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With little experience, some cardinals turn to Netflix's 'Conclave' to prep for papal vote

VATICAN CITY, May 6 -- Some Catholic cardinals preparing to elect a new pope have turned to the film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, as an unexpected learning tool. The movie, released just four mo... Read More


Bill Gates seen sampling durian, local favourites at Singapore's Newton Food Centre (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, May 6 -- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates spent part of yesterday's evening visiting a well-known hawker centre in Singapore, where he explored various food stalls and spo... Read More


Ten Sarawak PKR leaders rally behind Saifuddin Nasution for No. 2 post, call for democracy during party polls

MIRI, May 6 -- A group of 10 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak leaders have voiced their support for Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to take over as deputy president. In a statement, the group... Read More


Malaysia seeks extradition of ex-Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner over 1MDB scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 -- Malaysia is seeking to extradite former Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner from the United States, marking its ongoing efforts to address the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)... Read More


Sabah urged to defend carbon sovereignty as federal Climate Bill nears tabling

KOTA KINABALU, May 6 -- Sabah, as Malaysia's largest carbon sink, plays a critical role in the nation's climate goals. With the federal Climate Change Bill (Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim, or RUU... Read More


'Giants of public service': Singapore PM Wong hails outgoing senior minister Teo, DPM Heng ahead of political retirement

SINGAPORE, May 6 -- Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has paid tribute to Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean and Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat as both retire from politics. In a Facebook post yesterday,... Read More


'I graduated before ChatGPT' is not a flex - Jazli Aziz

Kuala Lampur, May 6 -- A recent trend I've seen on various social media platforms involves people seemingly "flexing" that they graduated before the existence of ChatGPT (and other forms of AI). The ... Read More


International entertainment and live performance venue makes Malaysian debut at 3 Damansara

PETALING JAYA, May 6 -- Visitors to 3 Damansara can soon look forward to a fresh and immersive experience with the opening of Idea Live Arena, a brand-new international entertainment and live performa... Read More


Netflix's 'Squid Game' to end with season 3 in June, teaser hints at dark twists and familiar faces

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 -- The teaser trailer for the third and final season of Squid Game is here, and its official release date is set for June 27, 2025. Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) aka Player 456 retu... Read More


'Work with Petronas, not against it': Opposition leader urges unity in Sarawak's oil and gas push

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 -- Opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has urged that Sarawak's oil and gas demands be handled through unity and fairness, stressing that negotiations should foster nation... Read More