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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

Asian markets opened higher as optimism grew that Washington could soon resolve its record-long government shutdown. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Asian stocks cheer as US shutdown talks boost investor sentiment

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

Vingroup announces culture as a new core pillar to develop world-class artistic spaces

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

NineSmart Honored for "Outstanding Smart Property Management Platform - PropTech" at the 2025 Smart Living Partnership Awards

The ringgit just hit its highest level in over a year, backed by strong buying momentum and investor confidence. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money / 10 Nov 2025

Ringgit on a roll — opens past 4.16 vs US dollar as Asia’s best-performing currency

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Money / 10 Nov 2025

TDCX recognized as Outstanding Partner at Singapore Airlines’ CEO Service Excellence Award 2025

A shopping trolley is pushed around a supermarket on May 19, 2015. — Reuters pic
Money / 10 Nov 2025

The restaurant war dividing US: Who’s winning the battle for broke diners

The Chinese government said yesterday it was waiting for concrete actions by the Netherlands to resolve a dispute over Nexperia. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Nov 2025

China to exempt exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Nov 2025

Beijing lifts restrictions on gallium, germanium and antimony exports to US

Takaichi has highlighted that government-backed initiatives have drawn semiconductor manufacturers to Kumamoto and Hokkaido, generating visible economic benefits. — Reuters pic
Money / 09 Nov 2025

Tokyo to set up PM-headed unit to boost investment, industry outside major cities

The eighth edition of the international trade fair, held annually in Shanghai, opened on Wednesday and will run through Nov 10. — AFP pic
Money / 09 Nov 2025

CIIE underscores China’s commitment to open markets as protectionism rises

A yellow 'X' marks areas of Muhammad Ali Louisville International Airport that are closed following the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky November 5, 2025. — Michael Clevenger/USA Today Network pic via Imagn Images/Reuters
Money / 08 Nov 2025

UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 fleets after Louisville crash kills 14, citing ‘abundance of caution’

TSMC CEO CC Wei and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang interact on stage during TSMC’s annual sports day in Hsinchu, Taiwan November 8, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 08 Nov 2025

Nvidia CEO: AI boom drives Blackwell chip sales, praises TSMC support

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Money / 08 Nov 2025

Conow Launches CBE2000 Pro: Redefining Home Energy Management with AI

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Money / 08 Nov 2025

13 Lifestyle Brands to Watch Out for This Shopee 11.11 Big Sale

Volunteers work in an assembly-line rotation, sorting frozen ground beef, to prepare grocery carts at Adams County Emergency Food Bank, weeks into the continuing US government shutdown, in Commerce City, Colorado October 31, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 08 Nov 2025

Trump orders DOJ probe into meatpacking industry over soaring beef prices

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Money / 08 Nov 2025

Impact Fusion International Inc. is pleased to announce that the "Florida Statewide Organization (FSO) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.," has created an Agricultural Committee to Test Impact Fusion’s Proprietary Technology