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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has paid tribute to veteran actor Kamarool Yusoff, popularly known as Cik Man, following his death. The actor was celebrated for his iconic 1986 role in Malaysian cinema.
The Malaysian Artistes' Association has paid tribute to veteran actor Kamarozaman Yusoff, known as Cik Man, following his death at 68 from heart complications. His natural performances and iconic roles shaped Malaysian cinema for over four decades.
Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, offers Malaysian travellers a rich blend of archaeological wonders, riverside parks and historical sites, with convenient direct flights from Kuala Lumpur via Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Batik Air.
Zendaya's decision to wear ancient Iranian artefacts as jewellery to a London film premiere has sparked sharp debate between fashion, archaeology, and ethics—raising uncomfortable questions about colonial plunder and cultural ownership.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially opened Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, a centrepiece event of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign designed to promote the nation's arts, heritage and cultural tourism to both domestic and international audiences.
The government is exploring ways to strengthen the Nordin Ahmad Gallery in Penang, which celebrates the legacy of the iconic Malay film star. Digital innovation and archival support are among the proposed enhancements.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a RM2 million cultural heritage project, maintaining his innocence before the court in Kota Kinabalu.
As interest in stamp collecting wanes, rare North Borneo philatelic artefacts issued between 1883 and 1963 are vanishing. Dedicated preservationists are working to safeguard these historical records for future generations.
A Kota Kinabalu historian is spearheading efforts to safeguard over 100-year-old North Borneo stamps, which tell the story of Sabah's development and are increasingly rare in the marketplace.
The United States has formally returned two eighth-century bronze Buddhist statues to Indonesia that were looted and illegally trafficked through a notorious antiquities dealer's network spanning decades across Southeast Asia.
The Perak Museum in Taiping has opened a landmark exhibition featuring 140 metal heritage treasures from Malay culture, exploring the spiritual, symbolic and artistic significance of metalwork in Southeast Asian tradition.
Mexican police have arrested a man suspected of stealing bronze sculptures, among them pieces by celebrated surrealist Leonora Carrington, that disappeared from a church courtyard in Mexico City's historic quarter.
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The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026, held in Pasir Puteh from July 1–4, brought together local artists and communities to celebrate the state's rich cultural traditions while promoting Malaysia MADANI's unity agenda.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has honoured veteran Malaysian actor Rahim Razali on his 87th birthday, describing him as an inspiration to the nation and acknowledging his distinguished career in cinema and television.
K-pop icon G-Dragon has been named honorary ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan next month, marking South Korea's first time hosting the prestigious gathering in 38 years.
Kelantan's Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud has reaffirmed the state's commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage while ensuring all practices align with Islamic principles, positioning arts as central to identity and economic development.
A Suzhou court has ordered Chinese milk tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan for trademark infringement over a four-petal flower logo design, reigniting discussion about intellectual property rights and the use of traditional cultural motifs in commercial branding.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will use Buckingham Palace exclusively for state ceremonies and official functions after its major renovation, rather than as a private home, the Royal Household confirmed.