Thailand Makes History as Host of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Releases “Bangkok Dialogue Notes”
BANGKOK, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held from 12 to 18 October 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), marked a major success, with more than 19,000 participants registered through the official IMF-World Bank Group registration system, the highest […]
TNB, PTP,Commit to Power Malaysia’s Net-zero Aspiration with 16 GWH Monthly Green Energy Subscription
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a member of the MMC Group, to support Malaysia’s decarbonisation agenda and enhancing sustainability compliance through greater renewable energy adoption under the Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme. The partnership brings together TNB’s access to certified renewable energy and PTP’s […]
Johari Urges MPs To Choose Words Carefully During Dewan Rakyat Debates
KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 2026, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has urged Members of Parliament to be mindful of their choice of words during debates to prevent unnecessary controversies and ensure parliamentary proceedings run smoothly. He said certain expressions, particularly those with religious connotations, could cause misunderstandings or offend individuals depending on their […]
Lee Chong Wei Hails Zi Yu-Genevie, Pearly-Thinaah After Historic Badminton Weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 2026, Malaysian badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has congratulated World Junior champions Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim, as well as Denmark Open winners Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, for their outstanding achievements that have brought pride to the country. The former world No. 1 also encouraged national players who […]
KKR Plans RM2.6 Billion Investment in Petronas’ India Renewable Energy Arm
KUALA LUMPUR — US private equity firm KKR plans to invest more than RM2.6 billion in Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) renewable energy business in India to support expansion and reduce debt, according to The Economic Times. The proposed investment will be channelled into Gentari Renewable India Pte Ltd, which operates under Petronas’ clean energy arm, […]
Meta Introduces New Features to Edits Video Editing App
Meta has introduced several new features to its mobile video editing app, Edits, giving content creators more tools to produce, customise and manage their videos. According to Amanz, the update introduces new editing options and content creation tools directly within the app. One of the key additions is Audio Links, which allows creators to add […]
Iran Reports Oil Tanker Explosion After Alleged Naval Mine Strike Near Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, October 19 2026, An oil tanker exploded after allegedly striking a naval mine south of the Strait of Hormuz early Monday, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The navy said the incident triggered a fire in the vessel’s engine room, according to a statement published by its official news outlet, Sepah News. […]
Anwar Urges Government Agencies to Speed Up Budget 2027 Implementation
PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on government agencies to expedite the implementation of Budget 2027 initiatives to ensure Malaysians receive the intended benefits without unnecessary delays. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the success of the Budget depended not only on effective planning but also on timely and […]
Questex’s IHIF Asia Connects Hospitality Leaders with Investors Managing $450B in AUM
HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Questex’s IHIF Asia united leaders spanning hospitality, investment and real estate to explore market trends, economic factors and opportunities. It attracted 470+ delegates from 38 countries, a testament to its international reach. 46% of attendees were from investor, capital and ownership-related organisations representing $450B in AUM, 60% were first-time […]
Anwar Assures Continued Public Aid Despite Rising Oil Prices
PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026, The government remains committed to maintaining financial assistance for Malaysians despite rising global oil prices and increasing cost-of-living pressures, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said allocations for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) had risen to RM15 billion, compared with RM8 billion when his administration took […]