Thomas Pang, shares his journey with Malay Mail — from performing Julius Caesar in school to roles in Singapore and a major part in Oscar-winning film ‘Sinners’. —Pictures via Instagram/itsjustyao

27 Mar 2026

‘I didn’t expect it’: Malaysian-Filipino actor Yao’s quiet rise from self-tape audition to award-winning 'Sinners' role

Malaysia–Singapore–Thailand film ‘Kong Tao’ makes a strong cinema debut, claiming the No. 2 spot at the local box office. — Picture courtesy of Mega Films Distribution

27 Mar 2026

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: ‘Kong Tao’ clocks RM3m on debut as Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ still reigns

Taylor Swift accepts the Pop Album of the Year award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

27 Mar 2026

‘Showgirl’ leads Taylor Swift to seven‑trophy haul at iHeartRadio Music Awards

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