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Japanese Film Festival celebrates 21st year with 13 films across Malaysia: What to watch, where to go and how to join

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 26 -- The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) organised by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) will return this year for its 21st edition, with all screenings set to take place at se... Read More


Aya Hirano talks cultural harmony, voice acting, and her musical future as she takes the stage at AniManGaki 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 25 -- Renowned Japanese singer, actress, and voice talent Aya Hirano is no stranger to the world of Japanese entertainment, where her performances have left a lasting impression on ... Read More


Behind The Alice Experiment: The process behind Asia's first AI band, and how it's not a threat to human musicians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Did you know that about 180 million people use generative artificial intelligence (AI) daily, and more than 20,000 AI-generated songs are uploaded to streaming platforms every... Read More


A new era of digital sound: Meet 'The Alice Experiment', Asia's first AI band blending pop rock and Korean tunes (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- The stage at Pitt Club KL lit up last night with a glimpse into the future, as Asia's first fully AI-generated band, The Alice Experiment, made its debut. Malay Mail got a ch... Read More


SlamFest 25: APAC wrestling takes Malaysian talent global with WWE ID superstars in historic showdown

PUCHONG, Aug. 14 -- Are you ready for one of the biggest pro wrestling shows in Malaysia? Announced a few months ago, APAC Wrestling Ground Zero will host a major event - SlamFest 25 - on August 30 at... Read More


K-drama fever hits Pavilion KL as thousands flock to see 'Law and the City' stars Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young at series finale fan screening

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 11 -- The connection between Malaysians and K-dramas can be traced back many years, and now in 2025, that relationship has only grown stronger, most recently demonstrated by the leg... Read More


Netflix previews second season of live-action 'One Piece', show renewed for a third season (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 10 -- Netflix's live-action adaptation ofOne Piece is officially titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line. Ahead of theSeason 2 premiere of Netflix's live-action One Piece, it was ann... Read More


Malaysia joins the Marvel madness as 'Fantastic Four' rockets past RM10m

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 6 -- Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps dominates cinemas in South-east Asia, with Malaysia bagging US$2.5 million (RM10.5 million). Indonesia leads the regional box o... Read More


Will AI take your job? For most Malaysians, not quite yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 6 -- The world has come a long way since the 1980s and 90s - we're now in the digital age, and while technology - particularly artificial intelligence (AI) - has greatly improved ev... Read More


Malaysian-born actress Lee Sinje to star in Netflix thriller 'The Resurrected', marking her debut in a Chinese-language Netflix series

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- Malaysian-born actress Lee Sinje (Angelica Lee) will star in the upcoming Netflix thriller series The Resurrected, co-directed by acclaimed Taiwanese filmmakers Leste Chen and ... Read More