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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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 16 h ago

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

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  / 17 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  / 17 h ago

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

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
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

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

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Penang LRT hits milestone with first concrete segment cast in Kulim

Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman (right) vows to take firm action after Private Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi was reported to have been assaulted at the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment camp in Bentong, Pahang on March 30, 2026, resulting in critical injuries. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

Soldier in critical condition after assault at Bentong army camp; corporal in police custody

MCA flies its party flag at half-mast at its national headquarters on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2026 to honour former president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, who shaped Malaysia’s transport and logistics legacy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

From Port Klang to KLIA: Industry leaders honour Ling Liong Sik’s lasting infrastructure impact

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets the public at the launch of the 2026 Madani Rakyat Programme in Meru, Perak on April 4, 2026, urging focus on national stability and the economy. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

GE16 not coming soon, Anwar says now is ‘work time’, urges focus on Malaysian economy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at Perak’s Madani Rakyat 2026 programme in Meru. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Price control first, stimulus later: Anwar outlines phased economic response amid West Asia conflict

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  / 18 h ago

Fahmi Fadzil leads tributes as ex-MCA president Ling Liong Sik dies

Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left) is seen with Global Sumud Flotilla director-general, Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 12 h ago

PM Anwar explains why Selangor MB Amirudin Shari is leading Malaysia’s Gaza aid mission

One planet, 54 years apart: Nasa posted two views of Earth from space. The left view is from the Apollo 17 crew in 1972 and the right was taken on April 3, 2026 by the Artemis II crew. — Picture from X/Nasa
Life  / 11 h ago

Still awesome 54 years on: Nasa shares stunning Earth photos as Artemis 2 circles Moon

Transport Minister Anthony Loke (fourth from left) speaks to the parents of two child passengers – one who is in ICU – in the van that was crushed in the three-vehicle collision, during a visit to Hospital Segamat, Johor on April 4, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Anthony Loke Siew Fook
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Transport minister orders audit of trailer firm, pledges accountability after JB-Segamat road fatalities

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  / 19 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech at the closing of the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

‘Do you understand the documents?’: Anwar slams Opposition over ART deal criticism, says political debate in Malaysia is poor

A witness told the Kota Kinabalu Coroner’s Court yesterday that her sister, a senior student, had verbally warned Zara Qairina but never physically harmed her. — Picture via social media
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

‘If I touch you, you’re done’: Inquest witness recalls senior’s threat to Zara Qairina

Dr Zaliha said 23 federal development projects in Sarawak worth RM8.02 million have been delayed since 2020 due to pending site approvals from the Sarawak Land and Survey Department. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

Land approval delays stall RM8m worth of Sarawak projects since 2020, says FT minister

GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and 12 other men were released from Kajang Prison yesterday after serving 13 months and 20 days for being members of an illegal organisation. Nine women were also freed after paying fines of RM4,500 each. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

GISBH CEO, 21 others walk free due to remission and time served

The Attorney General’s Chambers said in a statement it is studying the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision that upheld Sabah’s right to 40 per cent of federal revenue from 1974 to 2021. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

AGC to review Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue rights

Sabah DAP chairman Datuk Ginger Phoong is set to move from Luyang to contest the Likas seat in the upcoming state election, part of a strategic reshuffle that brings in two MPs and three new faces. — Picture via Facebook/Phoong Jin Zhe
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

Sabah DAP set to shake up line-up with new faces and old rivalries in eight-seat push

Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon previously said the care economy or caregiving sector could be a source of job opportunities and could help enhance the quality of life of residents. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

Star ratings, subsidies and transport: What’s in PJ City Council’s new care economy action plan

With the arrival of the monsoon season, several areas in Perak have been inundated with floodwaters. This picture was taken at Batu 9, Changkat Jong, Teluk Intan, Perak, October 31, 2023. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Malaysia / 08 Nov 2025

What Malaysians need to know to stay safe during the monsoon season: Key preparations for floods

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 closing ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), November 7, 2025. Also present is Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

Putrajaya Festival of Ideas to join Asean’s higher education calendar next year

The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) government has urged the Federal administration not to appeal against the High Court’s recent ruling affirming Sabah’s constitutional right to 40 per cent of Federal revenue collected from the state. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

GRS urges federal government to honour court ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivers his speech during the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 closing ceremony in Putrajaya, November 7, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

Anwar: Free education for hardcore poor from preschool to university starting next year

BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said young voters are increasingly open-minded and make decisions based on their needs and future, rather than party loyalty. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

Youth vote to decide Sabah polls, says BN deputy chief

An electricity crew works on downed power lines to restore services in the aftermath of Typhoon Kalmaegi in Gia Lai province, central Vietnam on November 7, 2025. — AFP pic
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

No Malaysians hurt in Typhoon Kalmaegi, embassy on alert as new storm Fung-Wong nears Philippines

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives a thumbs-up to supporters as he leaves the Festival of Ideas Putrajaya 2025 closing ceremony in Putrajaya, November 7, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

‘Rumba or Salsa?’ Anwar dodges Cabinet reshuffle talk after Zambry’s ‘two weeks left’ quip

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (right) and United States President Donald Trump during an expanded bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre October 26, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

Malaysia-US trade pact documents now open to public on Miti website, says Fahmi

Some of the 221 detainees arrested during Sibu police’s month-long Op Tapis Narkotik are escorted to court. — The Borneo Post pic 
Malaysia / 07 Nov 2025

In Sarawak, 221 arrested, over RM120,000 worth of drugs seized in Sibu police operation