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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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 10 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  / 14 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  / 15 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  / 15 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  / 11 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  / 14 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

Fruit seller disarms Bondi Beach gunman, now hospitalised with gunshot wounds as world hail him as ‘hero’

A general view shows the exterior of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 10 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  / 10 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  / 15 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  / 13 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  / 13 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  / 12 h ago

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

K-pop boy band BTS members RM plays the saxophone while V looks on while holding flower bouquets at an outdoor sporting facility in Chuncheon on June 10, 2025, after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jun 2025

‘We’ll do even better’: RM teases BTS comeback after discharge

A fan of K-pop boy band BTS holds an ‘ARMY Bomb’ and a picture of BTS members during the annual ‘BTS Festa’ celebrating the group’s debut anniversary at Kintex exhibition centre in Goyang June 13, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 13 Jun 2025

‘We are back’: BTS nears full return, fans take over Seoul for K-pop supergroup's annual ‘Festa’ celebration

The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) will return to Kuala Lumpur for its 8th edition, taking place at MYTown from July 19 to 27, with the Golden Global Awards to be held at Zepp KL on July 26. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Eighth Malaysia International Film Festival returns with global line-up, to showcase 62 films from 48 countries this July in KL

US rapper and singer Doechii attends the BET Awards 2025 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles June 9, 2025.
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

‘We have to speak up’: Hollywood stars react to Trump’s military-backed immigration raids

K-pop group Super Junior will return to Malaysia next year with their highly anticipated Super Show 10, as part of the group’s 20th anniversary world tour. — Picture via X/SUPER JUNIOR
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

K-pop legends Super Junior set for KL stop on 20th anniversary ‘Super Show 10’ tour in January 2026

Malaysian girl group Dolla (right) has shown support for K-pop group KIIRAS after three of its members (left) took part in the viral MWA! dance challenge. — Pictures via X/KIIRAS_official and YouTube/DOLLA
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Dolla members show love as Malaysia’s first female K-pop idol Lingling and fellow KIIRAS members join viral ‘MWA!’ dance challenge (VIDEO)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend “Les Miserables” opening night at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C. June 11, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

‘Someone explain the plot to him’: Trump cheered, jeered at ‘Les Miserables’ debut in Washington amid protests over his ‘dictatorial’ governance

The siblings perform at the ‘Kids Got Talent Malaysia 2025’ Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur. — The Borneo Post pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Sarawak sibling duo SJ Borneo gets ‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21 audition pass after winning national contest

A South Korean woman dreamt of ‘Lovely Runner’ star Byeon Woo-seok handing her a prize — and woke up to a real US$1.5 million lottery win. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

South Korean woman wins US$1.5m jackpot after dreaming of Byeon Woo-seok — ‘Lovely Runner’ star reacts

K-pop star Rosé of Blackpink will bring her Rosie Pop-Up Store experience to Malaysia this month, offering fans a limited-time opportunity to shop exclusive merchandise tied to her solo music. — Picture via Instagram/lofficielmy
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Blackpink’s Rosé brings exclusive pop-up experience to The Exchange TRX in KL this June

Springsteen called the government ‘corrupt, incompetent and treasonous’ during a concert in Berlin. — AFP file pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

‘Corrupt, incompetent, treasonous’: Springsteen rips Trump administration in Berlin over LA troop deployment

Jungkook of K-pop supergroup BTS looks on at an outdoor sporting facility in Yeoncheon on June 11, 2025, shortly after his and Jimin’s release from 18 months of South Korean military service. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Obsessed fan tries to break into BTS star Jungkook’s apartment hours after military discharge

Multi-platinum Islamic singer Maher Zain, who has a slew of songs in Bahasa Malaysia, said that he needs to rehearse his BM in advance. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Multi-platinum singer Maher Zain returns to Malaysia with two shows in August — but first, a BM refresher

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in a Manhattan criminal court during his rape and sexual assault re-trial in New York June 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

Harvey Weinstein found guilty again as #MeToo figurehead faces new verdicts

Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys performs onstage at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 12, 2012. The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died, his family announced. He was 82. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 12 Jun 2025

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, architect of California’s summer sound, dies at 82

Jungkook and Jimin of K-pop supergroup BTS salute for the media and fans at an outdoor sporting facility in Yeoncheon June 11, 2025, shortly after their release from 18 months of South Korean military service. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 11 Jun 2025

Camo, Cartier and chaos: BTS discharge day sends ARMY into overdrive