Trans-Borneo Railway to Connect Sarawak’s Key Towns, Ports and Industrial Hubs
KUCHING, 14 October 2026, The proposed Trans-Borneo Railway could improve connectivity across Sarawak by linking major towns, industrial centres and seaports, according to Sarawak Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. The proposed alignment would pass through Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri before extending into Brunei and re-entering Sarawak through Limbang. […]
AirAsia MOVE wins Asia’s Best Travel Booking App for the fourth consecutive year
GREEN ISLAND, JAMAICA, 14 October 2026, AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) has been named Asia’s Best Travel Booking App for the fourth consecutive year at the World Travel Tech Awards 2026, reflecting its continued evolution and resilience as it adapts to shifting traveller expectations and challenges in the travel industry. MOVE has evolved from a platform centered […]
AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc to Open in November, Targeting Families Seeking Eco-Luxury Getaways
PHU QUOC, Vietnam 14 October 2026, AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc is set to open on Nov 1, 2026, offering families a coastal retreat focused on relaxation, nature-based activities and child-friendly facilities on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island. Located within the Phu Quoc Marina Integrated Resort Complex, the hotel is designed around the concept of “Ocean Warmth”, […]
Cornell University Bans Fraternity Parties Following High-Profile Gang Rape Case
HOUSTON: Cornell University has banned parties and social events organised by male fraternities for the remainder of the 2026–2027 academic year following a high-profile alleged gang rape case that has sparked widespread concern on campus. University president Michael Kotlikoff announced on Tuesday that all parties and social events at fraternity houses affiliated with the Interfraternity […]
“My Daughter Will Not Return, I Want Justice” — Asiah’s Father
KUALA LUMPUR: The father of five-year-old Asiah Ahmad Syahir, who died in a six-vehicle crash along Jalan Kuching, is seeking justice and appropriate punishment for those found responsible for the tragedy. Ahmad Syahir Mohammad Nor Izam said he and his family had accepted their daughter’s death as God’s will but hoped the legal process would […]
Sivasangari Battles Back to Reach Egyptian Open Semi-Finals
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 October 2026, Malaysia’s squash star S. Sivasangari has reached the semi-finals of the Egyptian Open 2026 after producing a remarkable comeback victory in Giza on Tuesday. The fourth seed recovered from two games down to defeat Egypt’s seventh seed and home favourite, Fayrouz Aboelkheir, 9-11, 4-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 on the tournament’s […]
Houthi Rebels Strike Aramco Building After Saudi-Led Coalition Attacks Sanaa
RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthi rebels have attacked an administrative building belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, hours after a Saudi-led military coalition struck oil facilities in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen. Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said the attack sparked a fire at the building, but no casualties or injuries were reported. Before the strike, […]
Princeton Digital Group Seeks US$1.2 Billion Loan for Johor Data Centre Expansion
14 October 2026, Singapore-based data centre operator Princeton Digital Group Ltd is seeking a syndicated loan of up to US$1.2 billion (RM4.9 billion) to finance its expansion in Malaysia, according to Bloomberg. The three-year loan will be arranged by HSBC’s Singapore branch, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd, OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Ltd […]
Parliamentary Services Act Marks Key Reform Milestone, Says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government has fulfilled its pledge to strengthen Parliament’s independence through the Parliamentary Services Act 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar described the legislation as a significant milestone in the government’s institutional reform agenda, aimed at limiting executive powers and strengthening Parliament’s autonomy. Speaking at the Malaysian Parliament’s Administrative […]
Google Grants 200 European Researchers Access to Advanced AI Models
DUBLIN, October 14 2026, Google has announced plans to provide 200 European researchers with access to its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and scientific research tools to accelerate innovation across the continent. The announcement was made at an AI summit in Dublin, where Google said the initiative would give research teams access to computing resources […]