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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  / 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  / 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  / 17 h ago

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

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

Generali Hong Kong Introduces LionAchiever Elite with High Potential Returns¹ and All-in-One Legacy Solutions

The talks in London come just a few days after Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally held their first publicly announced telephone talks since the Republican returned to the White House. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Jun 2025

US, China meet in London to salvage fragile truce after tariff clash

A general view of the Bursa Malaysia headquarters in Kuala Lumpur January 17, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Bargain hunting lifts Bursa Malaysia at opening, cautious trade sentiment bolsters gains

At 8.03am, the local note stood at 4.2375/2560 against the greenback, easing from Friday’s close of 4.2270/2360. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 09 Jun 2025

Ringgit opens lower against US dollar as global economic outlook weighs on Asian currencies

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

The flagship imoo Watch Phone X10 Launches in Singapore: The Ultimate Worry-Free Children’s Watch Phone for Busy Parents

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

CUHK Business Student from India Thrives in Hong Kong's Dynamic Learning Environment

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

Unity Group Unveils World’s First ESG Light Certified for Carbon Credits, Delivering Nearly 90% Energy Savings

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Money / 09 Jun 2025

Vallous International Launches Energy Efficiency Initiative Aligned with Singapore Green Plan 2030

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Money / 08 Jun 2025

Shan Jixiang: Fujian's marine culture has made tremendous contributions to the development of global civilization

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Money / 07 Jun 2025

VenHub Launches 24/7 AI-Powered Smart Store at Metro Transit Center at LAX, Leading the Next Era of Autonomous Retail in Travel and Transportation

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Money / 07 Jun 2025

$3 Billion to Buy U.S. Agricultural Commodities: Vietnam Seeks a Good Deal of Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the U.S.

The ringgit ended the week higher against the US dollar, closing at 4.2270/2360 on Friday from 4.2530/2605 a week earlier. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Jun 2025

Ringgit set for stability next week as markets await US CPI, PPI

On a Friday-to-Friday basis, the barometer index fell 27.03 points to 1,508.35 from 1,508.35 a week earlier. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 07 Jun 2025

Bursa Malaysia eyes 1,530 ceiling next week as traders brace for data deluge

French cognac brands face a July 5 crunch as China weighs final decision on up to 39 per cent tariffs in US$1.7 billion trade row. — AFP file pic
Money / 07 Jun 2025

China’s US$1.7b taste for cognac faces July 5 tipping point

A pedestrian passes a ‘Help Wanted’ sign in the door of a hardware store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. US jobs growth slowed in May but remained steady with 139,000 new positions added amid ongoing trade tensions and tariff uncertainty. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Jun 2025

US job market cools but resilient for now despite Trump tariffs

Machinery assembles second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, June 21, 2024. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Jun 2025

US jobs steady, stocks rally: Wall Street shrugs off trade fears and Musk-Trump row