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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  / 16 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  / 18 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  / 12 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  / 16 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  / 18 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  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 13 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

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

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  / 17 h ago

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

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said every parent must play their role as the primary example, as their behaviour and speech at home serve as a reflection of their children’s conduct. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 06 Nov 2025

Nancy Shukri: Effective parent–child communication key to nurturing discipline

Sabah Perikatan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee, a six-term MP, is the sole Bersatu elected representative in Sabah after the mass defections led by chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in 2022 following the general election (GE15) to support the new federal government — Picture by KE Ooi
Malaysia / 06 Nov 2025

‘Sabahans’ voices heard nationally’: Sabah Perikatan’s strategy for upcoming polls

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to the Saudi Arabian Military Industries today provides an opportunity for Malaysia to study the approaches and models used to strengthen its defence capabilities. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Malaysia aims to learn from Saudi defence industry model to reduce foreign reliance, says defence minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has agreed to introduce strategic measures to position Malaysia among the world’s top 20 countries in the Global Innovation Index, through more effective cross-agency governance and monitoring. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Malaysia eyes top 20 spot in Global Innovation Index with cross-agency reforms, STI funding boost, says PM

Passengers are seen boarding a speed boat heading from Labuan to Menumbok at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal April 15, 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

RM3 speedboat fare hike on Menumbok–Labuan route under probe for possible cartel conduct, says Armizan

The Johor state government is considering granting a water bill rebate following the water supply disruption caused by the pollution of Sungai Johor, which has affected 292,158 user accounts or nearly 1.168 million residents in four districts. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Johor mulls water bill rebate after Sungai Johor pollution affects over one million residents, says state exco

Susanna Liew, wife of Pastor Raymond Koh, speaks to the press after the decision on her husband`s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

High Court orders RM37m payout to Pastor Koh’s family over state involvement in abduction

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad speaking to reporters after attending the Program Jelajah Taat Setia Madani Perak at the Ipoh Convention Centre in Ipoh November 5, 2025. — Picture by John Bunyan
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Blue river, dead fish: Perak halts three mines in Gerik over Sungai Perak pollution probe, says MB

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim is seen here with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Sultan Ibrahim’s state visit to Bahrain marks historic milestone in bilateral ties

The MRT Putrajaya line was restored to its normal schedule, after having experienced disruption for several hours this afternoon due to track trespassing. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

MRT Putrajaya back to normal, after intrusion linked to cable theft attempt — third disruption in two weeks

The use of capital punishment for drug offenses in South-east Asia is inadvertently strengthening organised crime by eliminating potential witnesses and leaving major traffickers untouched, according to Hayat, a civil society organisation. ― AFP file pic
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Capital punishment for drug crimes may hinder efforts to dismantle syndicates, civil society warns

Norhayati Mohd Ariffin, wife of missing Activist Amri Che Mat, is seen leaving the court room after the decision of her husband’s case at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex November 5, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Court finds police acted ‘unconstitutionally’ in Amri Che Mat case, awards RM3m for investigation failures

A five-member bench led by Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh will decide on November 12, 2025 whether or not to overturn an earlier panel’s decision that permitted prisoners granted clemency from death sentences to apply for a review under a 2023 law. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Could mercy mean more time behind bars? Three spared death row to know their fate Nov 12

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad speaks at the state-level town hall on Educators as Bullying Crime Prevention Agents in Nilai on November 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Student crime cases up in Negeri Sembilan; police fault poor home guidance, peer pressure and social media

Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the term ‘Muslim Choice’, introduced by NGO Muslim Friendly Watch, is not a form of halal certification or endorsement recognised by Malaysian Islamic authorities. — Picture from Facebook/Halal inquiry
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

NGO Muslim Friendly Watch disbands after Jakim says ‘Muslim Choice’ label not recognised halal mark

A teacher interacts with students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Kebun in Shah Alam on January 3, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 05 Nov 2025

Education Ministry to unveil 2027 co‑teaching model with two teachers per class and moral focus