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The LRT3 project, also known as the Shah Alam Line, connects Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, spanning more than 37 kilometres with 20 stations along the route. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze, known for emceeing fan meetings for K-pop and Asian stars in four languages, has died after a battle with ovarian cancer. — Picture via Facebook/lilliansssssss

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies weeks after revealing ovarian cancer battle

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the assistance, amounting to RM100 per month for six months, involves a total allocation of RM30 million. — Picture via Facebook/Amirudin Shari

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Selangor rolls out RM30m voucher scheme, 50,000 families to get RM100 monthly aid

The new JPJ Bandar Tasik Selatan branch would operate from 8.30am to 10pm daily, becoming the first JPJ branch in Kuala Lumpur to offer services every day of the week. — Facebook screenshot

Malaysia / 14 h ago

New JPJ branch will operate seven days a week says Transport Minister (VIDEO)

The diesel subsidy works exactly as the Budi95 programme. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 12 h ago

RM2.10 diesel from July 1: Who qualifies, how it works and how much fuel you can buy

The government is reportedly planning to introduce an amendment in Parliament to raise the maximum compound rate for more than 700 road traffic offences from RM300 to RM500. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Govt may raise maximum compound for over 700 traffic offences to RM500

A housing neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, November 19, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Malaysia’s subsale home prices climb 4.8pc to RM545,059, Kuala Lumpur breaks RM1m mark

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain on June 22, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 16 h ago

Starmer out: UK PM quits less than two years after landslide victory

Cars travel along a highway in Beiing. Rows of electric vehicles are seen at a parking facility in China. As EV adoption accelerates, shrinking fuel tax revenue is making it harder for local governments to fund road maintenance. — AFP pic

Life / 15 h ago

China’s EV boom is leaving a growing hole in road repair funding

File picture of the three Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan under a 25-year deal with the Taiping Zoo. — Picture from Facebook/Tennoji Zoo

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Three elephants, RM53m allegations and a graft probe: MACC looks into Dara, Amoi and Kelat transfer from Taiping Zoo to Japan

Malaysia and Bangladesh will strengthen cooperation through Asean mechanisms to find a lasting solution to the longstanding Rohingya refugee issue said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a joint press conference with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Malaysia and Bangladesh vow to push Asean for lasting Rohingya solution, engage Myanmar authorities directly

Nigel Ng announced the birth of his first child with wife Sabrina Ahmed, sharing touching family photos after their newborn spent a week in the NICU. — Pictures via Instagram/mrnigelng

Showbiz / 19 h ago

Uncle Roger’s first parenting tip? ‘Put MSG on baby,’ jokes Nigel Ng after welcoming first child

Accused Muhamad Hirzihaziq Abulaes (left) and his counsel Kamal Hisham Jaafar at the Magistrates’ Court in Johor Bahru, June 22, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Two couples plead not guilty in Johor Bahru to charges of abusing and intimidating maids

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he is cancer-free after treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, urging men to get tested early. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 18 h ago

Ex-‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson says he’s ‘world’s luckiest man’ after beating aggressive prostate cancer

The prime minister said the meeting provided a good opportunity for him and Tunku Mahkota Ismail to exchange views and discuss matters related to the welfare and well-being of the people, especially in Johor. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Johor Regent grants an audience with PM Anwar, meeting reaffirms close ties between Putrajaya and state

Showbiz

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PJ Comedy Fest debuts this July with five days of laughs and Malaysia’s biggest comedy stars

The inaugural PJ Comedy Fest 2026 will bring together acclaimed and rising Malaysian comedians for five days of performances this July and August. — Picture via Instagram/destage.art

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — From comedy heavyweights Joanne Kam and Kavin Jay to the next generation of performers, the inaugural PJ Comedy Fest 2026 will showcase the breadth of Malaysia’s comedy scene when it debuts this July.Running from July 29 to August 2, the festival will feature 29 comedians...

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Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he is cancer-free after treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, urging men to get tested early. — AFP pic

18 h ago

Ex-‘Top Gear’ host Jeremy Clarkson says he’s ‘world’s luckiest man’ after beating aggressive prostate cancer

BABYMONSTER are set to make their second visit to Malaysia when the fifth-generation K-pop girl group return to Unifi Arena this November. — Picture courtesy of YG Entertainment

18 h ago

BABYMONSTER return to Kuala Lumpur with second Malaysia concert this November

Nigel Ng announced the birth of his first child with wife Sabrina Ahmed, sharing touching family photos after their newborn spent a week in the NICU. — Pictures via Instagram/mrnigelng

19 h ago

Uncle Roger’s first parenting tip? ‘Put MSG on baby,’ jokes Nigel Ng after welcoming first child

Promotional artwork for ‘The First Fan,’ a collaboration between Disney’s ‘Toy Story' franchise and G-Dragon’s fashion label Peaceminusone. — Picture courtesy of Disney Korea

21 h ago

You’ve got a fan: Disney just handed G-Dragon the keys to Andy’s toy box

Barbie Hsu smiles as husband DJ Koo Jun-yup kisses her cheek. The late actress and the South Korean star have now been honoured together with asteroids bearing their names. — Social media pic

22 h ago

A year after her death, Barbie Hsu’s name is now written in the stars after extraordinary asteroid honour

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen attend the ‘Toy Story 5’ world premiere in Los Angeles June 9, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

To infinity and the box office! ‘Toy Story 5’ smashes franchise record

US actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for playing Gus Fring in popular TV series ‘Breaking Bad’ embraced Islam during a film shoot of ‘Seven Dogs’ in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Gazette reported. — Picture from Instagram/thegiancarloesposito

1d ago

Breaking faith barriers: ‘Breaking Bad’ actor Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam while filming in Saudi Arabia

Fans pose for photos in Busan ahead of a BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ concert. Record numbers of overseas fans are travelling to South Korea for K-pop concerts, but authorities say scams involving tickets and merchandise are on the rise. — AFP pic

1d ago

K-pop fever comes with a catch as fan scams surge in South Korea

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic

1d ago

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

2d ago

The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

The upcoming Royal Selangor Jazz Festival 2026 will mark its third edition. — Picture courtesy of Royal Selangor

2d ago

Jazz is finding a new groove in Malaysia, with pop culture bringing in young listeners, says award-winning pianist

Hwasa admitted Jensen Huang’s unexpected shoutout ‘didn’t feel real’ after the Nvidia CEO praised her music during a television appearance. — Picture via Instagram/Hwasa

2d ago

‘I thought it was AI’: Hwasa reacts to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s unexpected fan confession

Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she can now ‘pick and choose’ her projects — including a mystery collaboration with Angelina Jolie. — AFP pic

2d ago

Priyanka Chopra confirms mystery collaboration with Angelina Jolie — but won’t reveal what they’re working on

The Oscar-winning actress shared a glimpse of her growing baby bump while announcing that baby No. 3 is on the way. — Instagram video screengrab

2d ago

‘The Devil Wears Prada’... and a baby bump! Anne Hathaway reveals she’s expecting her third child (VIDEO)

Mira Filzah stars as Nayla in ‘Aku Pilih Pelangi’ (far left), Nazim Othman as Razman in ‘Griya: Rahsia Seorang Lelaki’, and Beto Kusyairy as Yasser in ‘Good Boys Go To Heaven’. — Pictures courtesy of Astro, iQIYI and Viu

2d ago

How ‘Good Boys Go To Heaven,’ ‘Griya’ and ‘Aku Pilih Pelangi’ are fuelling Malaysia’s streaming boom (VIDEO)

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