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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  / 9 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  / 6 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  / 7 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  / 8 h ago

Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled

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  / 6 h ago

The end of DAP’s ‘Golden Era’? — Izmil Amri

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  / 3 h ago

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

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  / 2 h ago

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

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  / 7 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  / 3 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  / 8 h ago

Bondi shooting leaves 16 dead as Australian police identify father-and-son gunmen in alleged antisemitic attack

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  / 5 h ago

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai found guilty under Hong Kong security law, faces possible life sentence

Bollards line a pedestrian walkway in Kuala Lumpur, serving as safety barriers to keep vehicles off the pavement. — DBKL pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Not just decor: DBKL reminds public of bollards’ crucial role in pedestrian safety

A general view of the Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur on December 15, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

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

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  / 5 h ago

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

(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  / 6 h ago

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

The Foo Fighters have named Ilan Rubin, longtime touring drummer for Nine Inch Nails, as their new drummer following Josh Freese’s departure in May. — Picture via Facebook/Foo Fighters
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2025

Foo Fighters tap Ilan Rubin as new drummer, Josh Freese joins Nine Inch Nails

This year, only NewJeans, aespa and Ive were in the top 10. — Picture via Instagram/aespa_official
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2025

As K-pop dominates the world, its home crowd is tuning out

British singer Jess Glynne has criticised the White House for using her song Hold My Hand in a social media post promoting immigration deportations.
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2025

Jess Glynne slams White House for using her viral ‘Jet2 holiday’ ad song in deportation video

Thousands of heavy metal fans lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday for the funeral procession of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, who died earlier this month at the age of 76. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2025

Final farewell for Ozzy Osbourne as Birmingham crowds salute Black Sabbath legend with brass bands and metal tributes

A New Mexico judge has tossed out a misconduct lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin against local prosecutors and sheriff’s officials over their pursuit of criminal charges against him for the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of the Western movie ‘Rust’. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2025

Alec Baldwin’s misconduct suit over ‘Rust’ shooting tossed by judge for lack of action

This aerial photograph taken on January 27, 2024 shows a camel in the desert of Samawa in Iraq's southern province of al-Muthanna. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 31 Jul 2025

Christopher Nolan under fire over Western Sahara shoot in film starring Matt Damon and Zendaya

The song ‘Golden’ is performed by the fictional K-pop girl group HUNTR/X in the animated movie ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ — Picture via Facebook/Sony Pictures Animation
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2025

KPop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix’s most-watched original animated film of all time

Tom Cruise at the premiere of the last instalment of ‘Mission: Impossible’ at the Cannes Film Festival. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2025

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas spotted holding hands in Vermont، fuelling romance rumours

US actress Sydney Sweeney attends the Apple TV+ premiere of 'Echo Valley' at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City June 4, 2025. An advertising campaign launched July 23 featuring Sweeney for American Eagle has sparked an online firestorm, with some accusing the tagline 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans' of having racial undertones. Others praised the campaign for rejecting 'woke' politics. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2025

Backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s ‘great jeans’ ad for American Eagle sparks internet firestorm

AI highlights the chasm between music people listen to “passively” while doing other things and “active” listening in which fans care about what artists convey, said producer and composer Yung Spielburg on the Imagine AI Live podcast. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 30 Jul 2025

AI bands signal new era for music business

A photograph taken on July 23, 2025 shows flowers, candles and drawings left at a makeshift memorial by a mural depicting late British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, in Birmingham, central England, a day after his death. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2025

UK’s Birmingham to bid final farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne

Hong Kong power couple Grace Chan and Kevin Cheng attend the grand opening of popular Hong Kong rice noodles outlet Tamjai Mixian in Sunway Pyramid July 29, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2025

Former Miss HK Grace Chan eyes Malaysia for chocolate brand launch, with actor-hubby Kevin Cheng as possible opening guest

Jennie’s latest solo album Ruby, released in March, peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. — Picture from Instagram/Jennie
Showbiz / 29 Jul 2025

Blackpink’s Jennie signs with Alta Music Group, founded by ex-Spotify executive

A supporter of the recall election poses for a photo at a preview event for the upcoming Taiwanese drama series 'Zero Day Attack' in Taipei, Taiwan July 23, 2025. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 28 Jul 2025

TV show imagines China invasion, a grim reminder for Taiwan viewers

Tickets for the Konsert Intifada Rabbani will go on sale starting this July 31. — Picture courtesy of Universe Gateway.
Showbiz / 28 Jul 2025

Legendary nasyid band Rabbani and more to hold mega concert at Idea Live Arena in PJ this September 20

Joanne Goh (centre) founder of Jazzy Pictures, together with director Lee Sang-hoon (right) and lead actor Ji Seung-hyun (left). — Picture by Choo Choy May
Showbiz / 28 Jul 2025

Malaysian Jazzy Pictures teams up with Korean studio for disability-themed film ‘Bluefish’