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Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s monopole transmission towers are illuminated in vibrant colours in conjunction with the 2025 New Year celebrations on Jan 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Now shining: Penang official says TNB’s RM500m monopoles fully operational

An undated file photograph shows yellow tape used by the Royal Malaysia Police to secure a perimeter. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Pinkfish Countdown 2024 organisers vow full cooperation for police probe into reveller deaths

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan has confirmed the death of Yap Xin Yuan. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Selangor cops: Banting body identified by DNA test as teen missing from lion dance training

An electrical switch box with fire damage is pictured at the KLCC LRT station on Jan 2, 2025. — Picture courtesy of the Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fire breaks out at KLCC LRT station

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s ECRL progress recapped: Latest updates, station details and why it matters

The report states that the proposed EPF contribution rate for non-citizen employees with a new contract of employment is 11 per cent for employees and 12-13 per cent for employers, depending on salary compensation. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 18 h ago

AmInvestment forecasts RM1.7b boost to Malaysia’s equity market from non-citizen employees’ EPF contributions

The introduction of the Quick Response (QR) code system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for autogate clearance will not compromise security, particularly with regards to the entry of foreign nationals into Malaysia. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

No compromise on security: KLIA’s QR code autogates speed up clearance, says Immigration Dept

Handwritten messages of hope, peace, joy and love can be seen in the background as a man decorates the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. — Bernama pic

What You Think / 17 h ago

Should Christmas celebrations held at a ministry be an issue? — Hafiz Hassan

Four officers from the Wangsa Maju branch of the Voluntary Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) have been summoned to provide statements in connection with an investigation into vehicles allegedly approved by the centre despite failing to meet the required standards. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Four Wangsa Maju Puspakom officers under probe for approving unfit vehicles, CEO vows action

A file photograph shows a view of the Penang International Airport. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Penang CM moots combining LRT, airport expansion works to minimise pain to public

Wangsa Maju district police chief ACP Mohamad Lazim Ismail said 67 individuals were inspected during the raid on an entertainment centre. — Picture from Facebook/IPPD Wangsa Maju

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Policewoman on leave tests positive for multiple drugs in Jln Tun Razak raid

The retail industry in the UK went through a huge shake-up in 2024 that saw major British brands like Ted Baker, Homebase and Carpetright shutdown after entering insolvency during the year. — AFP file pic

Money / 12 h ago

Over 13,000 UK stores closed down in 2024; retail experts predict more to shut down in 2025 due to rising costs

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir is applying for a temporary stay on the RM5 million payment to the Inland Revenue Board. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Mukhriz wins court nod to challenge RM5m additional tax assessment by IRB

Prasarana says there was a 30 per cent increase of ridership on New Year's Eve. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Rapid KL breaks record on New Year’s Eve, with 1.5 million daily passengers highest in history

The KLCC LRT station is temporarily closed after a switchgear panel there caught fire this afternoon. Rapid Rail is advising commuters to use the adjacent Persiaran KLCC Station and Ampang Park Station to continue their journey and has also provided free shuttle service there. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Rapid Rail temporarily shuts KLCC LRT station after fire, redirects commuters to use Persiaran KLCC and Ampang Park

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The Osmonds’ Wayne Osmond, hitmaker of ‘One Bad Apple,’ dies at 73, family remembers his legacy

Wayne Osmond plays guitar during an Osmonds 50th anniversary show at the Orleans hotel-casino in Las Vegas in 2007. — Reuters pic

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 — Wayne Osmond, the singer of the American family pop group the Osmonds, has died at the age of 73, his brother said yesterday.Osmond passed away at a hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, after suffering a “massive stroke,” his brother Merrill Osmond said in a Facebook...

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South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk and the cast of ‘Squid Game Season 2’ attend a press conference at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul December 9, 2024. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 21 h ago

Netflix shuts down US$1b revenue estimates for ‘Squid Game Season 2’

Brazilian actor Selton Mello (left), Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and director Walter Salles attend the red carpet of the movie ‘Ainda estou aqui’ (I’m Still Here) at the 81st International Venice Film Festival in September, 2024. — AFP

Showbiz / 23 h ago

‘I’m Still Here’: An ode to Brazil resistance

Rumours that both Tony Leung and Leonardo DiCaprio would be joining the cast of Season 3 have picked up pace of late.

Showbiz / 1d ago

‘Squid Game’ rumours debunked: No Tony Leung or Leonardo DiCaprio cameos in Season 3

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The concert will take place on February 15 at 8pm at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of Star Planet

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Missed out? New seats released for G.E.M.’s ‘I AM GLORIA’ World Tour in KL, tickets drop January 6

A New York Times spokesman told ‘Variety’ that the outlet would ‘vigorously defend’ the article in court.

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Justin Baldoni files US$250m defamation suit against NY Times over alleged false narrative in ‘It Ends With Us’ drama

The new suit, which follows a previous filing, seeks unspecified damages and alleges a coordinated retaliatory scheme orchestrated by Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios team.

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Blake Lively files new lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star Justin Baldoni over alleged harassment and retaliation

Baby Shima lodged a report at the Sibu Police Station accompanied by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture via Facebook/Baby Shima

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Kuching truck driver nabbed for sending death threats to singer Baby Shima on social media

Though Park quickly deleted the post, the damage was already done, with screenshots spreading across online communities and sparking outrage among fans. — Screengrab via Instagram

1d ago

Instagram slip lands ‘Squid Game’ star Park Sung-hoon in hot water amid national mourning for Jeju Air tragedy

Three young girls from India staged a fake kidnapping in a bid to earn money for their dream trip to meet BTS in South Korea. — Viacom handout pic via Reuters

1d ago

Three teen BTS fans from India stage fake kidnapping to fund dream journey to meet K-pop idols in South Korea

South Korean parents might have a new contender for bedtime chaos: ‘APT.’, the chart-smashing collaboration between Blackpink’s Rosé and Bruno Mars. — Picture from The Black Label

2d ago

‘Oh my, I’m sorry, ma’am’: Rosé apologises after toddler’s ‘APT.’ obsession goes viral (VIDEO)

Pitt and Jolie reportedly signed off on a divorce settlement yesterday, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finalise divorce after eight-year battle, but chateau dispute lingers

Park Sung-hoon as Jeon Jae-joon in ‘The Glory’ (left) and as Player 120, Hyun-ju, in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 (right).

30 Dec 2024

‘Squid Game’ creator Hwang Dong-hyuk on why Park Sung-hoon was the perfect choice for Season 2’s transgender role

Buddhist monks pay their respects at a memorial altar for victims of the Jeju Air plane crash, at Muan Sports Park in Muan December 30, 2024. — AFP pic

30 Dec 2024

Music, film and TV events cancelled as South Korea mourns Jeju Air crash victims

Payne died on October 16 aged 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. — AFP pic

30 Dec 2024

Five charged in connection with One Direction star Liam Payne’s death in Argentina

The model announced the birth of her child on Instagram in November. — Picture via Instagram/Moon Ga-bi

29 Dec 2024

‘Our child is not a mistake’: Moon Ga-bi sets the record straight on Jung Woo-sung and baby news

The video hit the 700 million-view mark in just 70 days and 13 hours, outpacing ‘Gangnam Style’, which took 118 days to achieve the same feat. — Picture via YouTube/ROSÉ

29 Dec 2024

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ becomes fastest K-pop music video to hit 700 million views, breaking Psy’s 12-year record for ‘Gangnam Style’

In the incident, Lau tripped and fell with his knees hitting the ground, his head extending beyond the edge of the platform.

28 Dec 2024

Same day, two cities, both ‘Heavenly Kings’: First Aaron Kwok, now Andy Lau falls during concert in Hong Kong

So, does Season 2 recapture the magic of the original?

28 Dec 2024

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 tops global Netflix charts despite mixed reviews

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