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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  / 13 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

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

Automaker Stellantis announced on Wednesday that it was recalling more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs from the US market, citing a potential fire risk. — Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Stellantis recalls over 32,000 SUVs over potential fire risk

One of the biggest players in China’s property industry, Country Garden has racked up debts estimated in June at 1.36 trillion yuan (US$191 billion). — AFP pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Country Garden shares jump after China signals fresh support

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

MSM Malaysia net loss in 3Q narrows to RM36.06m on exports, improved margins

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Celebrate the Season of Gifting with ROYCE’ Christmas Chocolates

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Over half of APAC CIOs believe flexible working is key to retaining and recruiting skilled employees

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Crayon Expands Productivity Stack for Partners in Asia Pacific with Four New Vendors

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Fisher-Wharton Launches Advanced Financial Management Course to Cultivate Financial Leaders, with Zhang Zhicheng Emerging as a New Star in the Teaching Team

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Amazon Delivers Smiles to children with first-ever books pop-up event at Punggol Regional Library from 2 – 17 Dec 2023

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Hong Kong Life’s Grand Fortune Whole Life Protection Plan All-rounded care for your needs

BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised upward its projection for the price of crude palm oil in 2024 to RM3,515 per tonne from RM3,400 per tonne. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Money / 23 Nov 2023

BMI revises crude palm oil price upward to RM3,515 per tonne for 2024

Chief statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said in a statement today that services, industry, and construction are the three sectors that anticipate better business conditions in the fourth quarter of 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 23 Nov 2023

Stats Dept: Business confidence improves in the fourth quarter 

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Winners Announced for the ‘Greater Bay Area Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Awards 2023’

China’s Zhongzhi Enterprise Group told investors it is heavily insolvent with liabilities of up to US$64 billion, more than double its assets, as one of the country’s leading wealth managers grapples with a deepening property sector crisis. ― Reuters pic
Money / 23 Nov 2023

China wealth manager Zhongzhi flags insolvency, liabilities of US$64b

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Money / 23 Nov 2023

Maybank IB: Hibiscus Petroleum to benefit from higher crude oil price in medium term 

aybank’s net interest margin (NIM) is expected to improve in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q 2023) as its “local fixed deposit (FD) rivalry has stayed benign and expensive FD from the January to March 2023 cohort will be repriced downwards.” — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 23 Nov 2023

HLIB: Maybank’s net interest margin expected to improve in fourth quarter