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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 / 17 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 / 19 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 / 17 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 / 18 h ago

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

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

World / 15 h ago

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

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 / 17 h ago

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

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 / 17 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 / 18 h ago

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

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 / 14 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 / 15 h ago

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

The ‘Pink Book’, which is registered to expectant mothers, December 17, 2024. Issued by the Health Ministry, the book has a pink cover and is used to document health assessments conducted to gather essential information for evaluating the health and risk factors of both the mother and child during pregnancy. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Why every pregnant mother in Malaysia needs to know about the Pink Book

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 / 14 h ago

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

Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese coach Joao Pereira reacts during the Portuguese League football match between Gil Vicente FC and Sporting CP at the at the Cidade de Barcelos stadium in Barcelos, on December 22, 2024. — AFP pic

Sports / 15 h ago

Sporting sack Amorim's successor Joao Pereira after just weeks in charge, replaced by Rui Borges

A despatch rider pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to two counts of becoming mule account holders. — Reuters pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Despatch rider and analyst plead not guilty to mule account charges in Penang court

Earlier, a video circulated widely on social media showed a woman, reportedly a trader, setting a black Honda RSX motorcycle on fire near a stall in Pokok Assam, Taiping. — Screengrab from Facebook/Aiman Tak Kisah

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Taiping cops arrest woman who set motorcycle ablaze in anger over repossession (VIDEO)

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Netflix breaks streaming records with NFL Christmas games

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to pass while being pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. — Reuters pic

LOS ANGELES, Dec 27 — Despite blowouts in both Christmas Day games, Netflix drew a record audience of nearly 65 million total streaming viewers in the United States for the Kansas City Chiefs-Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans matchups, according to Nielsen yesterday.The early-afternoon matchup, featuring the reigning Super Bowl...

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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 / 3 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 / 13 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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

24 Dec 2024

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.

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)

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

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.

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

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

22 Dec 2024

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

Six Malaysians are currently detained at the Narathiwat Provincial Prison after a drug bust. — Screengrab from Google Street View

21 Dec 2024

Jailed in Narathiwat, Kelantanese singer reveals brands eager for her to return and sing promo songs

Here’s a list of the hottest album releases from both international and local artists this year. — Picture via Instagram/Taylor Swift/Kendrick Lamar/Rose/Charli XCX

21 Dec 2024

Nine album drops that defined 2024: From Taylor Swift to Rosé and Amir Jahari, music’s best moments of the year

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