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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  / 8 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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 12 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  / 8 h ago

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

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  / 4 h ago

Wee Ka Siong pays tribute to Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, calls him towering statesman and nation builder

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  / 12 h ago

In numbers: The commodities most affected by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown

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  / 4 h ago

Anwar: State leaders entitled to salaries, my decision not to take pay is personal choice

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  / 12 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  / 10 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  / 9 h ago

Police hunt driver involved in hit-and-run that killed Putrajaya motorcyclist

Selangor PAS Youth deputy chief Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim said penalties in the form of fines alone would not deliver a meaningful deterrent, especially when lives are lost due to drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Selangor PAS Youth urges govt to restrict alcohol sales, says fines alone not enough to curb drunk driving

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  / 9 h ago

Former Singapore oil tycoon OK Lim taken into custody at hospital after failing to surrender for 13½-year jail term

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  / 12 h ago

When one Malayan tapir dies, what else is lost?

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz  / 9 h ago

‘Copy and paste’: Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh goes viral after appearance in K-pop music video (VIDEO)

Protesters hold a placard reading ‘Protect children, not Shein’ outside Paris’ BHV department store on November 5, 2025, during the opening of Shein’s first physical store amid uproar over childlike sex dolls. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Nov 2025

EU must act, France says as Shein’s Paris debut sparks fury over childlike sex dolls

Zhiwei Zhang, economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, said Chinese exporters had been ‘frontloading their trade’ to avoid high tariffs in the US and will now need to rely on domestic demand as overseas demands decrease. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Nov 2025

Trade truce can’t mask slowdown: China’s exports slip for first time in eight months

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

SC Asset Wins HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

Passengers Advisory: Batik Air Operations Shift to Terminal 4 in Changi Airport, Singapore Starting 11 November 2025

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

Canon Drives the Future of Smart Work at Think Big Bangkok 2025

Trading on Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on November 7, 2025 as Wall Street slump, AI bubble fears weigh on sentiment. — File picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 07 Nov 2025

Weak Wall Street cues, AI stock jitters drag Bursa Malaysia at Friday’s open

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

IP Merchandise Emerges as the New Ace in the Young Consumer Market; GiftOne Decodes Industry Trends and Offers Custom Custom IP Gift Solutions

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

Synology Marks 25 Years by Unveiling Next-Gen Flagship Products

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

Xencelabs Launches Ultra-Portable 4K OLED Pen Display 16 Lite​

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Money / 07 Nov 2025

Luxshare Precision Reports Strong Revenue and Profit Growth in Q3 2025 Results

Boeing secured orders for up to 29 jets from Central Asian carriers Air Astana and Somon Air in November 2025 for their long-haul flights. — Reuters file pic
Money / 07 Nov 2025

Central Asia takes off: Air Astana and Somon Air order new Boeing jets to expand global reach

Malaysia’s central bank flags global risks but sees resilient growth ahead backed by Budget 2026 measures. ― Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 07 Nov 2025

BNM keeps OPR at 2.75pc, says policy stance still supports growth and price stability

Economists see ringgit trading between 4.17 and 4.19 amid the softer US dollar. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Nov 2025

Ringgit strengthens to 4.17 against US dollar after BNM holds OPR steady at 2.75pc

More than three-quarters of Tesla shareholders backed the US$1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk. — AFP pic
Money / 07 Nov 2025

‘World’s most expensive participation trophy’: Tesla investors hand Musk a potential US$1t to keep him at the helm

Companies announcing multi-billion dollar investments in artificial intelligence have raised concerns about the formation of a bubble reminiscent of the dotcom boom and bust. — Reuters pic
Money / 07 Nov 2025

Is AI in a bubble? Investors, economists and tech giants weigh in

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Grabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Maison Solutions Inc. (MSS) as Securities Fraud Class Action Survives Motion to Dismiss and Approaches Settlement