Malaysia mourns death of former transport minister Ling Liong Sik at 82
Asia - South China Morning Post
April 4, 2026
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Former Malaysian transport minister Ling Liong Sik died on Saturday. He was 82.
Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) president Wee Ka Siong confirmed the news to Bernama when contacted on Saturday. “We received the sad news of Tun Dr Ling’s passing today. Further details will be announced from time to time,” he said.
Ling’s death was also conveyed in a message sent to the trustees of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, where he served as chancellor.
In a statement to The Star on Saturday, Wee said the...