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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  / 13 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  / 12 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  / 17 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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 16 h ago

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

The logo of Japan's Nissan Motor is displayed with a passerby reflected on a glass window at the company's car showroom in Tokyo on July 28, 2022. — AFP pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

FT: Nissan set for £1bn UK electric car investment

A picture taken on July 2, 2023 shows an oil refinery in Feyzin, France. — AFP pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Angola, Nigeria target higher oil output amid Opec+ talks

EU lawmakers urged the European Commission to be “pragmatic” today about a post-Brexit 10-per cent tariff on electric vehicles that are sold to, or imported from, Britain that is due to apply from January. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

MEPs urge EU commission to be ‘pragmatic’ on UK electric car tariffs

Gazprom logo and stock graph are seen through a magnifier displayed in this illustration taken September 4, 2022. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Russia’s Gazprom plans investment cut as exports drop

The General Insurance Association of Malaysia said Malaysia’s general insurance industry has recorded an increase in gross direct premiums of 7.3 per cent to RM10.5 billion for the first half 2023 compared with the corresponding period in the previous year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Piam: Malaysia’s general insurance premium grows to RM10.5b in H1 2023 

A view shows the ship Malacca Highway at shore as port workers are blocking the loading of Tesla vehicles, in Malmo, Sweden, November 7, 2023. — Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency pic via Reuters
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Tesla’s Musk says fallout from Sweden strike ‘insane’

Fatih Birol from IEA participates in Equinor's autumn conference at the Norske Teatret in Oslo November 21, 2023. — Ole Berg-Rusten/NTB pic via Reuters
Money / 23 Nov 2023

IEA: Oil firms face ‘moment of truth’ in climate crisis

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Malayan Cement Q1 net profit rises to RM96.10m

Malaysian Takaful Association CEO Mohd Radzuan Mohamed delivers his opening speech at the Climate Resillience Crunch 2023 (CRC23) in Khazanah Auditorium, Asia School of Business Academic in Kuala Lumpur November 23, 2023. — Bernama pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Malaysian Takaful Association hosts Climate Resilience Conference 2023 to address climate risks in insurance

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today chaired the first Investment Coordination Committee Meeting in Melaka November 23, 2023. — Bernama pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Miti: Investment promotion agencies’ functions to be centralised under Mida on Jan 1, 2024 

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

SP Setia Q3 net profit falls to RM51.82m, inks land disposal deal

TM posted a 102.9 per cent increase in net profit to RM538.19 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, from RM265.20 million recorded in the same quarter last year, due to lower tax impact and reduced net finance costs. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 23 Nov 2023

TM’s net profit doubles to RM538.19m in Q3 on lower tax impact, net finance costs

The logo of Allianz is seen on a building in Paris, France, April 30, 2020. Allianz Malaysia Bhd net profit for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 (3Q FY2023) rose to RM197.86 million from RM139.59 million registered in the corresponding period a year ago. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Allianz Malaysia Q3 net profit rises to RM197.86m

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Petronas Dagangan third quarter net profit slips to RM184.72m

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

DRB-Hicom posts lower net profit of RM70.80m in Q3

Genting Malaysia Bhd’s net profit soared to RM177.41 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 (3Q FY2023) from RM11.38 million boosted by recovery momentum in the leisure and hospitality industry. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Genting Malaysia net profit climbs to RM177.41m in Q3 FY2023