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Dr Mahathir was admitted to IJN this morning following a fall at his home. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Dr Mahathir suffers hip fracture, expected to remain at IJN for several weeks

A general view of the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on January 22, 2022. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Daughter: Dr Mahathir’s condition after fall ‘serious, but not dangerous’

Three bank officers, all seen wearing face masks, were produced at the Sessions Court to face new cheating charges involving a total of RM600,000 from three alleged victims. — The Borneo Post pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

From RM16,000 to RM600,000: Kuching bank officers face expanded charges over alleged fake investment scheme

In a statement today, the ministry said that foreign travellers will continue to use the existing login method for the MyNIISe application without any changes. — Picture via MyDigitalID website

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Home Ministry: MyDigital ID to serve as single sign-on platform for MyNIISE from Jan 15

National men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin beat Danish duo Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard during the first round of the 2026 Malaysia Open at Axiata Arena on January 6, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 14 h ago

Malaysia Open: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin avenge last year’s defeat with clinical display against Danes

The scene of a fatal road accident in Bukit Kecil, Kuala Terengganu, involving a Perodua Viva and a Honda Jazz. — Social media pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Suspect alive, car not stolen: Police seek to quash rumours after fatal Kuala Terengganu crash

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is receiving treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) after reportedly falling at his home this morning. — Picture by Yusof Isa

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Anwar sends prayers for Dr Mahathir’s recovery after admission to IJN

Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei during an early morning training ahead of the Malaysia Open 2026 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil January 5, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 16 h ago

Malaysia Open 2026: Tang Jie-Ee Wei guarantee quarter-final spot after dominant win over Indonesia

Malaysia’s Online Safety Act 2025 only requires social media and internet messaging firms to remove harmful content, while Malaysians can continue using these apps as usual. —Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Here’s why social media firms may come to love Malaysia’s new Online Safety Act

Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh addresses party delegates at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on August 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Saifuddin Nasution hails Umno’s role in government stability and reform agenda

A man holds a painting of US President Donald Trump during a protest against the US intervention in Venezuela in Buenos Aires on January 5, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump’s ‘imperial presidency’: 5 countries now in US crosshairs after Maduro toppled

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said Perikatan Nasional has yet to hold formal discussions on appointing a new chairman. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Tuan Ibrahim downplays Perikatan chair talk after Muhyiddin–Dr Samsuri photo sets tongues wagging

In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather conditions are expected to affect Sarawak, including Kuching, Serian and Samarahan areas (Samarahan and Asajaya). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected to hit parts of Sabah, Sarawak

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (L) takes a selfie with China’s President Xi Jinping after a dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 5, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 17 h ago

South Korea’s Lee snaps Xi selfie with Chinese ‘backdoor’ phone

An undated illustrative image shows detainees in handcuffs. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Sungai Bakap attack: 14 arrested as police extend remand for two men in masked gang murder

Showbiz

27 m ago

K-pop star G-Dragon eyes first-ever solo fan meeting

K-pop star G-Dragon is reportedly planning his first-ever solo fan meeting in February, with his agency Galaxy Corporation saying discussions are ongoing and unconfirmed — Picture via Facebook/i.i.exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — K-pop star G-Dragon is reportedly planning to hold his first-ever solo fan meeting in February, marking another milestone following his recent return to the spotlight.According to The Korea Herald, his agency, Galaxy Corporation, said the plan is still under discussion and has yet to be...

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Datuk Yusof Haslam, Tang Wai But, and Raja Jastina Raja Arshad attend the press conference for “Black Ops: Operasi Serigala” at Wisma Ekran on January 6, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Showbiz / 14 h ago

‘Black Ops’: Syafiq Yusof to direct landmark Malaysia-Hong Kong action co-production

Singer Celine Dion has made her debut on TikTok, posting a lighthearted video and message to fans about learning the platform. — Pictures via TikTok/celinedion

Showbiz / 21 h ago

‘Suddenly I’m becoming cool’: Celine Dion joins TikTok with playful debut video (VIDEO)

Showbiz / 22 h ago

Global box office for James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops US$1b, franchise total hits US$6.35b

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Source Music’s space-themed worldwide talent search is on now until January 25, 2026. — Poster courtesy of Source Music

22 h ago

Calling all aspiring K-pop kings: Source Music seeks global male idols, audition open till Jan 25

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ will use a hybrid format, featuring the 70-minute audio recordings of Hind Rajab while actors portray the dispatchers and rescue workers. — Picture courtesy of Primeworks Studio

1d ago

Critically acclaimed docu-drama on Palestinian child’s killing, ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, to screen in Malaysian cinemas Jan 8

The full seven members of K-pop superstar BTS is back in 2026 with a full-length album coming out on March 20 and an as-yet-undated world tour later. — Reuters file pic

1d ago

BTS marks full-group return with album on March 20, world tour info on Jan 14

Ahn Sung-ki widely regarded as South Korea’s most respected actor, died at age 74 on January 5, 2025 after a six-day coma in hospital. He had been battling blood cancer since 2019. — Screenshot from YouTube/KoreanFilmBiz KoBiz

2d ago

South Korean screen legend Ahn Sung-ki, whose six-decade career helped define Korean cinema, dies at 74

Chinese actress and Melaka tourism ambassador Datuk Fan Bingbing receives the Melaka International Cultural Diplomacy Icon Award in recognition of her role in fostering cross cultural dialogue. — Picture via X/Fan Bingbing 范冰冰

2d ago

Chinese star Fan Bingbing receives Melaka cultural diplomacy award, launches Fan Beauty Diary in Singapore

Malaysian actor Irfan Zaini poses alongside his acting idol, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, and is set to appear in Vijay’s final film, ‘Jana Nayagan’. — Picture via Instagram/iam_irfun

2d ago

Malaysian actor Irfan Zaini fuels hype after appearing in trailer of Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ (VIDEO)

Tom Cruise arrives at the premiere of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in London May 19, 2022. The US$1.5 billion global hit was cleared of copyright infringement after a US federal appeals court ruled the sequel was not substantially similar to the 1983 magazine article that inspired the original film. — Reuters pic

03 Jan 2026

US appeals court says ‘Negative, Ghost Rider’ to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ copyright lawsuit

Taiwanese-American stand-up star Sheng Wang is set to bring laughs to Malaysia on January 9, 2026, at The Platform @ Menara Ken TTDI in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of LOL Asia

03 Jan 2026

From life lessons to laughs: Sheng Wang previews his 2026 Malaysia stand-up show

Moviegoers hold character cutouts from the movie ‘Zootopia 2’ in Shanghai. The movie’s success has largely been driven by a US$560 million-plus run in China and a US$556m global opening weekend. — Reuters pic

02 Jan 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ tops ‘Frozen 2’ to become Disney Animation’s top-grossing film ever

Leo Ku rang in 2026 by revealing he and wife Lorraine Chan, 57, have welcomed a second son, making their eldest, Kuson, a big brother. — Picture via Facebook/Leo Ku

02 Jan 2026

Hong Kong star Leo Ku shares New Year joy as his wife, 57, welcomes their second son

Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, appears at an IPL event in Kolkata last year. The actor has recently been drawn into controversy over his team’s signing of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. — AFP pic

02 Jan 2026

Shah Rukh Khan hit with ‘traitor’ slur after Kolkata Knight Riders signs Bangladeshi cricketer

Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in the self-aware action-comedy reboot of ‘Anaconda’, which debuts at No. 3 at the local box office this week. — Picture courtesy of YouTube/Sony Pictures Entertainment

02 Jan 2026

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Anaconda’ slithers into No. 3 as ‘Papa Zola The Movie’ stays king

Datuk Yusof Haslam (2nd right) said desperation, sacrifice and belief carried him through the toughest days of building Skop Productions. — Bernama pic

02 Jan 2026

Yusof Haslam says ‘along’ loan — backed by son Syamsul Yusof’s birth certificate — launched his career

Fresh off his win on ‘Raise The Star Malaysia’, Didie Shazry releases his debut album ‘Demi Sebuah Rindu’, a nine-track project shaped by themes of mental health, grief and emotional restraint.

02 Jan 2026

‘Demi Sebuah Rindu’: The quiet weight behind Didie Shazry’s debut

Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith attend a public event in Los Angeles. A violinist who toured with the actor has filed a lawsuit alleging harassment and wrongful termination. — AFP pic

02 Jan 2026

Will Smith accused of sexual harassment by former tour musician in new lawsuit

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