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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  / 8 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

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?

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 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

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

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

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

DHL Express strengthens Penang connectivity with additional capacity to support trade momentum

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

APTEXPO 2025 Officially Opens: Day 1 Sets the Stage for Global Collaboration

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Blue Cross Introduces "Bear Attack Additional Coverage" to Safeguard Travellers Offers HK$50 Coupon for SmartClub Members

The Indian government is reviewing Air India’s plea to diplomatically ask China to allow an alternative routing and emergency access to airports. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Nov 2025

Banned from Pakistan airspace and bleeding money, Air India lobbies to fly over China’s Xinjiang

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

AIA Hong Kong Offers Free Rides on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel to Celebrate Athletes of National Games, National Games for Persons with Disabilities and National Special Olympic Games

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Porsche Design Tower Bangkok Captivates Singapore Market with Exclusive Preview

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Surging AI, Connecting ASEAN — Guangxi’s "A-Super" League Drives Collaborative Achievements

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Dr. Terence Tan, Director of Halley Body Slimming Clinic, Shares Clinical Insights on CoolSculpting Elite at Regional Webinar Hosted by Allergan Aesthetics

Abdul Rasheed emphasised that deeper regional integration through ATIGA, RCEP and DEFA is crucial. — Bernama pic
Money / 19 Nov 2025

BNM governor: Asean must tighten rules of origin, close loopholes to manage tariff fallout

Abdul Rasheed said deeper digital and financial integration will boost inclusion across the region. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Money / 19 Nov 2025

Asean cross-border QR payments hit 12.9 million transactions in first half of 2025, says BNM governor

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

VinFast’s Rising Sales Strengthen Its Path Into Middle East Markets

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Hongkong Land launches Sustainability Partnership Programme

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Southco Introduces New Soft-Close Damping Hinge

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

Somfy Enhances Outdoor Comfort with Smart Motorized Systems and Weather Sensors for Zip Screens

Bitcoin also briefly fell below the key US$90,000 (RM373,410) level for the first time in seven months before rising to around US$93,000. — Reuters pic
Money / 19 Nov 2025

Global stocks in red over worries about tech and Nvidia

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Money / 19 Nov 2025

OZO Medini Opens, Bringing Youthful Energy to Iskandar Puteri