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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

Binance CEO Richard Teng said profit-taking and a broader market pullback are weighing on crypto prices, even as bitcoin remains more than double its 2024 levels. — Reuters pic
Money / 21 Nov 2025

Bitcoin drops 21pc in November, Binance chief blames global risk sell-off

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Hualien Launches the Magnificent 2025 Pacific Hot Spring Festival

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

ONYX Hospitality Group Launches ‘Beyond the Festivities’ Campaign for the 2025 Holiday Season

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

LINE Thailand Reveals the Future of Luxury at FLAIR BKK ’25

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Citi Head of Wealth Andy Sieg Returns to Hong Kong

Lower impairment charges, stronger non-interest income and a slight rebound in net interest margins helped offset softer revenue and higher operating costs. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 21 Nov 2025

Maybank’s Q3 net profit rises to RM2.62b on higher fund-based and non-interest income

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Sports Enterprise GYM AESTHETICS, Health Pacer for Athletes and HK Citizens Promoting Sports for All and Advancing AI Health Management

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

AIA Unveils "On Your Side" Critical Illness Protection Series Featuring Multiple First-in-Market Coverages

Headline inflation slowed in October as food and housing costs moderated, even as core prices in personal care, dining and health services continued to rise. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 21 Nov 2025

DOSM: Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.3pc in October 2025 on softer food and housing costs

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Resilience Strategies for Importers and Exporters in Volatile Markets: Tradewind Seminar in Hong Kong Supports Sustainable Growth

The partnership gives OpenAI early access to new US-built data-centre systems as Foxconn pivots deeper into the fast-growing AI hardware sector. — Reuters pic
Money / 21 Nov 2025

OpenAI turns to Foxconn to help build the next wave of AI infrastructure

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Taiwan Smart Security Alliance Launches "ACI Defense: Security and Rescue" Brand in Thailand

The collaboration introduces shared performance metrics, real-time monitoring and wider self-collection options, aiming to cut missed deliveries and strengthen fulfilment across Malaysia.
Money / 21 Nov 2025

Shopee strikes delivery pact with four major couriers to standardise Malaysia’s e-commerce logistics

Shoppers are seen at a supermarket in Tokyo. The stimulus package comes as bond yields hit record highs and the yen weakens further, heightening concern that fresh spending will deepen Japan’s already heavy debt load. — Reuters pic
Money / 21 Nov 2025

Tokyo approves RM560b relief package despite market jitters over rising debt, weak yen

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

Taiwan Medical Textile Alliance Expands into Thailand’s Healthcare Market with Innovative Functional Fabrics

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Money / 21 Nov 2025

xTool Launches "Make It Here" Initiative to Fuel a European Renaissance of Making