Over Half of Hong Kong Workers Surveyed Say AI Is Making Retirement More Unpredictable; Only 1 in 5 Feel Financially Prepared

HONG KONG, /PRNewswire/ — More than half (55%) of Hong Kong working adults surveyed say artificial intelligence (AI) will make their path toward retirement more unpredictable than that of the previous generation, yet only 21% feel fully or substantially financially prepared to stay on track for their ideal retirement if AI changes their work, income […]
Mark Your Calendars: Abu Dhabi Unveils Its Spectacular Events Season

ABU DHABI, UAE, /PRNewswire/ — Abu Dhabi’s events season is officially underway showcasing more than 40 world-class spectacles that will captivate audiences across the emirate through early 2027. Experience Abu Dhabi presents one of its most dynamic and exhilarating entertainment and cultural line up to date. Headline events include the Yasalam After-Race Concerts featuring acts […]
MyDigital ID Clarifies Platform Does Not Use Third-Party Blockchain Technology

PUTRAJAYA, October 13 2026, My Digital ID Sdn Bhd has clarified that its MyDigital ID platform does not rely on third-party blockchain technology, following reports suggesting otherwise. In a statement, the company said it is owned by Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc), operates under the Prime Minister’s Department and is overseen by the National Security […]
MCMC Probes Viral Video Over Alleged False Budget 2027 Information

PUTRAJAYA, October 13 2026, The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating a viral video allegedly containing false and misleading information about the Sales and Service Tax (SST) and income tax relief under Budget 2027. MCMC said it had received public complaints about the video, which has been circulating on social media. The commission […]
Steel Prices Rise 5.1%, Cement Jumps 7.4% in September

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 2026, Steel and cement prices continued to put pressure on Malaysia’s construction sector, with cement prices rising by up to 7.4 per cent year-on-year in September, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). DOSM reported that steel price indices increased between 0.1 and 5.1 per cent, with Perak recording the […]
Police Bust Gang Stealing TM Cables Using Luxury Cars in Broad Daylight

SEREMBAN, Oct 13 2026, Police have arrested 14 people, including two women, suspected of being involved in a cable theft syndicate operating across four states. The arrests followed a viral video showing four masked men stealing Telekom Malaysia (TM) cables in broad daylight near a primary school in Kampung Melayu Panchor on Oct 9. The […]