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Dr Mahathir was admitted to IJN this morning following a fall at his home. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Dr Mahathir suffers hip fracture, expected to remain at IJN for several weeks

Dr Mahathir is currently under observation at the National Heart Institute following a fall at home this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Dr Mahathir admitted to IJN after fall at home

Debris is seen at the scene of a fatal road accident in Bukit Kecil, Kuala Terengganu, involving a Perodua Viva and a Honda Jazz. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘I forgive them’: Father accepts apology from Honda Jazz driver’s family after crash kills UniSZA student in Kuala Terengganu

The Umno president said the party will remain in the unity government until the next general election. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Zahid rejects ‘backdoor’ move, says Umno staying put in unity govt

A general view of the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Daughter: Dr Mahathir’s condition after fall ‘serious, but not dangerous’

PAS central committee member Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said meetings between PAS state leaders and the prime minister were routine administrative engagements and should not be construed as political negotiations. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

PAS moves to shut down talk of Anwar engagement as Perikatan unity questioned

In a statement today, the ministry said that foreign travellers will continue to use the existing login method for the MyNIISe application without any changes. — Picture via MyDigitalID website

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Home Ministry: MyDigital ID to serve as single sign-on platform for MyNIISE from Jan 15

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) after reportedly falling at his home this morning. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar sends prayers for Dr Mahathir’s recovery after admission to IJN

The scene of a fatal road accident in Bukit Kecil, Kuala Terengganu, involving a Perodua Viva and a Honda Jazz. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Suspect alive, car not stolen: Police seek to quash rumours after fatal Kuala Terengganu crash

Former Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin meets Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar in a photograph shared on Facebook by Bachok MP Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman.

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Photo of Muhyiddin–Dr Samsuri meeting adds to speculation over Perikatan chairmanship

The Deputy Prime Minister said any decision would be examined thoroughly and cautiously to ensure the party is not “bitten by the same snake for the second time in the same place”. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Zahid: Umno will not make the same mistake twice, no plan to revive Muafakat pact with PAS

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, who chairs Malaysia’s 1MDB Asset Recovery Taskforce, said in an interview with Singapore’s CNA that there is ‘no slowing down’ in the government’s push to recover 1MDB funds. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Malaysia / 19 h ago

‘We are flexible’: Johari Abdul Ghani signals tougher, faster Malaysia push to recover 1MDB funds

The author argues that seed oils have fallen from dietary favour as scientific doubts, industrial processing concerns and viral online backlash collide — forcing food companies and consumers to rethink decades of nutrition advice built on the demonisation of saturated fats. — Unsplash pic

What You Think / 18 h ago

The great oil flip-flop: How seed oils went from golden boy to dietary villain — Ahmad Ibrahim

Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei during an early morning training ahead of the Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil January 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 10 h ago

Malaysia Open 2026: Tang Jie-Ee Wei guarantee quarter-final spot after dominant win over Indonesia

Three bank officers, all seen wearing face masks, were produced at the Sessions Court to face new cheating charges involving a total of RM600,000 from three alleged victims. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

From RM16,000 to RM600,000: Kuching bank officers face expanded charges over alleged fake investment scheme

Showbiz

8 h ago

‘Black Ops’: Syafiq Yusof to direct landmark Malaysia-Hong Kong action co-production

Datuk Yusof Haslam, Tang Wai But, and Raja Jastina Raja Arshad attend the press conference for “Black Ops: Operasi Serigala” at Wisma Ekran on January 6, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — Malaysian action cinema is set to reach new heights with Black Ops: Operasi Serigala, a high-octane co-production between Malaysia and Hong Kong directed by Syafiq Yusof.The film marks a landmark collaboration, bringing together a consortium of top Malaysian studios with One Cool Films, the Hong...

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Singer Celine Dion has made her debut on TikTok, posting a lighthearted video and message to fans about learning the platform. — Pictures via TikTok/celinedion

Showbiz / 15 h ago

‘Suddenly I’m becoming cool’: Celine Dion joins TikTok with playful debut video (VIDEO)

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Global box office for James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops US$1b, franchise total hits US$6.35b

Source Music’s space-themed worldwide talent search is on now until January 25, 2026. — Poster courtesy of Source Music

Showbiz / 16 h ago

Calling all aspiring K-pop kings: Source Music seeks global male idols, audition open till Jan 25

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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ will use a hybrid format, featuring the 70-minute audio recordings of Hind Rajab while actors portray the dispatchers and rescue workers. — Picture courtesy of Primeworks Studio

1d ago

Critically acclaimed docu-drama on Palestinian child’s killing, ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, to screen in Malaysian cinemas Jan 8

The full seven members of K-pop superstar BTS is back in 2026 with a full-length album coming out on March 20 and an as-yet-undated world tour later. — Reuters file pic

1d ago

BTS marks full-group return with album on March 20, world tour info on Jan 14

Ahn Sung-ki widely regarded as South Korea’s most respected actor, died at age 74 on January 5, 2025 after a six-day coma in hospital. He had been battling blood cancer since 2019. — Screenshot from YouTube/KoreanFilmBiz KoBiz

1d ago

South Korean screen legend Ahn Sung-ki, whose six-decade career helped define Korean cinema, dies at 74

Chinese actress and Melaka tourism ambassador Datuk Fan Bingbing receives the Melaka International Cultural Diplomacy Icon Award in recognition of her role in fostering cross cultural dialogue. — Picture via X/Fan Bingbing 范冰冰

2d ago

Chinese star Fan Bingbing receives Melaka cultural diplomacy award, launches Fan Beauty Diary in Singapore

Malaysian actor Irfan Zaini poses alongside his acting idol, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, and is set to appear in Vijay’s final film, ‘Jana Nayagan’. — Picture via Instagram/iam_irfun

2d ago

Malaysian actor Irfan Zaini fuels hype after appearing in trailer of Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ (VIDEO)

Tom Cruise arrives at the premiere of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in London May 19, 2022. The US$1.5 billion global hit was cleared of copyright infringement after a US federal appeals court ruled the sequel was not substantially similar to the 1983 magazine article that inspired the original film. — Reuters pic

03 Jan 2026

US appeals court says ‘Negative, Ghost Rider’ to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ copyright lawsuit

Taiwanese-American stand-up star Sheng Wang is set to bring laughs to Malaysia on January 9, 2026, at The Platform @ Menara Ken TTDI in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of LOL Asia

03 Jan 2026

From life lessons to laughs: Sheng Wang previews his 2026 Malaysia stand-up show

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

02 Jan 2026

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

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

02 Jan 2026

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

02 Jan 2026

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

02 Jan 2026

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

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

02 Jan 2026

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.

02 Jan 2026

‘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

02 Jan 2026

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

02 Jan 2026

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

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