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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  / 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  / 15 h ago

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

Hasbro has launched the Monopoly Classic Malaysia edition to mark the board game’s 90th anniversary. — Picture courtesy of Hasbro
Life / 08 May 2025

Hasbro marks Monopoly’s 90th anniversary with Malaysia-themed edition and three fast-paced expansion packs (VIDEO)

The e.MAS will be available in two variants — the Prime model, with a range of 345km, and the Premium variant, offering a range of up to 410km. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 08 May 2025

Proton e.MAS 5 EV: Here’s your first official look, set to launch in Q4 2025

Perodua EV is currently in the final stage of homologation and pilot production is expected to take place within September to October. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 08 May 2025

Perodua unveils EV with fastback design, slated for Q4 launch, confirms battery leasing and phased mass rollout

More than just a meat substitute, the mushroom burger is rich in dietary fibre and suitable for individuals with allergies to eggs, soy, or meat. — Picture via Facebook//Agro-Biotechnology Institute, Malaysia. — ABI
Life / 08 May 2025

Malaysian scientist unveils vegan oyster mushroom burger, offering a healthy, halal-friendly alternative

An undated artist's rendering shows a Disney theme park resort which the Walt Disney Company and Miral plan to construct in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. — Walt Disney Imagineering handout pic via Reuters
Life / 08 May 2025

Disney and Miral unveil Disneyland Abu Dhabi, the company’s most tech-forward waterfront resort in UAE

Visitors pose for photos in front of the Hongta, or red pagoda, outside the Tobacco Cultural Center in Yuxi March 31, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 08 May 2025

Tourists and tar in Yuxi, a town built on cigarettes in China’s tobacco heartland

Street performers Keris Munandar (right), his brother Ari Munandar (centre) and their neighbour Riyan Ahmad Fazriyansah pose after their performance at an intersection in Jakarta April 1, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 08 May 2025

A day in the life of Jakarta’s ‘manusia silver’, the painted beggars who struggle for a dignified future

Mawethu Ntintini (centre), an Intermediate Life Support paramedic with the Southern Division paramedic at Mitchells Plain EMS base, gestures to his colleague Ntombikayisi Joko (left), as they organise an ambulance for a patient transport while on night shift duty in the Philippi township, Cape Town, within the broader Cape Flats area, April 15, 2025. — AFP pic
Life / 07 May 2025

Cape Town paramedics risk their lives to save others in gangland ‘Red Zones’

You can get an early preview of the Zeekr 7X at Malaysia Autoshow 2025 happening from May 9 to 15 at MAEPS Serdang. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 07 May 2025

Zeekr 7X takes the stage at Malaysia Autoshow 2025 ahead of official Q3 launch

Pro-Net has signed a collaboration agreement with Charge , ChargeSini, RExharge and Charge N Go to strengthen the national EV ecosystem and to support the increasing number of Proton e.MAS and smart owners. — SoyaCincau pic
Life / 07 May 2025

Pro-Net teams up with four charge point operators to expand EV charging access for apartment and condo residents

Gems with ties to early Buddhism exhibited at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong May 6, 2025. Sotheby’s in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism today after opposition from India, which said the jewels were the country’s religious and cultural heritage. — AFP pic
Life / 07 May 2025

Under pressure from India, Sotheby’s halts auction of purported Buddha relics in Hong Kong

Cardinals participate in General Congregation, ahead of the Conclave, at the Vatican, May 6, 2025. — Reuters/Vatican Media pic
Life / 07 May 2025

With little experience, some cardinals turn to Netflix’s ‘Conclave’ to prep for papal vote

This screengrab from footage shared by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on March 15, 2025 shows a US Air Force F/A-18 fighter aircraft taking off from an aircraft carrier at sea. — AFP pic
Life / 07 May 2025

Another one overboard — US Navy keeps testing if F-18 jets float

A handout photo shows the Sistine Chapel on the eve of the conclave in The Vatican. — AFP pic/Vatican Media
Life / 07 May 2025

Vatican set for historic vote as largest-ever conclave begins choosing new pope

A screen capture from the video shows the Israeli demonstrating how her money “built” Thailand.
Life / 07 May 2025

‘My money built your country’: Israeli tourist sparks Thai outrage (VIDEO)

The Labubu series has proven to be a viral hit and is usually sold out at Pop Mart outlets. — Picture via Pop Mart
Life / 07 May 2025

Kidult favourite Labubu turns luxury item as US tariffs drive up costs