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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

Sushi Summit KL will be held from October 11 to 13 at A Place Where by APW in Bangsar. — Picture courtesy of CLIME:Workz
Life / 22 Sep 2023

Six world-class omakase chefs to grace culinary festival Sushi Summit in KL next month

File photo of the McDougall Creek wildfire burns in the hills in West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on August 17, 2023, as seen from Kelowna. ― AFP pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Study: Air pollution from fires hits world’s poorest hardest

Pandas living far from their native region are less energetic overall than their counterparts in the wild, according to a study. — Wirestock/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Pandas living in captivity could be ‘jet-lagged,’ scientists say

Asian and European stocks sank today and the dollar advanced after the US Federal Reserve indicated it could hike interest rates again this year and keep them elevated longer than feared as it struggles to bring inflation to heel. — Reuters pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Markets sink, dollar gains as Fed hints at fresh rate hike

Tesla has installed a massive signboard at its new Malaysian headquarters in Cyberjaya. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Here’s your first look at Tesla Malaysia headquarters in Cyberjaya

Social media star Ms Pui Yi has come back to adult subscription site OnlyFans to interact with her fans. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Local influencer Ms Puiyi rejoins OnlyFans to reconnect with supporters using tame content

Veteran banker and cancer survivor Tan Sri Nazir Razak talks about his advocacy work to raise awareness about prostate cancer. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Veteran banker Nazir Razak recalls his ‘scary’ prostate cancer discovery, now advocates early detection  

This picture taken on August 26, 2023 shows people preparing to fire pottery products at a kiln workshop in Jingdezhen. — AFP pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Chinese youths trade city living for ceramics

Models present creations during a catwalk presentation for British fashion house Burberry's Spring/Summer 2024 collection, at London Fashion Week in London, on September 18, 2023. The future of AI in fashion design is not clear cut. — AFP pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity

A trade group for US authors has sued OpenAI in Manhattan federal court on behalf of prominent writers including 'Game of Thrones' novelist George R.R. Martin, accusing the company of unlawfully training its popular artificial-intelligence based chatbot ChatGPT on their work. — AFP file pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

John Grisham, other top US authors sue OpenAI over copyrights

A model walks the runway at the Fendi fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 20, 2023 in Milan. — AFP pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

All eyes on Gucci as Milan Fashion Week opens

Because of decades of regulations that brought about improvements to internal combustion engines, tire and brake wear are today responsible for significantly more small particle pollution than vehicle exhausts, studies show. — cihatatceken/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 21 Sep 2023

Tyre maker honoured for tackling electric car pollution

Exercising in the morning may be beneficial for weight management, a new study suggests. — PeopleImages/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 Sep 2023

Exercising at this time of day could help you better manage your weight

Lancôme recently unveiled a skincare and makeup collection created in collaboration with the Louvre. — Picture courtesy of Lancôme x Louvre
Life / 20 Sep 2023

Museums and brands, a marriage made in heaven? (VIDEO)

Nurses are among the professionals most exposed to the risk of dementia, due to the physically demanding nature of their job, a study reports. — FG Trade/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 Sep 2023

Could your job put you at greater risk of dementia?

Spanish chef Angel Leon poses for pictures during an AFP interview at his Aponiente restaurant in El Puerto de Santa Maria, on September 15, 2023. — AFP pic
Life / 20 Sep 2023

Marshes, mills and Michelin stars: Spain’s ‘chef of the sea’