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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 / 19 Jun 2025

Invented in Hong Kong, EXOTICA UMAMI [EX M], a new and natural flavour enhancer gets stamp of approval from professional chefs

At 8am, the local note climbed to 4.2435/2650 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.2500/2550. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Ringgit opens higher but outlook stays cautious on tariff, war risks

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Money / 19 Jun 2025

Gorilla Technology Reports First Quarter 2025: Profitability, Global Execution and Momentum Drive 109% Revenue Increase

Chair of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington June 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange June 18, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 19 Jun 2025

Wall Street holds steady as Fed stays put, oil seesaws on Middle East tensions

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Money / 18 Jun 2025

Hong Kong Baptist University and Elsevier Report Highlights Global Expansion of Chinese Medicine Research, Urges Standardised Frameworks for Broader Integration

Meta offered US$100 million (RM425 million) bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker’s talent and strengthen its own generative AI teams, said Sam Altman.
Money / 18 Jun 2025

Altman reveals Meta’s unsuccessful bid to poach OpenAI employees by offering US$100m bonuses

MDEC chief of digital transformation Datuk Fadzli Abdul Wahit said the agency is directly involved in facilitating digital investments and expanding market access through close cooperation with several agencies, such as Invest Johor and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority. — Bernama pic
Money / 18 Jun 2025

MDEC spearheads Johor’s bid to become Asia’s tech powerhouse, says digital transformation chief

The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of a decision on US interest rates later today and as the war between Israel and Iran continued to escalate. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 18 Jun 2025

Ringgit dips against greenback ahead of US Fed meeting as Middle East conflict rattles markets

Bursa Malaysia ended a choppy but directionless trading session, with the index moving in a narrow range, amid global uncertainties, as investors refrained from taking long positions. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 18 Jun 2025

Bursa Malaysia ekes out small gain in choppy session as trade volume dips

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry is verifying with relevant agencies to see whether any local laws have been breached following reports of a Chinese company using Nvidia-powered artificial intelligence chips for Large Language Model training in Malaysia. — AFP pic
Money / 18 Jun 2025

Miti reviewing trade compliance, probing Chinese firm’s alleged use of Nvidia AI chips in Malaysia amid export control concerns

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Money / 18 Jun 2025

Tineco Recognised as Global Leader in Emerging Floor Washer Category

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Money / 18 Jun 2025

To reverse losses, Chinese airlines venture into livestreaming

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Money / 18 Jun 2025

Prudential announces $880,000 community investment to celebrate SG60 and its move to Labrador Tower

President and chief executive officer of Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), Datuk Idzham Mohd Hashim (centre), and Iskandar Regional Development Authority chief executive Datuk Noorazam Osman (right), participate in a panel discussion titled Johor Focus: Building the Future with Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone at the Nikkei Forum Medini Johor in Iskandar Puteri, June 18, 2025. Also present is Moderator Koori Takahashi. — Bernama pic
Money / 18 Jun 2025

JS-SEZ turns heads: Johor’s regional rise draws investors from Japan, China, Europe

The deepwater exploration, spanning approximately 3,390 square kilometres, is adjacent to Block 52, where Petronas continues to explore and unlock the hydrocarbon potential of the area, the national oil company said in a statement. — Bernama pic  
Money / 18 Jun 2025

Petronas inks PSC for Suriname’s Block 66, deepens push into prolific basin