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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  / 19 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  / 15 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  / 16 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  / 14 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  / 11 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

This undated handout photo shows a dated pig painting at Leang Tedongnge in Sulawesi, Indonesia. u00e2u20acu201d Maxime Aubert/Griffith University handout pic via AFP
Life / 14 Jan 2021

World’s oldest known cave painting found in Indonesia

People receiving free sandwiches made specially by the workers of Bouchon Enfin by James Won in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of James Won.
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Malaysian James Won’s restaurant gives free breakfast sandwiches to the needy amid MCO

The young street vendor was lost for words when Bob said that he would buy him a real watch. u00e2u20acu201d Picture via Facebook/Mfa Bob
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Kind Penang man buys young street vendor a real watch after seeing him wear one made of paper

S.Pavithra,28,(kanan) bersama suaminya M.Sugu,29 ceria ketika merakamkan video masakan menu Nasi Beriani di kuarters Ladang Ephil. u00e2u20acu201d Foto Bernamann
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Questions raised over name change in YouTube sensation S. Pavithra’s official page on Facebook

Locsin said her son Tice (left) has apologised for his costly mistake. u00e2u20acu201d Pictures via Facebookthejulmargrace
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Filipino boy ‘accidentally’ makes parents RM8,411 poorer after going on gaming app spending spree

Healthcare workers in protective gear care for patients at the emergency room in Madrid, Spain, May 8, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic
Life / 14 Jan 2021

After Covid-19 infection health workers 83pc protected, says study

Walking amid nature at least once a week may help improve our abilities to cope with stress. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 14 Jan 2021

How regular walks in parks and forests could help bust work-related stress

According to ILO estimates, 147 million women and 113 million men worked from home in 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Pandemic-driven shift to home work carries risks, says UN

Key Worker Mark Reid from North Shields receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle upon Tyne January 9, 2021. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Five hurdles in the global Covid-19 vaccine rollout

A Qatar Airways Boeing 777 aircraft is seen behind a luggage trolley at Hamad International Airport in Doha April 1, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 14 Jan 2021

Qatar Airways says it will resume Egypt flights on Jan 18

Aerial view of burnt areas of the Amazon rainforest, near Boca do Acre, Amazonas state, Brazil, in the Amazon basin, on August 24, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic
Life / 13 Jan 2021

WWF: Forest loss ‘hotspots’ bigger than Germany

Lew was in awe of the King when he met him in Pahang. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Facebook/Ebit Lew
Life / 13 Jan 2021

Agong takes preacher Ebit Lew out for lunch, thanks him for helping Pahang flood victims

Tok Mat in grandpa mode marking his granddaughteru00e2u20acu2122s Math test. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Facebook/ Datou00e2u20acu2122 Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan
Life / 13 Jan 2021

‘MCO with Atok’, Tok Mat welcomes the MCO with a math test for his granddaughter

The foreigners insisted that they hadnu00e2u20acu2122t finished their meal despite the empty plates and glasses on their table. u00e2u20acu201d Screengrabs via Instagram/jurnalisrakyat
Life / 13 Jan 2021

Foreigners in Bali get into 30 minute-long debate with police after defying Covid-19 curfew (VIDEO)

The wife told police she was out u00e2u20acu02dcwalking her dogu00e2u20acu2122, one of the few activities allowed during Quebecu00e2u20acu2122s nightly curfew that began on Saturday. u00e2u20acu201d Picture from Unsplash
Life / 13 Jan 2021

Covid-19: Canadian couple slapped with RM4,900 fine after wife caught ‘walking’ husband on leash during curfew in Quebec

Keep entertained and informed with news and kids channels throughout the MCO and CMCO. u00e2u20acu2022 Picture courtesy of Astro Malaysia
Life / 13 Jan 2021

Astro offers complimentary viewing of all Kids Pack and News channels till January 26 amid Covid-19 pandemic