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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 / 6 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 / 8 h ago

After passenger falls onto LRT track at Abdullah Hukum station, Loke issues urgent reminder to please mind the gap

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 / 8 h ago

After Wangsa Maju controversy, Fahmi tells PKR members not to go around ‘checking licences’

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 / 11 h ago

‘It’s suffocating’: Why Chiang Mai’s air is among the world’s worst right now

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 / 6 h ago

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

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 / 11 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 / 11 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 / 9 h ago

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

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 / 8 h ago

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

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 / 3 h ago

Wee Ka Siong pays tribute to Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, calls him towering statesman and nation builder

File picture of male tapir found dead, believed to have been hit by a vehicle on Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan near a lemang stall in Kijal, December 26, 2025. In recent years, tapir roadkill has emerged as a recurring issue across multiple states, particularly in areas where highways cut through or sit near forest reserves. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

When one Malayan tapir dies, what else is lost?

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 / 2 h ago

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

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 / 8 h ago

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

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot

Showbiz / 7 h ago

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

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration. The strait carries about a fifth of the world’s oil, making it a critical global chokepoint. — Reuters pic

World / 6 h ago

Iran won’t ease Hormuz chokehold anytime soon — and that’s the point, US intelligence suggests

Money

7 h ago

US jobs bounce back in March — but economists aren’t celebrating just yet

A construction worker works at a new house being built in Alhambra, California. The US economy posted unexpectedly strong job gains in March, data showed on April 3, 2026, in a development hailed by US President Donald Trump — but seen with caution by analysts. — AFP pic

WASHINGTON, April 4 — The US economy posted unexpectedly strong job gains in March, data showed yesterday, in a development hailed by US President Donald Trump — but seen with caution by analysts.The world’s largest economy gained 178,000 jobs in March, after losing 133,000 in February, and the unemployment rate...

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Analysts said the market has stabilised after recent sell-offs but lacks strong momentum for a rebound. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli

Money / 7 h ago

Analysts: Bursa Malaysia seen range-bound next week as Middle East tensions cap gains

The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.00 and 4.05 against the US dollar next week amid global uncertainties. ― Bernama pic

Money / 7 h ago

War jitters and US Fed pause to keep ringgit on the back foot next week, say analysts

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said efficient energy use is the first line of defence against global supply uncertainties. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Money / 9 h ago

Petronas president: ‘Efficiency is the first fuel’ in tackling energy crisis

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Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said the move is part of ‘no-regret’ measures to manage rising geopolitical risks. — Bernama pic

9 h ago

Petronas cuts planning horizon to 45 days to tackle energy supply risks, says president

President and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said rising oil prices also drive up costs across upstream, midstream and downstream operations. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

9 h ago

Oil at US$120? Petronas says it’s not the profit surge many think

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said global oil prices have risen alongside sharp increases in shipping and insurance costs amid conflict in the Middle East. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

9 h ago

Not just supply and demand — Petronas says shipping and insurance are pushing oil prices up

Petronas president and group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz said Malaysia imports about 40 per cent of its crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, far lower than regional peers. — Bernama pic

10 h ago

Malaysia has more breathing room on oil — but prices will still bite, says Petronas

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

11 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

11 h ago

Who’s hit hardest by the Hormuz crisis? Greek, UAE and Chinese fleets lead the list

People queue at a petrol station in Karachi. Fuel prices are rising worldwide as crude oil rallies on fears of prolonged conflict and supply shortages. — AFP pic

11 h ago

Can anything stop oil hitting US$150? What governments and reserves can — and can’t — do

A miner checks the copper ore more than 1,000m underground at the Polkowice–Sieroszowice copper and silver mine in southwestern Poland, owned by KGHM, the country’s metallurgical giant, on March 25, 2026. — AFP pic

21 h ago

Buried treasure: Poland’s copper and silver mines power AI boom — and a looming global supply crunch

A field of hard red spring wheat in Enderlin, North Dakota, US, July 22, 2025. World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

UN’s FAO warns world food prices could rise further if Middle East conflict persists

At 6pm, the local currency strengthened to 4.0295/0350 against the greenback from 4.0365/0430 recorded at yesterday’s close. — Reuters pic

22 h ago

Ringgit rebounds to 4.02 against US dollar as Straits of Hormuz supply concerns ease

Trading activity remained muted on Bursa Malaysia with several regional markets closed. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Bursa Malaysia ends lower as Middle East tensions keep investors cautious

The group said operations under MBO Bank (Labuan) Limited are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year after finalising regulatory requirements.

1d ago

MobilityOne secures Islamic digital banking licence in Labuan, targets global Hajj finance platform

Japan Airlines passenger planes are seen on the tarmac at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.— AFP

1d ago

Japanese airlines weigh fuel surcharge hikes as Middle East war drives up energy costs

Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar, president and group chief executive officer of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said the expansion reflects the group’s strategic focus on scaling its presence in key growth markets across East Asia while cementing Kuala Lumpur’s position as a strategic gateway. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

1d ago

Malaysia Airlines to resume direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights and launch new services to Shenzhen and Changsha

Finished products containing substantial amounts of steel, aluminum and copper will also face a lower 25-per cent tariff on their full value instead of being targeted for the amount of metals they contain. — AFP pic

1d ago

Trump orders new tariffs on medicines and metals, aiming to boost US manufacturing

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