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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

The 100 AM Daiso store in Singapore first opened in February 2018 and was one of 33 outlets around the island, and will be closing on January 4, 2026. — Social media screengrabs from 100ammall and DAISO Singapore
Singapore  / 11 h ago

Singapore shoppers lose another Japanese store as Daiso to close 100 AM outlet

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

Despite nearly 80 per cent of speed tests being conducted on 5G-capable devices, most Malaysian users still spend two-thirds of their time on 4G networks due to coverage gaps. — Picture by Mukhriz Hashim
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

In a statement uploaded on his Facebook page, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made in compliance with the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a mark of celebration for the team’s outstanding achievement in continuing its dominance in Malaysian football. — Picture from Facebook/Onn Hafiz Ghazi
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

File picture of the Federal Highway, October 14, 2020 heading towards Kuala Lumpur. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was taken as the proposal to upgrade the 34.59-kilometre stretch of FT2 from Kuala Lumpur to Port Klang is no longer economically viable, due to the high costs of land and asset acquisition, as well as the potential social impact should the project proceed. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

No upgrade for Federal Highway from KL-Port Klang: Govt flags sky-high costs, social impact

According to the author, DAP’s quiet on key issues—from Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s DNAA to Tan Sri Azam Baki’s contract extension and ongoing corruption under Madani — risks alienating Chinese voters, a lesson already seen in Sabah’s polls. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
What You Think  / 15 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this illustration on December 9, 2025. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

MCMC: WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube to be auto-registered under Malaysian licensing from Jan 1

A general view shows the exterior of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

A symbol reborn: Historic Seri Negara reopens to public on Dec 20 after meticulous restoration

People hold placards during a Hanukkah menorah lighting in Berlin, Germany on December 14, 2025, in solidarity with Australians after the Bondi Beach shooting. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan and Arun Dorasamy with the families of the victims of the Durian Tunggal police shooting giving a press conference and revealing newly obtained critical evidence in relation to the killing of the three victims at Lawyers for Liberty in Petaling Jaya, December 15, 2025. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Lawyers demand Melaka police chief be placed on garden leave after whistleblower challenges police timeline

Personal belongings lie at the scene of a deadly shooting during a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
World  / 16 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

Police lead former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai away from his home after his arrest under the national security law in 2020; Lai was found guilty on December 15, 2025, of collusion and sedition. — AFP pic
World  / 14 h ago

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence

A general view of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

‘Not a place for elites’: Anwar says Seri Negara must be symbol for all Malaysians

Today’s sun protection products are more respectful of the skin and of the environment. — katleho Seisa/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 26 Jun 2023

Sunscreen takes a more natural, eco-friendly turn with cleaner, innovative products

It’s not easy to cope with jet lag after a long flight, but eating chilli peppers or chocolate could help! — traveliving/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 26 Jun 2023

Eat chilli and chocolate to reduce the effects of jet lag!

The ‘Emily in Paris’ show has inspired Netflix subscribers to visit the French capital. — Picture courtesy of Stéphanie Branchu/Netflix via ETX Daily
Life / 26 Jun 2023

‘Set-jetters’ look to movies and TV shows to choose travel destinations

Zoo Negara’s latest attraction — a stray cat in a capybara enclosure. — Screencap via TikTok/znmzoonegara
Life / 26 Jun 2023

Interspecies friendship: Oyen the cat joins giant rodents enclosure at Zoo Negara (VIDEO)

Saharuddin donates food to an elderly Sabahan labourer after spotting him walk home from work. — TikTok/saharuddinamirullah
Life / 26 Jun 2023

Malaysian activist Saharuddin Amirullah highlights urban poverty, helps Sabahan labourer in his 70s (VIDEO)

Saved from being euthanised, Scooter the Chinese Crested has been judged the world's ugliest dog. -- Picture via Facebook/ Scooter and Josie - Cutest World's Ugly Dog
Life / 26 Jun 2023

‘Hairy hippopotamus’: Scooter, the Chinese Crested, has been judged the world’s ugliest dog

Boyce (left) asked Beraun for a date on Facebook after robbing her. — Facebook/Damien Boyce and Instagram/rberryc  
Life / 26 Jun 2023

American man adds his robbery victim on Facebook at gunpoint, asks her out on a date

A Saudi family distributes free tea to pilgrims, as Muslims from around the world arrive to attend the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy Saudi city of Mecca on June 23, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 26 Jun 2023

‘God’s guests’: Saudis safeguard Haj hospitality tradition

Aerial view of people from different communities participating in the annual renovation of the Q'eswachaka rope bridge near Huinchiri, Quehue District, Cusco Department, in southern Peru, on June 10, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 26 Jun 2023

Gravity-defying: Revamping an Inca rope suspension bridge 

This handout picture taken on May 25, 2023 and released to AFP by Liang Shi on June 6 shows Liang Shi going through exam papers ahead of the exam in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province. — Handout / Picture courtesy of Liang Shi / AFP
Life / 26 Jun 2023

‘Gaokao holdout’ in China, aged 56, fails to make the cut for 27th time

A housing development is seen on the edge of the Ontario Green Belt in the Greater Toronto Area of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Jun 2023

Facing housing crunch, Toronto cuts into once-protected lands

This photograph taken on May 12, 2023 shows the
Life / 25 Jun 2023

‘Crazy’ good: Star chef Ana Ros puts Slovenia on food map

Indian mystic and author, founder and head of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev) poses during the International Day of Yoga at the Unesco headquarters in Paris on June 21, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Jun 2023

Superstar yogi Sadhguru: ‘The age of yoga has come!’

This photo taken on June 14, 2023 shows cook Kumail filling teapots with ingredients to prepare the traditional Chainaki lamb dish stew inside a restaurant at Koch-e Kafuroshi in Kabul. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Jun 2023

Afghan cook pours his heart into ‘teapot’ lamb stew 

Women use an umbrella to shelter from the sun amid hot weather in Shanghai on May 29, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Jun 2023

How climate change fuels extreme heat

Microplastics have been found most everywhere on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains, as well as in the air, water, soil and food chain. — Picture courtesy of Sansert Sangsakawrat / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 25 Jun 2023

‘Time bomb’?: Race to identify health effects of microplastics