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Rubbish strewn along Jalan Bukit Bintang as a DBKL garbage truck rolls in to clear the mess — Picture from Instagram/DBKL

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Final reminder: Nga warns no excuses as community service order for littering takes effect Jan 1, foreigners included in crackdown

Malaysia will introduce 21 new international flight routes from this month until mid-January next year as part of preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Tourism minister: Malaysia expands air connectivity with 21 new international routes before VMY 2026

The Library by BookXcess at Sunway Square Mall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor opened on December 10, 2025 and runs 24/7. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Life / 8 h ago

Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway

Malaysia now has direct flight connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and regions, with more than 3,343 international flights bringing up to 674,000 passengers into 13 gateway cities each week, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Malaysia connected to 126 cities worldwide via over 3,300 weekly flights, says tourism minister

Some of the luxury cars seized during ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ at the JPJ Kuala Lumpur Impound Depot August 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

JPJ: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces among 915 cars seized since July over unpaid road tax

A map showing Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, where a weak 3.4-magnitude tremor was detected on December 28. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat and the situation was under control.

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Weak 3.4-magnitude tremor detected in Pagoh, latest in series of minor quakes felt in Johor this year

Police confirmed the discovery of three objects suspected to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) following an explosion in Desa Palma, Nilai, December 22, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘He seemed ordinary’: Nilai traders say IED suspect was a familiar face before Desa Palma blast

Mohd Shukri Ramli has announce his voluntary resignation as Perlis Menteri Besar on health grounds — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Perikatan’s Perlis meltdown shows leadership shortcomings, not external pressure, says Pakatan chairman

Abbie Intang's reputation spread widely in 2005 when a photograph of him hauling a 50‑kilogram water tank to Laban Rata went viral. — Social media pic

Life / 5 h ago

Mount Kinabalu’s longest serving porter Abbie Intang dies at 68 after decades of aweing climbers with feats of strength

Istana Arau has drawn media attention, reportedly to cover the swearing-in ceremony of the new Perlis Menteri Besar. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Security tight at Istana Arau as Perlis prepares to swear in new menteri besar amid political fallout

File picture of the funicular train going up Penang Hill. Penang Hill Corporation said the temporary disruption of the Penang Hill Funicular train service yesterday was due to a power distribution problem affecting the motor drive, which was caused by a foreign object. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang Hill funicular service disrupted by power distribution fault, resumes after repairs

A Singaporean man surnamed Lin fell for a fake hostage scam and lost S$3,999. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 19 h ago

TikTok tears cost Singaporean S$3,999 in ‘hostage’ rescue

China has announced new rules governing overseas listings, including requirements on fund repatriation and H-share full circulation, effective from April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Money / 18 h ago

Beijing orders overseas listing proceeds to be brought home as financial oversight tightens

A screengrab from the seven-second video of the incident circulated online.

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Johor Bahru road-rage incident sees e-hailing driver struck with steering lock

A missile launch by US forces in northwestern Nigeria on December 25, 2025, during strikes against Islamic State militants. — Handout pic from US Department of Defense via AFP

World / 18 h ago

Islamic State 101: Origins, tactics and why Nigeria is in the spotlight

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8 h ago

Malaysian cinema in 2025: A defining year of hits, fresh concepts and international recognition (VIDEO)

‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’ became the talk of Malaysia, captivating audiences nationwide with its high-octane action and earning international acclaim. — Picture courtesy of Primeworks Studios

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Once dismissed as inferior to global film industries for its lack of quality and compelling storytelling, Malaysian cinema in 2025 has decisively proven its evolution, fuelled by innovative narratives, bold creativity, and rising international acclaim.Malay Mail even highlighted the year as one of groundbreaking firsts in...

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Former NCT member Taeil will remain in prison after South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld his three-and-a-half-year sentence in a sexual assault case. — Picture via Instagram/mo.on_air

Showbiz / 1d ago

Ex-NCT star Taeil to stay behind bars for gang rape after top court upholds three-and-a-half-year sentence

After a well-received first season, 'Drops of God' brings back some wine-related (not induced) adventures. — Picture via Apple

Showbiz / 1d ago

What should be on your Apple TV to-watch list in 2026

Perry Bamonte of The Cure performs at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on May 20, 2023 in Chula Vista, California. The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the legendary British dark rock band announced on Friday, December 26. — Getty Images via AFP pic

Showbiz / 1d ago

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

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The actor was welcomed at Subang Skypark alongside the film’s music director Anirudh Ravichander. — Picture via Facebook

1d ago

Vijay touches down in Kuala Lumpur ahead of ‘Jana Nayagan’ audio launch

TIME described the series as one of the year’s best TV series, highlighting its emotional depth and ability to make everyday struggles feel extraordinary without relying on fantasy or genre spectacle. — Picture via Facebook/NETFLIX

2d ago

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ named TIME’s best K-drama of 2025, beating ‘Squid Game’ season 3

2d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 picks: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ debuts and takes second spot at Malaysian box office, while local ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ continues to reign supreme

Jimmy Kimmel delivers Channel 4’s alternative Christmas message, taking aim at US politics and free speech. — Picture via Facebook/Jimmy Kimmel

2d ago

Not your usual Christmas cheer: Jimmy Kimmel says ‘tyranny is booming’ in US

Siti Nurhaliza said in a post on X that she had managed to see her fan a few days earlier while he was hospitalised. — Bernama pic

2d ago

‘Fans are our strength’: Siti Nurhaliza grateful for last meeting with longtime fan before his death

Indonesia has lodged a complaint in the UK after controversial British adult film star Bonnie Blue allegedly desecrated its flag in London. — AFP pic

25 Dec 2025

Adult actress Bonnie Blue back in trouble with Indonesia after ‘desecrating’ flag in London

This file picture shows Stephen Colbert posing with his Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 19, 2021. — Reuters pic

25 Dec 2025

Stephen Colbert is a ‘dead man walking’: Trump’s Christmas attack on US late-night TV

Wendy’s charming smile lights up the stage as she prepares to perform a beloved K-drama OST. — Photo courtesy of FriedRice Entertainment

24 Dec 2025

‘A voice from heaven’: K-pop star Wendy of Red Velvet wows fans at first solo KL show

(From left) Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown attend the world premiere of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’, Season 5, in Los Angeles November 6, 2025. — AFP pic

24 Dec 2025

Dear Billy… it begins: ‘Stranger Things’ embarks on its final send-off this Friday

24 Dec 2025

British comedian Russell Brand hit with two new rape and assault charges

Released in October, Jisoo’s dreamy pop single features British singer Zayn. — Picture via Facebook/Zayn

24 Dec 2025

Blackpink’s Jisoo tops 100 million Spotify streams with ‘Eyes Closed’ featuring Zayn (VIDEO)

CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA Erika Kirk (L) and US rapper Nicki Minaj arrive on stage during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona December 21, 2025. — AFP pic

24 Dec 2025

From misfits to MAGA: Nicki Minaj embraces culture shift with ‘cool kids’ of the right

Chris Rea battled ‌serious health issues in later years, including pancreatic cancer in the 1990s and early 2000s, and a stroke in 2016, which left ‍him with slurred speech and reduced movement in his arms and fingers. — Picture via Instagram

23 Dec 2025

British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, best known for ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dies at 74

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' was the best-selling video game in US in 2024. — Picture from Steam

23 Dec 2025

‘Call of Duty’ co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash

In this picture taken on July 21, 2020, people walk past a wall mural with images of Bollywood actors, under a road bridge in Mumbai. — AFP pic

22 Dec 2025

India’s Bollywood counts costs as star fees squeeze profits

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