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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

At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 3.65 points, or 0.23 per cent, to 1,619.85, down from Tuesday’s close of 1,623.50. The benchmark had opened 1.26 points lower at 1,622.24. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Bursa Malaysia opens lower, tracks regional market slump and weak Wall Street close

At 8am, the ringgit stood at 4.1945/2050 against the US dollar, compared with Tuesday’s close of 4.1950/1985. ― Bernama pic
Money / 05 Nov 2025

Ringgit holds steady against US dollar ahead of Malaysia, US rate decisions

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

HeyMax Launches in Hong Kong and Announces Partnership with Cathay

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Money / 05 Nov 2025

Wuxi Strikes a Historic Note as UNESCO "City of Music"

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

Vietnam Exposition Center and dmg events announce strategic partnership to launch global energy congress and exhibition

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

Railtown AI Collaborates with TELUS Sovereign AI Factory to Accelerate Agentic Development for Canadian Software Affiliates

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

Leading Asian Beef Noodle Brand Duan Chun Zhen Launches U.S. Expansion and Franchise Opportunities

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

Shopee Kicks Off 11.11 Big Sale with Shopee House and Shopee Superstar Awards 2025

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

Conow Launches CBE2000 Pro: Redefining Home Energy Management with AI

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

KPMG successfully concludes Digital Assets Forum: Policy, Market Dynamics and Institutional Adoption

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund said it will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed US$1 trillion Tesla pay package, calling it excessive ahead of the company’s November 6 shareholder vote. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Nov 2025

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund opposes Elon Musk’s US$1t Tesla pay, says its too big and risky

A Pfizer logo is displayed at a research facility in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, US, September 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 04 Nov 2025

Pfizer sues rival, accuses Novo of using US$9b Metsera bid to stall new obesity drug

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

Hải Phòng industry powers up with new project from Indochina Kajima’s Core5 Vietnam

An electronic quotation board displays numbers of the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on October 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Money / 04 Nov 2025

Asia markets wobble as tech bubble fears grow amid AI investment frenzy

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

From Taiwan with Flavor, Duan Chun Zhen’s Soulful Beef Noodles Win Over Hong Kong

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Money / 04 Nov 2025

AIA and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Extend Partnership Through to 2032