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Previously, a photo went viral showing the giant rocket replica with a Chinese flag placed on its wings.
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Chinese flag on giant rocket replica in Tangkak sparks concerns, Johor cops probe after Umno Youth file report

According to police, the victim is believed to have slipped from the 33rd floor while trying to exit through the bathroom window after the bathroom door was damaged. She then fell into the 12th-floor corridor of the apartment. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Foreign student dies in 33rd floor fall while trying to exit bathroom through window at Kajang high-rise

The Kelantan state government has made it mandatory for food and beverage outlets in the state to obtain halal certification to renew their business licences. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Halal compliance a must: Kelantan enforces new licensing rule for F&B outlets

Muhammad Syarifuddin Manan, 24, shows the police report and photos of his baby daughter’s condition, who is said to have fallen from the baby cot when he was met at the Kuala Terengganu District Police Headquarters, December 26, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Two-day-old baby falls onto road during hospital transfer: Terengganu dad files negligence report

The woman, in her 40s, filed the notice of motion, obtained by the media today, in the Federal Court last December 23, naming the director-general of the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Malaysian Government as respondents. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Indonesian woman seeks Federal Court’s nod to appeal for son’s Malaysian citizenship

A 24-year-old car wash assistant was sentenced to three months in jail by the magistrate’s court today after admitting to trespassing in a building for paranormal activity last Saturday. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Ghost hunting at abandoned Batu Pahat mall lands car wash assistant in jail for trespassing

Thanakarn “Bank Leicester” Kanthee, 21, sold flowers and accepted paid challenges for a living. — Picture from Facebook/แบงค์ เลสเตอร์'
World  / 13 h ago

Thai garland seller ‘Bank Leicester’, 21, dies after whisky challenge, sparking outrage; activist offers legal help

A 28-year-old former security guard has been awarded RM1.8 million in compensation due to medical negligence at Taiping Hospital, Perak, and by four others involved in his treatment following an accident, which led to permanent brain injuries. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Medical negligence at Taiping Hospital leads to RM1.8m payout for brain injury victim

Telegram and WeChat are taking steps to secure official licenses to operate in Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced today. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MCMC: Telegram, WeChat set to meet licensing requirements, warns others to comply or face consequences

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the MACC will also carry out a transformation of the MACC structure, namely improving the assignment approach and empowering the functions and roles of each division to be more effective in carrying out duties. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

MACC chief: Grand corruption cases, national asset recovery in agency’s crosshairs for 2025

According to the charge, the oil palm plantation worker was accused of storing obscene videos and images on his mobile phone at a house in Sri Medan in Batu Pahat at 11.15pm on December 23. — Reuters file pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Court fines Batu Pahat man RM4,000 for filming explicit videos of granny, aunt and cousin  

In a statement, IJN said that it remains a fully government-owned corporate entity sponsored by the Ministry of Health and remains committed to providing high-quality treatment to all patients. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

IJN: No truth to claims of halting free treatment and requiring patients to transfer to other hospitals

The fire on December 26, 2024 destroyed 40 per cent of the hospital generator room measuring 5.5sqm, according to the Fire Department. — Picture from Wikipedia
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Fire breaks out in Seremban hospital generator room; cause likely from lorry snagging electrical cable outside

At 6pm on December 26, 2024, the ringgit rose to 4.4670/4715 against the US dollar — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money  / 12 h ago

Ringgit up against US dollar on oil prices at market close to petrol producing Malaysia’s gain

Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud (right) said the new Valuation List includes a reduction in the assessment tax rates and was published in the Perak state government gazette on December 26, 2024. — File picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

Ipoh city council cuts assessment rate by up to 2pc after residents object

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Styria is the first group of Syrian stand-up comedians, with members from different cultures and backgrounds. — Picture from Instagram/Styria Comedy
Showbiz / 1 h ago

‘Never again fear’: Post-Assad Syria finds its voice as stand-up comedians break taboos onstage

Hiroyuki Sanada in ‘Shogun’ — Image courtesy of FX
Showbiz / 11 h ago

‘One Piece’ or ‘Drops of God’? Demand for Japanese content booms post ‘Shogun’ (VIDEO)

A 12 metre-tall statue of Young-hee, the iconic doll from Netflix’s South Korean TV series ‘Squid Game’, is seen on a barge in front of Wat Arun temple ahead of the launch of Season 2, in Bangkok on December 19, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 1d ago

South Korea’s Ssangyong strikes: The real-life violence that inspired South Korea’s ‘Squid Game’

Moviegoers pose for pictures in front of a poster of the Bollywood movie ‘Pathaan’ outside a cinema hall in Prayagraj in this file picture on January 25, 2023. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 1d ago

From ‘outcasts’ to key players: Paparazzi rise as India’s Bollywood shifts

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (#3) passes during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 1d ago

After boxing, Netflix sets sight on streaming Christmas Day NFL games in global push

Japanese music artistes, such as BABYMETAL, have captivated Malaysian audiences. — Picture from Instagram/babymetal_official
Showbiz / 1d ago

From ‘kawaii’ metal to post-rock: Five Japanese music acts taking Malaysia by storm

Burt, the saltwater croc and star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’, lived at the Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia since 2008 and died aged 90 on December 23, 2024. — Picture from Facebook/Crocosaurus Cove Darwin
Showbiz / 2d ago

Burt, reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee’, dies in Aussie zoo at age 90

A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie ‘Rust’ in 2021 ended on Monday, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the case’s dismissal. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 2d ago

Case closed: Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charges dropped after appeal withdrawal

American pop duo Capital Cities along with Canadian singer-songwriter Henry Lau will be headlining The Exchange TRX’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party this December 31. — Picture from Instagram/theexchangetrx
Showbiz / 2d ago

Henry Lau and Capital Cities to headline The Exchange TRX’s New Year’s Eve countdown next Tuesday

US actress Blake Lively attends the LACMA Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, on November 2, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 2d ago

Hollywood rallies around Blake Lively amid sexual harassment, smear campaign allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni

‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ will air on the BBC on Christmas Day for the first time before being made available on the Netflix platform from January 3 worldwide.
Showbiz / 24 Dec 2024

Wallace and Gromit are back for a mad-cap tech tale of tea, cheese and smart gnomes — with a side of Feathers McGraw (VIDEO)

Suzuki Konomi describes her first visit to Malaysia in 2022 as a special experience. — Picture courtesy of Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL)
Showbiz / 23 Dec 2024

Japanese singer Suzuki Konomi reflects on fond memories in Malaysia, while MYTH & ROID vocalist KIHOW shares on her growth as a singer

Ella is seen during a presentation of her brand RockQueen in Kuala Lumpur December 23, 2024 — Bernama pic
Showbiz / 23 Dec 2024

‘It’s a healthy challenge’: Rock icon Ella stands by ‘Gegar Vaganza’

Screenshot from the trailer of ‘Zero Day’, a new Taiwan TV drama envisioning a Chinese invasion.
Showbiz / 23 Dec 2024

‘Without freedom, Taiwan is not Taiwan’: TV drama ‘Zero Day’ explores China invasion fears (VIDEO)

Jim Carrey at the premiere of ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ in Hollywood, California on Dec 16. — AFP
Showbiz / 23 Dec 2024

‘Sonic The Hedgehog 3’ zips to top of North America box-office

Christmas films typically remind viewers of the importance of family, love, and togetherness. — Reuters pic 
Showbiz / 22 Dec 2024

Unwrapping Christmas films: What’s the secret to their holiday appeal?