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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

A farmer was injured in the abdomen after being stabbed by an acquaintance in Kampung Sri Damai, Jalan Gambang, near here. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Kuantan farmer injured after being stabbed by acquaintance over alleged drug report, says police

Eight individuals were stranded at the Bukit Larut Resort in Taiping after three of them sustained injuries during a hiking activity yesterday. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Eight stranded at Bukit Larut Resort after injuries, rescuers rush to save the day in Taiping hiking incident

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

Namewee denies drug allegations linked to Taiwanese influencer ‘Nurse Goddess’ death

Flood mitigation projects and cross-agency coordination mechanisms to ensure a continuous supply of clean water will be among the main issues to be raised in today’s Dewan Rakyat session. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

In Dewan Rakyat today: Protecting Malaysians from floods and securing clean water

Malaysia’s relative poverty rate among older persons stands at 42 per cent, indicating the financial struggles of the group. — Freepik pic
Malaysia / 03 Nov 2025

Working until 65: A financial lifeline for older Malaysians or a broken ladder for the young?

Dead fish are seen in Sungai Sayong in Ulu Sungai Johor, Kota Tinggi, on November 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Johor Bahru residents bathe in rain and mosques as river pollution cuts water to nearly two million

An undated screen capture shows Khairy Jamaluddin speaking on the Keluar Sekejap podcast. — Picture from Facebook/Khairy Jamaluddin
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Khairy breaks silence on comeback rumour: ‘I never left Umno – you expelled me’

Rain clouds are seen over the city centre in Kuala Lumpur, on Dec 8, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Klang Valley, Johor and Pahang under thunderstorm warning — MetMalaysia urges caution amid flash flood risks

The suspension was carried out under Section 27 of the Land Public Transport Act for breaching licence conditions, namely Clauses 16 and 19 of the General Terms of Service Level Requirements for express bus services. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

APAD confirms, defends suspension of luxury coach service Aeroline for repeated failure to operate from approved terminal

The expansion of the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) to Johor Bahru, which is in the final phase of preparation, is expected to enhance public transport mobility access and the tourism sector in Johor ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. — Picture By Raymond Manuel
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Transport minister: ETS3 extension to Johor Bahru to begin by mid-December

Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching hopes that the MMC will play a more effective role in creating a dispute resolution mechanism. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Deputy comms minister hopes Malaysian Media Council’s first AGM will boost professionalism and dispute mechanisms

The Urban Renewal Bill will be a catalyst for the development of smart and sustainable cities nationwide, thus strengthening the quality of life of the people, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

‘I apologise and retract my remarks’ — Nga Kor Ming addresses media backlash over ‘I Lite U’ launch (VIDEO)

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming officiates the Boon Bak Madani Recreational Park in Ipoh November 2, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Ipoh set to shine brighter with RM2m ‘I Lite U’ sustainable lighting project ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026

The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has stepped up security and tightened inspections along the Malaysia-Thailand border following the recent shooting incident in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat, which claimed the life of a Malaysian man. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Malaysia heightens Thai border security after fatal Sungai Golok shooting

Approximately 10,000 personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will be deployed during the 17th Sabah state election to ensure the security and smooth conduct of the democratic process, from nomination day on November 15 to polling day on November 29. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Sabah gets ready for the polls: 10,000 police to keep election safe and smooth

As of 10am today, a total of 244,242 consumer accounts out of 455,499 affected have been restored following the raw water pollution incident in Sungai Johor, which caused an unscheduled water supply disruption. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

More than 240,000 Johor accounts reconnected as raw water pollution cleanup continues