Malaysian cinema in 2025: A defining year of hits, fresh concepts and international recognition (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Once dismissed as inferior to global film industries for its lack of quality and compe...
Malay Mail 
Why BookXcess is betting big on a 24-hour bookstore in Bandar Sunway
PETALING JAYA, Dec 28 — BookXcess, Malaysia’s leading bookstore chain known for affordable books, has long b...
Kill or be killed: Captured children recount brutal life inside Islamic State-linked militia in DR Congo
BUNIA (DR Congo), Dec 28 — Forcibly recruited into a rebel militia affiliated with the Islamic State group, two bo...
France cracks down on online sales of childlike sex dolls, opens fifth investigation, this time in the UK
PARIS, Dec 28 — France has opened an investigation into a British e-commerce site suspected of selling sex dolls w...
Silver climbs past US$75 an ounce: What investors need to know
BENGALURU, Dec 28 — Silver surged past US$75 (RM303) an ounce for the first time on Friday, propelled by...
The Star 
What next for the high speed rail to Singapore?
While many are cheering this month's opening of the ETS service from KL Sentral to JB Sentral, it has not proven to be the speedy ride that some thought it would be. Read full story
Gateway to Sarawak: Such great heights
Sarawak goes high to spotlight its natural and cultural heritage for VM2026. Read full story
Budgeting for ‘new youth’ transition
As Malaysia recalibrates its definition of youth, will funding for youth programmes remain impactful? Read full story
SME Malaysia: Those over 30 still need support
With youth organisations now restricting leadership roles to individuals aged 18 to 30, small and medium-sized enterprises are likely to experience several impacts. Read full story
Will the age cap for youth reflect lived realities?
The decision to lower the official youth age bracket has sparked mixed reactions among young adults navigating work, family and social responsibilities. Read full story
Gateway to Sarawak: Such great heights
Sarawak goes high to spotlight its natural and cultural heritage for VM2026. Read full story
StarBiz
The day I lost my smile
The scars of sexual abuse as a child lingers into adulthood. Read full story
What next for the high speed rail to Singapore?
While many are cheering this month's opening of the ETS service from KL Sentral to JB Sentral, it has not proven to be the speedy ride that some thought it would be. Read full story
Dawn of the new age
Malaysia's new youth age bracket opens doors to fresh empowerment and policy focus. However, questions linger over inclusivity, representation and whether some voices risk being unheard. Read full story
Budgeting for ‘new youth’ transition
As Malaysia recalibrates its definition of youth, will funding for youth programmes remain impactful? Read full story