News

Logo
Most Read
Born in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Tun Dr Ling served as Malaysia’s Transport Minister from 1986 to 2003. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 11 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  / 12 h ago

After passenger falls onto LRT track at Abdullah Hukum station, Loke issues urgent reminder to please mind the gap

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  / 7 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  / 11 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

After Wangsa Maju controversy, Fahmi tells PKR members not to go around ‘checking licences’

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  / 7 h ago

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

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  / 15 h ago

‘It’s suffocating’: Why Chiang Mai’s air is among the world’s worst right now

Selangor PAS Youth deputy chief Aubidullah Fahim Ibrahim said penalties in the form of fines alone would not deliver a meaningful deterrent, especially when lives are lost due to drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol. — Picture via Facebook
Malaysia  / 13 h ago

Selangor PAS Youth urges govt to restrict alcohol sales, says fines alone not enough to curb drunk driving

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  / 15 h ago

In numbers: The commodities most affected by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown

Shiloh Jolie's resemblance to her actress mother has drawn attention on social media. — Social media screenshot
Showbiz  / 12 h ago

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

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  / 15 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  / 13 h ago

Small stalls, big impact: Why Anwar wants to focus on local traders over mega projects

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  / 7 h ago

King and Queen express condolences on passing of Ling Liong Sik

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  / 8 h ago

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

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  / 12 h ago

Police hunt driver involved in hit-and-run that killed Putrajaya motorcyclist

A participant stands behind a rainbow flag during a gay pride parade promoting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, in Chennai, India June 24, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 25 Sep 2019

New Zealand finds nearly third of transgender people raped but few seek help

Only 500 pairs of the GEL-Kayano 5 nasi lemak are available. u00e2u20acu201d Image via Twitter/Complex Sneakers
Life / 25 Sep 2019

New Asics 'nasi lemak' sneakers represent Malaysia’s diverse cultures

Police gather evidence and talk to waitresses at a karaoke bar after a raid in the Thai province of Chiang Mai on September 5, 2019 in this picture courtesy of the Thailand Internet Crimes Against Children (TICAC) task force. u00e2u20acu201d Thomson Reuters Foundatio
Life / 25 Sep 2019

Look, don’t touch: Thai bars raided for trafficking child ‘entertainers’

Models present creations by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his Spring/Summer 2020 womenu00e2u20acu2122s ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Saint Laurent during Paris Fashion Week in Paris September 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 25 Sep 2019

Saint Laurent brings elegance to dazzling show in front of Eiffel Tower

Slick Woods attends the Harper's Bazaar celebration of 'ICONS By Carine Roitfeld' at The Plaza Hotel during New York Fashion Week September 6, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 25 Sep 2019

Oh baby! Pregnant models show they have stomach for Paris catwalk

Nearly half of the women in the study reported feeling itchiness or vaginal dryness, but only 39 per cent dared to speak about it with their doctor. u00e2u20acu201d champja/Istock.com pic via AFPn
Life / 25 Sep 2019

Vaginal health in menopausal women rarely discussed in visits with their doctor

Three of the most striking looks bore the ghostly prints of real wildflowers, gathered and applied by an artist who has mastered the natural technique. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2019

Dior says it with wildflowers and Greta Thunberg plaits

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, will open its u00e2u20acu02dcGalaxy's Edgeu00e2u20acu2122 attraction on May 31, while Disney World in Orlando, Florida will launch its version on August 29. u00e2u20acu2022 AFP pic
Life / 25 Sep 2019

Disney parks are set to become more vegan-friendly

The u00e2u20acu02dcBosco Verticaleu00e2u20acu2122 (Vertical Forest) residential tower in the Porta Nuova district is seen in Milan, Italy May 18, 2018. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 24 Sep 2019

UN plans vast urban forests to fight climate change

Eating a diet rich in fruit and veg could reduce the risk of cataracts, according to new research. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2019

‘Buying local’ groceries isn’t always better for the environment

Overflowing bins and piles of uncollected rubbish in Harare, Zimbabwe September 4, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Thomson Reuters Foundation pic
Life / 24 Sep 2019

Tap for trash: App seeks to clean up Zimbabwe’s waste-clogged cities

Prince Harry Duke of Sussex and Meghan Duchess of Sussex, pose with members of u00e2u20acu02dcWaves For Changeu00e2u20acu2122 NGO at Monwabisi Beach outside of Cape Town September 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2019

Harry and Meghan make pitch for mental health on S. African tour

In this photograph taken on September 15, 2019, people walk past mangroves on the coast during low tide in Mumbai. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2019

Mumbai fears for homes and lives amid rising seas

Congolese Nobel Peace prize winner Denis Mukwege attends a meeting with Colombian sexual violence victims women in Bogota August 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 24 Sep 2019

Nobel laureate seeks backing for new fund to aid women raped in war

Albert Nabonibo, 35, sits in a restaurant in Kigali, Rwanda September 17, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Thomson Reuters Foundation
Life / 24 Sep 2019

Rwandan gospel singer shrugs off backlash to coming out hoping to help others

No Image
Life / 24 Sep 2019

Degas and his dancers: New show demolishes myth