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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

The EBRD says ageing populations are already weighing on living standards and could cut annual per capita growth in emerging Europe by nearly 0.4 percentage points through 2050. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Nov 2025

‘Getting old before getting rich’: EBRD sounds alarm on demographic headwinds

Juho-Pekka Palomaa sits on the steps in front of the Finnish parliament where he was holding a potluck protest to mark 1000 days of unemployment, in Helsinki October 30, 2025. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Nov 2025

Finland faces harsh economic challenges, yet its ‘happiest nation’ spirit holds

Maersk began diverting vessels away from the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea towards the southern tip of Africa in January 2024 after an attack on one of its ships by Yemen’s Houthi militants, who attacked ships in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. — AFP pic
Money / 25 Nov 2025

Maersk to return to Red Sea route as soon as conditions allow, CEO says

The Malaysia Pavilion, spearheaded by Matrade, comprised 16 exhibitors representing a diverse range of construction-related industries, including building materials, engineering services, smart construction technologies, project management and energy-efficient solutions. — Malay Mail pic
Money / 25 Nov 2025

Malaysia secures export sales worth RM432.18m at Saudi Build 2025

The group said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia that its net loss was mainly weighed down by a loss on the disposal of investment securities, which amounted to RM22.31 million in the current quarter compared with a loss of RM4.66 million previously. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Money / 25 Nov 2025

DRB-Hicom’s Q3 net loss widens to RM15.19m

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Money / 25 Nov 2025

Watch Exchange Wins Singapore's Top 50 Enterprises Award for Industry Transformation and Professional Excellence

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Money / 25 Nov 2025

Alibaba Group veteran payments leader, Jia Hang, joins DCS to accelerate a new era of payments innovation

The ringgit firmed to 4.13 against the US dollar as dovish comments from senior Federal Reserve officials fuelled expectations of a rate cut ahead of next month’s FOMC meeting. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 25 Nov 2025

Ringgit strengthens to 4.13 amid growing expectations of US rate cut

The new Hefei research centre marks Volkswagen’s first facility capable of full vehicle development outside Germany, as the automaker races to keep up with fast-rising Chinese rivals. — Reuters pic
Money / 25 Nov 2025

Volkswagen says it can now make cars entirely in China

TSMC alleges that Wei-Jen Lo may disclose confidential technology to Intel, prompting the chipmaker to seek legal action under his non-compete and Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. — AFP pic
Money / 25 Nov 2025

TSMC sues former senior VP after his move to Intel, citing trade-secret risks

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Money / 25 Nov 2025

Changan Makes Official Debut at São Paulo Auto Show, Launches Brand in Brazil

The benchmark index slipped to 1,611.74 as investors consolidated positions, though analysts say firm trading volume points to steady underlying sentiment. — Picture by Razak Ghazali
Money / 25 Nov 2025

FBM KLCI pulls back seven points as market takes a breather after recent rally

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Money / 25 Nov 2025

LIFETASTIC’s brand new limited-edition Christmas cakes are here | Popular gift exchange picks | Fun parties for people and pets

The Starbucks logo is seen at an outlet in Petaling Jaya. The coffee chain’s Malaysian operator said footfall is slowly returning after months of boycott-driven losses. — Yusof Mat Isa
Money / 25 Nov 2025

Starbucks Malaysia claws back after boycott battering, but rivals aren’t letting up

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Money / 25 Nov 2025

FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Opens in Lillehammer with CHiQ as Official Partner

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Money / 25 Nov 2025

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