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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has mourned the death of veteran Malaysian actor Kamarool Yusoff, famously known as Cik Man, celebrated for his iconic 1986 film role.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has praised filmmaker Christopher Nolan for rekindling global interest in Ancient Greece through his blockbuster film, which has already grossed US$640 million worldwide.
Zendaya's decision to wear ancient Iranian gold earrings at a film premiere has sparked heated debate among archaeologists and cultural critics about the appropriateness of displaying historical artefacts as fashion statements and concerns over their colonial provenance.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim opened Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, a major Tourism Malaysia initiative featuring 3,500 dancers, cultural performances, and international visitors as part of Visit Malaysia 2026.
The government will examine ways to strengthen the Nordin Ahmad Gallery in Penang, honouring the legacy of the late Malay film icon. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil outlined plans including archival support and digital engagement strategies.
Collectors and historians are racing to preserve North Borneo stamps issued between 1883 and 1963, as these rare philatelic artefacts become increasingly scarce and interest in stamp collecting wanes among younger generations.
The United States has returned two eighth-century bronze Buddhist statues to Indonesia following their recovery from an illicit antiquities trafficking investigation involving infamous dealer Douglas Latchford, marking ongoing efforts to combat cultural heritage theft.
Mexican authorities have arrested a man suspected of stealing bronze sculptures, including works by surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from a church courtyard in Mexico City's historic district.
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The Kelantan Arts Festival 2026, held in Pasir Puteh from July 1 to 4, demonstrated how cultural celebrations can reinforce national unity while honouring the state's distinctive artistic heritage through performances and community engagement.
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has urged the international community to harness Islamic civilisation's intellectual heritage to combat rising global conflicts and extremism, speaking at a major forum in Tashkent.
Kelantan's historic Kain Lima textile tradition teeters on the edge of extinction as fewer weavers possess the rare skills needed to produce the labour-intensive fabric, prompting heritage advocates to intensify preservation efforts.