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Finas Act amendment redefines films to include digital and AI content

KUALA LUMPUR: Films will soon be defined to include over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms, social media and content produced using artificial intelligence (AI) under amendments to the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Act.

Mind

Brain injuries can involve more than physical damage

They can also cause behavioural and psychological changes in the affected person.

People

Teen saving India's ponds 'one pond at a time' says everyone can be a leader

Dev Karan recalls the first time he saw a purple pond, 'filled with dyes and chemicals, and choked with plastic'. 'It was heart-wrenching'.

Entertainment

HK actress Angie Chiu, 71, harassed by alleged stalker who entered hotel room and sniffed pillow

Angie Chiu is known as one of TVB's famed Four Beauties of the 1970s.

Arts

Theatre in the Klang Valley ready to make a year-end splash

From a lost Jit Murad play to KLPac's experimental arts festival, Klang Valley theatre closes 2025 with a flourish

Mind

Our children need to be taught resilience

This ability is key to helping youth weather their troubles without resorting to harmful coping mechanisms.

Entertainment

Malaysian singer-actress Erra Fazira to marry on Dec 12

This will be the singer's third marriage.

Living

Tipsy-Turvy Quick Shots: 'Tis the season for good cheers and spirits

From limited edition champagne and beers, to cocktail pairings and Christmas parties, here is a roundup of some new events and launches, just in time for the festive season.

Entertainment

French movie star Brigitte Bardot, 91, tells fans not to worry about her health

This followed recent media reports that Bardot was again hospitalised in Toulon, southern France, last month.

Arts

French artist JR wants to turn Paris's oldest bridge into an 'immersive cave'

French artist JR plans to turn the Pont Neuf, Paris' oldest bridge' into an 'immersive cave' for his latest project.

Entertainment

Indian film star Samantha Ruth Prabhu ties the knot in private ceremony: reports

The couple's wedding took place in the morning of Dec 1 in a private ceremony at the Linga Bhairavi Temple within the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu.

Movie Review

'Zootopia 2' review: A pawsome, clawsome, fang-tastic sequel

With all the charm and wit of the original, 'Zootopia 2' manages to deliver what we loved about the first film — and more.

Entertainment

Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki performs in empty Shanghai venue after concert abruptly axed

The 47-year-old Queen of J-pop was scheduled to perform at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Centre as part of her I Am Ayu Tour on Nov 29.

Arts

All about the money: Emerging artists highlight financial literacy and small businesses in KL show

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery unveils artworks produced through their new residency programme, Residensi Kijang (RisiK)

Fashion

The evolution of a puffer jacket and how it became a fashion statement

The humble puffer jacket now tells a bigger story – one about changing fashion norms, personal expression, and the blurring of practicality and luxury.

Animals

How to socialise your puppy and raise a well-rounded canine

The American Kennel Club offers the following tips for owners when socialising their puppies.

Entertainment

Robert Irwin, like sis Bindi, wins 'DWTS,' so crocodiles aren't his only claim to fame

Robert Irwin is an Aussie wildlife conservationist and son of the late 'Crocodile Hunter', Steve Irwin.

Living

Uncovering beronok, Langkawi's unique edible sea slug

A cousin of the sea cucumber, beronok is found only in Langkawi, where it is often used to make kerabu beronok.

Entertainment

TikTok star ‘Marquay the Goat’ dies at 24

According to a report, Marquay Collins had complained of head and neck pain in the days leading up to his death.

Living

Feeding and lifting neighbours: A chef hits the road in search of community in a divided USA

Chef Lidia Bastianich is hoping to spotlight and cultivate togetherness with her 14th TV special, 'Lidia Celebrates America: A Nation of Neighbours'.