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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  / 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  / 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  / 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  / 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  / 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  / 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  / 17 h ago

Kuching ranks 13th globally, top five in Asia, as world’s retirement hotspot

A company logo for fashion brand Shein is seen on a rail of clothing on its Christmas bus as part of a nationwide promotional tour in Liverpool, Britain, December 14, 2024. Much of Shein’s production takes place in the so-called ‘Shein village’ in Guangzhou, China, where workers often sew for 12–14 hours a day under poor conditions to keep pace with the demand for new items. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Jun 2025

Trump’s tariffs made fast fashion faster — and dirtier

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

BAIC Announces 2025 Vehicle Lineup for International Automotive &Supply Chain EXPO (HONG KONG)

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

Global Tourism Elites Gather for "Night of Hainan"

A drone view of solar panels and the NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) power plant in Solapur, India, March 2, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Jun 2025

India’s US$80b coal-power push is running dry

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

Visa introduces Click to Pay with leading banks and payment facilitators in Vietnam, transforming the online shopping experience

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

VinUni sets its sights on world’s top 100 universities – Recruiting 500 leading scholars worldwide

A woman shops for chicken and beef at wet market in Kuala Lumpur in this file picture dated December 23, 2019. Under the revised Sales Tax (ST) structure, essential daily goods remain taxed at zero per cent. These include chicken, beef, mutton, fish, prawns, squid, local vegetables and fruits, rice, barley, oats, wheat, flour, canned sardines, sugar, salt, white bread, pasta, vermicelli, noodles, instant noodles, milk, cooking oil, medicine, medical devices, books, journals, newspapers and pet food. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Malaysia introduces targeted SST overhaul from July: Essentials exempt, non‑essentials taxed at 5–10pc

French automaker Renault said Sunday that the government had asked it to look at making drones in Ukraine, but it had not yet made a decision. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Renault considering making drones in Ukraine

At 6pm, the local note made a small retreat to 4.2290/2345 against the greenback compared to Friday’s close of 4.2270/2360. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Ringgit flat against greenback ahead of US-China trade talks

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

"2025 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races" Successfully Concluded in Acclamation

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) perked up 2.62 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 1,519.41 from last Friday’s close of 1,516.79. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends in positive territory, awaits US-China trade talks

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivers a speech during a ceremony to mark the 70th Memorial Day at the Seoul National Cemetery in Seoul June 6, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 09 Jun 2025

South Korea’s new President Lee, Japan’s Ishiba agree to boost ties

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

Kenanga Investors Recognised At The Global Islamic LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2025 For Shariah-Compliant Excellence

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

2025 Beijing Cyber Security Conference Opens, Focusing on Security Breakthroughs in the AI Era

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

PolyU-led research reveals that sensory and motor inputs help large language models represent complex concepts

A man walks past a screen showing Chinese stock market movements at a securities company in Beijing on April 8, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Asian stocks climb ahead of US-China trade talks in London, buoyed by upbeat US jobs data