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Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP

Singapore / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

According to the writer, the man who claims to be fighting for Ukraine is actually leading it straight into the abyss, and America has been played. —AFP pic

What You Think / 11 h ago

The comedian who would be king — Che Ran

The writer says Malaysian public healthcare must move beyond the current heavy reliance on general taxation and suggests a focus shift on preventing diseases rather than expensive cures. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

What You Think / 10 h ago

Malaysia’s healthcare system: A ticking time bomb demanding urgent reform — Shahrul Azman Abd Razak

The Kecik-Kecik Group Show at Hin Bus Depot in 2023. Organised by Penang Art District (PAD), the exhibition showcases Malaysian contemporary art at prices below RM2,000, making it more affordable. — Picture courtesy of PAD

Life / 14 h ago

Could Penang’s art scene handle a biennale?

Donald Trump today designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world. — File pic by Reuters

World / 12 h ago

Trump designates English as official language of US

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky shakes hands with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer upon arrival to attend a bilateral meeting in central London. – Pic by AFP

World / 10 h ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky gets warm welcome from UK’s Starmer

Roadside parking on Penang island will cost 60 sen instead of 40 sen for 30 minutes starting from March 3, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Roadside parking on Penang island up 50pc from March 3; council mulls time limit for busy areas too

The sourdough ‘pan mee’ is best experienced with thick noodles, served dry style. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 11 h ago

Sourdough… ‘pan mee’? Wheatcraft Artisan Bakery in Mutiara Damansara proves it’s no gimmick

Datuk Dr Anuar Masduk served as the personal cardiologist to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, and had been the pro-chancellor of Unisel since Aug 1, 2009. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Unisel pro-chancellor Anuar Masduki dies at 79

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. Zelensky and Trump openly clashed in the White House on February 28 at a meeting where they were due to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia. — AFP pic

World / 14 h ago

A week in Trumpworld: Oval Office shouting match, AI video of Gaza resort, Ebola prevention ‘accidentally cancelled’ and Macron bromance

The under-construction Rumah Pesona Johor project was supposed to be completed in 2024, but has been delayed. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Johor MB sees red over one-year delay in building domestic violence refuge for women, says timelines must be taken seriously

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over allegations of corruption and money laundering. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 2 h ago

MACC probes former PM Ismail Sabri over corruption, money laundering claims; raids uncover RM170m in cash

MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki said the Malaysiakini reporter had initially asked for a much larger sum before accepting a negotiated sum of RM20,0000, which was found on him during an arrest at a Shah Alam, Selangor hotel on February 28, 2025. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

MACC chief defends investigation into Malaysiakini reporter over alleged bribe, says initially asked for more than RM20,000

File photo of Kwek Leng Beng, executive chairman of City Development Limited, at a press briefing with Las Vegas Sands Corp executives in Singapore on April 7, 2006. – File pic by AFP

Singapore / 10 h ago

High-stakes father-son feud rocks Singapore property giant

The panther had proven elusive after three years of attempting to catch it after complaints from residents. — Picture from Facebook/Zoo Negara Malaysia

Malaysia / 5 h ago

After three years of evading capture, elusive black panther finally caught after 3-year hunt in Kuala Pilah

EPF CEO Ahmad Zulkarnain estimates up to 2.5 million foreign workers would be included in the new mandatory EPF scheme of 2 per cent. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Parliament to table mandatory 2pc EPF contributions for foreign workers this week

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Reporters gather outside the entrance to the gated community where actor Gene Hackman was found dead on Wednesday with his wife and dog, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, February 27, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 2d ago

Police probing 'suspicious' deaths of Hollywood giant Gene Hackman, wife

The first stop of the Le Sserafim tour is Incheon. — Picture via social media

Showbiz / 2d ago

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim announces Easy Crazy Hot Tour, Malaysia not on tourlist (VIDEO)

The latest 'Shrek' sequel introduced Zendaya as the latest member of the cast. — YouTube screenshot

Showbiz / 2d ago

‘Shrek 5’ introduces Zendaya to the family, actress previously stated she watched the films ‘too often’ (VIDEO)

The Golden Globe award (L) for the animated movie

Showbiz / 2d ago

Cat tale ‘Flow’ goes from underdog to Oscar nominee

Singer Katy Perry will embark on a star-studded journey alongside journalist Lauren Sanchez, who is Blue Origin owner Jeff Bezos’s fiancee, and CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 2d ago

Baby, you're a firework! Katy Perry to blast off into space

Peppa Pig, the phenomenally popular children’s show which has been translated into over 40 languages, tells the story of Peppa and her family. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 2d ago

Peppa Pig to get new sibling in summer this year

Demi Moore is favored to win best actress on Sunday, according to experts polled by awards website Gold Derby. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 2d ago

Demi Moore eyes Oscar with Hollywood comeback in 'The Substance'

'Captain America: Brave New World' continues its dominance at the local box office for the second consecutive week. — Picture via Youtube/Marvel

Showbiz / 2d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ holds strong at local box office for two weeks in a row, outpacing recent releases ‘Dragon’ and ‘Legends Of The Condor Heroes: The Gallants’

Electro-punk band Sukatani is made up of vocalist Twister Angel (left) and guitarist Alectroguy. -- Picture from Instagram/Sukatani

Showbiz / 2d ago

Police apology, then rally anthem: Why electro-punk duo Sukatani is hot on Indonesia's radar (VIDEO)

Best Actress Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo and Best Actress in a Supporting Role nominee Zoe Saldana attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reception for the nominees of the 97th Oscars in Los Angeles, U.S., February 25, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2025

And the Oscar goes to… saying ‘thank you’ (a lot): Why winners just can’t stop expressing their gratitude

Ultraman Arc takes centre stage, battling the kaiju Golza at the launch of The Ultra Tour.— Picture by Choo Choy May

Showbiz / 2d ago

Tour sets record with hundreds of ‘Ultramen’ attending, graced by star Totsuka Yuki sharing memorable first visit to Malaysia

Actor Gene Hackman holds the Cecile B. DeMille Award at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards 19 January 2003 in Beverly Hills, California. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2025

Gene Hackman — versatile and intense, he was Hollywood’s everyman screen legend

Gene Hackman was a Hollywood icon with memorable roles that included his Oscar-winning stint in the 1992 Western, 'Unforgiven'. — Star Traks Photo via Reuters pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2025

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home; cause of death under probe

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will likely perform 'Wicked' movie showstoppers. — Reuter pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2025

Oscars producers unveil a ‘Wicked’ gala showstopper

Billy O'Brien poses for photographs at Williams candy shop?on Coney Island in New York on February 18, 2025. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2025

Oscar fave ‘Anora,’ a ‘love letter’ to eccentric beachside Brooklyn

Academy Awards host Conan O'Brien waves as he lies over the rolled red carpet during its rollout for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California,February 26, 2025. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 27 Feb 2025

Conan O’Brien says Oscars can’t avoid politics but won’t dwell on it