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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  / 16 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  / 17 h ago

No upgrade for Federal Highway from KL-Port Klang: Govt flags sky-high costs, social impact

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  / 18 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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 19 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  / 19 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  / 17 h ago

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

Group managing director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail said the strong results achieved over the past five years have positioned MAG to pursue bolder ambitions. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money  / 12 h ago

Malaysia Aviation Group unveils five-year plan to push Malaysia Airlines into Skytrax Top 10 by 2030

Mourners gather by floral tributes at the Bondi Pavillion in memory of the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach, in Sydney on December 15, 2025. — AFP pic
Life  / 15 h ago

Misinformation spreads after Bondi attack as Sydney Christmas fireworks falsely tied to ‘Islamists’

The Inland Revenue Board has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of November 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

IRB disburses RM14.55b in tax refunds to 3.47 million taxpayers, says deputy finance minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets a guest during the launching of late S.M Mohamed Idris’s book at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar says Asean foreign ministers’ meeting postponed as Thai-Cambodia conflict deepens

The state-owned airline assured travellers that ticket prices remain the same as those previously charged by MASwings. — Picture from AirBorneo website via The Borneo Post
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

AirBorneo denies raising ticket prices, previous MAswings airfares maintained

The Malaysian Meteorological Department today issued a warning of continuous rain that is expected to hit several states until this Thursday. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

MetMalaysia warns of continuous heavy rain in several states until Thursday

A still shows a pillion rider on a motorcycle shooting at a person outside a petrol station in Klang.
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Selangor police probe gang links after spate of Klang shootings

Taylor Swift fans turned to social media today, grappling with sorrow, anger, and disbelief after the singer’s three Vienna concerts were abruptly cancelled following the Austrian government’s confirmation of a planned attack at the venue. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 08 Aug 2024

Austrian Swifties heartbroken after concerts cancelled due to foiled attack

Nelly was arrested on charges of possessing ecstasy pills and lacking insurance. — Picture by Instagram/Cornell Hayes Jr
Showbiz / 08 Aug 2024

Rapper Nelly arrested for ecstasy possession after pulled over while leaving casino, lawyer predicts case will be dismissed

Tom Cruise watches the victory ceremony of the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games July 27, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 07 Aug 2024

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, Mr Cruise, is a death-defying stunt to close the Paris Olympics

BTS’s agency, BigHit Music, has issued a statement, indicating that Suga now faces disciplinary action. — Picture via Instagram/bts.bighitofficial
Showbiz / 07 Aug 2024

Backlash for BTS’ Suga after boozy scooter blunder in Seoul despite apology

Shila explained that her manager at the time had allegedly organised these collaborations without informing her, leading to her missing all the scheduled events. — Picture via Instagram/Shila Amzah.
Showbiz / 07 Aug 2024

Shila Amzah reveals how her ex-manager sabotaged her thriving career in China

Legendary award-winning musician Nile Rodgers and CHIC will be performing at Desaru Coast, Johor Bahru this September 15 at the Ombak Festival. — Picture courtesy of Ombak Festival
Showbiz / 06 Aug 2024

Put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to groove! Nile Rodgers and Chic promise a party at Malaysia's Ombak Festival

This picture taken on June 3, 2024 shows Shin Ji-min, a fan of South Korean trot singer Lim Young-woong, posing under a photo of Lim while holding signs reading 'Young-woong you make Noona go crazy, Young-woong Noona can only see you' at a sky-blue cafe named ‘Woong's Tree’, which stands as a shrine to the singer, in his hometown of Pocheon city. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Aug 2024

Trotting ahead of K-pop? South Korean crooner rivals BTS

Quah will be in KL to promote ‘A Place Called Silence’ on Friday with cast members. — File pic from Netflix
Showbiz / 06 Aug 2024

Malaysian-born director Sam Quah's ‘A Place Called Silence’ becomes China's second top-grossing summer film of 2024 raking in RM806 million

David Lynch at the 2019 Governors Awards in Hollywood, California. — REUTERS
Showbiz / 06 Aug 2024

Filmmaker David Lynch eyes retirement after emphysema diagnosis

Imagine Dragons will kick off their Asia headline tour in Kuala Lumpur. — Image courtesy of Live Nation
Showbiz / 05 Aug 2024

American pop-rock band Imagine Dragons to kick off Asian leg of their ‘Loom World Tour’ in Kuala Lumpur (VIDEO)

Funeral preparations for the late Jay Jay will be held at the Masjid Al-Husna, Bandar Sunway this morning.— Image from Buletin TV3
Showbiz / 05 Aug 2024

Malaysian veteran singer Jay Jay dies at 67

Award-winning Indonesian actress Christine Hakim said strives to give her best in every role she takes on.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Showbiz / 05 Aug 2024

Christine Hakim, a star forged by destiny who became the grande game of Indonesian cinema

American rapper Snoop Dogg appeared at the glamorous Palace of Versailles on Saturday dressed as a rider for the Olympic equestrian team dressage final. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 04 Aug 2024

Snoop Dogg gallops into Versailles, steals the show at Olympic dressage

Despite her brief screen time in HBO's ‘The Last of Us’ series, Christine Hakim gave a chilling performance in the prelude scene.— Picture by Choo Choy May
Showbiz / 04 Aug 2024

Indonesian actress Christine Hakim nearly turned down her role in HBO’s ‘The Last of Us ’ — here's what changed her mind

The singer paused her show for the Olympics women's 100m final. — Picture from X/Adele
Showbiz / 04 Aug 2024

Singer Adele shows Olympics Women's 100m final at Munich concert (VIDEO)

French director Christophe Ruggia will stand trial for sexually assaulting a minor. - AFP
Showbiz / 04 Aug 2024

French director Christophe Ruggia, accused of abusing underage actor, to stand trial; denies charges but admits committing ‘errors’