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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

BYD has rolled out the 500,000th BYD Dolphin off the production line at its factory in China. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

BYD Dolphin EV: More than half a million units produced so far

Dr Siva Kumar Kumarasamy, Dr Balachendren Kailasan and Dr Mahendraganesh Maraiah established Rejuvenate Elderly Care Centre to offer quality care to senior citizens. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Life / 27 Sep 2023

Doctors team up to open full-fledge elderly care centre to cope with Malaysia’s ageing population

At the regional hair competition, Roy Thean (left) won Best Total Look, seen on the male model. — Picture courtesy of R Beaute
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Spanish haircare brand Montibello debuts in Malaysia with regional hair competition, two local hairstylists win top prizes

The light show for the opening ceremony of 2022 Asian Games is pictured in the sky over the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 23, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

‘Three, two, one, nothing’: Fake fireworks fizzle, fuddle at Asian Games

There have been efforts to change things since the early 2000s when fears spread that size-zero models were encouraging anorexia in young people. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

The ‘tyranny of thinness’ still dominates fashion

The famous booksellers that line the Seine in Paris have become an unlikely cause celebre across France. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Paris booksellers ‘optimistic’ over battle to stay during Olympics

Millions worldwide are estimated to suffer from long Covid, in which a range of symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue and brain fog last long after patients first contracted the virus. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Long Covid linked to multiple organ changes, research suggests

Models present creations from the Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2024 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, September 24, 2023. — Reuters pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Giorgio Armani offers soft, fluid looks at Milan Fashion Week

Lidija Markovic (left), a 23-year-old beautician, and Gordana Filipovic, a 36-year-old cook take part in the annual
Life / 25 Sep 2023

In sleepy Montenegro, competitors shatter records at the ‘Lazy Olympics’

Owners swim with their dogs during the 2023 Saltdean Lido Dog Swim event, in the coastal village of Saltdean, near Brighton, southern England, on September 24, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2023

Dogs make a splash at UK coastal lido

The BYD Dolphin received quite a fanfare when it was launched in Malaysia almost two months ago. — Screencap from s-sporty.com
Life / 24 Sep 2023

Want your BYD Dolphin to stand out from the rest? This S-Sporty bodykit can make that happen

The Boma X9 is brought to Malaysia by Henan Feibo Automobile Industry during the Smart Nation-EVM Asia expo. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 24 Sep 2023

Boma X9 Malaysia: Is this ultra-compact EV fit for Malaysian roads?

A picture taken on September 14, 2023 shows boxes of salt displayed in the
Life / 24 Sep 2023

In southern Spain, reviving an ancient salt harvesting tradition

A Diadema Setosum sea urchin lies in an aquarium at the Inter-University Institute for Marine Sciences, in Israel's Red Sea resort of Eilat on September 14, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2023

Red Sea corals threatened by mystery sea urchin deaths

This picture taken on September 10, 2023 shows a Thai tour guide along with a group of Chinese tourists inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok. — AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2023

Blockbuster movie scares Chinese tourists away from Thailand

A prepared Crayfish dish is pictured at Silo, a zero-waste restaurant, in London on September 18, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2023

Invasive species on the menu at London restaurant