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Under the Sumbang Tunai Rahmah (STR), eligible recipients receive direct cash assistance from the government to help cover living costs. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 9 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  / 10 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  / 10 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

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  / 5 h ago

Singapore shoppers lose another Japanese store as Daiso to close 100 AM outlet

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  / 5 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  / 9 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

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  / 10 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  / 5 h ago

Durian Tunggal shooting: Lawyers demand Melaka police chief be placed on garden leave after whistleblower challenges police timeline

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  / 7 h ago

MCMC: WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube to be auto-registered under Malaysian licensing from Jan 1

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  / 10 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  / 8 h ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

A general view shows the exterior of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

A symbol reborn: Historic Seri Negara reopens to public on Dec 20 after meticulous restoration

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  / 7 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  / 6 h ago

‘Not a place for elites’: Anwar says Seri Negara must be symbol for all Malaysians

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

Hong Kong Hosts World’s Largest ISSCR Stem Cell Gathering for the First Time

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

"Galaxy Macau™ Presents: Jimmy O. Yang Live in Macau" Is Set to Delight Macau Audiences at Broadway Theatre from July 4-6

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

InvestHK to deepen economic ties with Canadian investors and businesses

Inditex reported revenues of €8.27 billion (RM40 billion) for its first quarter ending April 30, missing analysts’ average estimate of €8.36 billion, according to an LSEG poll. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Zara parent Inditex flags slower summer start, Q1 revenue misses estimates

In a statement today, Mida said these investments, spread across 1,556 projects in manufacturing, services, and primary sectors, are set to generate over 33,300 new employment opportunities for Malaysians. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Mida: Malaysia secures RM89.8b approved investments in Q1 2025, up 3.7pc y-o-y

In a statement today, chief statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that domestic-oriented industries expanded by 3.9 per cent in April 2025 versus 2.3 per cent in March 2025. — Bernama pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Malaysia’s industrial output up 2.7pc in April, powered by manufacturing, says DOSM

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the manufacture of computers, electronics and optical products rose 10.6 per cent in April. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 11 Jun 2025

DOSM: Malaysia’s manufacturing sales up 4.8pc in April, but momentum slips month-on-month

South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said it has imposed a fine of 357 million won (US$260,000) on Temu for violating the law governing fair advertising, along with an order for corrective measures. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Temu hit with landmark fine in South Korea over ‘deceptive’ reward game

A man stands next to US and China flags at Lancaster House, on the second day scheduled for trade talks between the US and China, in London June 10, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

China stocks near three-week high as Sino-US trade truce sparks optimism

In a statement, the company said on-demand GMV for the two-month period rose 19 per cent year-on-year, in line with its earlier guidance shared during its first quarter earnings. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Grab logs double-digit April-May growth as rides and orders climb across SE Asia

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

From Mumbai to Delhi: 1win’s Cricket Roadshow

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

Coface Asia Payment Survey 2025 Companies expect payment behaviours to worsen amid economic uncertainty

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Money / 11 Jun 2025

Crayon Launches Game-Changing Tech Distribution Model in APAC, Backed by Major Expertise Investment

Hino Motors, the truck-making unit of Japanese auto giant Toyota, announced a merger with a subsidiary of Germany’s Daimler Truck yesterday. — AFP file pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Toyota’s Hino dives 12pc after Daimler truck merger reveal

Visitors and media cameramen film Maruti Suzuki’s first EV, the e Vitara SUV on display at India’s five-day auto show in New Delhi January 17, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

India’s Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis

In early Asia trading, the dollar was down 0.14 per cent against the Japanese yen at 144.770, and slipped 0.13 per cent against the Swiss franc to last change hands at 0.8218. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Jun 2025

Dollar holds steady after US, China reach framework deal to ease export curbs