Tears, howls and blackouts at the train station: Key Oscar moments
Here are five takeaways from Hollywood's biggest awards night.
Tue Apr 27 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: M'sia says AstraZeneca safe, will be used on elderly, China censors Zhao's Oscar victory
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Chloe Zhao makes Oscars history as first Asian woman best director
It was the first Oscar for Zhao, who featured real-life nomads alongside actress Frances McDormand.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Winning director Zhao makes Oscars history, but honor censored in China
Zhao has become controversial in her native land, as commentators on social media said she has insulted China in some of her past comments.
Mon Apr 26 2021
'They cut the VPN': Oscars screening party in Shanghai runs into snag
The screening, hosted by the Alumni Society of New York University, didn't start until 10 am, when organiser Kevin Ke got his VPN service.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Hollywood ponders post-pandemic future of cinemas
Here's what some of Hollywood's actors, directors, writers and producers see for the future of cinemas.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Recession drama 'Nomadland' wins best film at BAFTA awards
US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday.
Mon Apr 12 2021
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAS including best picture, director
"Nomadland" won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards.
Sun Apr 11 2021
Hollywood directors nominate two women for top prize in historic first
The DGA Awards are a strong indicator of the Oscar's best director prize.
Wed Mar 10 2021
'Nomadland' picks up Critics' Choice wins on Hollywood awards trip
The film about van dwellers living on America's spectacular open road also won cinematography and adapted screenplay.
Mon Mar 08 2021
'Nomadland,' satire 'Borat 2' win top Golden Globes
The usual gathering of A-listers at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills was replaced by webcams in the homes of mostly glammed-up celebrities.
Mon Mar 01 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024