LOS ANGELES, May 13 — Twentieth Century’s action sci-fi film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes climbed to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend, taking in an estimated US$56.5 million (RM267.7 million), one of the year’s best results, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported yesterday. “This is an excellent … Read more
PETALING JAYA, May 6 — Canadian rapper Drake’s latest diss track has a less than flattering reference to Malaysia. In the ongoing beef between him and American rapper Kendrick Lamar titled The Heart Part 6, Drake spits out, “I slit your throat with the razor and do Rick Ross air like that one flight from … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 –– Singaporean actor and singer Aliff Aziz has refused to divorce actress and singer Bella Astillah. Aliff appeared at the Federal Territories Syariah Lower Court today for the second mention of their case following Bella’s application for a fast-track divorce on March 11, reported Berita Harian. The 33-year-old told the court … Read more
LOS ANGELES, March 27 — Giant monsters Kong and Godzilla are back after 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong but this time, instead of causing devastating destruction by fighting each other, they are teaming up — and causing devastating destruction together. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees not only the return of the two titans but … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Malaysians generally are a happy bunch. Southeast Asian countries were found to be the happiest in the world with Malaysia high up in the ranking that surveyed happiness among 30 countries, surpassing richer nations like Japan, South Korea and Singapore, according to a poll by marketing research firm Ipsos. Up … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2023 was passed in Parliament today despite concerns from some lawmakers. While the latest amendments seek to empower student bodies in local institutions of higher learning, several lawmakers such as DAP’s Gopeng MP Tan Kar Hing said the law still treated students as … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The police have advised the public to exercise caution regarding recent scam tactics that offer electronic goods at very low prices. Advertisement Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director, Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, stated in a media briefing here today that the scam is perpetrated through fake mobile … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — In the face of opposition from civil societies and some MPs, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that he is currently briefing federal lawmakers on the proposed amendments to Malaysia’s citizenship laws, and is confident of canvassing enough support for their passage through Parliament. Article 15A of … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysian designers recently came together for a fashion showcase at popular dining establishment Maristar, located at The Starhill. The event highlighted designs from members of the Malaysian Official Designers’ Association (MODA), as well as dragon and lion dance performances. Local brands Tangoo, Key Ng and P’Lo provided visual treats for … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Feb 26 — Da’Vine Joy Randolph has won every major prize going this film award season for her supporting role in The Holdovers — but she insists she is taking nothing for granted as the Oscars loom. Randolph, who stars in the 1970s-set indie drama as a cook and grieving mother stranded at … Read more
