KUALA LUMPUR (April 6): Former transport minister and MCA honorary life president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, who died on Saturday, was accorded final respects at the wake at Xiao En Centre here on Monday. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong headed the group of party leaders who were present, including deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, secretary general Datuk Chong Sin Woon, as well as vice-presidents Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng, Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Datuk Lawrence Low Ah Keong and Datuk Tan Teik Cheng. Tun Dr Ling, who died at the age of 82, is survived by his wife Toh Puan Ong Ee Nah and their two sons, Ling Hee Leong and Ling Hee Keat. Wee said Tun Dr Ling, who led MCA for 17 years, was the longest-serving transport minister and played a key role in planning the country’s infrastructure development. Tun Dr Ling’s remains will be taken to the Xiao En Crematorium in Nilai for cremation on Wednesday (April 8).

Source: The Edge Markets April 06, 2026 07:24 UTC