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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  / 16 h ago

Singapore shoppers lose another Japanese store as Daiso to close 100 AM outlet

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  / 16 h ago

No upgrade for Federal Highway from KL-Port Klang: Govt flags sky-high costs, social impact

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  / 18 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  / 15 h ago

A symbol reborn: Historic Seri Negara reopens to public on Dec 20 after meticulous restoration

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  / 16 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Lawyers demand Melaka police chief be placed on garden leave after whistleblower challenges police timeline

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 18 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  / 18 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  / 17 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  / 19 h ago

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

Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strong results achieved over the past five years have positioned MAG to pursue bolder ambitions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money  / 11 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

Mourners gather by floral tributes at the Bondi Pavillion in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 15 h ago

Misinformation spreads after Bondi attack as Sydney Christmas fireworks falsely tied to ‘Islamists’

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets a guest during the launching of late S.M Mohamed Idris’s book at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar says Asean foreign ministers’ meeting postponed as Thai-Cambodia conflict deepens

The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

The latest outlet of local kopitiam chain Old Town White Coffee at Jalan Panglima boasts a heritage gallery. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Life / 24 May 2024

Heritage gallery in Ipoh's Old Town Heritage Centre to serve as a community space 

Master Kuganesh Sivasubramaniam (left) and Master Mahenthiran Natarajan (right) sparring with traditional swords and shields — the iconic symbols of kalaripayattu. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Life / 24 May 2024

Kalaripayattu, a 5,000-year-old ancient martial art and its survival in Malaysia through Kalari Payat Academy in Bangsar (VIDEO)

Europe is home to the largest number of fine dining restaurants featured in the ‘World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024’ 51-to-100-place list. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 24 May 2024

Europe leads the way in the world's best restaurants (for now)

A new study by researchers at the Paris Brain Institute and the University of Bonn suggests that the composition of gut microbiota may influence decision-making. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 24 May 2024

Your gut microbiota could influence your decision-making, say scientists

A ‘slow morning’ routine can help calm the nervous system and get the day off to a better start. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 24 May 2024

Get the day off to a stress-free start with a ‘slow morning’ routine

Some 27 per cent of teenagers from lower-income families were obese, compared with 18 per cent among wealthier peers, according to the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study, based on data from 44 European countries. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 24 May 2024

WHO says low-income teens at higher risk of obesity

This photograph taken on May 22, 2024 shows a blooming Titan Arum (aka Titan Phallus) giant flower at the Belgian National Botanic Gardens in Meise. — AFP pic
Life / 23 May 2024

Belgians flock to gawp at ‘Titan’s penis’

Space telescope Euclid’s new image of star-forming region Messier 78, a vibrant nursery of star formation enveloped in a shroud of interstellar dust. — ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/Nasa handout pic via AFP
Life / 23 May 2024

Euclid space telescope unveils new images of the cosmos

Bleached corals are seen at a reef in Koh Mak, Trat province, Thailand, May 8, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 23 May 2024

‘Boiling not warming’: Marine life suffers as Thai sea temperatures hit record

Young boys travel hanging outside an old iconic red and white tram on Istiklal street, after restyling, during an AFP interview, in Istanbul, on May 15, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 23 May 2024

Istanbul’s century-old streetcar gets a makeover

This relaxation technique involves diverting attention from anxious thoughts by focusing on the five senses. — Picture courtesy of LumiNola / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 23 May 2024

The 5-4-3-2-1 method could help calm day-to-day stress and anxiety

WTCA has officially confirmed that Aion Y Plus is available in two variants for our market. — Pictures by SoyaCincau
Life / 23 May 2024

GAC Aion Y Plus price in Malaysia starts at RM119,800 (VIDEO)

The Neta X electric SUV made its official Malaysian debut at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2024 although the official launch will only take place towards the end of Q2 this year. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 23 May 2024

Neta X electric SUV arrives in Malaysia, price starts at RM119,900

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record May 22, 2024 as the person to have scaled Mount Everest the most times, achieving the milestone 30th ascent of the world's highest peak. — AFP pic
Life / 22 May 2024

Nepali reaches summit of Everest for record 30th time

The BMW i5 M60 xDrive has finally arrived in Malaysia and this is the most powerful i5 yet. — Pictures by SoyaCincau
Life / 22 May 2024

BMW i5 M60 Malaysia: Most powerful i5 with 592hp, up to 516km of range

The Mini Countryman SE All4 is the biggest fully electric Mini to arrive in Malaysia and it shares a similar drivetrain as the BMW iX1 and iX2. — Pictures by SoyaCincau
Life / 22 May 2024

Mini Countryman SE All4: The biggest electric mini has arrived in Malaysia