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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  / 13 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  / 10 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  / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports

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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 7 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  / 10 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  / 11 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  / 7 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  / 9 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 12 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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 8 h ago

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

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs watches with his lawyer Marc Agnifilo as defence attorney Teny Geragos cross examines questions a witness testifying under the pseudonym Jane to protect her privacy, before US District Judge Arun Subramanian during Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York June 10, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 11 Jun 2025

Combs’ accuser pushes back in court, says she ‘got trauma, not Chanel’

BTS members Jungkook and Jimin pose for photographs during an event after being discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, in Yeoncheon, South Korea, June 11, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 11 Jun 2025

‘Thank you for waiting’: BTS comeback in sight as Jungkook, Jimin complete service

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs watches as a witness testifies under the pseudonym Jane to protect her privacy, before US District Judge Arun Subramanian during Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 9, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 10 Jun 2025

‘I wasn’t even in my own body’: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s ex faces defence grilling in sex trial

Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for ‘GNX’ at the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, June 9, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 10 Jun 2025

Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads 2025 BET Awards wins as ‘Not Like Us’ takes video of the year

Harvey Weinstein’s case continues with his retrial in New York. After his initial conviction was overturned, the retrial began in April 2025, with a new jury selection process. The jury is now deliberating. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 10 Jun 2025

Weinstein retrial jury sees ‘good progress’ after tense standoff threatens mistrial

BTS perform during the 49th Annual American Music Awards at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California, US, November 21, 2021. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 10 Jun 2025

BTS members RM and V complete military service, sparking fan frenzy in Seoul

Justin Baldoni attends the ‘It Ends With Us’ premiere in New York City, August 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 10 Jun 2025

US judge tosses Justin Baldoni’s US$400m lawsuit against Blake Lively, NYT

US musician Sly Stone performs during a Sly and the Family Stone tribute during the 48th Annual Grammy Awards February 8, 2006 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 10 Jun 2025

Sly Stone, funk revolutionary and soul icon, dies at 82

Allday Project, a five-member mixed-gender K-pop group is set to debut on June 23. — Picture via X/Allday Project
Showbiz / 09 Jun 2025

Blackpink producer Teddy Park to debut co-ed K-pop group Allday Project on June 23

Darren Criss, winner of the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical award, Dez Duron, Helen J. Shen, and Marcus Choi pose with the Best Musical award for ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ at the 78th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, June 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 09 Jun 2025

South Korean musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ tops Tonys as Broadway roars back

Main character Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) appears in new stills from the upcoming final season of ‘Squid Game’. — Picture courtesy of Netflix
Showbiz / 09 Jun 2025

Game on: ‘Squid Game’ wraps with killer challenges and major reveals about its future

A marquee is seen during the world premiere of Disney's live-action remake of
Showbiz / 09 Jun 2025

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ tops N.America box office for third week

Snoop Dogg worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year, has launched two youth football leagues, and has been a vocal advocate for pay equality for female athletes. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 09 Jun 2025

Rap star Snoop Dogg wants to open burger van at Celtic

Yeo Yann Yann stars as the ruthless Triad boss Clarice Fong, better known as Mother, taking on Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker in ‘Havoc’. — Picture courtesy of Netflix
Showbiz / 09 Jun 2025

Meet Yeo Yann Yann, the Cantonese-speaking Godmother with Malaysian roots in ‘Havoc’ on Netflix

Jared Leto is now facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, detailed in a recent ‘Air Mail’ investigation. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 08 Jun 2025

Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by nine women over 20 years

Special classical concerts are usually held in August to mark the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s founding anniversary, which made its debut concert on August 17, 1998. — Picture courtesy of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Showbiz / 08 Jun 2025

From anime and film scores to heritage music: How the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra is winning over new audiences