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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

The label on a television reads ‘Country of Origin: Vietnam,’ in Stoneham, Massachusetts November 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Vietnam’s ‘chip-to-ship’ strategy raises red flags over favouritism and financial risks

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2025 Grand Opening

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

‘Ranong Port’ — Thailand’s Gateway to BIMSTEC

A Cathay Pacific A350 flies low over Hong Kong’s urban area near Kai Tak Sports Park, built on the site of the former Kai Tak Airport, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its opening during the Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong, China March 30, 2025. Cathay Pacific has said it plans to buy back all of its shares owned by Doha-headquartered Qatar Airways worth HK$6.96 billion, ending the two carriers’ eight-year shareholding relationship. — Reuters pic
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Qatar Airways to sell entire Cathay Pacific stake in HK$6.96b deal

At 6pm, the ringgit climbed 70 percentage-in-points (pip) to 4.1820/1845 against the US dollar, improving from Wednesday’s close of 4.1890/1925. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Ringgit edges higher after Bank Negara keeps OPR unchanged at 2.75pc

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 2.61 points, or to 0.16 per cent, to 1,618.94 from Wednesday’s close of 1,621.55. — Picture from X/Bernama
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends at day’s low as late selling wipes out early gains

Nissan Motor President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks during a press conference to announce financial results at the company’s global headquarters in Yokohama on November 6, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Loss-making Nissan says on path to recovery despite hefty US$690m quarterly loss

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Asia-Pacific Textile And Apparel Supply Chain Expo & Summit 2025 (APTEXPO 2025)

Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong, in his capacity as Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting Deputy Chair, said companies worldwide are now prioritising resilience over cost, with many adopting dual-sourcing strategies instead of relying solely on the cheapest production sites. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Liew Chin Tong: Asean must act as one supply chain, not competitors

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Simple launches breakthrough AI platform delivering real-time, invoice-based CO₂e data for businesses and institutions

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang Sweeps Nine Prestigious Awards at the 2025 World Luxury Awards

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Mrrjestic Tyres Launches Mobile Tyre Service to Enhance Safety and Convenience for Singapore Drivers

BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said core inflation is likely to remain stable and close to its long-term average, as the economy continues to grow steadily at a modest pace. — Bernama pic
Money / 06 Nov 2025

BNM governor says steady growth, manageable inflation underpin OPR decision

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Harmony of Hope Christmas Concert 2025: Blessed to be a Blessing

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

The AI Era Edge Hardware Revolution: Lens Technology’s Vision and Execution

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

Allianz Commercial: AI and cloud computing drive global construction boom for data centers