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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 / 06 Nov 2025

Dato’ Sri Aliff Syukri & Bella Astillah Lead Shopee 11.11 Big Sale with Daily Superstar Livestreams, Lagi Murah Deals, and Free Shipping

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research, Thong Pak Leng, said Wall Street rebounded overnight amid legality issues surrounding President Donald’s sweeping tariffs, now under scrutiny by the United States (US) Supreme Court. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Bursa starts slightly higher as Wall Street rebound lifts sentiment

At 8 am, the ringgit was 4.1865/1985 against the US dollar compared with Wednesday’s close of 4.1890/1925. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Ringgit strengthens ahead of BNM rate decision, trades around 4.18 against US dollar

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (centre), his wife Ros’gela da Silva (R), and his Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco, look on during a visit to the Quilombola Community of Itacoa-Miri in Acara, Para State, Brazil on November 3, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 06 Nov 2025

Pay to protect: Brazil pitches new forest fund at COP30

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Money / 06 Nov 2025

pCloud Launches 11.11 Exclusive Offer: Lifetime Storage and Encryption Plans at Record-Low Prices

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

One Step One Realm IP Makes Appearance at APEC 2025

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

HKSTP Manifesting 20 Latest BFSI Tech and Translation of R&D at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025

A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland, California August 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Is the US trade deficit an economic emergency? Nearly half of Americans say yes

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Galaxy Macau Presents Tatler Off Menu

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Flu Wave Hits Southeast Asia, Highlighting Gaps in Protection for the Elderly

At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 1.95 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 1,621.55 from yesterday’s close of 1,623.50. — Picture by Zuraneeza Zulkifli
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia ends slightly lower, tracking regional markets

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

amfori Asia Sustainability Summit 2025 sets course for resilient, responsible and sustainable supply chains

Magnum Ice Cream Company has removed Ben & Jerry’s chair from its board following internal probes, as its feud with Unilever deepens ahead of a delayed Amsterdam listing. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry’s board chair no longer fit to serve

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Dusit Thani Bangkok earns its place among the world’s top 100 hotels

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Slide into the Amazon Holiday Giftorium and Experience the Joy of Gifting

Silicon X Sdn Bhd has achieved a breakthrough in Malaysia’s semiconductor drive with the successful activation of its locally developed reprogrammable chip, now ready for final testing before 2026 mass production. — AFP pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Penang’s Silicon X makes breakthrough with first Malaysian FPGA chip