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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 / 27 Nov 2025

Hang Lung Pledges HK$11 Million to Set Up Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Fire Relief Fund

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

AIA Hong Kong, Staff and Financial Planners Donate HKD20 Million to Support Communities Affected by Tai Po Fire

This handout photograph taken and released by the UK Parliament's House of Commons on November 26, 2025 shows Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (centre) speaking in the House of Commons in London as the government delivered its annual budget. Britain's Labour government unveiled a tax-raising budget on November 26 costing billions of pounds to curb debt and fund public services, as the country faces lower economic growth in the coming years. — House of Commons handout/AFP pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

UK budget chaos: Reeves’ £26b tax hikes placate markets but risk Labour fortunes

A general view shows the damaged towers of Wang Fuk Court housing estate, where a major fire engulfed bamboo scaffolding across multiple blocks, killing at least 44 people and leaving almost 300 missing, in Tai Po, Hong Kong November 27, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Hong Kong insurance sector braces for record claims, liable for RM1.37b in damages from deadly Tai Po fire

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

US-ASEAN Business Council Urges Regional Alignment to Advance Southeast Asia’s Circular Economy

The European Union could fine Elon Musk’s X platform for breaking its digital rules by the end of 2025 — two years into a probe that has tested the bloc’s resolve to police the online space. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

EU expected to slap Musk’s X with a fine over online content breaches by end‑2025, sources say

The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today as talks of a possible interest rate cut in the US gained momentum. — AFP pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Ringgit closes at 4.1305 against US dollar as Fed rate‑cut bets lift sentiment

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

2025 China-ASEAN Marathon kicked off with over 15,000 runners exploring Fangchenggang on foot

Bursa Malaysia pared gains to end lower today, dragged down by selling in selected blue chips, especially those in the telecommunications sector, an analyst said. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Telecom sell‑off pares Bursa Malaysia gains, FBM KLCI ends down seven points

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Christmas Dining 2025 at InterContinental Singapore introduces a delightful lineup of festive buffets, events, and menus

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Proton sourced RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from local vendors this year alone, underscoring its commitment to a localised supply chain that will continue to grow in scale and value. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Proton sources RM3.2b in parts, components from local vendors this year, says Tengku Zafrul

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Thailand Shines Brighter with 10 New Michelin Star Additions, including its Second Three-Michelin-Star Restaurant

A view of the flood situation in Kangar during a FotoBernama survey November 27, 2025. Bank Rakyat is offering a moratorium of up to six months to individuals and businesses affected by the ongoing floods across the country. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Bank Rakyat announces six‑month repayment moratorium for flood victims nationwide

Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani speaks at a press conference during the MPOC Trade Networking Visit Industry Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur today. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Chinese buyers urged to commit to long-term palm oil deals with Malaysia for better prices, says plantation minister

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Hengan International Donates a Total of HKD6 Million in Cash and Daily Supplies to Support Post-fire Relief Efforts at Tai Po Wang Fuk Court

Malaysia has maintained around four per cent growth in 2025, showing resilient economic performance despite global challenges, the World Bank says. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 27 Nov 2025

‘Hugely positive’: World Bank says Malaysia shows resilient economic growth in 2025