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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  / 11 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 16 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  / 16 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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 8 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

MACC said Section 30(1) of the MACC Act 2009 grants it the authority to require any person to attend and produce documents or recordings relevant to an investigation, including lawyers of detainees. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

‘No exemption’ for lawyers: MACC rejects claims of intimidation in Albert Tei probe

KWAP has announced the appointment of Abdul Hakim Amir Zainol as the fund’s new chief financial officer, Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of KWAP
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

KWAP appoints ex-Cagamas exec Abdul Hakim as new CFO

Warisan president (seated, second from left) Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal speaks during a press conference on November 30, 2025 after his party made significant gains as a solo party in the November 29 state election.
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Shafie declares Warisan Sabah’s strongest force after sweeping popular vote; denies post-poll talks to form govt

Upko president Datuk Ewon Benedick, together with Datuk Wilfred Madius Tangau and Datuk Donald Peter Mojuntin, ran and won three state seats on a ‘Sabah First’ campaign in the November 29, 2025 election. — Picture from Facebook/UPKO Malaysia
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Upko backs Hajiji, says all-local ‘Sabah First’ state Cabinet now within reach

Datuk Dr Aliakbar Gulasan is also the first PAS elected representative in the Sabah state election. — Picture from Facebook/Perikatan Nasional
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

After winning just one seat, Sabah Perikatan says it’s regrouping for a reset

MetMalaysia said the depression was moving northeast at 19km/h with maximum sustained winds of 46km/h. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Tropical depression spotted 518km off Sarawak, MetMalaysia warns of strong winds, rough seas

Nurul Izzah Anwar today said PKR will mandate anti-graft and tax law training for party leaders to curb misconduct within the party. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

‘Clear signal from voters’: PKR concedes failure, Nurul Izzah says she shares the blame

In a statement today, AirAsia said the Emergency AD was received around 3.00am on November 29 local time, and AirAsia’s Business Continuity Plan was immediately activated. — Reuters pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

AirAsia completes Airbus-mandated A320 software rollback within 24 hours across five countries

Star president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan at the opening of the Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) Moyog office in Penampang, Sabah, October 9, 2024. — Picture by Julia Chan
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Jeffrey Kitingan’s Star throws weight behind Hajiji’s second term, pledges to back Sabah’s development and sovereignty

Lawyers For Liberty accused the MACC of using ‘intimidation’ tactics against a lawyer to add pressure to businessman Albert Tei in an ongoing bribery allegation against a former senior aide to the prime minister. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

MACC under fire for summoning Albert Tei’s lawyer in bribery probe, legal group calls it ‘intimidation’ tactic

Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (centre) at his swearing-in ceremony for a second term on November 30, 2025, accompanied by state officials at Istana Seri Kinabalu. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

As Hajiji secures new mandate, PM Anwar says Sabah voters have chosen and his govt respects ‘clear and firm message’

EAIC chairman Tan Sri Ismail Bakar said instances where recommendations are downgraded without justification or classified as ‘No Further Action’ undermine organisational discipline, contributing to misconduct in public service — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Misconduct rising: EAIC chief warns against normalising shortcuts in public service

Malaysia Airlines resumes its direct Kuala Lumpur–Brisbane service with Flight MH135 departing KLIA on November 29, marking the carrier’s return to its fifth Australian destination. — Picture courtesy of Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Brisbane back on the map: Malaysia Airlines resumes direct flights with near full capacity

Residents wade through floodwaters at Taman Desa Salak in Kampung Labu Lanjut, Sepang yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Flood evacuee numbers climb in Perak, Pahang, Selangor as situation eases in six other states

Malaysian Asrul Nizam Apridwson, 30, has been reported as missing after a landslide in Padang Panjang, West Sumatera, Indonesia on November 27. — Reuters pic/Antara Foto/Iggo El Fitra
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Malaysian aged 30 missing after landslide hits West Sumatra; Wisma Putra says search underway

Thirteen candidates stand together on stage after filing their papers for the Inanam state seat, marking one of the state election’s most crowded contests. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 30 Nov 2025

Sabah election: Nearly 400 candidates lose deposits, PIS tops list with 72 failures