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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  / 5 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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 9 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  / 5 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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 7 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  / 6 h ago

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

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  / 9 h ago

When one Malayan tapir dies, what else is lost?

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  / 6 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  / 6 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  / 4 h ago

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

Datuk Seri Tengki Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks at the MIDA Annual Media Conference (AMC) 2024 in Kuala Lumpur February 29, 2024. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

War in Iran, economic shockwaves in Southeast Asia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with students during the Meet Anwar with MCKK Community programme at Kolej Melayu Kuala Kangsar on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar vows to prioritise Malaysia’s schools and healthcare amid energy crisis pressures

Since April, eight key Opec members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia have boosted production in an effort to regain market share amid strong competition from producers outside the group such as the United States, Canada and Guyana. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Nov 2025

Opec+ likely to maintain current output levels

Shoppers cross the road on Black Friday at Oxford Circus in London, Britain, November 28, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 30 Nov 2025

AI helps drive record US$11.8b in Black Friday online spending

This file picture shows the headquarters of the Economist editorial offices in London, Britain, August 12, 2015. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Nov 2025

Billionaires, media giants to battle for stake in The Economist as Rothschilds exit after decades

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Money / 29 Nov 2025

Poetry as a Cultural Bridge and an Emotional Bond: the 2025 Classical Chinese Poetry Contest Deepens its Cultural Echoes in Southeast Asia

This file picture shows a general view of the West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2017. — Reuters pic
Money / 29 Nov 2025

Did Opec+ get its oil strategy right in 2025 — and what does it mean for prices and global politics?

The local note traded mostly higher against a basket of major currencies. ― Bernama pic
Money / 29 Nov 2025

Ringgit likely to stay within RM4.12-RM4.14 range next week, US Fed biggest influence

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

Lens Technology Donates HK$13.1 Million in Aid Following Devastating Tai Po Fire

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

Commerce Dot Com Celebrated As One of Asia’s Inspiring Workplaces At Aces Awards 2025

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

Thai SELECT Festival Presents "The Savory Thai SELECT Night Market" and Delights Los Angeles with an Authentic Taste of Thailand

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

New Zealand’s ‘sure bet’ housing market now a risky gamble after historic decline

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

Singapore Sports Hub renamed The Kallang, signals push to bring more diverse and accessible experiences across sport, entertainment, lifestyle and community

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

HONMA Golf Announces Interim Results for FY2025/26 Strong Growth in Korea While Other Markets under Pressure

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

Siam Paragon Unveils NEXTOPIA, a Global First Prototype for the World of Tomorrow

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Money / 28 Nov 2025

BJAK Celebrates Malaysia’s Largest Online Insurance Partnership with 16 Insurers

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the membership also opens wider doors for Malaysian professionals and entrepreneurs, especially in the services and skill sectors, including engineering, law, and medicine, to compete and serve in CPTPP member countries. — Bernama pic
Money / 28 Nov 2025

Tengku Zafrul: CPTPP driving FDI and new market access for Malaysia

The dollar looked set for its weakest week since late July on Friday, with traders piling into bets on more US monetary easing next month, as a CME Group outage temporarily froze trading in several currency pairs on its platform. — Reuters pic
Money / 28 Nov 2025

Dollar set for worst week since July as traders bet on Fed cut