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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  / 16 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  / 19 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

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  / 13 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

A still shows a pillion rider on a motorcycle shooting at a person outside a petrol station in Klang.
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

Pro-Net has revised the price of Smart #1 in Malaysia. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 22 May 2024

Smart #1 now starts at RM169,000 in Malaysia

'Jeffing' is said to improve endurance and reduce the risk of muscular pain. — Picture courtesy of skynesher / Getty Images via ETX Studio
Life / 22 May 2024

‘Jeffing’ can help you run for longer without getting (too) tired

British Television presenter Anneka Rice poses for photographs in The Water Aid Garden during the preview day at the RHS Chelsea Flower show, in London. — AFP pic
Life / 22 May 2024

Changing climate influences London’s Chelsea Flower Show

Mostly natural grasslands used by livestock and wild animals to graze, rangelands also include scrubland, mountain plateaus, deserts and wetlands. — AFP pic
Life / 22 May 2024

Report: Demise of rangelands ‘severely underestimated’

People visit The RNLI 200 Anniversary flower display during the preview day at the RHS Chelsea Flower show, in London, on May 20, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 22 May 2024

Children are stars of London’s Chelsea Flower Show

German writter Jenny Erpenbeck poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the 2024 International Booker Prize 2024 award announcement ceremony, at Tate Modern in central London, on May 21, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 22 May 2024

German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), known for its red list of threatened species, has for the first time taken stock of the world’s mangroves, evaluating 36 different regions. — frentusha/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 22 May 2024

Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk, says conservationists

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (2nd right) witnesses the handing over of certificates from Malaysia Book of Records Chief Executive Officer Christopher Wong (2nd left) to the Malaysia Automative, Robotics and loT Institute (MARii) CEO Azrul Reza Aziz (right) after the launch of Malaysia AutoShow 2024 at the Malaysia Agricultural Expo Park (MAEPS) in Serdang May 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Life / 21 May 2024

Global automakers unveil latest tech at Malaysia Autoshow 2024

After two months of therapy, 43 of the 60 people participating in the trial regained strength and ability to use their arms and hands, according to the study in the journal Nature Medicine. — ljubaphoto/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 21 May 2024

New device helps paraplegics regain partial use of hands

Surprise Mum and Dad with the best gift of love and gratitude from Sharp’s Parents Day Mega Sales. — Picture courtesy of Sharp Malaysia
Life / 21 May 2024

Celebrate with Mum and Dad this Parents Day with Sharp’s travel adventures and mega deals (VIDEO)

This photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists taking pictures of Mount Fuji from opposite a convenience store in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi prefecture. ― AFP pic
Life / 21 May 2024

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

Language and music share common characteristics throughout the world, according to a recent study. ― AFP pic
Life / 21 May 2024

Researchers find cross-cultural similarities in language and music

Compared to an average winter over the last several decades, the maximum extent of Antarctic sea covered by ice shrank by two million square kilometres — an area four times the size of France, the BAS said. — AFP pic
Life / 20 May 2024

Study: Climate change key driver of record-low Antarctic sea ice

Young people don’t want to in a profession that goes against their environmental convictions, research suggests. — Georgijevic/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 May 2024

Young workers are increasingly uncompromising about corporate environmental responsibility

According to a UK research published in 2019, the carbon footprint of a vinyl record is equivalent to 0.5kg of CO2. — Popartic/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 20 May 2024

What’s the carbon footprint of a vinyl record?

It is believed that Proton might be hinting at a new sub-brand for its first-ever EV which will be launched next year. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 20 May 2024

Is Proton launching a new EV sub-brand?