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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  / 14 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  / 18 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  / 19 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  / 19 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  / 14 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  / 18 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 19 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  / 16 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  / 15 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

At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 1.88 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 1,519.99 from last Friday’s close of 1,518.11. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 16 Jun 2025

Bursa closes in the green as investors seek safety amid jitters

A Boeing wing is displayed on a screen over a stand at the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on June 12, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jun 2025

Boeing says focus on customers, not sales, after India’s deadly Dreamliner crash

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

IAS ANALYSIS Unveils Groundbreaking NIR Technology at the 2025 International Near Infrared Spectroscopy Conference in Rome

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

FBS Celebrates 10th Award in 2025 for Client-Centric Excellence

A man walks past the headquarters of the world’s largest online video website iQIYI, in Beijing, China on June 13, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Jun 2025

China’s May consumer spending jumps 6.4pc, but industrial slowdown and property woes persist

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

Shinemage Group Appoints Maye Musk and Song Seung Heon as Brand Ambassadors for Oganacell

Luca de Meo is leaving the auto industry, purportedly for Kering, the French family run brand behind designer labels like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jun 2025

From Renault to Gucci: Luca de Meo tipped to replace Pinault as Kering CEO; shares of luxe goods brand rise as carmaker falls

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach and Andamanda Phuket Launch Critical Water Safety Initiative to Combat Childhood Drowning in Thailand

Crude oil prices went up another 1 per cent to last week’s 13 per cent surge, and if sustained, should make the US Federal Reserve even less likely to cut interest rates when it meets on June 18, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jun 2025

Oil price jumps over renewed Israel-Iran hostilities; markets jittery ahead of key US Federal Reserve, G7 talks

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Achieves over 78% Renewable Energy Usage Across the Group

An aerial view of Santos’ oil-and-gas assets in Darwin, Australia. — Picture from Santos’ website
Money / 16 Jun 2025

Abu Dhabi’s state oil giant bids US$18.7b for Australia’s Santos amid global race for natural gas stakes

The US first imposed sweeping restrictions in 2022 on shipments of advanced chips and chipmaking equipment to China from the likes of California-based Nvidia and Lam Research. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jun 2025

Huawei and SMIC face new export curbs as Taiwan joins US in tightening chip controls on China

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

The 6th "Straits Financial Forum: Taiwan Enterprise Development Forum" held in Xiamen

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

Mapletree and Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo present Two Rivers exhibition (Part II) at VivoCity

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Money / 16 Jun 2025

PTT Lubricants Accelerates Regional Growth with Innovation and Sustainability at the Core

The ringgit rose to 4.2365/2600 at 8am when markets opened against the greenback on June 16, 2025, compared to last Friday's close. — Reuters pic
Money / 16 Jun 2025

Ringgit gains broadly as investors monitor oil prices, US assets amid Israel-Iran military fallout