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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

The Telegraph, widely known as the ‘Tory bible’ was put up for sale in 2023 by British bank Lloyds to pay off its previous owners, the Barclay brothers’, debts, plunging the paper’s future into question. — AFP pic
Money / 22 Nov 2025

‘Daily Mail’ owner buys ‘The Telegraph’ for £500m in UK media shake-up, eyes global expansion

A Chinese tourist group stands near the Sensoji temple, a popular sightseeing spot at the Asakusa district in Tokyo, Japan, November 18, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Nov 2025

Japan businesses brush off worries over China tourists

The 43-day government shutdown from October to mid-November has already delayed publications of various economic indicators including those on retail sales and trade. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Nov 2025

US government cancels October inflation report after shutdown

Ubisoft shares rose 4.5 per cent as it resumed trading yesterday following a week-long suspension. — Reuters pic
Money / 22 Nov 2025

Ubisoft finalises Tencent accord as it resumes trading

Google has so far come away largely unscathed from a bipartisan government legal crackdown on the dominance of Big Tech - a push that began during the first term of President Donald Trump. — Reuters illustration
Money / 22 Nov 2025

Judge in Google ad tech case seeks quick fix for web giant’s monopolies

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

VinFast participates in Gaikindo Jakarta Autoshow 2025, displays two all-new models for the first time in Indonesia

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

IAIC Launches First Multi-Region Study on Ageing and Ageing Well, Advancing Global Collaboration and Research in Integrated Care

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

ONYX Hospitality Group Celebrates National Recognition For Spa Excellence in Thailand

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

HEYTEA Secures Halal Certification in Malaysia, Marks Milestone With Nationwide Free Drink Event

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

LANDMARK Unveils "Noëlia at LANDMARK: Joy Begins With Giving" Largest-ever Festive Showcase Spreads the Magic of Wishes in Central

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

VinFast earns two prestigious awards in Indonesia

Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the ringgit’s appreciation was in line with currencies such as the euro, British pound, Singapore dollar, Thai baht, and Indonesian rupiah. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 21 Nov 2025

Ringgit closes higher against US dollar after regional rebound

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Wedding in Hong Kong: Regent Hong Kong Elevates Terrace Vows with Best View

The rapid adoption of digital payment platforms and commerce super-apps has significantly expanded the speed and sophistication of financial crime across the Asia-Pacific region, Malaysia included, underscoring the need of a collective reset. — iStock pic
Money / 21 Nov 2025

Fraud is evolving fast: How culture and tech are reshaping bribery and corruption risks across Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Ant Group Chairman Eric Jing Outlines Strategy for Inclusive AI, Collaboration on Tokenised Settlement

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Social Enterprise Summit 2025 Officially Opens in Hong Kong "Unleashing Passion & Purpose for Social Innovation – HK & GBA" Uniting Across Borders, Generations, and Sectors to Forge Sustainable Solutions for Global Challenges