Sarawak's Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, said the state government supports creating a Sarawak Padi and Rice Board. This new body would oversee the entire rice industry locally. He mentioned that discussions are happening with federal authorities, because national rice import and export is currently controlled by the company Bernas. The state wants permission to run its own board, which would manage padi seed imports and rice exports directly.
He also talked about using special perennial rice seeds in the Sri Aman area to get better and more reliable harvests. After making these comments, the Premier opened the new Sri Aman Islamic Complex. He called the building a symbol of unity and progress for the region. This...
Police investigating a woman's body found in a bag at an empty house near Kampung Batu 4 in Pedas, Rembau, believe a financial dispute was involved. Negeri Sembilan Deputy Police Chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Idzam Jaafar indicated that initial findings suggest an argument occurred after the victim asked the suspect for money. The primary suspect was arrested in Genting Sempah and has been remanded for questioning. Two other men were also detained earlier in Melaka and Genting Sempah following the discovery. The victim has been identified as fifty-three-year-old Suri Narudin, who was reported missing in the Ampang district.
Malaysia's Cyber Security Response Centre, called Cyber999, has logged over five thousand seven hundred cybersecurity incident reports so far this year. The Digital Ministry's secretary general, Fabian Bigar, noted that the figure is more than a thousand cases higher than the same period last year. He stated that digital threats are now a daily reality, not just a possibility, pointing to police data on telecom fraud cases through November, causing estimated nationwide losses exceeding seven hundred million ringgit. These incidents include fraud, data breaches, malicious software, and unauthorized intrusion attempts.
Bigar made these comments at a Digital Awareness Carnival in Perak, opened by the state's Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri...
The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, launched a new high tech interactive space at Universiti Malaya called UM Immersive 120. This project celebrates the university's one hundred and twentieth anniversary. The university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman, stated the initiative aims to showcase the institution's role in building the nation and its global influence. He described it as an innovative digital journey through the university's founding, struggles, and future goals, using visuals and audio to make its history something visitors can experience directly, not just a standard exhibit.
Following the launch, the Sultan, who also serves as the university's Chancellor, visited the Universiti Malaya...
Filming has wrapped on the crime drama Kuttram Kadithal Two. Producer and actor J.S. K.Sathish Kumar stars as a retired educator who receives a national best teacher award. The story follows his planned peaceful retirement, turning into a difficult journey filled with unexpected challenges and emotional confrontations, building toward an intense climax. Shooting occurred in multiple spots across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, including Theni and Sirumalai.
The team is now in post-production, with director S K Jeeva overseeing the dubbing to maintain the film's raw feel. A previously released glimpse showed Sathish Kumar's character witnessing a violent murder shortly after arriving in a new town. The cast includes Pandiarajan, Appu Kutty...
Rashmika Mandanna posted about her busy routine lately, describing long hours and tired eyes balanced by enjoyable meals. She included several casual pictures showing her in a yellow shirt at night, another wrapped up warmly, and photos of her food, like rice with curry and a salad. The actress also showed a bag decorated with a Labooboo doll and a crocheted sunflower keychain.
She recently took a short two-day trip to Sri Lanka with her friends, calling it a beautiful getaway and praising girl trips as the best. This vacation happened while rumors circulated about a potential marriage next year to her co-star Vijay Deverakonda, leading some to speculate it was a bachelorette trip. Neither actor has confirmed any wedding plans publicly.
They started shooting that Narendra Modi biopic called Maa Vande with a traditional ceremony. The lead actor, Unni Mukundan, posted a video from the set to mark the beginning of production. This project was first announced back on the Prime Minister's birthday in September. The film is being directed by Kranthi Kumar C.H. and produced by Veer Reddy M. under Silver Cast Creations.
The movie aims to tell a story about modern India, focusing on the personal and political journey of the Prime Minister. It promises to highlight themes like a mother's determination and the formation of a leader through sacrifice and values. The production team includes several big names from major Indian films. The crew has action director King Solomon...
Emraan Hashmi is back filming Awarapan Two in Rajasthan despite a major injury. Sources say the actor tore abdominal tissue during a demanding stunt sequence, needing urgent surgery. He returned to set much faster than anticipated, now working with a modified schedule and restricted movements to protect his recovery. The production team adjusted their shooting plan around his condition to keep things moving.
Hashmi recently earned praise for his role in the movie Haq. In an interview, he discussed understanding the different audiences for his projects. He explained that commercially driven films with simpler stories and music, like Murder, naturally reach more people. He contrasted this with issue-based, complex dramas like Tigers or...
Shefali Shah is on a family trip in Norway, celebrating her wedding anniversary with husband Vipul Amrutlal Shah and their sons. She posted a lengthy and humorous list of travel lessons from the freezing climate, dismissing the classic Bollywood fantasy of wearing chiffon sarees in the snow as something that only works in Yash Raj films, joking that in reality, you would just lose your fingers and toes. Her main advice stressed that thermals, not love, keep you warm, layering is essential, and stylish winter wear is a myth compared to just staying alive.
She detailed the exhausting process of getting dressed, estimating it takes three hours to manage all the layers, gloves, and shoelaces, often realizing a missed thermal layer at the...
