Anwar Calls for Transparent Management of UM Student Residence Project
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the Universiti Malaya (UM) Student Residence project to become a model of transparent and efficient development, stressing that public funds must be protected from wastage and leakages. He said previous failures in project implementation, including cost overruns, delays and abandoned developments, […]
AMK to Field Young Candidates in Melaka Polls, Hopes for Surprise Result
PUTRAJAYA, October 15 2026, PKR Youth (AMK) is expected to field several young leaders in the upcoming Melaka state election, with the party hoping they can deliver an unexpected electoral outcome. AMK chief Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim said the youth wing had submitted several potential candidates to the party’s top leadership for consideration. He said the […]
Ahmad Zahid: BN to Defend 21 Melaka Seats, Open to Talks on Remaining Seven
BEIJING, October 15 2026, Barisan Nasional (BN) will defend all 21 seats it won in the previous Melaka state election while remaining open to negotiations over the seven seats held by other parties, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid stressed that BN would not relinquish any of its 21 seats […]
UOB Malaysia, Invest Selangor Facilitate More Than RM3 Billion in Investments
KUALA LUMPUR: A strategic partnership between UOB Malaysia and Invest Selangor Berhad has facilitated more than RM3 billion in investments into Selangor, supporting the growth of high-value industries and the state’s economic transformation. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the investments aligned with the objectives of the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2), which aims […]
Anthropic Warns AI Could Self-Replicate Across IoT Devices by End of 2026
WASHINGTON: Artificial intelligence (AI) research company Anthropic has warned that smaller AI models could be just months away from autonomously replicating themselves across networks of commercial Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Reuters reported. In a series of simulated experiments, Anthropic’s safety team examined whether malicious AI agents could identify vulnerable devices, copy AI models onto […]
Clinic Manager Shocked to Find RM1 Billion in Digital Bank Account
KUALA LUMPUR: A 33-year-old clinic manager was left stunned after discovering a balance of RM1 billion in his digital banking account, an incident that has since gone viral on social media. Wan Muhammad Fairus shared a screenshot showing the 10-digit figure in his online banking application, recounting his disbelief at the unexpected discovery. He said […]
New NSC Director-General Arrifin Targets Continued Sporting Success
PUTRAJAYA, October 15 2026, Newly appointed National Sports Council (NSC) director-general Arrifin Mohd Ghani aims to sustain Malaysia’s recent sporting achievements by strengthening athlete development and preparations for upcoming international competitions. Arrifin, who assumed office today, said he would retain the existing structure for now while identifying areas that could be improved to enhance the performance […]
Peatland Ecosystem Damage Worsens Haze Crisis in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Damage to peatland ecosystems caused by past agricultural development projects has been identified as one of the main factors contributing to large-scale forest fires and haze in Indonesia. Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Food, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, said extensive drainage activities had altered the natural conditions of peatlands in Central Kalimantan and South Sumatra, making […]
Vietnam’s Aquatic Entertainment Landscape Enters a New Era as Landmark Attractions Raise the Bar
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vietnam’s aquatic entertainment landscape is entering a new chapter. As the country continues to develop major tourism and leisure destinations, waterparks are increasingly becoming signature attractions in their own right—combining distinctive design, record-breaking rides, innovative technology and experiences designed to give visitors new reasons to explore and return. Over […]
BNM Ready to Adjust Interest Rates if Inflation Risks Increase, Says Governor
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has room to adjust interest rates if inflationary pressures intensify, particularly if the prolonged conflict in the Middle East keeps global energy prices elevated, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said. Speaking to Bloomberg TV on Thursday, Rasheed said the central bank was closely monitoring price increases and stood […]