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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 / 9 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

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 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?

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

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

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

Showbiz

2 h ago

Shake-up in K-pop: Mark Lee announces leaving SM, NCT

SEOUL, April 4 — NCT fans were left shocked to learn that Mark Lee, considered the group’s mainstay and face of the NCT brand, was leaving not just his agency SM Entertainment but the group as well. The news broke on April 3, 2026, sending shockwaves across the global fandom, and...

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Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer play an unlikely trio of best friends in 'Outcome.'— Picture courtesy of Apple

Showbiz / 6 h ago

Apple TV: What else to add to your April watchlist (VIDEO)

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)

Figures from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toy series are on display at Mattel’s booth at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. Netflix is betting on the animated hit to anchor its next wave of franchise-driven growth. — Reuters pic

Showbiz / 21 h ago

Netflix’s franchise problem: Why the streaming giant is still chasing its own ‘Harry Potter’ moment

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor and creator of the musical ‘Hamilton’ addresses the audience after the play’s opening night on Broadway in New York in this file picture dated August 6, 2015. Miranda will direct a musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s chamber choir musical ‘Octet’ as his next feature project, 5000 Broadway Productions announced Thursday. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Director Lin-Manuel Miranda to turn chamber musical ‘Octet’ into feature film

The 25-year-old said any decision to return cannot be made hastily, as her current focus is on her acting career. — Picture from X/Bernama

1d ago

‘Never say never’: Actress Sandra Lim, Malaysia’s Miss Universe 2024 Top 30 finalist, open to pageant comeback

‘Malaikat Malam’ starring acclaimed Malaysian star Syafiq Kyle, takes over cinemas nationwide. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

1d ago

Malay Mail’s top 10 picks: Malaysian film ‘Malaikat Malam’ takes the lead in No.1, speeding past sci-fi hit ‘Project Hail Mary’ at the local box office

LiSA is set to take centre stage in Malaysia this June, marking her very first solo performance in the country. — ( Picture from Facebook/LiSA

1d ago

Anime hitmaker LiSA brings first solo Malaysia concert this June, ticket sales open April 7

File picture of Blake Lively arriving for the Saturday Night Live 50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, February 16, 2025. A federal judge on Thursday dismissed Lively’s sexual harassment claims in her lawsuit against actor and director Justin Baldoni, significantly narrowing her case over the filming of their 2024 romantic drama ‘It Ends With Us’. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Judge bins Blake Lively harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, leaves retaliation fight alive

‘Malaikat Malam' has earned over RM10 million at the box office. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw

1d ago

Riding the wave of success: Local film Malaikat Malam collects RM10.2m in early screenings and first week

Founder and president of MIFFest, Joanne Goh (centre), with returning ambassador Daiyan Trisha (left) and new ambassador Jack Tan. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2d ago

Ninth Malaysia International Film Festival announces new theme, partnerships and ambassador lineup

Katseye will release new single ‘Pinky Up’ on April 9 ahead of its debut appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. — Picture via Facebook/KATSEYE

2d ago

Katseye teases ‘Pinky Up’ single ahead of Coachella debut (VIDEO)

Megan Thee Stallion said she was hospitalised after falling ill during a performance of Moulin Rouge!, with doctors attributing her condition to extreme exhaustion and dehydration. — Picture via Facebook/Megan Thee Stallion

2d ago

‘Wake-up call’ for Megan Thee Stallion after collapsing onstage during Broadway performance

Maggie Kang said the sequel to KPop Demon Hunters will be bigger in scale, but declined to reveal details on the follow-up film. — Picture via X/Sony Pictures Animation

2d ago

‘Bigger, more eventful’ sequel coming for Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters, say directors

This file picture shows K-pop group BTS perform during ‘BTS The Comeback Live Arirang’ concert in central Seoul, South Korea, March 21, 2026. — Reuters pic

2d ago

BTS land all but one track on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Swim’ starting on top

Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Post first burst onto the scene with his viral SoundCloud track ‘White Iverson’ in February 2015. —Picture from Instagram/Post Malone and Adam Degross

2d ago

From hip hop to Hollywood and now country music: Here’s why Post Malone is worth the hype (VIDEO)

US rapper and singer Post Malone will hold his first-ever Malaysian show at the TM National Stadium on September 27. — Picture via X/LivenationMY and Instagram/Post Malone and Adam Degross

01 Apr 2026

Better Now: Post Malone ends the wait for Malaysian fans with massive KL show this Sept

The cast of ‘Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam’ with director Zahir Omar (centre) at its gala premiere at GSC Mid Valley in Kuala Lumpur on March 31, 2026. — Picture courtesy of GSC Cinemas

01 Apr 2026

‘Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam’: Bringing 1980s-inspired supernatural action to Malaysian screens

South Korean filmmaker Kim Chang-min, 40, was reported to have died after being assaulted by a group of patrons in a restaurant in Guri on October 20, 2025, but no action has been taken against his attackers five months on. — Picture from Facebook/먹자펀

01 Apr 2026

Outrage in South Korea as suspects in indie director Kim Chang-min’s assault still free five months after his death, family condemns handling of case

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