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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

Petronas and Italy’s Eni will jointly invest US$15 billion through their new 50:50 venture, NewCo, to develop eight upstream projects across Indonesia and Malaysia within three years. — Bernama pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Petronas, Eni to launch eight new upstream projects in Malaysia and Indonesia under US$15b regional JV

Malaysia’s crude palm oil output rose 11.02 per cent month-on-month in October to 2.04 million tonnes, while exports jumped 18.58 per cent to 1.69 million tonnes, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Money / 10 Nov 2025

MPOB: Malaysia’s crude palm oil output jumps 11pc in October as exports surge 19pc

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia’s economic diversification is supporting robust growth, with GDP projected to expand 5.2 per cent in the third quarter. — Bernama pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Malaysia’s economy on track for 5.2pc Q3 growth, says Amir Hamzah

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Edgefield Secondary School Students Clinch Top Honours at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 Competition

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

MEXC’s Risk Control, Anti-Fraud, and Asset Freeze Measures: Building the Security Firewall for Crypto Users, an In-Depth Analysis

Malaysia’s unemployment rate stayed at 3 per cent in September, with the number of jobless falling slightly to 518,600, according to the Department of Statistics. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 10 Nov 2025

DOSM: Malaysia’s jobless rate steady at 3pc in Sept, signalling continued labour market recovery

Investment banks issued differing outlooks on Maxis following its Q3 FY2025 results, citing resilient postpaid growth and the impact of its 4G spectrum assignment. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Brokerages split on Maxis outlook after Q3 results, spectrum deal

Petronas’ subsidiary PCCSV has been awarded Malaysia’s first offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) assessment permit under the newly enforced CCUS Act 2025, marking a key step in the nation’s energy transition. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Petronas unit secures Malaysia’s first offshore CCS assessment permit for Duyong field under new Act

Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the country is making steady progress on fiscal, social, and labour market reforms to support its high-income ambitions. — Bernama pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

BNM governor: Malaysia advancing reforms at steady, realistic pace

Malaysia’s banking industry is fast-tracking AI adoption to improve compliance, fraud detection and risk management, supported by a new industry-led governance framework. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Malaysia’s banks ramp up AI adoption to strengthen compliance and risk controls

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Lazada Malaysia Builds on US$25 Million Regional Investment to Deliver Smarter Shopping and Sweeter Savings This 11.11

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

DL announces half-year positive profit alert up 20x to HK$220M

Local institutions remained net buyers for a fifth consecutive week, with inflows totalling RM280.7 million, offsetting continued foreign selling. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Local funds buy RM280.7m on Bursa, extending five-week streak

Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, supported by selective buying in blue chips and optimism that the ringgit’s strength will attract fund inflows. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia opens higher on buying interest, ringgit strength supports sentiment

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Triple the Probiotics, Triple the Relief: Life-Space Launches Triple Strength Probiotics in Singapore

The US dollar recovered in early Asian trade as investors weighed soft US data and renewed optimism that Congress may soon end the US government shutdown. — AFP pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Dollar steadies as weak data fuels growth concerns, US govt shutdown deal hopes cap gains