Fire Destroys 16 Wooden Houses in Tawau
TAWAU: Approximately 16 wooden houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Fook Hwa, Batu 2, Jalan Apas, here yesterday. Tawau Fire and Rescue Department Zone chief Moiley Milin said the department received an emergency call through the NG999 system at 9.31 pm, prompting 45 firefighters to be dispatched to the scene. He said firefighting efforts […]
Trump Faces Criticism After Joking About the Name Mohammad at Political Rally
DALTON : US President Donald Trump has drawn criticism after joking about the popularity of the name Mohammad among Muslims during a political rally in Georgia on Friday. While discussing Iran, Trump remarked that it was easy to guess the name of someone from the Middle East by simply calling them “Mohammad”. Mohammad is one […]
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas and New Year at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
PHUKET, Thailand, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach invites travelers to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a festive season filled with joyful moments, delicious dining and unforgettable experiences. Set along the shores of Tri-Trang Beach, the resort offers a tropical setting for families, couples and […]
Kelantan Border Security Requires Closer Coordination Among Enforcement Agencies
PASIR MAS, 17 October 2026, Stronger coordination among enforcement agencies is essential to combat illegal cross-border activities and strengthen border security in Kelantan, particularly along unauthorised entry routes. Rantau Panjang Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) commander Siti Khadijah Hamzah said the agency is responsible for five gazetted entry points in the state, while other enforcement […]
CFMOTO Showcases Global Strategy and Innovation Capabilities at CFMOTO EXPERIENCE 2026
HANGZHOU, China,/PRNewswire/ — CFMOTO, a leading company in the global powersports industry, welcomed international journalists from more than 29 countries and regions to its headquarters in China for CFMOTO EXPERIENCE 2026. Under the theme “LIVE THE TECH • RIDE THE FUTURE“, the event gave journalists insight into the R&D, design, production and motorsport operations driving […]
192 People Detained in Immigration Raid at Pudu Entertainment Centre
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 October 2026, A total of 192 people, comprising 190 foreign nationals and two local men, were detained during an Immigration Department raid on an entertainment centre in Pudu early Saturday following public complaints about disturbances. Immigration Department Deputy Director-General (Enforcement) Datuk Basri Othman said the foreign nationals consisted of 99 men and 91 […]
FinDev Canada provides a USD 60 million loan to Muangthai Capital to advance gender equality and private sector investment in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development) on behalf of Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev Canada, announces the signing of a USD 60 million loan to Muangthai Capital (MTC), a leading non-bank financial institution (NBFI) in Thailand. MTC signing ceremony The parallel loan is in addition to […]
Awaken Your Senses: Embrace the Golden Hour Privilege at WorldHotels Long Beach Resort Phu Quoc
PHU QUOC, Vietnam, /PRNewswire/ — As golden sunset season unfolds, WorldHotels Long Beach Resort Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s first WorldHotels-branded resort, introduces its Ultra All-Inclusive experience, bringing together beachfront relaxation, culinary discoveries and memorable moments from sunrise to starlight. Just ten minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport and close to Duong Dong center – the island’s cultural […]
FPT and NVIDIA Expand Nemotron-Personas-Vietnam Dataset by 10X Times to Power the Next Wave of Agentic AI
HANOI, Vietnam,/PRNewswire/ — FPT announced the expansion of Nemotron-Personas-Vietnam, its open dataset of synthetic personas grounded in Vietnam’s official demographic and labor statistics. The dataset now contains 1,000,000 personas, giving developers, researchers, and enterprises a larger and more representative foundation for building models, agents, and applications that understand Vietnamese people, language, and culture. At a […]
Following industrial investment from Midea Group, Jodell unveils full-stack new products for industrial embodied execution at CIIF
SHANGHAI, /PRNewswire/ — Following strategic industrial investment from Fortune Global 500 Midea Group, Suzhou-based Jodell Robotics made a notable appearance at CIIF, launching its full-stack industrial embodied execution product portfolio. The lineup includes three core products: the Mozart biomimetic five-finger dexterous hand, self-developed visuo-tactile sensors and an embodied intelligence data acquisition kit. Completing robots’ full […]