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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 / 18 h ago

Former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik dies aged 82

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 / 15 h ago

Wee Ka Siong pays tribute to Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, calls him towering statesman and nation builder

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 / 18 h ago

From S$1,000 runner to S$1m kingpin: Singaporean loan shark boss jailed over China-based empire

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 / 14 h ago

Anwar: State leaders entitled to salaries, my decision not to take pay is personal choice

Former Transport Minister and MCA Honorary Life President Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik died at the age of 83 on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot

Showbiz / 19 h ago

‘Copy and paste’: Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh goes viral after appearance in K-pop music video (VIDEO)

People look at BYD EV cars on display at a mall roadshow in Singapore. Rising global energy costs driven by the Iran war are beginning to filter into daily life in Singapore, pushing up prices for fuel, transport and basic goods. — Reuters pic

Singapore / 15 h ago

‘Everything is going up’: Singapore hit by war-fuelled price hikes across the board

Acknowledging that prices of goods may rise, Prime Miniser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is assisting farmers and fishermen with fuel subsidies and working on measures to gradually address diesel price increases. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Anwar says large projects on hold amid rising costs, but rakyat-focused initiatives will continue

Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman (right) vows to take firm action after Private Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi was reported to have been assaulted at the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment camp in Bentong, Pahang on March 30, 2026, resulting in critical injuries. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Soldier in critical condition after assault at Bentong army camp; corporal in police custody

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Penang LRT hits milestone with first concrete segment cast in Kulim

MCA flies its party flag at half-mast at its national headquarters on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2026 to honour former president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, who shaped Malaysia’s transport and logistics legacy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

From Port Klang to KLIA: Industry leaders honour Ling Liong Sik’s lasting infrastructure impact

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 / 18 h ago

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

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets the public at the launch of the 2026 Madani Rakyat Programme in Meru, Perak on April 4, 2026, urging focus on national stability and the economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

GE16 not coming soon, Anwar says now is ‘work time’, urges focus on Malaysian economy

Former Transport Minister and MCA Honorary Life President Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik died at the age of 83 on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

Fahmi Fadzil leads tributes as ex-MCA president Ling Liong Sik dies

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 / 18 h ago

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

Malaysia

9 h ago

Zara Qairina inquest: Lawyers for her mother seeks to call own psychiatric expert after forensic report points to suicide

Zara Qairina Mahathir, a Form 1 student of SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 17, 2025, a day after being found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory. The circumstances leading to her death is the subject of an ongoing inquest. — Daily Express pic

KOTA KINABALU, April 4 — The legal team representing the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir plans to call their own psychiatric expert witness to provide a more balanced evaluation during the ongoing inquest.This comes after forensic psychiatrist Dr Chua Sze Hung told the Coroner’s Court yesterday that the...

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets the public at the launch of the 2026 Madani Rakyat Programme in Meru, Perak on April 4, 2026, urging focus on national stability and the economy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

GE16 not coming soon, Anwar says now is ‘work time’, urges focus on Malaysian economy

Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (left) is seen with Global Sumud Flotilla director-general, Datuk Dr Sani Araby Abdul Alim Araby. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

PM Anwar explains why Selangor MB Amirudin Shari is leading Malaysia’s Gaza aid mission

MCA flies its party flag at half-mast at its national headquarters on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2026 to honour former president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, who shaped Malaysia’s transport and logistics legacy. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

From Port Klang to KLIA: Industry leaders honour Ling Liong Sik’s lasting infrastructure impact

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MCA flies its party flag at half-mast at its national headquarters on Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur on April 4, 2026 to honour former president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, who shaped Malaysia’s transport and logistics legacy. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

From Port Klang to KLIA: Industry leaders honour Ling Liong Sik’s lasting infrastructure impact

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at Perak’s Madani Rakyat 2026 programme in Meru. — Bernama pic

11 h ago

Price control first, stimulus later: Anwar outlines phased economic response amid West Asia conflict

Miri police succeeded in nabbing nine people suspected of involvement in robbing a house in Goodwill Garden, Batu Niah and recovering the stolen items within 24 hours of the report on April 3, 2026. — Picture By Raymond Manuel

11 h ago

Gold rings, phones, and no goodwill: Police arrest nine, recover stolen loot from Miri house heist

Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman (right) vows to take firm action after Private Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi was reported to have been assaulted at the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment camp in Bentong, Pahang on March 30, 2026, resulting in critical injuries. — Bernama pic

12 h ago

Soldier in critical condition after assault at Bentong army camp; corporal in police custody

Jertih Fire and Rescue Station chief Mustafa Ismail said both victims, identified as Fauziah Ali, 75, and her son Azli Abu, 45, were sent by members of the public to the Besut Hospital for treatment. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Jertih home fire leaves family with severe burns, neighbour among first responders

Hilir Perak police chief ACP Chua Kok Lian said a report was received at 9.35 pm about a naked man acting indecently and obstructing traffic along Jalan Langkap–Chui Chak. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

13 h ago

Naked man disrupting traffic in Langkap detained for psychiatric evaluation

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the proposal is still under evaluation, and no decision has been finalised. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

13 h ago

Terengganu work-from-home plan still under evaluation, no decision yet

The resident suspects a black panther was responsible for the attack. — File pic

13 h ago

Residents fear black panther after sheep carcass found near Gua Musang Hospital quarters

Acknowledging that prices of goods may rise, Prime Miniser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is assisting farmers and fishermen with fuel subsidies and working on measures to gradually address diesel price increases. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Anwar says large projects on hold amid rising costs, but rakyat-focused initiatives will continue

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned that external pressures, particularly the war in the Gulf region, have increased government spending by about RM6 billion per month. — Bernama pic

14 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to stay grateful, united amid economic growth and global pressures

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

14 h ago

Anwar: State leaders entitled to salaries, my decision not to take pay is personal choice

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

15 h ago

Wee Ka Siong pays tribute to Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, calls him towering statesman and nation builder

The Mutiara LRT Line construction project at the Bandar Sri Pinang project site in George Town, Penang, January 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

13 h ago

Penang LRT hits milestone with first concrete segment cast in Kulim

Former Transport Minister and MCA Honorary Life President Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik died at the age of 83 on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

15 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

Former Transport Minister and MCA Honorary Life President Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik died at the age of 83 on April 4, 2026. — Bernama pic

16 h ago

Fahmi Fadzil leads tributes as ex-MCA president Ling Liong Sik dies

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