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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

Ferrofluid on glass, with a rare-earth magnet underneath. Ferrofluid is a dark liquid that is attracted to the poles of a magnet. — Picture from Wikipedia/Gregory F. Maxwell
Money / 27 Nov 2025

India greenlights US$800m push to ramp up rare earth magnet production

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

SCG Drives ‘Regional Optimization,’ Positioning Vietnam as a Key Base for Production, Domestic Consumption and Global Exports; Highlights LSP and BMP to Strengthen ASEAN Growth Alongside Social and Environmental Sustainability

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Two Asian Agri Partner Cooperatives in Riau Sign Agreement on Smallholder Oil-Palm Replanting Programme

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Electricity Connect 2025 | Huawei Wins "Best Technology Provider" Award

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Artz Fair 2025 Concludes with Resounding Success

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Global Data Ecosystem Conference Showcases Cutting-Edge Digital Development in Shanghai

Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said that the price of crude palm oil (CPO) is expected to trade above RM4,000 per tonne by the end of the year. He also noted that Malaysia remains focused on increasing palm oil yield, using good planting material  and avoiding deforestation. — Bernama pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Malaysia’s palm oil sector remains bullish, CPO expected above RM4,000 by year-end

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

The Mall Group Launches Southeast Asia’s First Monchhichi Holiday Collaboration, Elevating Bangkok as Asia’s Next Global Festive Landmark

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

VinFast collaborates with five partners to strengthen electric vehicle after-sales service in Indonesia

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

VinFast honored at prestigious detikcom Awards 2025

The latest agreement covers a set of fiscal and monetary policies to anchor a programme aimed at achieving these goals. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

IMF, Ukraine reach staff-level deal on over US$8b financing

The logo of Allianz is seen on a building in Paris, France, April 30, 2020. The German insurance giant signalled Wednesday looming job cuts due to its adoption of artificial intelligence with a report saying up to 1,800 roles, mainly in call centres, could be axed. — Reuters pic
Money / 27 Nov 2025

Insurance giant Allianz signals up to 1,800 job cuts as AI reshapes call centre operations

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

3dsense Media School in Singapore Clinches Top 5 Spot in The Rookies Global School Rankings® 2025

At 9.05am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 3.61 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 1,628.11 from Wednesday’s close of 1,624.50. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 27 Nov 2025

FBM KLCI opens higher, riding Wall Street momentum amid mixed local trade

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Travel Smart, Save More. Maximise Your Travel Budget: DBS UnionPay Platinum Debit Card holders can enjoy up to 11% savings on their everyday spending in China

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Money / 27 Nov 2025

Dreame S50 Station Vacuum Cleaner Takes Southeast Asia by Storm, Redefining the High-End Cleaning Market with "Zero Tangling" Technology