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Janet McTeer: 5 Things About the ‘Harry Potter’ Series Star

McTeer is joining the wizarding world in the new 'Harry Potter' series. Learn more about the award-winning actress and her career here. Janet McTeer is a celebrated British actress known for her commanding presence on stage and screen. With a career spanning over three decades, she’s appeared in everything from award-winning dramas to fan-favorite TV shows. Most...

How Much Did Katy Perry Pay to Go to Space? Blue Origin Cost

The 'ET' hitmaker finally made her supersonic journey to space, so did she pay Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company a huge chunk of cash? Blue Origin’s all-female flight crew visited the edge of space and safely returned home on April 14, 2025. The 11-minute flight and its launch were live-streamed on Jeff Bezos‘ company’s account. As many know by now, Katy Perry was...

Paapa Essiedu: 5 Things About the ‘Harry Potter’ Series Star

From Emmy-nominated roles to his casting as Snape in HBO’s 'Harry Potter' series, find out more about the British actor here. Paapa Essiedu is gaining major attention for his upcoming role in HBO’s Harry Potter series. On April 14, HBO announced key casting for the highly anticipated adaptation, revealing that John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will take on Minerva McGonagall, Essiedu will...

Federal govt approves RM16.45bil to develop helicopter assembly plant in Melaka

MELAKA: The Federal government has approved an allocation of RM16.45bil for the setting up of a helicopter assembly factory at the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam here, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh (pic). He said Weststar Group, the biggest helicopter operator in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, had been awarded the contract for...

Pak Lah’s transformation of DOSM staffing structure remembered, says chief statistician

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is remembered not only for his statesmanship but also for his lasting contributions to the development of human capital and the strengthening of the national statistical system. Chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Uzir Mahidin said Abdullah, who is also labelled as the Father of Human Capital...

Chinese President Xi has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day state visit

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day state visit beginning Tuesday (April 15). The aircraft carrying Xi and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), at approximately 6.48pm. ALSO READ: Xi Jinping hopes for another '50 golden years' of close China-Malaysia ties Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Xi Jinping hopes for another ’50 golden years’ of close China-Malaysia ties

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is in Malaysia for a three-day state visit, plans to deepen China-Malaysia traditional friendship, enhance political trust and advance the China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Xi said during his visit, he will have an in-depth exchange of views with His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime...

Malaysia to sign FTA with four-nation European bloc

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (Efta) have successfully concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz. Efta comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said this marks a significant milestone in Malaysia's international trade agenda. Zafrul said the agreement, formally known as the...

Federal Govt greenlights early works for Pahang’s priority projects, says PM Anwar

KUANTAN: The Federal Government has agreed to proceed with the preliminary works for five priority projects in Pahang, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said these five projects include the construction of the Bukit Rangin elevated interchange, the Kuantan-Chukai road (FTO3), the upgrading of the FT012 Kuantan-Segamat road spanning 51 kilometres, and Package Six of...