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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  / 18 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

A third of Afghanistan’s roughly 40 million people live on bread and tea, according to the United Nations, there is massive unemployment, and the World Bank warns of zero growth over the next three years. — AFP pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

Three years after Taliban return, economic woes loom large

Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, which has angered neighbouring countries that dispute some boundaries they say cut into their exclusive economic zones. — Reuters pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

Philippines urges China to de-escalate tensions after air incident over Scarborough Shoal

The smoke prompted six fire engines and two ambulances to rush to the scene, and Narita’s runway B was closed from around 7.40 am (6.40am Malaysian time), shortly after the flight landed at the gateway to Tokyo, airport and fire officials said. — AFP pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

Smoking Singapore Airlines plane forces runway closure in Japan

US President Joe Biden said he was proud of his record on jobs, investment and Covid recovery—and vowed to campaign hard for Vice President Kamala Harris, who has replaced him on the ballot. — Reuters pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

In TV interview, Biden explains election exit, calls Trump a danger to society

People inspect the damage in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood following Israeli bombardment on August 11, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. — AFP pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

Hamas demands Biden truce plan implemented as Gazans flee Israeli advance

Maria, which was categorised as a 'severe tropical storm', a level below typhoon, made landfall around 8:30 am (7.30am Sunday) near Ofunato city in Iwate prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. — AFP pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

Severe Tropical Storm Maria makes landfall in Japan

The crash was captured on video by a social media user. — Pic via Twitter/BenPennings
World / 12 Aug 2024

Helicopter crashes into hotel roof in Australian resort town, killing pilot (VIDEO)

Members of the South African Hindu community hold posters as they chant slogans against violence targeting Bangladeshi Hindus and other minorities during a protest in Phoenix township, north of Durban on August 11, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

New Bangladesh govt says working to ‘resolve’ attacks on minorities

An Israeli navy vessel operates on the Mediterranean Sea, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, off the shore of Haifa, Israel, August 6, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 12 Aug 2024

In Israel, youths drown themselves in drugs and booze to ‘escape from reality’ as military continues to bomb Gaza

Bystanders take photographs of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games cauldron attached to a balloon overlooking the Louvres glass pyramid designed by Chinese-US architect Ieoh Ming Pei in Paris on August 6, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 11 Aug 2024

With thousands lining up for selfies daily, will the Olympic cauldron stay as part of Paris skyline?

Slot machines known as “pokies” are widespread in Australian pubs. — Picture by Saiyuti Zainudin
World / 11 Aug 2024

Australians press for total ban on gambling ads as losses hit A$25b a year and ‘enormous harm’ to community

French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and his wife Brigitte Macron (right) attend the men's Gold Medal basketball match between France and USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris on August 10, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 11 Aug 2024

The Paris Olympics dream is over: Will Macron now face a rude political awakening?

Ukrainian servicemen ride a BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Russian border in Sumy region, Ukraine August 10, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 11 Aug 2024

‘War has come to us’: Russia forced to evacuate tens of thousands from border region amid struggle to contain Ukrainian blitz

This photo taken on February 15, 2024 shows Chinese coast guard personnel taking photographs of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship BRP Datu Tamblot while shadowing the Philippine vessel near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. — AFP pic
World / 11 Aug 2024

China air force harasses Philippine military plane, then warns against ‘infringement and provocation’ in disputed reef

Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the University of Las Vegas Thomas & Mack Center on August 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. — AFP pic
World / 11 Aug 2024

Trump campaign accuses pollster of trying to weaken support after surveys show Harris leads in three key battleground states

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana, U.S., August 9, 2024. — Reuters pic
World / 11 Aug 2024

Trump campaign says hit by hackers after dossier on JD Vance leaked, implies Iranians as culprits