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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

Malaysian model Sharwita dazzled on the red carpet in a custom gown by Jimmy Choo’s The Atelier, paired with an exclusive diamond-studded necklace, earrings, bracelet, and ring from Thamarai Jewels’ Celestia Radiant Collection, crafted exclusively for her Cannes debut. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 07 Jun 2025

Sharwita shines at Cannes: Malaysian model champions sustainable fashion and global artistry

As four members of BTS wrap up military service, fans look ahead to a long-awaited reunion — and a big 12th anniversary bash. — Reuters file pic
Showbiz / 07 Jun 2025

BTS discharge countdown: RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook set to rejoin civilian life on June 10 and 11

DO of K-pop boyband EXO will be coming to Malaysia this August. — Picture via Instagram/D.O.
Showbiz / 07 Jun 2025

EXO’s DO sets date for first solo concert tour stop in Malaysia this August

Osbourne, who revealed in 2020 that he has Parkinson’s disease, will join Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the all-day ‘Back To The Beginning’ show in Birmingham, where the heavy metal giants formed in 1968. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 07 Jun 2025

Back to the beginning — and the end: Ozzy’s last ride with Black Sabbath to stream worldwide

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court during his rape and sexual assault re-trial in New York June 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 07 Jun 2025

Disgraced movie mogul Weinstein concedes he acted ‘immorally’ as jury deliberations pause

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs listens as ‘Jane’ continues her testimony during Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York June 6, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 07 Jun 2025

Rent for sex? Diddy’s ex says she felt trapped by sleazy ‘love contract’

Deva’s last concert was at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in 2023. He returned to Malaysia after three decades for the KL concert. — Picture by Dhivager Rathakrishnan
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

‘Gaana King’ Deva returns to Malaysia with landmark Johor concert this August, Singapore fans thrilled

BCL last held a solo concert in Malaysia in 2023, which took place at the same venue. — Picture courtesy of Pulse Project Asia
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

BCL brings the feels back to KL with ‘Eternal Love’ gig on Sept 27

Legendary Indonesian rock band Sheila On 7 is set to take the Bukit Jalil National Stadium by storm in July. — Picture courtesy of Pestapora
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Sheila On 7 to rock Bukit Jalil in epic Malaysian comeback for Latihan Pestapora on July 26

A screengrab of the poster for the sold-out show, ‘Trump, The Twins President’, which is currently performing in Hong Kong’s Xiqu Theatre.
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

In Hong Kong, Trump and Zelenskiy clash on Cantonese opera stage — water guns included

Sweden’s Henrik Pilerud, inside the Totoro costume, and his team member Victoria Christensen pose during an interview with AFP ahead of a rehearsal before the world cosplay championship 2024 during the World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya August 3, 2024. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

From ‘Totoro’ to ‘Heron’, five Ghibli classics that changed anime forever

‘Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria’ smashes records with RM40.6 million earned in just 13 days, expanding its fanbase abroad. — Picture via YouTube/Ejen Ali
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Ejen Ali The Movie 2: Misi Satria’ smashes box office records, stays top of the charts

Japan’s Studio Ghibli turns 40 in June 2025 with two Oscars and legions of fans young and old won over by its complex plots and famously whimsical hand-drawn animation. But the future is uncertain, with latest hit ‘The Boy and the Heron’ likely — but not certainly — the final feature from celebrated co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, now 84. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Studio Ghibli at 40: Wonder, worry and what comes next

Themed ‘Classical Traditions: Ragas and Mudras’, the performance will feature Hindustani and Carnatic music, as well as four classical Indian dances: Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak and Kuchipudi. — Picture via Facebook/The Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Temple of Fine Arts to illuminate Dewan Filharmonik Petronas with classical Indian showcase on Sept 6

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs speaks to his lawyers before the start of the day’s proceedings during Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York June 5, 2025 in this courtroom sketch. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Judge scolds Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after he nods at jurors

Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in the Manhattan Criminal Court during his rape and sexual assault re-trial in New York June 4, 2025. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 06 Jun 2025

Jury begins to consider Harvey Weinstein verdict in rape and sexual assault retrial