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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  / 5 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  / 7 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  / 7 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  / 9 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  / 5 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  / 9 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  / 9 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  / 7 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  / 6 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  / 9 h ago

When one Malayan tapir dies, what else is lost?

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  / 6 h ago

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

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz  / 6 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  / 4 h ago

Iran won’t ease Hormuz chokehold anytime soon — and that’s the point, US intelligence suggests

Datuk Seri Tengki Zafrul Abdul Aziz speaks at the MIDA Annual Media Conference (AMC) 2024 in Kuala Lumpur February 29, 2024. — Picture By Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

War in Iran, economic shockwaves in Southeast Asia

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim interacts with students during the Meet Anwar with MCKK Community programme at Kolej Melayu Kuala Kangsar on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Anwar vows to prioritise Malaysia’s schools and healthcare amid energy crisis pressures

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

Inside "Beautiful Nightmare": When BXG Turned Halloween into a Luxury Fantasy with VIP EXTRA

Chinese soybean importers have stepped up purchases of Brazilian cargoes in recent days as South American prices have eased on expectations that a Beijing-Washington trade deal will pave the way for the resumption of US oilseed sales to the world’s largest soybean importer. — Reuters pic
Money / 03 Nov 2025

Brazilian soybeans win price war over US as Chinese buyers book 20 cargoes

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

AIA Singapore unveils "Road to HYROX" video series, reinforcing its leadership in championing accessible and inclusive wellness

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

TMC Life Sciences Poised for Growth Through Strategic Partnerships and Value-Based Care

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

The Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Manila And Environs & Cebu 2026 Reveals 1 Two Stars, 8 One Star & 25 Bib Gourmands

Asian stocks advanced today, buoyed by optimism from Wall Street’s AI-driven rally, easing China–US tensions, and expectations ahead of key US jobs data. — AFP pic
Money / 03 Nov 2025

Asia stocks rise after Wall Street tech rally and signs of better US-China ties

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

Vinhomes Green Paradise applies to be a participant in the world’s ‘7 Wonders of Future Cities’ global campaign

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

A Well-Oiled Machinery & Equipment Sector: The Silent Strength Powering Malaysia’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

HKSOS x Sowers Action Challenging 12 Hours Charity Trail Marathon 2025

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

Gaw Capital Issues Corrected Information Regarding Recent PERE’s Media Coverage titled "Gaw Capital Shutters US, Europe Institutional Businesses"

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

New Rotary Latch Brings Master Key Convenience To Heavy Machinery

At 9.11am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 9.32 points to 1,622.59 from Friday’s close of 1,613.27, after opening 6.84 points firmer at 1,620.11. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 03 Nov 2025

Bursa opens higher, tracks Wall Street gains as investors eye AI and earnings boost

At 8am, the ringgit stood at 4.1795/2005 against the greenback, compared with last Friday’s close of 4.1860/1930. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Money / 03 Nov 2025

Ringgit hits near one-year high as markets expect OPR to stay unchanged

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

MIMO Launches: The End of the AI Storage Mismatch

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Money / 03 Nov 2025

Creative Secondary School Open Day: Nurturing Today's Minds for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of the Opec ‘Voluntary Eight’ are expected to agree on a modest oil production hike during their online meeting to strengthen market share. — Reuters pic
Money / 02 Nov 2025

Saudi, Russia-led bloc set to hike oil output as Opec+ eyes bigger market share