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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

Police officers stand guard in front of Government House, ahead of an anti-government protest following a leak on Wednesday of a phone call between Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia’s Hun Sen, the influential former premier of Cambodia, amid a border dispute between the two countries, in Bangkok June 19, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

PM Paetongtarn’s political peril deepens Thai economic fragility

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Money / 20 Jun 2025

27th Bangkok Festivals: A World-Class Spectacle in Thailand

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Money / 20 Jun 2025

DHL commits to helping Indonesia expand its fast-growing sectors and aid its rise as a global trade hub

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Money / 20 Jun 2025

CoolThink@JC × Cambodia Sharing and Exchange Programme MoU Signed to Advance Computational Thinking in Country’s Schools

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Money / 20 Jun 2025

CHiQ Captivates Global Audiences with Smart Living Innovation at 2025 Terra Wortmann Open

The latest salvo in trade tensions between the 27-nation bloc and China covers a wide range of healthcare supplies, from surgical masks to X-ray machines, that represent a market worth €150 billion in the EU. — AFP file pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

China shut out of EU MedTech contracts in €150b market shake-up

A driverless car by Apollo Go, Baidu’s robotaxi service, drives past another Apollo Go robotaxi parked on the side of a road, in Wuhan July 19, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Report: Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxis may hit Malaysia, Singapore roads in 2025

The ministry noted that exports of electrical and electronics (E&E) products continued to show resilient performance, registering an increase of nearly RM4 billion. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Malaysia’s trade hits RM252b in May, powered by E&E exports, says Miti

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Money / 20 Jun 2025

Easou Technology Holdings Limited Enters into Agreement to Raise Over HKD 180 Million Through Share Placement

The LyondellBasell Houston refinery is seen at sunset in Houston, Texas, June 18, 2025. Brent and WTI futures retreated after Trump hinted at diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing immediate geopolitical risk premiums in crude markets. — AFP pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Oil drops after Trump opens diplomatic window on Iran

The dollar index comparing the US currency against six others is poised for a 0.5 per cent climb this week. The conflict between Israel and Iran shows no signs of subsiding and market participants are nervous about potential US intervention in the region. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Rising global risks drive safe-haven rush, boosting US dollar to monthly peak

TikTok’s fate in the US hangs in the balance as President Trump grants a third deadline extension for a potential sale. — Reuters pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Trump softens on TikTok, extends US ban deadline to September 17

At 9.06am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 0.79 of-a-point to 1,500.65 from Thursday’s close of 1,501.44. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Bursa slips at open on lack of catalysts, Middle East fears

A man walks past an electronic board showing stock price figures traded at Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo June 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 20 Jun 2025

War, rates and trade — triple threat hits global markets

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Money / 20 Jun 2025

TDCX Group acquires SUPA to supercharge AI-enablement platform Chemin

At 8 am, the local note rose to 4.2490/2700 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.2590/2625. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 20 Jun 2025

Ringgit rises in uncertain waters as markets eye Iran-Israel tensions