Day: April 17, 2026

Malaysia Strengthens Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty, Says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia is not only focused on economic growth but is also actively strengthening a more resilient and diversified economic foundation to navigate global uncertainties, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He noted that this approach aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the […]

GKMM Calls For Special Fuel Quota Exemption For Media Practitioners

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The Malaysian Media Clubs Association (GKMM) has called on the government to grant a special exemption allowing registered media practitioners to continue receiving the previous 300-litre monthly quota of RON95 petrol. In a statement today, GKMM said the recent adjustment under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme, which reduced the individual quota from 300 litres to 200 litres per month, is posing significant challenges for journalists, photographers and videographers carrying out field assignments. “GKMM has received numerous complaints, particularly from practitioners based in the states, who are required to travel long distances and commute daily to coverage locations. This has caused their 200-litre quota to be depleted well before the end of each month,” the statement said. It added that restoring the higher quota would help ensure smoother field operations while easing the financial burden faced by media personnel amid rising living costs. Effective April 1, the monthly BUDI95 quota was adjusted to 200 litres from 300 litres, following ongoing tensions in West Asia, although the subsidised RON95 price remains at RM1.99 per litre. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Media Clubs Association (GKMM) has called on the government to grant a special exemption allowing registered media practitioners to continue receiving the previous 300-litre monthly quota of RON95 petrol. In a statement today, GKMM said the recent adjustment under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme, which reduced the […]

One Bangkok Hosted “Sunsational Songkran Festival 2026”

BANGKOK, /PRNewswire/ — One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, successfully hosted its “Summer Oneder 2026” campaign, offering thrilling travel, dining, and shopping experiences. The key highlight was “One Bangkok Sunsational Songkran Festival,” reigniting the rhythm of life amidst cascading waters and vibrant flora. The city’s core was transformed into an immersive summer water park, blending the exhilaration […]

DJI Delivers Next-Generation Imaging Capabilities with Osmo Pocket 4

SHENZHEN, China,  /PRNewswire/ — DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today announces the Osmo Pocket 4. Building on the worldwide success of its predecessor, DJI has enhanced the imaging capabilities of its popular 1-inch CMOS pocket gimbal camera. It can now capture stunning 4K/240fps[1] footage and clearer low-light shots while delivering […]

French May Arts Festival & French GourMay 2026 Programme Lineup Revealed

HONG KONG, /PRNewswire/ — French May Arts Festival (“French May”) and French GourMay Food & Wine Festival (“French GourMay”) 2026 Press Conference was held today (15 April) at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, government official, and leaders from the cultural and arts sectors, who came together to witness […]

Firstsource Launches Kairos — The Operating System Powering Intelligence That Operates

NEW YORK and MUMBAI, /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, today announced the launch of Kairos — the operating system powering Intelligence That Operates. Kairos is an embedded intelligence engine that designs, builds, and operates agentic workflows across the full arc of enterprise transformation — from ambition to accountable […]

Agoda’s Top Picks for Birdwatching Destinations Across Asia

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has identified a selection of birdwatching destinations across Asia where habitat diversity and migratory routes draw interest from eco-conscious travelers. From Himalayan foothills to tropical floodplains, these locations offer varied conditions for observing both resident and migratory species. Birdwatching in Asia is closely tied to geography and seasonality. Wetlands, […]

PENANG INTENSIFIES FINAL PREPARATIONS, TARGETS 60 GOLD MEDALS AT SELANGOR SUKMA

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- Penang will be targeting 60 gold medals at the 23rd Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, which will be held from Aug 15-24. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen described it as a realistic target, based on the thorough preparation the athletes have undergone since the conclusion of the previous edition of the Games, including exposing them to national and international-level competitions. He said the state's athletes are now in the final phase of preparation, focusing on improving their performance and ensuring their well-being and fitness are at optimal levels. "We are now 120 days away from SUKMA 2026, and this is the most critical phase of our preparation. "The most important thing is to ensure our athletes do not succumb to injuries as it would affect their medal chances at the Games,” he told reporters at the 120-Day Countdown to the 23rd Malaysia Games 2026 here today. Elaborating, he said that combat sports remained the state's main hopes for gold medals. Gooi also said that the actual number of athletes to be sent for the Games has yet to be finalised. "Over 800 athletes are currently training for the 37 sports, and about 500 will be shortlisted. The shortlist will be finalised soon, before we announce the official number of athletes who will represent Penang at SUKMA,” he said. He also said that the Penang State Sports Council (MSNPP) is actively coordinating the athletes’ accommodation requirements since there will be no centralised Games Village this time. He added that proper planning would be required as the events would be held across several districts in Selangor. "Although the organiser is providing a daily subsidy of RM100, part of the fixed costs will be borne by the state government to ensure the athletes’ welfare and needs are taken care of,” he said. SUKMA 2026 is set to feature 30 core sports, including athletics, aquatics, football, hockey and badminton, with seven other sports, such as chess, e-sports, cricket and kabaddi, added, bringing the total to 37. In the previous edition in Sarawak, Penang clinched 41 gold, 45 silver and 43 bronze medals.

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 — Penang will be targeting 60 gold medals at the 23rd Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, which will be held from Aug 15-24. State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen described it as a realistic target, based on the thorough preparation the athletes have undergone since the […]

KING RECEIVES BRIEFING ON JOHOR ISLAMIC AFFAIRS

JOHOR BAHRU, April 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, today received a briefing on the developments and management of Islamic affairs in Johor from Johor Mufti Datuk Yahya Ahmad. The briefing was presented during an audience with His Majesty, who is also the Sultan of Johor, at Istana Pasir Pelangi here. According to a post on the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Johor Deputy Mufti Datuk Ahmad Faisal Mohamed was also present at the session.

JOHOR BAHRU, April 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, today received a briefing on the developments and management of Islamic affairs in Johor from Johor Mufti Datuk Yahya Ahmad. The briefing was presented during an audience with His Majesty, who is also the Sultan of Johor, at Istana Pasir Pelangi here. […]