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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  / 13 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  / 15 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  / 10 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  / 13 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  / 15 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  / 9 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  / 18 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 18 h ago

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

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz  / 14 h ago

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

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  / 10 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

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  / 18 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  / 15 h ago

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

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  / 10 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  / 15 h ago

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

Police said the victim was found naked with her hands tied near a roundabout in Seri Kembangan. The case is being probed as murder. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Police arrest fourth suspect after woman found naked and bound by roadside in Seri Kembangan

Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Anwar: Malaysia’s trade pact with US fully complies with Federal Constitution

The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) has urged Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) to reconsider the new hotel licence fees, describing them as excessively burdensome and detrimental to the city’s tourism growth. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Tour agents slam huge hike in hotel licence fees, warn of blow to Sabah tourism

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer with a cleaver during the Sarawak Regatta at the Kuching Waterfront on Sunday. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Cleaver chaos at Kuching Waterfront: Man arrested after alleged attack on police officer during regatta patrol

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Pakatan Harapan chairman speaks at the Ceramah Jelajah Perpaduan Madani in Kampung Melayu in George Town August 5. 2023. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Sabah polls: Anwar set to reveal Pakatan line-up on Sunday

A 31-year-old male administrative officer lost RM220,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate last September. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Terengganu police: Admin officer loses over RM200,000 to phone scam after disclosing bank, Tabung Haji info

Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus (right) speaks at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters on October 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Death of Taiwanese influencer linked to Namewee now treated as murder, police confirm

A person downloads the Setel app to facilitate the use of the RON95 petrol subsidy through the Budi Madani (BUDI95) initiative in Kuala Lumpur on September 25, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Anwar announces 800L Budi95 quota for e-hailing drivers, adds airport taxis to scheme

Malaysia’s national e-invoicing initiative has reached a key milestone, with over 106,000 businesses adopting the system and recording more than RM675 million in transactions to date, Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying said today. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

E-invoicing milestone: Over RM675m in transactions recorded as 106,000 businesses go digital

The mention of a case involving a Nepalese man in connection with the murder of a woman and her daughter in Kampung Sekolah Juru last month has been postponed to November 26. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Court postpones Juru double murder case involving Nepalese man to Nov 26

Hsieh Yu-hsin, better known as Iris Hsieh, was found dead in a hotel bathtub on Oct 30 while working on a video project with Namewee. — Instagram pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

‘What are you hiding?’ — Taiwanese influencer’s manager challenges Namewee over death controversy

The Inland Revenue Board does not allow companies to offset excess tax payments against future tax liabilities, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

IRB to minimise overpayments with revised tax estimate deadline in 11th month, says Lim Hui Ying

The government took longer to implement the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation to ensure it was done carefully and did not negatively affect the people. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

MoF: Careful planning behind delay in RON95 subsidy rationalisation

Malaysia has the right to terminate its Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US) at any time through written notice without requiring the consent of the US, said the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC). — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Malaysia reserves right to end trade deal with US at any time, says AGC

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley and several states as MetMalaysia urges caution

Police have recorded a statement from an individual believed to have uploaded offensive remarks on social media against Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 04 Nov 2025

Police record statement from suspect over offensive post against Perak MB