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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 / 05 Nov 2025

XTransfer and Bank SinoPac Announce Partnership at Hong Kong FinTech Week

Export-Import Bank of Malaysia has extended a US$70 million (RM293 million) Islamic Overseas Investment Financing facility to Berjaya Land Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Berjaya Okinawa Investment (S) Pte Ltd. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Berjaya secures RM293m Exim Bank funding for Four Seasons Okinawa development

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Trend Micro Launches End-to-End Protection for Agentic AI Systems with NVIDIA

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Increasing Competition, Economic Slowdown and Cyber Threats are Reshaping Asia’s Business Landscape: Aon Survey

A display shows an advertisement for betting on the New York City mayoral election, featuring Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani and Independent candidate for New York City mayor and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, in Times Square, in New York City, November 4, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Wall Street braces for life under Mamdani, fears hit to New York City’s business edge

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

iHerb Singapore Launches 11.11 Wellness Mega Sale from November 5 to 24

BNM Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the evolving digital and financial landscape requires greater agility and collaboration to combat threats; thus, the swift sharing of information and expertise is essential in efforts to fight against financial crimes. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Bank Negara governor urges stronger collaboration, creativity and conduct to curb financial crimes

Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaks at the opening ceremony of the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China November 5, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

China’s economy to top US$23.8t by 2030, says Premier Li Qiang

China will suspend for a year the 24 per cent additional tariffs on US goods and remove up to 15 per cent duties on some American agricultural imports, including soybeans, from November 10, while keeping its 10 per cent levies in place. — Reuters pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

China to suspend extra tariffs on US goods, but soybean trade still faces high duties

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Joie de Vivre in Hong Kong: Taste France Pavilion Celebrates French Culinary Icons and Cultural Delights at Wine & Dine Festival 2025

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

SIM Global Education Strengthens Role in Singapore’s Growing Transnational Education Landscape

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Psychology Degree at SIM Global Education: Nurturing the Next Generation of Mental Health Professionals

File picture of an electronic quotation board displays numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on October 31, 2025. Tech companies led a sharp sell-off across Asia on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried about an AI bubble following a rally this year that has seen valuations hit record highs. — AFP pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

‘Sea of red’: Asian markets sink as tech sell-off deepens on AI bubble fears

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Wildberries Pilots Drone Delivery for Online Orders

In a Bursa Malaysia filing yesterday, it said 3Q 2025 net profit rose to RM271.1 million from RM233.07 million recorded a year ago, with revenue at RM751.99 million from RM572.57 million previously. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Westports among top gainers after posting higher 3Q earnings

In a statement after markets closed, Nintendo raised its annual net profit forecast to ¥350 billion from ¥300 billion. — AFP pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Nintendo shares jump over 10pc after raising Switch 2 sales, profit forecasts