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Inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup offers RM100,000 prize pool for young players as legend gives back to sport

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 26 -- Seven years after his retirement, national badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei is finally getting a tournament in his name. The inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup 2026 will fo... Read More


Influential Indonesian rock band Dewa 19 returning to KL this June with Padi Reborn as special guest

JAKARTA, Feb. 23 -- Three years since their last outing in Malaysia, influential Indonesian rock band Dewa 19 is set to return to Kuala Lumpur soon. This time around they will be accompanied by anoth... Read More


SEAblings vs Knetz: How a K-pop concert in KL triggered online skirmish between Southeast Asian and South Korean fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- Social media timelines have become a digital war zone between Southeast Asian (SEA) and South Korean users in recent weeks. What began as a dispute over concert rules and eti... Read More


SEAblings vs Knetz: How a K-pop concert in KL triggered an online skirmish between South-east Asian and South Korean fans

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 22 -- Social media timelines have become a digital war zone between South-east Asian (SEA) and South Korean users in recent weeks. What began as a dispute over concert rules and et... Read More


From heartfelt reunions to comedic chaos: A roundup of Malaysia's best Chinese New Year ads for 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 18 -- As Malaysians usher in the Year of the Horse amidst a festive travel rush, local brands have once again captured the spirit of Chinese New Year with a series of memorable shor... Read More


'Tak dengar!' - Ella alleges sound system for Bukit Jalil concert was sabotaged

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Rock queen Ella has lodged a police report after discovering that the sound system settings at her recent concert in Bukit Jalil National Stadium were allegedly tampered with,... Read More


KL fire chief urges strata owners to maintain safety systems as festive season approaches

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 12 -- The Wilayah Persekutuan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has pointed out the importance of having a functional fire safety system at premises around KL, especially in strata... Read More


Michelle Yeoh to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star on second day of CNY

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Malaysia's first Oscar winner, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, will receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 18, the second day of Chinese New Year, in a ceremony... Read More


'Step by step': Hannah Yeoh says mayor working to reform DBKL governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 9 -- Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh has indicated that several reforms are underway to strengthen governance at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). Her remarks followed concer... Read More


A pause from the digital world: How vinyl cafes are tapping into a new way to slow down and listen (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The vinyl revival has hit Klang Valley and it is alive and well - and has been for quite some time now. From the flourishing of physical and online record stores to the growin... Read More