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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  / 15 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  / 19 h ago

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm

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

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  / 19 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 9 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  / 15 h ago

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

EVs currently account for 3.21 per cent of the total industry volume for last month, led by the Proton e.MAS 7 with 580 units registered. As announced recently, the national carmaker has delivered over 1,000 units of the e.MAS 7 in less than 80 days.
Life / 11 Mar 2025

Malaysia EV registrations more than doubled in February 2025, Proton e.MAS 7 most popular model

Visitors queue outside the Centre national d’art et de culture Georges-Pompidou (Centre Pompidou) in Paris on March 8, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Mar 2025

Art lovers flock to Paris’ Pompidou Centre before five-year closure for renovations

Musicians pose at Mexican artist Jose Davila’s ‘The Act of Being Together,’ composed of stacked 16-tonne marble boulders that were quarried in the Chihuahua Northern Desert, during the media preview day of the Desert X exhibit. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Mar 2025

Mirrors, marble, and mud: Desert X returns to California’s Coachella Valley

Life / 10 Mar 2025

AirAsia launches 20pc discount on all seats and destinations

Eighth-grader Ja’ Nae Dorsey unlocks her cell phone pouch after school at Mark Twain Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia March 6, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Mar 2025

Debate over phone bans in US schools: Boosting focus or ignoring digital realities?

Young people gather as others pay at the cashier at Pantry, a hybrid model of petrol station, supermarket, deli, take-away and retail store in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on February 28, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 09 Mar 2025

Inside The Pantry: South Africa’s nightlife and diversity collide

'Samson and Delilah' by the 17th century Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens was purchased by the gallery in 1980 for £2.5 million (RM14.3 million), then the second-highest price ever paid for a painting at auction. — AFP pic
Life / 09 Mar 2025

An artistic detective story: ‘Fake’ Rubens masterpiece debate reignited by new book

Ancient humans are known to have used fragments of bones to dig up tubers from termite mounds. — Getty Images via AFP pic
Life / 09 Mar 2025

Human ancestors making ‘bone tech’ 1.5 million years ago, say scientists

Locals and foreign tourists took advantage of the weekend to break their fast with friends and family on the seventh day of Ramadan at Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad in Kuala Lumpur, March 8, 2025. For the city’s homeless, Ramadan is more than just a time of fasting — it is a period of intensified hardship and reflection, as they navigate the relentless struggles of life on the streets. — Bernama pic
Life / 09 Mar 2025

‘Ramadan is just about survival’: KL’s homeless find hope through community aid

Former national player Mohammad Gopi Rizqi started selling corn juice and ‘air mata kucing’ as a trial run, given that he is not playing football this Ramadan following the conclusion of the 2024 Malaysia M3 League season. On the first day, he sold only about 30 packets of both drinks, but the demand surged after his venture went viral on social media. — Bernama pic
Life / 09 Mar 2025

Ex-Harimau Malaya star Gopi’s drinks stall a Ramadan sensation in Pontian

Using a recipe she perfected in her 20s, Rahmah Hashim, fondly known as Cik Mah, has been delighting traditional ‘kuih’ enthusiasts for over 40 years, making her stall a must-visit every Ramadan. — Bernama pic
Life / 09 Mar 2025

‘Kuih talam’ legend: Cik Mah’s handmade treats draw multiracial crowds in Ipoh

Sean Wang with LARP players at the Maelstrom VI: Desanctified event. — Picture via Youtube
Life / 09 Mar 2025

From niche to mainstream: The rise of LARP in Malaysia, a growing passion for immersive adventures

Nicholas Lai (far right), alongside the Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) community, has been bringing the magic of LARP to Malaysians. — Picture courtesy of MyLARP
Life / 09 Mar 2025

Live Action Role-Playing: Why more Malaysians are stepping into this growing immersive hobby, creating their own adventures and bringing fantasy to life (VIDEO)

Fluo (left) stated how the Maelstrom event helped get her foot in the door of LARP in general. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Life / 09 Mar 2025

‘Maelstrom: The Flying Circus’ brings Malaysians into a fantasy world of swords, magic and immersive Live-Action Role Playing

Marriage reduces women’s income by an average of one-fifth, according to researchers at Munich’s ifo Institute, as reported by German news agency dpa. The findings were released yesterday to coincide with Equal Pay Day. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Life / 09 Mar 2025

German study reveals 20pc income decline for women after marriage

Members of Nasa and the Italian Space Agency watch Blue Ghost land on the Moon. — Nasa pic via ETX Studio
Life / 08 Mar 2025

Truly stellar: GPS now also works on the Moon