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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

Employees work at the MSM Sugar Refinery in Pasir Gudang, Johor January 16, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 19 Jun 2025

MSM Malaysia sweetens sugar exports with China push, eyes 50pc jump in volume

Grab’s proposed takeover of rival GoTo faces regulatory pushback in Indonesia, where authorities are concerned about competition, worker welfare and foreign ownership. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Indonesian regulatory roadblocks stall Grab’s US$7b mega play for GoTo, sources say

Fitch Ratings has maintained a ‘neutral’ outlook for Malaysia’s banking sector in 2025, even as it downgraded several peers in the region due to growing trade war risks. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Fitch Ratings flags trade war risk in Asia but Malaysian banking outlook stays firm

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Money / 19 Jun 2025

Cushman & Wakefield Greater China Wins Three Best Five-Star Awards at 2025 Asia Pacific Property Awards

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Money / 19 Jun 2025

Key Concept Strengthens Capabilities with Team Expansion In 2025

After a muted start in Asia hours, the dollar advanced across the board, weighing heavily on risk sensitive currencies after a report said US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Middle East jitters power US dollar’s biggest weekly gain since January

An AirAsia plane prepares to land in Chiangmai province, north of Thailand. The low-cost carrier is pressing ahead with major fleet expansion plans despite rising operating costs and intense competition across the region. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

South-east Asia’s budget airline boom turns brutal amid soaring costs, shrinking margins

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Money / 19 Jun 2025

UNESCO and SACIT Join Hands with ICONCRAFT to Celebrate Thai Artisans and Thailand’s Creative Cities Network

A JD.com advertisement for the ‘618’ shopping festival is seen displayed at a shopping mall in Beijing. Once a retail frenzy, China’s mid-year shopping festival now reflects a shift towards thrift as consumers prioritise essentials over splurges. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Need over want: China’s 618 shopping festival marks thrifty turn as consumers shift gears

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Money / 19 Jun 2025

Jamf unveils 2025 Security 360 Report: A strategic look at Mac and mobile security risks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda leaves a press conference after a BOJ policy meeting in Tokyo June 17, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Asian stocks slip, gold gains with yen as Middle East conflict rages

Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of job cuts as it ramps up AI investments and data centre expansion, with thousands of roles — mainly in sales — potentially on the line. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Microsoft’s AI bet deepens, thousands of jobs on the line

Tengku Zafrul said the event saw the Malaysian delegation holding strategic meetings with investors in the electrical and electronics (E&E) engineering sector, including major data centre players. — Bernama pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Malaysia nets RM4.6b in potential deals at Semicon SEA 2025, says Miti

File photo is for illustration purposes only. Shoppers are seen at Chow Kit Market in Kuala Lumpur June 6, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 19 Jun 2025

TNG’s cashless crusade grows with new tools for Malaysia’s small traders

Eiji Hashimoto, Nippon Steel Chairman and CEO, speaks during a press conference at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo June 19, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Nippon seals US Steel deal with golden share sweetener for Washington

At 9.05 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) edged up 0.02 points to 1,511.97 from Wednesday’s close of 1,511.95 . The benchmark index opened 0.99 of-a-point higher at 1,512.94. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Investors hold back, Bursa sees flat open on caution