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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  / 15 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

Some 200 Starlink satellites have disappeared from radar in recent weeks. — Shutterstock pic
Life / 27 Sep 2023

What has happened to hundreds of Elon Musk’s satellites?

Practising certain activities on your own can give you a whole new sense of self-confidence. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 27 Sep 2023

Masterdating — When going out with yourself makes you happy

Ultra-processed food may be associated with increased risk of depression in women, according to a new study. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 27 Sep 2023

Is your ready-made food making you depressed?

Twenty-three per cent of employees surveyed said they had cried during their first week of onboarding. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 27 Sep 2023

Survey shows nearly 50pc of employees regret their new position within the first week

A heart-warming video of a groom from Kelantan went viral as he exchanged wedding vows in sign language. — Picture via TikTok/@abesolution9911
Life / 26 Sep 2023

Groom in Kelantan melts hearts on TikTok by exchanging wedding vows in sign language (VIDEO)

Gucci embraced a radical shift, ditching ex-designer Alessandro Michele’s joyful camp after seven years, as Sabato De Sarno went minimal. — AFP pic
Life / 26 Sep 2023

Five trends from Milan: Quiet luxury to everything green

Trainee Yumeka Sakurai, 20, pulls during a driving and tour guide training lesson fellow rickshaw puller Mii Suzuki, 24, who is also taking a role as a trainer at the company, around Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan, June 18, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 26 Sep 2023

Social media inspires Japanese women to dash into rickshaw pulling

The market in the capital Jakarta is less crowded than usual, with some outlets shuttered, as many of its thousands of merchants selling products made in factories or by tailors and weavers complain about the impact of TikTok's booming e-commerce arm on their business. — AFP pic
Life / 26 Sep 2023

‘Regulate them’: Hard-up Indonesia traders urge TikTok sales ban

The remains of a human burial, unearthed by Mexican archaeologists during salvage work carried out in Palenque in tandem with building the rail project known as the Maya Train. — Handout by INAH via Reuters
Life / 26 Sep 2023

Ancient Maya grave found in Mexico as tourist rail project advances

The surface of marine waters is made up of a thin film that scientists call ‘ocean skin.’ According to CNRS researchers, this film plays a key role in absorbing greenhouse gas emissions. — andrejs polivanovs/Shutterstock pic
Life / 26 Sep 2023

Study: ‘Ocean skin’ could absorb around 5pc of CO2

All eyes are on Balmain’s show on Wednesday night after the dramatic theft of 50 of its outfits left Olivier Rousteing racing to pull together a replacement collection. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Paris Fashion Week promises drama and departures

Eating healthy snacks could improve metabolic health while reducing feelings of hunger, say researchers. — PeopleImages/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Snacking is not necessarily bad for your health, study reveals

On average, Americans spend 1.3 hours commuting every day. — sturti/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

The home-office commute is at the heart of the remote work debate

A visitor looks at Pablo Picasso’s painting ‘Femme a la montre’ in Dubai September 25, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Picasso masterpiece expected to fetch US$120m begins pre-auction tour in Dubai

Canned sardines are pictured at Thai Union, an international seafood and canned fish company, at the company’s canned fish factory in Peniche June 19, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

The humble sardine: A key ingredient of Portuguese life

Old Lasallians Association Klang president Ho King Min and general committee member Charanjit Singh recall their good memories from their school days. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Life / 26 Sep 2023

‘Old boys’ club’: Former Klang La Salle schoolmates remain dedicated to help improve school