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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

Warren Buffett confirmed he will retire as Berkshire Hathaway’s chief executive at the end of 2025, with Greg Abel set to take over as CEO while Buffett retains his controlling shares during the transition. ― Reuters file pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Buffett to hand over reins at year’s end, not his Berkshire shares — yet

Shell said it will cease work on the MarramWind and CampionWind projects in the North Sea as part of a strategic pivot back to oil and gas, following a 24 per cent rise in quarterly profit. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Shell exits two North Sea wind projects as focus shifts back to oil and gas

The ringgit opened higher at 4.1540 to the US dollar, supported by continued buying interest and optimism over a possible end to the US government shutdown. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Ringgit climbs for second day as weaker dollar and easing US shutdown lift sentiment

Global equities rallied as optimism grew that US lawmakers are close to ending the record-long government shutdown, lifting risk appetite across markets. — Reuters pic
Money / 11 Nov 2025

Global stocks rally as US shutdown deal lifts investor sentiment

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

First Phosphate Welcomes the Addition of Phosphate to the Critical Minerals List of the United States

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia on Monday, the company said the MTNs have a one-year tenure and carry an interest rate of one-month KLIBOR plus 1.80 per cent per annum. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Genting raises RM900m via bonds to fund Genting Malaysia buyout

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

GBA International Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Summit 2025 Opens Grandly "AI and Robotics Fest" Launches Alongside HKPC Drives AI for All and Embodied AI Adoption to Propel Hong Kong into a New Era of New Productive Forces

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) increased 8.25 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 1,627.38 from Friday’s close of 1,619.13. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends higher as upbeat data, stronger ringgit lift investor sentiment

At 6pm, the ringgit appreciated by 0.4 per cent to 4.1555/1635 against the US dollar from Friday’s close of 4.1735/1775, marking its strongest level in 13 months, last seen at 4.1625 on October 2, 2024. ― Bernama pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Ringgit hits 13-month high on hopes of US government shutdown resolution

In a statement, Maybank said the financing and investment cover the entire spectrum of client segments, ranging from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to mid-cap companies and large multinational corporations. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Maybank drives RM15b financing, investments into Johor-Singapore SEZ

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Rhenus strengthens its Air Freight Gateways Network in Southeast Asia to support Global Trade

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

OPPO Find X9 Series Sets New Benchmark for Flagship Experiences with Enhanced Customer Services

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Green Gains: Unlocking Commercial Real Estate Value Through Sustainability

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

CPA Australia Survey: Increasing AI Adoption Reshapes Future Roles in Accounting Industry and Rises Data Concerns in Hong Kong

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Shopee Launches Shopee Rai Lokal Jelajah Komuniti to Empower MSMEs Across Malaysia Through E-Commerce

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow witnessed the signing of the sale and purchase agreement between Mah Sing chief executive officer (CEO) of property subsidiaries Yeoh Chee Beng and PDC deputy CEO Roslan Hassan in George Town November 10, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Chow Kon Yeow
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Mah Sing to launch RM528m M Cora project on newly acquired Penang land