Day: October 19, 2026

Malaysia’s New Vehicle Sales Rise 19% to Nearly 70,000 Units in September

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s new vehicle sales rose 19 per cent year-on-year to 69,609 units in September 2026, although sales declined slightly from the previous month as consumers adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the 2027 Budget announcement. The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) said sales fell 2.5 per cent from 71,428 units recorded in August. […]

Apple Reportedly Developing Premium HomeView With 360-Degree Robotic Screen

Apple is reportedly working on a premium version of its HomeView smart home hub featuring a motorised screen that can rotate 360 degrees to follow users and respond to interactions. The development comes days after the technology company introduced HomeView, a desktop smart home hub equipped with a seven-inch display and powered by its Siri […]

Teoh Mei Xing Bids Farewell to Badminton on Home Soil

KUALA LUMPUR, October 19 2026, National women’s doubles player Teoh Mei Xing has expressed gratitude for ending her badminton career in Malaysia, despite suffering an early exit at the Malaysia Super 100 tournament in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. In an Instagram post, Mei Xing said she was thankful for the opportunity to compete in her final Malaysian […]

Young People Make Up Largest Share of Recent UK Anxiety Benefit Claimants

LONDON, Oct 19 2026, Young people aged 16 to 24 account for the largest proportion of recent disability benefit claimants diagnosed with anxiety disorders in England and Wales, according to newly released data. As of the end of July 2026, a total of 24,681 people had been receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for anxiety disorders for […]

Selangor Palace Hands Over Impersonation Case to Police for Investigation

SHAH ALAM — The Selangor Palace administration has referred a case involving an individual allegedly impersonating the private bodyguard of the Selangor Crown Prince to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) for a thorough investigation. In a statement, the Office of the Sultan of Selangor said it took the matter seriously after receiving police reports alleging […]

Federal Court to Hear Petronas, Sarawak Government Oil and Gas Disputes in January

PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026— The Federal Court will hear separate petitions filed by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and the Sarawak Government challenging laws governing oil and gas matters over five days from Jan 25 next year. Justice Datuk Rhodzariah Bujang fixed the hearing dates after the cases came up for directions today, adding that the […]

Anwar Denies 1MDB Debt Fully Settled, Says New Borrowing Must Be Affordable

PUTRAJAYA, October 19 2026, The government will continue to manage national borrowing responsibly, ensuring new loans are based on economic needs and the country’s ability to repay, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar said responsible debt management was essential to prevent excessive financial burdens from being passed on to future generations. He added […]

Liwa International Festival 2027 Returns to Al Dhafra Region with New Experiences, Global Entertainment and More to Discover

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Liwa International Festival 2027 (Liwa 2027), Al Dhafra Region’s flagship winter celebration, will return from 11 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 amid the dunes of Liwa desert. The 2027 edition brings a reimagined Liwa Village, a new international entertainment show, motorsport championships, heritage experiences and family […]

ECRL Fares to Start at RM60 for Gombak-Kuantan, RM125 for One-Way Trips to Kota Bharu

GOMBAK, October  19 2026 — One-way fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will start from RM60 for Economy class Transit services between Gombak and KotaSAS, or Kota Sultan Ahmad Shah, in Kuantan, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) announced today. MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the Cabinet approved […]