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Bung Moktar, seen here in a recent file photo, died at Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu at age 66 early today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Sabah BN chairman Bung Moktar dies at 66 after lung, kidney complications

Sabah BN secretary Datuk Jafry Ariffin said party chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin is resting and undergoing light medical treatment under doctors’ supervision. — Daily Express pic
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Bung Moktar taking time off for light medical treatment, says Sabah BN secretary

At 6pm, the ringgit bounced to 4.1115/1165 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1200/1235. — Picture By Choo Choy May
Money  / 17 h ago

Ringgit hits highest level since June 2021 as US rate cut hopes grow

Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung said scrapping the PTPTN loan waiver for top graduates sends the wrong message to Malaysia’s best students. — Picture via Facebook/Lee Chean Chung
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

PTPTN incentive rollback leaves top graduates demoralised, risks talent flight, says MP

Kuala Lumpur has recorded a total of 1,863 mm of rainfall up to September, roughly half of its average annual rainfall over the past five years. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

KL’s flood-defence trio: How the city manages heavy rainfall and avoids major floods

Businessman Albert Tei, 37, taken to the Sessions Court in Shah Alam, Selangor for a corruption charge on December 5, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Businessman Albert Tei hit with fresh RM64,924 Sabah mining bribery charge to ex-PM’s aide Shamsul Iskandar 

Eight Bersatu division chiefs in Sabah said the coalition’s state election defeat stems from state-level leadership decisions, rejecting attempts to blame party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Sabah Bersatu division chiefs say poll rout blame lies with Kiandee and Hamzah, not Muhyiddin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks at a press conference after attending the 12th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Singapore today. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Anwar acknowledges Sabah’s concerns, says ‘legacy issues’ hinder full delivery of federal aid

New housing aid recipient Mohmad Johar Misri (centre) stands with his family at the key-handover ceremony for victims of the Putra Heights gas explosion in Kampung Sungai Baru, Subang Jaya December 4, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Housing minister: 18 families return to new homes after Putra Heights gas blast

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today, recalling him as a steadfast and outspoken Sabah leader. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

‘A firm, principled and outspoken figure’: Anwar leads tributes after Bung Moktar dies at 66

Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie (left) and Toh Ee Wei (centre) share a light-hearted moment with BAM president Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz (right) at his office on December 3, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Sports  / 18 h ago

BAM says Malaysia’s best line-up ready to chase seven badminton medals at SEA Games 2025 in Thailand

Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin died at age 66 at a private hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah at 1.46am December 5, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Zahid Hamidi
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Zahid mourns ‘true friend’ Bung Moktar after Sabah BN chief dies at 66

Hosts sometimes accompany patrons outside the club, taking them to dinners or other venues, and may exchange contact details with regulars. — AFP pic
Singapore  / 1 h ago

Singapore’s booming host club scene has women paying thousands for ‘boyfriend experience’

An aerial view shows a motorist driving on a road surrounded by flood waters in Kangar in northern Malaysia’s Perlis state on November 28, 2025, as severe flooding affected thousands of people in the region following days of heavy rain. The Works Ministry estimates that RM327.8 million is needed so far to repair public infrastructure damaged by the North-east Monsoon. — AFP pic
Malaysia  / 15 h ago

Nearly RM330m needed to repair Malaysia’s monsoon-hit infrastructure, says Works Ministry

Teochew-style fried fish head is a signature dish at Bee Leng. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 3 h ago

Head to Bee Leng Restaurant in Batu Caves for hearty fare like fried fish head and dry-fried ‘yee mee’

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Money / 1d ago

He Eye Specialist Hospital Group（HESH）Honored as 2025 ACES Industry Champion, Shaping the Future of Eye Health with Technology and Global Collaboration

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DFI Retail Group Outlines 3-Year Plan for Sustained Profitable Growth and Returns

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Five Talent Shifts Redefining Hiring in Taiwan: PERSOL Unveils 2025 Workforce Insights

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Shopee Champions Women-Led Impact Nationwide in Celebration of Its 10th Anniversary

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caraccident.hk and workinjury.hk Announce the Launch of CriminalLawyers.hk

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Money / 2d ago

Santan Crowned Industry Champion at ACES Awards 2025

At 8 am, the ringgit climbed to 4.1200/1300 versus the greenback compared to yesterday’s close of 4.1275/1330. — Reuters pic
Money / 2d ago

Ringgit opens slightly higher ahead of US rate decision

The takeover comes as Genting New York (GENNY), a Genting subsidiary, recently secured one of three Class III casino licences in New York, a move viewed as positive for GENM’s expansion plans.— Reuters pic
Money / 2d ago

Genting takeover of Genting Malaysia unlikely to trigger full privatisation, analysts warn

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Greenbriar Announces Commencement of the Loan Closing Process for the USD $40 Million Sage Ranch Construction Facility

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Allianz Commercial: Geopolitics and cyber drive risk exposures for directors and officers in 2026

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Money / 2d ago

Not All Degrees Are Equal: SIM Highlights the Power of Accreditation as Career Insurance

Only two of China's top 10 auto exporters focus exclusively on battery-powered vehicles. One of them is US electric-car pioneer Tesla.The other is BYD (pic). — AFP pic
Money / 2d ago

Chinese gasoline cars surge abroad, challenging Western automakers in emerging markets

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Hong Kong: Independent committee to conduct comprehensive and in-depth review following major fire

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Shopee Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering MSMEs as Local Businesses Across the Region Generate Over US$270 Billion on the Platform

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Money / 2d ago

Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$524m in Dual-Currency Samurai Loan Facility

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Money / 2d ago

Hang Lung Opens Application for Transitional Accommodation Program from HK$11 Million Relief Fund for Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Residents