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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

An man who was reported missing while fishing in Taman Lestari Putra, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, yesterday, was found safe this morning. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Missing man found safe after getting lost near fishing spot in Seri Kembangan

Roblox has pledged to improve safety through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and human monitoring, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said. — Picture via Facebook/Hannah Yeoh
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Roblox pledges to boost child safety with AI and human monitoring, says Hannah Yeoh

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir speaks to the media at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 3, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Zambry: Malaysia must bridge its ‘delivery deficit’ and turn plans into tangible results

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, left for Saudi Arabia this morning for a state visit. — Picture via Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Sultan Ibrahim leaves for historic state visit to Saudi Arabia, first by a Malaysian monarch in decades

The Government of Japan has conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strengthening Japan-Malaysia relations. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Sarawak premier receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for advancing energy and environmental cooperation

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hands over the Asean Chairmanship gavel to Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., symbolising the official transfer of leadership and setting the stage for the Philippines’ stewardship in 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Anwar reflects on Malaysia’s successful Asean chairmanship, highlights key achievements

Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat meets with reporters after inspecting the operation to demolish an illegal jetty near Sungai Golok at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Rantau Panjang today, October 28. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Police identify former Kelantan FC player as key suspect in deadly Sungai Golok shooting

The flood situation in Kedah and Perak continues to improve as the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres steadily decreases last night. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Flood situation improves in Kedah, Perak as number of evacuees drop

The loud booms heard by residents around the town yesterday were part of a training exercise conducted by the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Police: Loud booms in Sungai Petani part of army training exercise

An undated illustrative photo shows people restrained with handcuffs. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Thai authorities arrest suspect in killing of Malaysian trader shot 18 times

The government continues to place Sabah’s security as a top priority with the construction of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) complex worth RM65.28 million. — Picture via Facebook/Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Home minister: New RM65.28m MMEA complex in Semporna set to improve response to maritime security threats

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, will embark on a state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain beginning today, marking a new chapter in efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s diplomatic ties with both nations spanning 68 years. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim sets off on historic state visit to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (centre, front) attends the launch of Perikatan Nasional’s election machinery for the Karambunai constituency. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Perikatan to contest 40 seats in Sabah state election battle

Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun speaks to the media at the Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu on September 14, 2017. — Picture by Mukhriz Hazim
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Masidi warns of ‘free‑for‑all’ in Sabah polls, urges partners to honour GRS‑Pakatan pact

The company linked to the Sungai Johor pollution may face prosecution if the Department of Environment (DOE) finds violations under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127). — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Sungai Johor contamination: Company may face prosecution as DOE investigates violations

A still shows Namewee performing in a music video. — namewee/Instagram pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

KL police confirm Namewee drug charges despite his public denial over ‘Nurse Goddess’ death