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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

Before taking power last month, Takaichi, an acolyte of ex-premier Shinzo Abe, was a vocal critic of China and its military build-up in the Asia-Pacific. — File pic via Reuters
Money / 17 Nov 2025

Japan tourism stocks tumble after China issues travel warning over Taiwan remarks

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

Infinity FA Highlights the Critical Role of Competitive Employee Benefits in Retaining Talent Amid Evolving Workplace Expectations

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

DBS and UnionPay International Launch SplendorPlus Campaign for the DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card, Strengthening China-Singapore Financial Connectivity and Bringing Greater Benefits to Consumers

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

Fung Style Launches Hong Kong’s First Immersive Design Projection Studio

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

Elliptic powers compliance for Wallet’s 100M+ users on Telegram

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Money / 17 Nov 2025

CHINAPLAS 2026: Quality Growth Driven by Technology, Thriving Future Powered by Green Solutions

A stock photo illustrating a typical ‘finfluencer’ at work. — Pexels pic/RDNE Stock project
Money / 17 Nov 2025

No more free rein for Malaysia’s ‘finfluencers’: Unlicensed advice could mean RM10m fine as regulators tighten oversight

Saudi Arabia’s US$925 billion Public Investment Fund took a sizeable hit on its infrastructure and real estate-heavy megaprojects, towards sectors such as AI, logistics and mining. — Reuters pic
Money / 17 Nov 2025

Saudi firms cut foreign salary premiums as kingdom pivots towards AI and logistics

People look at Labubu toys at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Bangkok May 6, 2025. The collectibles may be trending, but Beijing says stimulus, not toys, is key to reviving China’s economy. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2025

Is Pop Mart’s ‘Labubu’ the next ‘Beanie Baby’? Analysts warn of hype bubble risk

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Money / 16 Nov 2025

VinFast signs MOUs with Indonesia’s leading banks and finance companies to accelerate green transformation

A woman makes a reel while running past an Hermès store in Mumbai, India on November 14, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 16 Nov 2025

World’s biggest population, thousands of millionaires: Why selling luxury in India isn’t easy

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Money / 16 Nov 2025

ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Nidec Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - NJDCY

Malaysia’s economy is holding steady despite global challenges, BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 15 Nov 2025

Malaysia’s economy stays stable and resilient despite global headwinds, says BNM governor

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Money / 15 Nov 2025

HKSTP Showcases Innovation Strength with 13 Park Companies at the China Hi-Tech Fair

The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.10-4.15 range against the US dollar next week, supported by Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic fundamentals amid shifting expectations over the United States’ monetary policy. — Picture by Miera Zulyana
Money / 15 Nov 2025

Ringgit expected to hover near four‑year high, trade within 4.10–4.15 range next week

Bursa Malaysia is expected to move sideways next week as investors await a new round of global policy developments and economic data. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 15 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia expected to trade sideways next week as investors eye global policy, data cues