1+ hour, 14+ min ago   (513+ words) GEORGE TOWN, Sept 3 — Penang has gazetted the Teong Guan Phor Thor, or Hungry Ghost Festival, as a state heritage item under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011, recognising a traditional celebration observed by more than 200 groups across the state. Penang Chief…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago   (151+ words) SELANGOR, SEPT 3 — Tech-fashion footwear brand 2AM has opened its first standalone store in Malaysia at IOI City Mall, marking its retail debut in the country with an eye on eventually expanding into Japan. Built around 3D-printing technology, 2AM positions itself less as…...

8+ hour, 4+ min ago   (698+ words) LONDON, Sept 3 — It is arguably the most famous date in English history: 1066 — the year of the Battle of Hastings, marking the start of the Norman Conquest and pivotal in England’s development. The battle is told in incredible detail in the…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (728+ words) VENICE, Sept 3 — George Clooney was a late bloomer in Hollywood who now frequently uses his platform as an industry icon to promote political and humanitarian causes close to his heart. At 65, the megastar belongs to a rare caste of Hollywood…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (221+ words) LOS ANGELES, Sept 3 — Late country music legend Dolly Parton will get a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, after the original one was vandalized, officials have announced. The United States has been in mourning since the…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago   (429+ words) LOS ANGELES, Sept 3 — George Lucas, the legendary creator of the ‘Star Wars’ saga, on Wednesday showcased his long-awaited Museum of Narrative Art, the culmination of nearly two decades of work and numerous obstacles. ‘I’m used to doing the impossible. This…...

5+ hour, 12+ min ago   (618+ words) WASHINGTON, Sept 3 — President Donald Trump said yesterday he was glad Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle had left the United States — while adding that if he were part of the British royal family, he would not have taken them…...

17+ hour, 57+ min ago   (655+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — With Aidilfitri 2027 still several months away, local fashion designers are already entering what they regard as a crucial period in their calendars - planning and preparing for the industry’s busiest season. From developing collections and organising large-scale production…...

18+ hour, 44+ min ago   (208+ words) KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The roller coaster attraction involved in the August 22, 2026 incident at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya, which is believed to have stopped abruptly after failing to move forward during a ride, remains closed while investigations are…...

19+ hour, 2+ min ago   (390+ words) KOTA BHARU, Sept 2 — The keris is more than a weapon from the past; its various types, forms, and designs reflect the social status, roles, and way of life of earlier Malay communities, according to enthusiasts. Old weapons collector Aizal Azwan…...