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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah arrived in his blue Proton Satria Neo R3 to attend the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 9 h ago

King arrives in Proton Satria Neo R3 to loud cheers as Malaysians celebrate 68th Merdeka in Putrajaya (VIDEO)

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah graciously mingled with the people during the 2025 Perak state-level National Day celebration at the Ipoh City Hall today, before the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Woman with psychiatric history arrested after trying to hug Perak Sultan at National Day parade

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for China immediately after the Merdeka Day parade in Putrajaya on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar kicks off four-day China visit after Merdeka Day parade, to meet Xi and attend SCO summit

A school student views a graphic explaining the Jalur Gemilang in Serdang August 12, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Jalur Gemilang: What you should know about Malaysia’s national flag and how to display it properly

Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei. — Bernama file pic

Sports / 9 h ago

History made: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei storm into final, first Malaysians in mixed doubles World Championships decider

Boiled beef sounds plain, but this fiery bowl of beef poached in stock with chillies, peppercorns, and pickled mustard greens is anything but. — Picture by Ethan Lau

Eat-drink / 9 h ago

China Sichuan Restaurant: A roadside stall, not a restaurant, in Taman Miharja serving some of the spiciest, tastiest Sichuan food in KL

Prabowo had been due to attend a “Victory Day” parade in China on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two. — Reuters file pic

World / 8 h ago

Prabowo cancels China trip as protests spread across Indonesia with parliament buildings torched

A screenshot from a dashcam taken on August 30, 2025 shows the moment a tanker swerves left into the emergency lane on the PLUS Highway without signalling, despite there being a motorcyclist there.

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Engineer on motorcycle dies after tanker knocks into him on Plus highway near Kajang

The tune of ‘Negaraku’ began as the Perak state anthem and before that as the popular Indonesian folk song ‘Terang Boelan’, played in dance halls and cinemas across the archipelago. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Songs that built a nation: Malaysia’s journey told through its Merdeka soundtrack

Malaysia’s RMAF crew assemble before the Merdeka flypast at Putrajaya on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Johor-born RMAF chief Norazlan Aris makes history leading Merdeka air show from cockpit (VIDEO)

This file picture shows the gas pipeline fire burning at Putra Heights, Subang Jaya on the morning of April 1, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Petronas Gas seeks power to block risky projects after Putra Heights pipeline blast

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the three deceased were between the ages of 38 and 56, adding that one was disabled and another had a chronic illness. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Siblings and aunt found lifeless in Port Dickson house, police classify case as sudden death, no foul play

UTM senior lecturer Mohd Nur Asmawisham Alel uses an ABEM Terrameter LS 2 to study underground structures at a farm in Jalan Buloh Kasap, Segamat on August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Festivities above, cracks below: Scientists in Segamat race to probe quake-hit farm

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and other VIPs visit the student formation display during the 68th National Day celebration in Putrajaya.

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar praises 2,000 students for stunning ‘human graphics’ display at Merdeka celebration

The highly anticipated match between Shaukat, and former WWE superstar and champion Raj Dhesi. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Life / 7 h ago

Malaysian pro wrestling finally hits the world stage: History and high-flying action at APAC SlamFest 25

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Second woman caught trying to visit BTS Jungkook at his home

Yonhap reported that police had apprehended a woman in her 40s for trying to enter Jungkook’s home parking lot, the police said today.— Picture via Instagram

SEOUL, Aug 31 — BTS’ Jungkook can’t seem to catch a break.Yonhap reported that police had apprehended a woman in her 40s for trying to enter Jungkook’s home parking lot, the police said today.The South Korean national was booked last night at 11.20pm on suspicion of housebreaking after trespassing and...

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Banduan is the first official remake of a Kollywood (as India’s Tamil-language film industry is referred to) film in Malaysia, signaling stronger cross-cultural collaboration between the two film industries. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

Showbiz / 4 h ago

Tamil hit movie ‘Kaithi’ retold for Malaysian audiences as ‘Banduan’

Heerraa won Best in North America (Folk) Award for her song Love Wins, a collaboration with Nashville-based producer Justine Blazer.— Picture courtesy of ET Boost

Showbiz / 5 h ago

Malaysian artists shine at InterContinental Music Awards

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin will be singing ‘Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni’, the official theme song for National Day and Malaysia Day 2025, at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31, 2025. — Pictures from Instagram/ctdk

Showbiz / 1d ago

Siti Nurhaliza returns to National Day stage after five years, with ‘Malaysia Madani’ anthem

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ChatGPT said:The director of “Old Boy,” who rose to international fame after winning the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004, premieres his latest feature, “No Other Choice,” on the Lido, August 29. ― ETX Studio pic

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South Korean director Park Chan-wook returns to Venice after 20 years with black comedy thriller ‘No Other Choice’

US actress Julia Roberts walks the red carpet for the movie “After the Hunt” at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, Venice Lido, on August 29, 2025. — AFP pic

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Julia Roberts makes Venice debut in provocative MeToo drama ‘After the Hunt’ as festival heats up

NMIXX will take the stage at Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur this Merdeka Day on August 31, 2025. — Picture via X/ NMIXX_official

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K-pop group NMIXX set for Merdeka Day debut in Malaysia — who are they and why fans love them

In celebration of this year’s National Month, Malaysia’s homegrown animated hero BoBoiBoy is bringing back his two blockbuster films BoBoiBoy The Movie (2016) and BoBoiBoy Movie 2 (2019) to the silver screen and on-demand platforms, adding joy and excitement to the Merdeka festivities for Malaysians. — Picture via Instagram/astroshaw

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Malaysian animation hit ‘BoBoiBoy’ and sequel returns to cinemas and Netflix for Merdeka celebration

‘Legasi: Bomba The Movie’, starring Ben Amir and touted as Malaysia’s first disaster film, is quickly gaining interest among local audiences. — Picture via YouTube/Astro Shaw

2d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Legasi: Bomba The Movie’ debuts at No. 4 as ‘Demon Slayer’ dominates local cinemas

The official music video for Nara by Malaysian singer songwriter Mimifly is officially out now. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

28 Aug 2025

‘Think, use your brain’: Mimifly on how Serumpun MV controversy shaped her latest single Nara (VIDEO)

Global K-pop sensation TWICE is all set to take the stage in Malaysia after six years. Picture via X /JYPETWICE

28 Aug 2025

K-pop sensation TWICE to return to Malaysia in October with 360-degree world tour show

Italian director Paolo Sorrentino signs autographs on the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido on August 27, 2025. — AFP pic

28 Aug 2025

Hollywood stars and Netflix dominate second day of Venice Film Festival amid rainy red carpet

Authors Abyan Junus-Nishizawa and Farah Landemaine, the creative forces behind the beloved Anak Rimba storybooks. — Picture via Facebook/Anak Rimba books

28 Aug 2025

Malaysian mums turn bedtime tales into animated series to champion endangered wildlife

Resident Evil has become Capcom’s biggest, spawning a string of sequels as well as film and TV spinoffs and competing over the years with the more psychological Silent Hill to give horror fans goosebumps. — Screenshot of ‘Resident Evil 4’ game.

28 Aug 2025

Resident Evil returns to roots with ‘Requiem’ as survival horror rivalry with ‘Silent Hill’ heats up

Paul Gallagher, older brother of Oasis singers Liam and Noel Gallager, arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London today. — AFP pic

27 Aug 2025

Older brother of Oasis stars Paul Gallagher charged with rape and assault in London

Director of Venice Film Festival Alberto Barbera (L) and the president of the jury US film director Alexander Payne arrive at the Excelsior pier on the eve of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival at Venice Lido today. — AFP pic

27 Aug 2025

‘A cultural space, not political’: Venice Film Festival defends stance amid Gaza protests at opening night

27 Aug 2025

What to know about Montblanc’s Wes Anderson-inspired ‘Let’s Write’ pop-up in KL

Popular mobile MOBA game Honor of Kings has introduced a new free skin inspired by the famous Malaysia folklore Puteri Gunung Ledang. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa.

27 Aug 2025

Putting Puteri Gunung Ledang on the map: Mimifly and Honor of Kings celebrate Merdeka with Nara MV

A still from the “Alice in Borderland” Season 3 trailer shows main characters Ryōhei Arisu (right) and Yuzuha Usagi (left). — Netflix pic

27 Aug 2025

‘Alice in Borderland’ season 3 trailer drops: Arisu and Usagi back in deadly new games this September

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