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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

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

Fortune Honours Malina Ngai as One of Asia's Most Powerful Women: The Science Behind AS Watson's 185-Year Legacy

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

Merlin Entertainments Group's Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Korean Heartthrob Jung Hae In's Wax Figure Inviting Fans to Enjoy ‘Our Time’ in Hong Kong

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

Taiwan CareTech Alliance Enters Japan’s Aging Market with Smart Elderly Care Products

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025: United for decade of innovation and scaling

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

Hong Kong International Communications Electronic Chamber Launches with Historic Inaugural Banquet

During the opening session, the ringgit traded higher against a basket of major currencies. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 18 Nov 2025

Ringgit eases slightly against US dollar amid technical correction

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

2Stallions Showcases How AI Can Transform Productivity for Businesses

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Money / 18 Nov 2025

Gorilla Technology Reports Record Revenue in Q3; Issues 2026 Guidance

Hinako Mori, who dyed her hair, heads to her work floor at a store of Japanese retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo October 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 18 Nov 2025

Dyed hair and nail art OK! More Japanese firms relax rules in tussle for workers

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

Forge Resources Intercepts 105 g/t Au in the Payoff Zone at Alotta Project, Yukon

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

Galaxy Macau Presents a Standout OFF MENU Festival during Macau Grand Prix Weekend, Cementing the Luxury Resort as Asia’s Home of Gastronomy and Entertainment

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

Primech AI Secures Landmark Lease Agreement for Hytron Autonomous Cleaning Robots in Singapore’s Army Camp

Laopu Gold incorporates traditional Chinese filigree techniques into its jewellery designs, offering culturally-rooted luxury that resonates with a new generation of Chinese consumers. — Picture via Laopu Gold
Money / 17 Nov 2025

Even LVMH’s Arnault can’t resist shopping at the Chinese brands destroying his company’s sales

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

First Phosphate Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement to Existing and Follow-on Investors

The KLCI closed marginally firmer at 1,627.43 as analysts described the session as a ‘holding pattern’ amid global uncertainty. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 17 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia edges higher in choppy trade as investors await key US data

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

VinFuture Foundation announces 2025 Sci-Tech Week