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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 / 12 Nov 2025

Swiss-Belhotel International Continues To Expand In Malaysia

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Money / 12 Nov 2025

TrustPal Leadership Dialogue 2025: Driving the Regional Estate Planning Platform and Financial Advisory Efficiency

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Money / 12 Nov 2025

Chubb Life Hong Kong Launches Market-First Dementia Insurance Plan, Side by Side

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Money / 12 Nov 2025

First Partnership with Kaspi: UnionPay Cards Achieve almost full Acceptance in Kazakhstan

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Advancing Innovation with Openness: Huawei holds the 6th Innovation and IP Forum

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

South Pacific Metals Corp. Reports Rock Chip Assays with High-Grade Copper up to 21.2% at Ontenu NE

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Vietnam: A Trusted Partner for Global Climate Action – A Call for Collaboration Towards a Just Green Transition

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Ariana Grande’s Wax Figure Lands in at Madame Tussauds Singapore

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 7.45 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 1,634.83 from yesterday’s close of 1,627.38. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Bursa ends higher for second day as ringgit strengthens

At 6pm, the ringgit appreciated by 0.52 per cent to 4.1360/1395 against the US dollar from yesterday’s close of 4.1555/1635. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Ringgit rises for sixth straight day as US Fed rate cut hopes boost investor sentiment

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Superstar G-Dragon Elevates Hanoi’s Ocean City as a New Global Music Destination

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Malaysia's Commitment to Advancing Tangible Climate Action Towards a Sustainable, Net-Zero Future

The Suica penguin, introduced in 2001, has become a beloved symbol of JR East’s cashless transit card used by millions across Japan.
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Japan rail operator JR East to retire iconic Suica penguin after 25 years, eyes new mascot

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

HKSTP Debuts at SWITCH 2025 Singapore with Hong Kong Startups Shining at Prestigious SLINGSHOT Pitch Event

A new Bank Negara Malaysia policy will require applicants for personal loans exceeding RM100,000 to complete a short financial education course from January 2027. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Borrowing over RM100,000 from Jan 2027? BNM says you’ll need to complete a 15-minute financial education module first

An investor checks stock information on a mobile device at a brokerage house in Shanghai. Most Asian markets slipped after early gains faded, as optimism over a US government reopening gave way to renewed caution and profit-taking. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Asian stocks retreat as US shutdown rally fades, sentiment cools