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Born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Tun Dr Ling served as Malaysia’s Transport Minister from 1986 to 2003. — Bernama file pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik dies aged 82

Passengers wait in line to board a train at University Station in Kuala Lumpur September 14, 2023. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 8 h ago

After passenger falls onto LRT track at Abdullah Hukum station, Loke issues urgent reminder to please mind the gap

Communications Minister and PKR Information Chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil arrives for the opening ceremony of the Federal Territories Keadilan branch annual general meetings at Komune Living and Wellness in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

After Wangsa Maju controversy, Fahmi tells PKR members not to go around ‘checking licences’

A general view shows a white Buddha statue shrouded in heavy pollution as smoke (top left) rises from a hillside wildfire in Pai April 1, 2026, west of Thailand’s second-largest city Chiang Mai. — AFP pic

World / 11 h ago

‘It’s suffocating’: Why Chiang Mai’s air is among the world’s worst right now

File photo of public housing estates in Singapore. Tan Keng Wee ran a cross-border loan shark syndicate that netted millions and triggered more than 1,500 harassment-related complaints, according to Shin Min Daily News.

Singapore / 6 h ago

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

A worker walks between steel coils at a steel market in Hangzhou. Commodity shipments including fertilisers and steel have been hit hard by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

In numbers: The commodities most affected by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown

Cargo ships and containers are seen at the container terminal of the port in Qingdao, as the Hormuz crisis threatens flows of oil, gas and commodities to China. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

Who’s hit hardest by the Hormuz crisis? Greek, UAE and Chinese fleets lead the list

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim views essential items on sale during a visit to the MADANI Mart grocery store after officiating its first branch in Indera Mahkota 8, Kuantan on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Small stalls, big impact: Why Anwar wants to focus on local traders over mega projects

Putrajaya district police chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said the district police control centre received reports of the incident at about 11.50pm. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Police hunt driver involved in hit-and-run that killed Putrajaya motorcyclist

Dr Ling served as the Member of Parliament for Mata Kuching from 1974 to 1986 before representing Labis for four terms from 1986 to 2004, while also holding key positions including deputy information minister, deputy finance minister and deputy education minister before being appointed transport minister in 1986. — Bernama

Malaysia / 3 h ago

Wee Ka Siong pays tribute to Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, calls him towering statesman and nation builder

File picture of male tapir found dead, believed to have been hit by a vehicle on Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan near a lemang stall in Kijal, December 26, 2025. In recent years, tapir roadkill has emerged as a recurring issue across multiple states, particularly in areas where highways cut through or sit near forest reserves. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

When one Malayan tapir dies, what else is lost?

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government’s focus is not on denying legitimate salaries but on controlling excessive spending, especially amid current economic challenges. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar: State leaders entitled to salaries, my decision not to take pay is personal choice

File photo of former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, who has been taken into custody from hospital to begin serving a 13½-year jail term in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim taken into custody at hospital after failing to surrender for 13½-year jail term

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot

Showbiz / 7 h ago

‘Copy and paste’: Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh goes viral after appearance in K-pop music video (VIDEO)

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration. The strait carries about a fifth of the world’s oil, making it a critical global chokepoint. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran won’t ease Hormuz chokehold anytime soon — and that’s the point, US intelligence suggests

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Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar says large projects on hold amid rising costs, but rakyat-focused initiatives will continue

Acknowledging that prices of goods may rise, Prime Miniser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is assisting farmers and fishermen with fuel subsidies and working on measures to gradually address diesel price increases. — Bernama pic

IPOH, April 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says several large development projects will be postponed due to rising costs caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but projects directly benefiting the rakyat will continue.“These include repairing school toilets, fixing school facilities, mending leaking mosque roofs and...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government’s focus is not on denying legitimate salaries but on controlling excessive spending, especially amid current economic challenges. — Picture by John Bunyan

Malaysia / 2 h ago

Anwar: State leaders entitled to salaries, my decision not to take pay is personal choice

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with students during the Meet Anwar with MCKK Community programme at Kolej Melayu Kuala Kangsar on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar vows to prioritise Malaysia’s schools and healthcare amid energy crisis pressures

Former Transport Minister and MCA Honorary Life President Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik died at the age of 83 on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends a meet-and-greet session with the community and former students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Clifford in Kuala Kangsar on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Anwar calls for unity over political point-scoring as global energy crunch bites

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 1 h ago

Penang LRT hits milestone with first concrete segment cast in Kulim

Communications Minister and PKR Information Chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Federal Territories Keadilan branch annual general meetings at Komune Living and Wellness in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur on April 3, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Fahmi: MCMC took down 159 fake news posts in four days amid energy crisis misinformation

Selangor PAS Youth deputy chief Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim said penalties in the form of fines alone would not deliver a meaningful deterrent, especially when lives are lost due to drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Selangor PAS Youth urges govt to restrict alcohol sales, says fines alone not enough to curb drunk driving

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim receives a memorandum from Pahang MADANI silat practitioners during the Pahang MADANI Pendekar Gathering at the Pahang Sports Complex in Kuantan on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 8 h ago

Silat over selfies — PM tells youth to trade smartphone screens for sparring

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File photo of container ships docked at Pasir Panjang port terminal, as Singapore warns of supply chain disruptions and rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict. — AFP pic

Singapore / 2 h ago

‘Inevitable price rises’: Singapore widens crisis response to global supply shock

People look at BYD EV cars on display at a mall roadshow in Singapore. Rising global energy costs driven by the Iran war are beginning to filter into daily life in Singapore, pushing up prices for fuel, transport and basic goods. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 3 h ago

‘Everything is going up’: Singapore hit by war-fuelled price hikes across the board

Singapore police said three suspects were arrested at a flat in Jurong East Street 24 after refusing to open the door during a robbery probe. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 1 h ago

Singapore HDB flat standoff ends in arrests after trio lock themselves in during robbery probe

Singapore Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh faces an internal disciplinary review after his conviction for lying to Parliament, with a party report due this month. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 7 h ago

Singapore Workers’ Party disciplinary panel wraps probe into Pritam Singh, report due this month

File photo of public housing estates in Singapore. Tan Keng Wee ran a cross-border loan shark syndicate that netted millions and triggered more than 1,500 harassment-related complaints, according to Shin Min Daily News.

Singapore / 6 h ago

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

A screenshot from a viral video shows a youth appearing to lick a straw taken from an iJooz vending machine before placing it back. The incident prompted a police report and an arrest for public nuisance in Singapore.

Singapore / 8 h ago

Teen held after viral iJooz vending machine straw-lick stunt sparks hygiene alarm in Singapore

File photo of former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, better known as OK Lim, who has been taken into custody from hospital to begin serving a 13½-year jail term in Singapore. — AFP pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim taken into custody at hospital after failing to surrender for 13½-year jail term

Photo is for illustration purposes only. Singapore police said sexual assault cases involving minors rose in 2025, including more incidents linked to family members. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 8 h ago

When home isn’t safe: Singapore sees spike in child sexual assault, more cases tied to relatives, say police

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A man walks in a public park on a heavily polluted day in Chiang Mai April 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 56 m ago

Toxic haze sends PM2.5 soaring to ‘extremely dangerous’ levels in Chiang Mai

Supinah (centre right), mother of Indonesian soldier Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) personnel who was killed in an artillery attack in Lebanon, is comforted a day after his death at her home in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Indonesia presses UN after ‘unacceptable’ back-to-back attacks on its peacekeepers in Lebanon

The Bushehr plant is Iran’s only operational nuclear power station. — AFP file pic

World / 1 h ago

Projectile lands near Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, one killed, no damage reported

In Dubai, debris struck buildings including one housing Oracle, though no injuries were reported. — AFP pic

World / 1 h ago

Iran attacks spill into Gulf, injuring four in Bahrain, hitting Dubai sites

The attack marks another escalation targeting energy-related infrastructure in Iran. — Reuters pic

World / 1 h ago

US-Israeli strikes on Iran petrochemicals hub wound five

Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui’s absence from recent public events had fuelled speculation ahead of the announcement. — Reuters file pic

World / 3 h ago

China Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation in graft crackdown

The attack comes amid a rise in incidents targeting Jewish-linked sites in Europe. — Freepik pic

World / 1 h ago

Blast hits pro-Israeli centre in Netherlands, no injuries reported

A view of the Alcatraz prison complex located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. The island is now a major tourist attraction, drawing more than a million visitors each year. — Reuters pic

World / 3 h ago

Trump seeks RM613m to revive Alcatraz as high-security, state-of-the-art federal prison

Money

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said Malaysia imports about 40 per cent of its crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, far lower than regional peers. — Bernama pic

Money / 10 h ago

Malaysia has more breathing room on oil — but prices will still bite, says Petronas

President and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said rising oil prices also drive up costs across upstream, midstream and downstream operations. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

Money / 9 h ago

Oil at US$120? Petronas says it’s not the profit surge many think

The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.00 and 4.05 against the US dollar next week amid global uncertainties. ― Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

War jitters and US Fed pause to keep ringgit on the back foot next week, say analysts

Analysts said the market has stabilised after recent sell-offs but lacks strong momentum for a rebound. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 7 h ago

Analysts: Bursa Malaysia seen range-bound next week as Middle East tensions cap gains

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said global oil prices have risen alongside sharp increases in shipping and insurance costs amid conflict in the Middle East. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Money / 9 h ago

Not just supply and demand — Petronas says shipping and insurance are pushing oil prices up

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said efficient energy use is the first line of defence against global supply uncertainties. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 9 h ago

Petronas president: ‘Efficiency is the first fuel’ in tackling energy crisis

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said the move is part of ‘no-regret’ measures to manage rising geopolitical risks. — Bernama pic

Money / 9 h ago

Petronas cuts planning horizon to 45 days to tackle energy supply risks, says president

People queue at a petrol station in Karachi. Fuel prices are rising worldwide as crude oil rallies on fears of prolonged conflict and supply shortages. — AFP pic

Money / 11 h ago

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Sports

Lee Zii Jia is undergoing rehabilitation for an ankle injury as Malaysia count down to the Thomas Cup Finals in Denmark. — AFP pic

Sports / 3 h ago

Lee Zii Jia’s Thomas Cup build-up stalls as ankle injury delays ABM return

Emergency responders and bystanders gather outside Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima after an incident during a pre-derby rally left one person dead and dozens injured. — Picture via Facebook

Sports / 6 h ago

One dead, dozens injured in stadium ‘incident’ before Peru football derby

Malaysian Football League (MFL) president Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan (centre) officiates the MFL Football Clinic 2025–2026 at the TM National Stadium in Bukit Jalil April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

MFL: Malaysia Cup final to go ahead at Bukit Jalil before National Stadium shuts for SEA Games upgrades

Youth and Sports Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said new leadership at the Football Association of Malaysia is key to reforming the sport. — Bernama pic

Sports / 7 h ago

New FAM leadership can fix flaws, restore Harimau Malaya pride and trust, says sports minister

England's Morgan Rogers looks dejected as Japan's Ao Tanaka celebrates after their international friendly at Wembley Stadium in London March 31, 2026. — Action Images pic via Reuters

Sports / 3 h ago

Japan flex World Cup muscle while Asia rivals stumble in mixed international window

Enzo Fernandez will miss Chelsea’s next two matches after being sanctioned by the club over recent comments about his future. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

‘No justification’: Enzo Fernandez’s agent slams Chelsea punishment as star ‘doesn’t understand’ ban

Jack Nicklaus has voiced concern for Tiger Woods following the golfer’s recent arrest and ongoing issues with injuries and pain management. — Reuters pic

Sports / 5 h ago

‘We’re all on his side’: Jack Nicklaus reveals concern for Tiger Woods after DUI arrest drama

People play padel on a court in Miami March 22, 2026. Padel, the racket sport that originated among the elites of Latin America and Spain, has exploded in popularity in Miami. Fans say it will conquer the rest of the United States, and the world. — AFP pic

Sports / 7 h ago

Pickleball, who? Padel’s Miami takeover signals bigger US ambitions