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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  / 13 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  / 17 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  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 14 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 13 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  / 18 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  / 13 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 14 h ago

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

(From eighth right) Kuching South Deputy Mayor Datuk Zaiedi Suhaili, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, and Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in a photocall with MBKS retired staff. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

Mainstream children’s books tend not to capture the diversity of today’s world, according to an American study. — FangXiaNuo/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 02 Sep 2023

Children’s books are still lacking in diversity

A combination picture of Nasa Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) images shows the surface of the moon on June 27, 2020 and August 24, 2023, before and after the appearance of a crater, likely the impact site of Russia's Luna-25 mission, in these screengrabs obtained from a GIF image released August 31, 2023. — Nasa's Goddard Space Flight Centre/Arizona State University via Reuters
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Nasa spots new Moon crater, likely caused by crashed Russian probe

Although polar bears have had endangered species protections since 2008, a long-standing legal opinion prevents climate considerations from affecting decisions on whether to grant permits to new fossil fuel projects. — Kris Grabiec/Shutterstock/ETX Studio pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Study quantifies link between greenhouse gases, polar bear survival

Festivalgoers attend the INOTA music and visual arts festival at an abandoned thermal power plant in Varpalota, Hungary, August 31, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Music and light shows bring new energy to derelict Hungarian power plant

Wild horses roam on the mountain Stolovi in Serbia, August 31, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Wild horses prosper on Serbia’s Mt Stolovi

Festival organisers need to optimise travel options — both for attendees and for artists. — SolStock/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

To reduce their carbon footprint, music festivals need to reinvent themselves

Debris litters a canal after the arrival of Hurricane Idalia in Horseshoe Beach, Florida August 31, 2023. Hurricane Idalia rapidly intensified over a warm Gulf of Mexico before making landfall in Florida. — Reuters pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

How climate change boosts hurricanes

 'Kita Orang Art Fair' is the brainchild of Alice Chang, seen here at the recent launch.— Picture by Bonnie Yap Photography Pte Ltd
Life / 02 Sep 2023

'Kita Orang Art Fair' celebrates sustainable artworks of local artists this Merdeka season

A view of the Lamborghini Revuelto during its launch at EX8, Petaling Jaya September 1, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Lamborghini unveils its first super sports V12 hybrid Revuelto in Malaysia, price begins at RM2.5m before tax and duty

Social media users can be seen taken away by the cuteness of the canines. — Screenshot via TikTok/ the.mmbunga
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Forty canine heroes share spotlight at National Day parade in Putrajaya, applauded online (VIDEO)

A sign shows The Association of Super Recognisers logo during a media event at a Thames Valley Police training facility in Sulhamstead near Reading on August 24, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Better than AI? The UK police who never forget a face

A group of Abang Bomba flex their muscles on top of a fire engine at the National Day parade. -- Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 01 Sep 2023

'Abang Bomba' melt the hearts of Malaysians with muscle flex, pick up lines at National Day parade (Video)

Visitors look at a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle (EV ) at the third China International Consumer Products Expo, in Haikou, Hainan province, China April 12, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Tesla launches new Model 3 in China, Europe with longer driving range

No-kill shelter MDDB is in desperate need of money and food to keep their dogs fed. — Picture courtesy of MDDB
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Animal shelter Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better makes urgent appeal for public donations

To reduce methane emissions, American researchers are looking at bacteria capable of ingesting this greenhouse gas, then converting it into carbon dioxide or biomass. — Picture courtesy of kamisoka / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Will methane-eating bacteria play a role in slowing global warming?

The more fathers take care of their children, the better their children's mental and physical health is. This is the conclusion of a recent study carried out by researchers on over 28,000 Japanese children. — Picture courtesy of kuppa_rock / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 01 Sep 2023

Study finds link between dads’ level of involvement and children’s health