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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

Life

9 h ago

Strange, weird funny: This week’s oddball news

Japan’s ISU-1 Grand Prix, a test of endurance modelled on France’s Le Mans 24 race but using office chairs. — AFP pic

PARIS, April 4 — From Japan’s wacky racers to JD Vance’s demons... Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.Japan’s office hell riders It takes true grit and buttocks of steel to compete in Japan’s ISU-1 Grand Prix, a test of endurance modelled on France’s Le Mans 24 race....

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Geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) take part in a rehearsal for the annual ‘Miyako Odori’ in Kyoto March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 11 h ago

Kyoto in bloom: Inside Japan’s centuries-old geisha dance marking spring

Dr Swati Pradhan speaks with a patient about the Mounjaro injection for weight loss procedures at a clinic in Mumbai March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 11 h ago

‘Mounjaro brides’ trend takes off as India’s wedding industry meets weight-loss injections

Staff members work at the Sea Water Desalination Plant in Fukuoka January 14, 2026, where the natural process of osmosis is harnessed to generate renewable energy that could one day become a common power source. — AFP pic

Life / 21 h ago

Saltwater, sewage, osmosis: The science behind Japan’s new energy experiment — and its potential

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Sustainable development communications specialist and bride-to-be Lara Beters and groom Mathijs Dordregter attend their wedding inside the Utrecht train station as part of an initiative to highlight sustainability issues, in Utrecht on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Something old, something bold: Dutch bride says ‘I do’ to recycled wedding chic

A handbag made using T. rex fossil-derived collagen is on display at Museum ArtZoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Jurassic chic? ‘T. rex leather’ handbag roars into spotlight

(Left) Tunku Munawirah Putra, Honorary Secretary, Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (PAGE), (right) Mediha Mahmood, CEO of Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum), and TikTok representatives at the TikTok #ThinkTwice Training. — Picture courtesy of TikTok

1d ago

TikTok partners with Content Forum and PAGE to empower parents through hands-on #ThinkTwice training on teens’ digital well-being

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques, of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), talks about the Artemis II lunar mission to attendees of a viewing party of the Artemis II launch. — AFP pic

1d ago

Four Nasa astronauts break from Earth orbit, begin moon-bound Artemis 2 mission

Ang’s stall gained international recognition when it was featured on CNN’s World’s 50 Best Foods list in 2020, with Penang asam laksa ranked seventh. — Picture via Facebook

1d ago

Penang culinary legend ‘Uncle Seong’ behind famous Air Itam laksa dies at 77

Giant chocolate eggs, created by Belgium’s finest chocolatiers and featuring the theme ‘Pleasure in Motion’, are displayed at the opening of the Bel’Oeuf event at the Hotel Amigo ahead of Easter weekend in Brussels, Belgium, April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

‘Works of art’: Belgium’s top chocolatiers showcase artistry in Easter egg exhibition

The prolonged hot and dry weather not only speeds up the drying process, but also improves the quality of the product and saves production time, which is a big advantage for the traditional industry. — Bernama pic

1d ago

Hot weather speeds up drying, boosts quality for Balik Pulau shrimp paste and salted fish

Nasa’s Artemis II mission to fly by the moon, comprising of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Back to the moon: Key milestones in Nasa’s Artemis programme

Doctor Anush Voskanyan (L) speaks to patients of the Republican Centre of Speleotherapy, the 4,000 square metres salt cave clinic carved into the Avan grey salt mine at a depth of 235 metres and operating since 1987, on the outskirts of Yerevan on February 5, 2026. — AFP pic

1d ago

Armenia’s underground asthma clinic faces closure as universal healthcare sidelines speleotherapy

University of Adelaide-led research found exposure to extreme heat increases the risk of low birth weight, with 18 per cent of babies in a Pakistan study weighing under 2.5kg. — Unsplash pic

2d ago

Study finds exposure to extreme heat linked to low birth weight in babies

The Harumanis mango, a rare seasonal fruit that’s sweet, creamy, and fragrant. — Picture via Facebook/Harumanis Perlis

2d ago

Harumanis: The ‘Musang King of mangoes’ — taste, origin and why now is the time to buy

Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen greet well-wishers before heading to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Who are the Artemis II crew? Meet the first woman, Black astronaut and Canadian ever flown to moon

Nasa’s Artemis II Space Launch System rocket carrying Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and CSA Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, April 1, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

Liftoff: Artemis II soars into space, Nasa begins first crewed Moon flyby in over 50 years (VIDEO)

A row of kapok trees blooms with vibrant red flowers while retaining green foliage that typically would have shed during winter, in Hong Kong on March 16, 2026. Hong Kong's beloved kapok trees are no longer blooming the way they used to, drawing concern from conservationists who see it as a sign that nature is falling out of sync as the climate warms. — AFP pic

2d ago

Hong Kong’s ‘hero trees’ lose their glory as climate warms

Volunteers chop chicken before cooking a stew for residents of the working-class neighbourhood of Villa Fiorito at a soup kitchen set up in the house where late football legend Diego Armando Maradona spent his early childhood, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 26, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

Where Maradona once lived, the hungry now gather

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