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There is no free lunch in politics: BN, especially MCA and MIC, should be careful when drawing from Hadi's vote banks - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 26 -- Politics is often compared to commerce, but perhaps it is closer to banking. Every political investment expects a return. Every deposit anticipates a withdrawal. That is why ... Read More


For nearly a century, this Penang family in Jelutong has let the sun make its soy sauce

GEORGE TOWN, July 26 -- For nearly a century, the Kam family has relied on sunshine, time and patience to brew traditional soy sauce, preserving a craft passed down through generations at its factory ... Read More


Buang in 'Sarjan Hassan' betrayed everyone, not just the Malays - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 26 -- Few characters in Malaysian cinema evoke as much contempt as Buang in P. Ramlee's classic Sarjan Hassan. He is remembered as the collaborator who sided with the Japanese occup... Read More


Over 70 acts across six stages in one weekend: What to expect at SoundCircus 2026 in Serdang

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- Art of Speed (AOS) is set to return for its landmark 15th edition on August 1 and 2, bringing back its grassroots music festival, SoundCircus (SC), following a two-year hiatus... Read More


Negeri Sembilan has to be defended as if Malaysia is on its last leg: Coalition government can collapse - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 26 -- Come August 1, what will happen in Negeri Sembilan is not merely another state election. It is a plebiscite on whether Malaysia can continue to pursue stable coalition politi... Read More


Hong Kong actress Cecilia Choi on 'Bluefish', Malaysia's warm welcome and why she wants 'something unexpected' next

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- Hong Kong actress Cecilia Choi Sze-wan has quickly emerged as one of Chinese-language cinema's rising talents, building an eclectic filmography that spans horror, drama and ro... Read More


Nicholas Tse wears father Patrick Tse's signature sunglasses and breaks down during first concert since his death (VIDEO)

QINGDAO, July 26 -- Hong Kong singer-actor Nicholas Tse fought back tears as he returned to the stage for the first time since the death of his father, veteran actor Patrick Tse. The 45-year-old went... Read More


AKB48 set sights on Tokyo Dome as 'Sukisshu' MV surpasses four million views (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- Popular Japanese idol group AKB48 marked another memorable return to Kuala Lumpur after headlining the Japan Malaysia Expo 2026 (JEMY 2026). The group delivered an energetic ... Read More


At 82, he is still running: Kuching Half Marathon celebrates fitness across generations

KUCHING, July 26 -- Age is but a number - the Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run 2026 served as another reminder that there are no limits to what one can achieve, only the determination and perseveran... Read More


South Korea's 'Love Against Time' reality show sparks ethics debate over dating contestants with terminal illnesses

SEOUL, July 26 -- A South Korean reality dating show featuring contestants who have received terminal diagnoses or survived life-threatening illnesses has sparked an ethics debate before its premiere,... Read More