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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

According to previous media reports, Khairy Jamaluddin, who is also the former Member of Parliament for Rembau, is expected to rejoin Umno ahead of the Sabah state elections at the end of next month. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Umno sec-gen confirms party open to Khairy’s return, just waiting on his official application

Tun Musa’s term as UMS Chancellor will run from Oct 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2028. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Musa Aman is fourth UMS chancellor

The Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) busted a syndicate involved in the sale and distribution of unregistered medicines, seizing 402 types of medicines worth over RM6 million in an operation conducted in Klang, Selangor, on October 23. — Bernama pic/JKNS handout
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Selangor health authorities bust RM6m syndicate selling unregistered medicines

Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming osted on his Facebook today that he is aware that there may have been an error during the incident and accepts it with an open heart. — Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Nga Kor Ming accepts criticism over media conference incident, ready to meet media reps

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (sixth from left) doing the ‘Asean handshake’ with his counterparts during the 19th Asean Defence Minister Meeting (ADMM) at KLCC on October 31, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Shaping an Asean-led security: Malaysia chairs historic ADMM and ADMM-Plus with record-high initiatives approved in a year

The Selangor government will begin its free influenza vaccination programme for schoolchildren in four districts with the highest number of cases — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Free influenza shots for over 12,000 Selangor schoolchildren as state targets rising cases

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the initiative does not involve introducing a new subject but will instead be incorporated into daily lessons to strengthen students’ moral values and character through practical application. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

From ABCs to empathy: Malaysia’s new school approach aims to grow character, not just knowledge, says Fadhlina

Berita Harian reported that Mohd Fuad Fahmie Ghazali, 33, passed away at 9pm after being treated at Sungai Golok Hospital. — Pexels pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Man dies in Golok hospital after being shot eight times

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the closing ceremony of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, on October 28, 2025. —Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

PM Anwar on medical rest, Pahang visit cancelled

Berita Harian reported that the man was found lying on the ground with his face covered in blood. — PDRM pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Man dies after fall from tractor 

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (Customs Department) Sarawak confiscated an allegedly untaxed 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 valued at over RM2.3 million, including duties, during an operation here on October 7. — The Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Rare 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 worth RM2.3m seized in Miri over unpaid import duties

Syed Saddiq completed the gruelling race, which comprised a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180-kilometre cycling segment and a 42.2-kilometre run, in a total time of 12 hours, 22 minutes and 18 seconds.  — Instagram screenshot
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Muar MP Syed Saddiq finishes Ironman race in under 13hrs to secure RM1m for constituency (VIDEO)

Hsieh Yu-hsin, better known as Iris Hsieh, was said to be abroad on a shoot when the incident occurred on October 30. — Instagram pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

Taiwanese influencer ‘Nurse Goddess’ dies of heart attack in Malaysia

Firefighters captured a 1.5 metre long crocodile found injured on the road at Marina Phase 1 in MIri last night. — Borneo Post pic
Malaysia / 02 Nov 2025

That’s no cat: Sarawak firefighters come to rescue of injured crocodile

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said a special meeting with WCE and federal agencies will be held soon to resolve outstanding issues, especially involving residents yet to relocate. — Bernama pic
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2025

Decision on 19 Kampung Jawa Klang residents in WCE path due next week, says MB

Seat talks between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the 17th Sabah state election are in the final stage, with nearly 70 per cent settled, said Sabah BN chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia / 01 Nov 2025

BN-PH Sabah seat talks 70pc done, says Bung Moktar