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Grammy-winning rapper Coolio dies in Los Angeles at 59

Grammy-winning rapper Coolio dies in Los Angeles at 59

His manager says he was found unresponsive at a friend's house.

Writer and poet Wong Phui Nam dies aged 87

Writer and poet Wong Phui Nam dies aged 87

Tributes have poured in from within Malaysia and abroad.
Ex-Malacca CM Mohd Adib dies at 81

Ex-Malacca CM Mohd Adib dies at 81

He will be buried at the Malacca Heroes’ Mausoleum.
COMMENT | Samy Vellu’s legacy: A litany of broken promises

COMMENT | Samy Vellu’s legacy: A litany of broken promises

His failed ventures left an indelible imprint on the Indian community.
Samy Vellu happy during his last days - son

Samy Vellu happy during his last days - son

Ex-minister was in good spirits, asked for fried rice the night before, Vell Paari shares. 
Modi extends condolences over passing of Samy Vellu

Modi extends condolences over passing of Samy Vellu

Ex-minister is the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award recipient from Malaysia.
Samy Vellu passes away at age 86

Samy Vellu passes away at age 86

He dies peacefully at his home this morning.
Leading New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard dies, aged 91

Leading New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard dies, aged 91

He is among world's most acclaimed directors, breaking convention in late 1950's.
Pahang to fly state flag at half-mast for late Queen Elizabeth

Pahang to fly state flag at half-mast for late Queen Elizabeth

UPDATED 6.25PM | This is upon the order of state ruler Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Queen Elizabeth dies peacefully at Scottish home, aged 96

Queen Elizabeth dies peacefully at Scottish home, aged 96

Her eldest son Charles automatically becomes king of the United Kingdom.
DAP founding member Chen Man Hin dies

DAP founding member Chen Man Hin dies

UPDATED 9:58AM | The 97-year-old was DAP chairperson from 1966 to 1999.
Tunku Abdul Rahman’s eldest daughter dies

Tunku Abdul Rahman’s eldest daughter dies

Tunku Khadijah passes away due to lung cancer at 89. 
Ex-Malacca MCA chief, bodybuilding champion Gan Boon Leong dies

Ex-Malacca MCA chief, bodybuilding champion Gan Boon Leong dies

His son says the 84-year-old died after being discharged from hospital.
Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73

Pop music and 'Grease' star Olivia Newton-John dead at age 73

She topped the world's pop music charts in the 1970s and 1980s.
Veteran journalist Sugumaran passes away

Veteran journalist Sugumaran passes away

He was 78 and left behind his wife, two children.
Badminton legend Ng Boon Bee dies

Badminton legend Ng Boon Bee dies

He secured the first Thomas Cup for Malaysia in 1967.
Khalid remembered for lessons taught as Selangor MB

Khalid remembered for lessons taught as Selangor MB

Family, friends, and ex-colleagues pay their final respects.
Parliament extends condolences on Khalid's passing

Parliament extends condolences on Khalid's passing

UPDATED 2.30PM | Ex-Selangor MB was former Bandar Tun Razak MP.
Property tycoon Mustapha Kamal dies aged 73

Property tycoon Mustapha Kamal dies aged 73

Emkay founder passed away at 7.45am.
Wife of Pengkalan Kubor assemblyperson dies

Wife of Pengkalan Kubor assemblyperson dies

Wan Norihan had a heart condition.
Former Harakah chief editor Ahmad Lutfi Othman dies

Former Harakah chief editor Ahmad Lutfi Othman dies

The journalist was a key voice during the Reformasi years.
Filmmaker Mark Lee pays homage to late actress Adibah Noor

Filmmaker Mark Lee pays homage to late actress Adibah Noor

He has yet to recover from the shock of her sudden passing.
First Mara Institute of Tech director Arshad Ayub dies

First Mara Institute of Tech director Arshad Ayub dies

The national education figure was 93 when he died.
Former Senate president Ahmad Urai dies at 89

Former Senate president Ahmad Urai dies at 89

He passed away after collapsing at a function in Kuching.