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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

Picture of a banana spider in a container where it is kept at FUNED (Foundation Ezequiel Dias) during the research to develop a medicine to treat erectile dysfunction using the spider venom at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, on September 21, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 29 Sep 2023

Brazil’s banana spider aids erectile dysfunction treatment

The ‘Dragon’ head is brought inside a temple for blessings before the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance in Hong Kong on September 28, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 29 Sep 2023

Hong Kong revives ‘living tradition’ of fire dragon dance

Part of the 'A Thousand Streams' project to be installed in the London Bridge area is seen here in this Instagram screenshot. — Picture via Instagram/londonbridgemosaic
Life / 28 Sep 2023

London hotspots brightened with colourful new artwork 

Louis Vuitton has a pop-up at The Gardens Mall to welcome people to check out its watches and jewellery. — Picture courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Life / 29 Sep 2023

Watch trends: Louis Vuitton, Cerruti 1881 among notable timepiece events in Kuala Lumpur

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary announced the addition of 690 new words to its listings on Wednesday, including sports terms beast mode, bracketology and GOATED. — Screengrab from Google
Life / 28 Sep 2023

‘Goated’, ‘grammable’ among almost 700 new words in Merriam-Webster dictionary 

McLaren's artistic collaboration with Malaysian artist Jaee Tee and Japanese artist Mitsuhiro Higuchi. — Picture by Kim Mun
Life / 28 Sep 2023

British luxury car McLaren roars into the future, collaborating with Malaysian artist Jaee Tee 

Wong walking Baby Mary in 2012. — Picture courtesy of Wildlife Wong
Life / 28 Sep 2023

He spent half his life protecting our sun bears: Meet legendary wildlife biologist Wong Siew Te (VIDEO)

Honda Malaysia is keeping the ball rolling with the introduction of the new Civic Type R. — Pictures by SoyaCincau
Life / 28 Sep 2023

Honda Civic Type R 2023 Malaysia: This 315hp hot hatch costs RM400,000

SKS Airways has leased 10 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to offer comfort and convenience to its passengers from early 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Life / 28 Sep 2023

Malaysia’s SKS Airways unveils cutting-edge Embraer aircraft with less cabin noise and vibration

A model presents a creation for Balmain during the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024, in Paris on September 27, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 28 Sep 2023

Balmain recovers in shiny, flowery style from Paris robbery

Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren’t yet fully understood. — AFP pic
Life / 28 Sep 2023

Japanese scientists find microplastics are present in clouds

Beatboxers Stan (left) and Conundrum compete in the solo final during the
Life / 28 Sep 2023

Beatboxers battle in Britain as global community grows

A paralysed Swiss man has become the first person to test a new technology that reads his thoughts using AI and then transmits signals through his own nervous system to his arms, hands and fingers in order to restore movement.  — metamorworks/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 28 Sep 2023

Brain implants could restore paralysed patients’ arm movements

Penang Free School alumni Lim Siang Jin reliving memories of his alma mater in the “Our Legacy: Landmark Memories of Penang Free School” exhibition. — Picture courtesy of Lim Siang Jin.
Life / 28 Sep 2023

In exhibition showcasing Penang Free School, an ex-student tells the story of his time there

General Kidi and Ganja Famer, members of the Nuba Mountain Sound band, train children to dance in Port Sudan, in Sudan, September 26, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 27 Sep 2023

Forced to flee war, Sudanese band spreads musical message

Newly crowned ATV Miss Asia Pageant Malaysia 2023 Luwe Xin Hui beat 14 other contestants to win the crown. — Picture via Instagram/ luweexxi
Life / 27 Sep 2023

ATV Miss Asia Pageant Malaysia winner called out as a bully at school by alleged victims