Mark of respect: The MCA flag flying at half-mast at Wisma MCA in memory of Dr Ling. Dr Ling would listen, pause, and then respond in his characteristically composed manner – never evasive, but never inflammatory. Today, UTAR with its gleaming and sprawling campus in Kampar will always be synonymous with Dr Ling. Dr Ling served as the Member of Parliament for Mata Kuching, now known as Bagan, from 1974 to 1986. “That, perhaps, was quintessential Dr Ling – never one to claim vindication loudly, never one to seek sympathy either,” as one news report put it.

Source: The Star April 04, 2026 23:23 UTC