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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 / 11 Nov 2025

TE Capital Partners and Dash Living Form Joint Venture to Acquire Prime Residential Asset in Minato Ward

Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade rose 6.6 per cent in September to RM158 billion, driven by stronger wholesale and retail sales and a surge in e-commerce and digital payments, official data showed. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 11 Nov 2025

DOSM: Malaysia’s wholesale, retail trade up 6.6pc in September to RM158b

Malaysia leads South-east Asia in new data centre capacity, attracting investments from Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Tencent. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Report: Malaysia shines in regional data centre boom as South-east Asia funding trails global level

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Digital Earth Session at 2025 WSTDF advances SDGs

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Cifas and Trend Micro Announce Partnership to Combat Identity Fraud and Online Scams

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

8 in 10 people in Singapore delayed medical care to prioritise work and avoid burdening family

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Blue Cross Drives Excellence Through Customer-Centric Innovation

Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia’s new central region industrial cluster initiative aims to deepen supply chains and link key sectors such as E&E, pharmaceuticals, and halal manufacturing. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia targets E&E, pharma, halal sectors in new central region cluster plan

Sony raised its full-year profit and revenue outlook as blockbuster anime ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ and strong PlayStation sales boosted earnings. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Sony lifts full-year forecast on ‘Demon Slayer’ success, strong PlayStation sales

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Wildberries Launches Free Deepfake Detector

Mr DIY reported an 11.9 per cent year-on-year rise in third-quarter net profit to RM136.1 million as new store openings drove growth, lifting its shares 2.5 per cent in early trade. — Picture from Facebook/Mr DIY ID
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Mr DIY shares rise after Q3 profit rises 12pc on new store openings

Bursa Malaysia opened higher, tracking Wall Street’s gains as US lawmakers advanced a deal to end the government shutdown, lifting sentiment across local equities. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia opens higher on Wall Street rebound, US shutdown optimism

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

Ezhou Huahu International Airport emerges as a major air cargo hub in China as international freight throughput more than doubles

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Money / 11 Nov 2025

[Illuminate the Art of Sustainable Fashion] Asia's premier fashion event, Fashion Summit (Hong Kong), makes a grand return from 12 Nov to 2 Dec

The yen slipped to 154.49 per dollar as optimism over a US government funding deal lifted risk appetite and boosted currencies like the Australian dollar. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Yen slips to nine-month low as traders eye end to US shutdown

Aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of a lithium mine in the Atacama Desert. China has approved a landmark partnership between Chile’s Codelco and SQM to boost lithium output in the Atacama salt flat, marking a key step toward securing global EV supply chains. — AFP pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

China clears Chile lithium pact, opening door to Atacama expansion