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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

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Bosch Home Appliances plans to open four more stores in Malaysia by 2025

The ringgit traded marginally lower against the US dollar at the close today due to a lack of catalysts. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Ringgit closes marginally lower vs US dollar

AirAsia X is set to spread its wings to Central Asia as the first Malaysian airline to fly directly to Almaty in Kazakhstan commencing on March 14, 2024. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 23 Nov 2023

AirAsia X to spread its wings to Kazakhstan

Eurozone business activity fell in November for the sixth straight month, but the rate of decline slowed from October. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Eurozone ‘stuck in mud’ despite slower business decline

Malaysia’s retail industry is expected to grow by 3.3 to 3.5 per cent in 2024, according to the Malaysia Retail Chain Association. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 23 Nov 2023

MRCA forecasts Malaysia’s retail industry growth of up to 3.5pc in 2024

The Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index jumped more than 13 per cent so far this week, with daily turnover hitting 10 billion yuan (RM6.5 billion) this week, marking roughly a ten-fold jump over the daily average turnover in previous weeks. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Beijing exchange shares surge amid policy support, frenzied bets

(From left) Esther Ng, Ed Mun and Gary Lim attend the signing ceremony for the collaboration between Ed Mun Academy and Creation 369 Interiors.
Money / 23 Nov 2023

S.U.A Group’s bold move into licensing and education heralds new era

China’s digital trade made remarkable progress in its scale in 2022, a Ministry of Commerce official said. — Geber86/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

China’s digital trade records significant progress in 2022

China is working on simplifying foreign exchange-related procedures amid intensified efforts to open up its financial market, thereby enhancing the global appeal of yuan-denominated assets. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

China aims to streamline forex procedures in new financial opening-up initiative

Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday’s losses to close lower today, amid mixed global cues and the fall in crude oil prices. ― Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Bursa Malaysia ends marginally lower amid mixed regional cues

Injection pens and boxes of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy are shown in this photo illustration in Oslo November 21, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Novo Nordisk invests US$2.3m in France to boost output

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Alliance Bank on track to have 81 branches by second quarter of next year

Oil extended losses today after Opec announced the shock delay of a key policy meeting, suggesting fresh upheaval in the bloc, while equities were mixed after two US reports dented recent euphoria over the future of interest rates. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Oil drops further after Opec delay with Asian stocks mixed

Short-term interbank rates closed steady today on Bank Negara Malaysia’s operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Short-term interbank rates close steady on BNM operations

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Medialink to join Anime Festival Asia Singapore for the first time

A Chinese national flag flutters at the headquarters of a commercial bank on a financial street near the headquarters of the People's Bank of China, China's central bank, in central Beijing November 24, 2014. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Bloomberg News: China may allow banks to offer developers unsecured loans