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Aaron Aziz-led action drama 'Banduan' breaks box office records with RM7m haul and three IFFA nominations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24 -- The Malaysian action drama Banduan, a Malay adaptation of the 2019 Tamil hit Kaithi, continues its streak of success, showcasing the artistic potential of local cinema. Withi... Read More


Fallen tree damages graves at historic Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery, resting place of P. Ramlee and Saloma

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24 -- A large tree uprooted by heavy rain has fallen and damaged several graves at the historic Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery here, the final resting place of Malaysian screen legend... Read More


Beyfortus now available in Malaysia to help protect all infants against RSV disease and reduce hospitalisations

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 24 -- Parents in Malaysia now have access to Beyfortus (nirsevimab), a newly approved preventive treatment designed to protect newborns and infants from respiratory syncytial virus ... Read More


From one outlet to 31, The Olive Tree Group's journey is powered by its people

PETALING JAYA, Nov. 24 -- In an industry defined by shifting trends, tight competition and ever-rising customer expectations, leadership in hospitality is often measured by bottom lines, marketing str... Read More


Iman Tang updates on Yasin Sulaiman's health, hints at music comeback with Malique and Zizi Kirana

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 23 -- Renowned Malaysian concert promoter Iman Tang has confirmed that he had met with singer Yasin Sulaiman during his visit to Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta in Perak recently. Talki... Read More


Box office: 'Wicked for Good' smashes records with US$228m globally

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 -- Universal's Thanksgiving tentpole Wicked: For Good is on course for a record-breaking debut, raking in over US$151 million in North America and US$228 million globally, industr... Read More


Poll shows Americans divided over AI music as 97pc cannot tell when songs are fully computer-generated

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Americans are torn over the rise of AI in music, a new poll shows, highlighting a generational and political divide over how technology is reshaping the industry. The Hollywood... Read More


Singapore bans Australian who lunged at Ariana Grande during 'Wicked: For Good' premiere

SINGAPORE, Nov. 23 -- A 26-year-old Australian man who caused a commotion by charging at actress Ariana Grande during a movie premiere at Universal Studios Singapore has been permanently banned from r... Read More


Teo: Govt mulling age checks via MyDigital ID to block minors from social media

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 23 -- The government is studying the use of the MyDigital ID system to verify the age of social media users as part of a potential ban on all accounts belonging to minors aged 16 an... Read More


Singapore motorcyclist dies in crash on Seletar Expressway, truck driver assisting police

SINGAPORE, Nov. 23 -- A 72-year-old male motorcyclist has died after colliding with a tipper truck on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) towards the Central Expressway (CTE), near the Woodlands Avenue 12 ex... Read More