Editors urge better policemedia cooperation for public interest reporting KUALA LUMPUR: The Editors Association of Chinese Medium of Malaysia urges police and other law enforcement agencies to respect the duties of journalists and photojournalists while carrying out onsite reporting. In response to police investigation officers instructing reporters to delete photos and videos while covering an assault incident at an entertainment venue in Cheras, the association issued a statement urging ..

Farewell, Tun Dr. Ling: A final salute to a political giant KUALA LUMPUR: Family, friends, dignitaries and political comrades gathered today to bid a final farewell to the late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, the sixth president of MCA. The funeral service commenced at 10am, followed by the departure of the hearse at 11am for the Xiao En Crematorium in Nilai. Dr Lings widow Toh Puan Ong and younger son Ling Hee Keat walked hand-in-hand behind the casket. As the hearse departed, Classic Rock musica genre ..

From stem cell donor to medical pioneer: Malaysian becomes first foreigner to practice medicine in China JOHOR BAHRU: What began as a simple act of kindness ended up making history. For Dr Yong June Kong, a stem cell donation didn't just save a young lifeit broke a 10-year legal stalemate, paving the way for him to become the first foreign doctor officially licensed to practice in China. Dr Yong, from Johor Bahru, also known as Yang Yongkang in China, recently gained media attention as the ..

Human washing machine displayed at Osaka-Kansai Expo set to go overseas OSAKA: The Mirai Ningen Sentakuki (human washing machine of the future), a fully automatic bathing machine exhibited at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, will be exported for the first time this spring. The decision was prompted by an importers official visiting the Expo shortly after its opening in April last year. The official observed visitors using the machine and concluded that it offered significant relaxation benefits. An ..

Chinese TV regulator calls for end to looks worship BEIJING: Chinas television regulator has signaled an end to looks worship in dramas, following a wave of online mockery targeting a flawless-looking general whose immaculate makeup appeared out of place on blood-soaked battlefields. On Tuesday, the National Radio and Television Administration convened a symposium on fostering healthy aesthetics. The regulator urged industry insiders to shift from overly relying on star power and instead focus ..

Rot starts from the head: Dr Ling best remembered for his fish head theory PETALING JAYA: Throughout his long political career, Dr Ling Liong Siks fish head theory remains his most famous quote. During an MCA training camp for members of parliament and state assemblymen, Dr Ling once presented each representative with a fish, warning them that rotten fish always starts from the head. This metaphor is used to describe corruptions in organizations and the government. It emphasizes that the ..

Dr Ling taught me politics is a game with rules: ex-aide PETALING JAYA: Politics is a game with many rules. A politician must follow these rules and serve the people; he must also enjoy the process. Datuk Koh Chin Han, who served as Tun Dr Ling Liong Siks private secretary and special assistant for 13 years, shared the lesson Dr Ling taught him. He described Dr Ling not just as a political leader, but also a meticulous strategist who calculated every move with precision. Speaking to _Sin Chew ..

Cross-Strait ferry routes see thousands of Taiwan residents return to ancestral homes in China BEIJING: Cross-Strait ferry routes witnessed a significant travel surge during Qingming Festival as thousands of Taiwan compatriots returned to their ancestral homes on the mainland for tomb sweeping and family reunions. According to the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration, the four Mini Three Links routes which provide direct maritime transport between coastal areas of East Chinas Fujian province ..

MCA to drape Lings casket with party flag in highest honour: Wee KUALA LUMPUR: A special ceremony will be held tomorrow to drape the casket of former Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik with MCA flag. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the gesture serves as the highest mark of respect and honour for the sixth MCA president. Dr Ling, also a former Minister of Transport, passed away on Saturday morning. He was 82. He is survived by Toh Puan Ena Ling and ..

Nearly 500 elderly folk killed by family caregivers in Japan from 2006 to 2024 A recent analysis in Japan of a government report showed that nearly 500 people aged 65 and olderdied between fiscal years 2006 and 2024 as a result of murder or abuse by family members or relatives who had been caring for them, highlighting the increasingly harsh environment surrounding in-home caregiving. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the number of elderly-only households has exceeded 17 ..

Loke pays tribute to his predecessor Tun Dr Ling: 'A visionary who laid the foundation for transport sector in Malaysia' KUALA LUMPUR: Former Transport Minister Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik dedicated his life to national development, and his tenure saw the push for several key infrastructure projects that laid a solid foundation for Malaysia. These contributions were highly commended today by current Minister of Transport Loke Siew Fook. In a post on his Facebook page, Loke expressed deep respect for ..

Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik a steady and humble statesman, says Kuik KUALA LUMPUR Tun Dr. Ling Liong Sik was a steady and humble statesman who delivered outstanding contributions to the nation, says Dato' Kuik Cheng Kang, Group Editor-in-Chief of Media Chinese International (Malaysia). Recalling his experience as a journalist, Kuik shared that the most challenging aspect of interviewing Dr. Ling was his soft-spoken nature. "He spoke without haste, delivering his thoughts sentence by sentence in a way ..

MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik passes away at 82 KUALA LUMPUR : Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, the sixth president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) and former Minister of Transport, has passed away at the age of 82. Dr Ling also served as the Chancellor of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), former Chairman of the UTAR Council and Chairman of the Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) College Council. Under his leadership, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, formerly known as ..

Woman looking for extra income ends up as money mule SEREMBAN: A woman looking to earn extra income ended up falling victim to a sophisticated online job scam. Within 10 days, her work as restaurant reviewer became a money mule facilitating transactions totaling RM63,820 for a fraud syndicate. The woman, identified as C, lost more than RM10,000, with her e-wallet and four bank accounts also suspended. C, a company assistant, shared her story at a press conference hosted by Lobak state ..

TELUK INTAN: M. Danesshwaran stands out among his peers as one of the 15 students scoring 10As in SPM, including an A- in Chinese paper. As a vernacular secondary school, all students in SMJK San Min sit for Chinese paper in SPM. No exception for Danesshwaran. Speaking to _Sin Chew Daily_ in fluent Mandarin, Danesshwaran said he attended Chinese school since kindergarten. Like him, Danesshwarans five brothers and sisters are also studying at Chinese schools, three of them also sitting for ..

Pork prices in Thailand rise as oil costs trigger March 30 farm-gate price hike BANGKOK: Three swine organizations have announced another increase in recommended live pig farm-gate prices, raising the guidance level by RM0.25 (THB2) per kilogram with effect from March 30. First, the Southern Swine Raisers Association announced a recommended farm-gate price for fattening pigs, up RM0.25 (THB2) to RM8.85 (THB72) per kilogram, with pig sides at RM10.32 (THB84) per kilogram, culled breeding sows at ..

Inside BTS economics: Will the multibillion-dollar purple power last? SEOUL: When the first chords echoed across Gwanghwamun Square and a sea of purple light sticks pulsed in unison, thousands of fans in attendance and millions more watching online across the globe roared their affection at BTS highly anticipated comeback concert last Saturday To the casual observer, it was a spectacular display of pop culture dominance. To economists, the gathering at Gwanghwamun was a live demonstration of a ..

Live pigs are RM200 cheaper now, pork sellers urged to pass savings to consumers Putrajaya : Live pigs are cheaper now following the announcement of RM200 per 100kg drop in the ex-farm price in Peninsular Malaysia by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the new ex-farm price takes effect immediately in Peninsular Malaysia. He urged pork sellers to show empathy by revising the prices lower so that consumers get to enjoy cheaper pork. In a ..

ACCCIM proposes RM1 per litre cap on petrol subsidy KUALA LUMPUR : The Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (ACCCIM) Socio- Economic Research Centre (SERC) has proposed that if international oil prices continue to rise, the government should set a cap on petrol subsidies at a maximum of RM1 per litre, with consumers bearing the remaining costs. In recent weeks, petrol prices have climbed steadily. While RON95 under the Budi Madani RON95 subsidy programme remains at RM1.99 ..

Indonesian children fear losing learning, entertainment under social media ban JAKARTA: Kalam, an 11-year-old from Bekasi, West Java, usually spends one to two hours on weekends playing with his friends on Roblox, a popular sandbox platform for all ages, where he enjoys adventure and car racing games. But as of Saturday, he and some 70 million Indonesians under 16 will lose access to Roblox and seven other platforms, as the government restricts child users access to digital applications deemed ..

Penang-based campaign aims to dispel myths about social workers Launched in conjunction with World Social Work Day, the Myths vs Facts about Social Workers campaign by Womens Center for Change (WCC) Penang and its mainland support center Pusat Perkhidmatan Wanita (PPW) sets out to do something simple but necessary: correct what Malaysians think they know about social workers, and reveal why social workers deserve recognitionand protection. People often think we just give advice, shares one of ..

Paper industry giant Lim Guan Teik passes away at 91 PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Lim Guan Teik, the founder of Muda Holdings and a pioneering figure in Malaysias paper industry, passed away on Monday night at the age of 91. A prominent leader within the business community, Lim served as the president of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) from 1998 to 2003. Born in 1935 in a small village along the Muda River in Kedah, Lim was a graduate of Nanyang ..

Kulai missing urns: Families reject compensation offer KULAI: Most families affected by the missing urn cases at Perpetual Memorial Park here have rejected the managements offer of two new double-urn niches under construction as compensation. A second round of one-on-one session between the affected families and the memorial park management was held Sunday, after the first meetings on March 15. No agreement was reached in the first meeting between the families and the memorial park management. ..

South Korea expresses regret over Japans approval of history textbooks, urges rectification SEOUL: South Koreas Education Ministry on Tuesday denounced a Japanese government panels approval of high school textbooks containing what Seoul described as historical distortions. The Republic of Koreas Ministry of Education expresses its deep regret over the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technologys decision to pass textbooks which claim territorial sovereignty over the ..

PENANG: Qingming, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese observance where families pay respects to their ancestors by visiting cemeteries. In recent years, the practice has increasingly been extended to pets, as more people regard them as part of the family. A growing range of pet-specific joss paper offeringssuch as snacks, pet houses and toyshas emerged, allowing families not only to honour their ancestors but also to remember beloved pets that once accompanied them. A ..

MICs decision to remain in BN reflects political maturity, says Zambry PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)s decision to remain in the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition reflects loyalty and political maturity, says Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, the secretary-general of BN. He said the decision made by MIC central working committee in a meeting on Thursday did not only reflect its current political stance but also trace back to the deep historical ties formed during the Alliance era ..

MICs decision to remain in BN reflects political maturity, says Zambry PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)s decision to remain in the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition reflects loyalty and political maturity, says Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, the secretary-general of BN. He said the decision made by MIC central working committee in a meeting on Thursday did not only reflect its current political stance but also trace back to the deep historical ties formed during the Alliance era ..

Harish Rana, first Indian granted passive euthanasia, dies after 13 years in coma NEW DELHI: After 13 years of silence and suffering, Harish Ranas long journey has come to an end on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. A resident of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, Rana, who became the first Indian granted permission for passive euthanasia, breathed his last at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he was shifted for the process of withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment. The ..

From wuxia games to AI-powered microdramas: China sharpens its soft power playbook BEIJING: In _Where Winds Mee_t, a Chinese-developed martial arts, or _wuxia_, video game launched in November 2025, players are not limited to scripted dialogue. They can also engage in free-form conversations powered by AI with non-player characters. The artificial intelligence chat feature in the game offers a glimpse into how China aims to leverage its growing prowess in innovation and technology to make its ..

Four urns recovered in Nilai; police do not rule out insider involvement 1. Xiao En Memorial Park in Nilai, where 30 urns were reported missing. (file photo) SEREMBAN: Police recovered four missing urns in Nilai and do not rule out insider involvement in urn thefts. Nilai police confirmed that 10 witnesses gave statements to the police where four missing urns were recovered. More than 50 cremation urns in three memorial parks Perpetual Memorial Park in Kulai, Xiao En Memorial Park in Nilai and ..

Tang Ah Chai: Chinese independent school history textbooks draw on global standards, not just China or Taiwan The history textbooks used in Chinese independent schools do not cover only Chinese or Taiwanese history they also include Malaysian history, drawing on both the old national school curriculum (KBSM) and the current KSSM framework. Veteran historian Tang Ah Chai said it was a misconception that Chinese independent school students learn only the history of China or Taiwan. Equally ..

Fruit prices set to rise as fertiliser supplies dry up amid Middle East conflict PETALING JAYA: The impact of the Middle East conflict is increasingly being felt closer to home. Shipping disruptions caused by the conflict see farmers buying more expensive chemical fertilisers for fruit cultivation, said Koh Lai Ann, president of Federation of Malaysia Fruit Farmers Association. As a result, local consumers may soon be forced to pay more for fruit as production shrinks significantly. He said the ..

Are Malaysian students learning the same history? A closer look at textbooks in national schools and Chinese independent schools A pass in the SPM History Paper is listed as one of the requirements for Chinese independent school graduates with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) to apply to public universities. How different is the history taught in Chinese independent school compared to national school? Sin Chew Daily spoke to veteran historian Tang Ah Chai, former Associate Professor Dr ..

An early visit to cemeteries for Qing Ming prayers to avoid crowd, traffic congestion and long holidays KULAI: Some Chinese are performing Qing Ming prayers visiting cemeteries to pay their respect to ancestors in advance to avoid the crowd, traffic congestion and long holidays. Traditionally, Chinese families perform Qing Ming prayers, also known as tomb-sweeping day within 10 days before or after the actual day, which falls on April 5 this year. However, some opt to perform the prayers much ..

Urn theft may be linked to Cambodian scam syndicates, says Nirvana Group PETALING JAYA: The four urns missing from Nirvana Memorial Park are likely to be linked to Cambodian scam syndicates. In a statement issued, Nirvana Group has confirmed four urns were stolen from its memorial park in Semenyih and that all four have been recovered. Nirvana Group said the case is believed to be linked to scam groups operating in Cambodia. The group expressed its apologies for the emotional distress and ..

Oversupply from imports pushes local vegetable prices down to 30 sen per kg IPOH : Oversupply from imports has intensified competition for locally grown vegetables. Coupled with peak harvest season, the glut has driven wholesale purchase prices down to as low as 30 sen per kilogramme. Datuk Chai Kok Lim, chairman of the Cameron Highlands Vegetable Growers Association said that due to competition from imports and oversupply, prices of vegetable grown in highland have dropped sharply, leaving ..

Asia News Network and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung open fellowship for young journalists The program invites young journalists not older than 35 years and residing in Indonesia or Malaysia to submit their applications no later than March 31, 2026. Successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating ways to establish the Malay news network and will work with ANN senior editors in a virtual newsroom on content focused on people and happenings in Asia. The fellowship program is expected to ..

Innovative courses enrich seniors lives in Shanghai SHANGHAI: Shanghai University for The Senior officially launched its 2026 spring semester on Monday with a vibrant opening ceremony, featuring a live online broadcast, choir performances of the school anthem, and the handover of class monitor duties. A range of demand-oriented innovative courses, upgraded school networks and optimized teaching staffs have infused new vitality into senior education across Shanghai. This semester, the university ..

Ransom demanded after 30 urns go missing from Xiao En Memorial Park NILAI: Another case of missing urns taking place at Xiao En Memorial Park in Nilai. The theft, which occurred on February 25, was accompanied by demanded ransom. Sources said a memorial park manager was informed by his colleague that a WhatsApp message was received on the day the urns storing ashes of the deceased after cremation went missing. An unidentified individual sent the message from Cambodia claiming that several urns ..

20 crew members from Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz return safely to Thailand BANGKOK**:**20 Thai crew members of the Mayuree Naree arrived safely in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday (March 16) at 6am after receiving coordinated assistance from the Thai and Omani governments following the attack in the Strait of Hormuz. They were welcomed and assisted by officials from the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while senior executives from Precious ..