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Film exhibitors welcome entertainment duty exemption for local films, theatre in Federal Territories

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) has welcomed the exemption of entertainment duty for local film screenings and theatre performances in the Federal Territor... Read More


'Sah!' at 10.40am: Syed Saddiq and Bella Astillah tie the knot in star-studded Merdeka 118 wedding

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Love was in the air high above Kuala Lumpur this morning as Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and singer-actress Bella Astillah officially became husband and wife in a romantic... Read More


Syed Saddiq's sweet wedding-day embrace with Bella Astillah's daughter Ara warms hearts online (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- It was a simple hug that spoke volumes. A heartwarming moment between Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman and his six-year-old stepdaughter, Ara Adreanna, following his wedding ... Read More


From football meme to boycott calls: Why Indonesian grooming brand Kahf is facing backlash in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- What began as a football meme celebrating Indonesia's victory in a regional tournament has turned into a social media controversy for Indonesian men's grooming brand Kahf, spar... Read More


Budget 2027: Entertainment duty exemption for local film, theatre tickets in Federal Territories, creative sector gets RM130m

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Tickets for local films and theatre performances in the Federal Territories will be fully exempt from entertainment duty starting in 2027, as part of the government's efforts t... Read More


Budget 2027: All Malaysians to be automatically registered with EPF at 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- All Malaysian citizens will be automatically registered as members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) upon turning 18 to encourage earlier retirement savings, under a measur... Read More


Budget 2027: DBKL to get RM400m for 120 acres of parks, walkways and upgraded facilities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be allocated RM400 million to create 120 acres of new green spaces and upgrade public facilities as part of efforts to make the capital more ... Read More


Government allocates RM3.3b for rural infrastructure, RM2.5b to replace ageing water pipes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 9 -- The allocation for rural road projects will be increased to RM2.3 billion, compared to RM1.3 billion in 2022. In his Budget speech today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrah... Read More


Aina Abdul unveils 'Bluest Sky', an English-language love letter for Malaysia's Eurovision Asia debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 8 -- Malaysian singer-songwriter Aina Abdul has unveiled Bluest Sky, an emotional English-language power ballad she will perform as Malaysia's representative at the inaugural Eurovi... Read More


Indonesian horror 'Munafik: Melawan Iblis' rakes in RM2m at Malaysian box office in six days

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 7 -- Indonesian horror film Munafik: Melawan Iblis has made a strong opening at the Malaysian box office, raking in RM2 million within just six days of its official theatrical relea... Read More