Melaka Election: Zahid Urges BN and PN Supporters to Put Past Differences Aside
MASJID TANAH, October 28, 2026 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged BN and its political partners to set aside past differences and work together in the upcoming Melaka state election. He said the cooperation reflects a new political landscape in the state, where parties that once opposed each other must now […]
Melaka Election: BN Aims to Defend Five State Seats in Masjid Tanah
MASJID TANAH, October 28, 2026 — Barisan Nasional (BN) aims to retain five state assembly seats under the Masjid Tanah parliamentary constituency in the upcoming Melaka state election. Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the coalition was relying on its development record and ongoing projects to seek another mandate from voters. He […]
China Now Has More Elderly People Than Children, Data Shows
BEIJING, October 28, 2026 — China has reached a major demographic milestone, with its elderly population now outnumbering the number of children under 15, according to official statistics. Figures from the China Statistical Yearbook 2026 show that China had 223.65 million people aged 65 and above at the end of 2025. This represented around 15.9 […]
Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar for Eighth Straight Trading Day
KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — The Malaysian ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the eighth consecutive trading day, extending its recent positive run. At 8am, the ringgit traded at 4.0855/4.0915 against the US dollar. This was slightly stronger than Tuesday’s closing rate of 4.0865/4.0900. AI Optimism Supports the Ringgit Bank Muamalat Malaysia […]
Agoda Connects with Meta’s Muse AI to Simplify Travel Planning
SINGAPORE, October 28, 2026 — Agoda has become the first travel platform in the region to connect with Meta’s personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent, Muse, giving users a new way to plan and organise their trips. The integration allows users to discover destinations, book hotels and manage travel itineraries through conversations with Muse. The service […]
Malaysia Records No Unhealthy Air Quality Readings This Morning
KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am. According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), 43 monitoring stations recorded moderate air quality, while another 25 reported good conditions. Batu Pahat Records Highest […]
Toronto Winter Village Announces 2026 Attractions, Performances and New Sponsor
TORONTO, Toronto’s Distillery Winter Village will return on November 12 with new attractions, live performances, festive food and holiday shopping. The annual Christmas market will run until January 3, 2027, transforming the historic Distillery District into a seasonal destination. Organisers expect more than one million visitors during the event. This year, clothing and lifestyle brand […]
Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King Reach Hylo Open Second Round
SAARBRUCKEN, Germany, — Malaysia’s men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King have advanced to the second round of the Hylo Open after securing a convincing win in Germany. The Malaysian duo defeated home players Malik Borakkadi and Kenneth Neumann in straight games. They won 21-11, 21-12 in just 28 minutes. The victory gives […]
KESUMA Distributes 22,000 Aid Packages to Indian Families Ahead of Deepavali
KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) is distributing 22,000 essential goods packages to Indian families in need across Malaysia ahead of Deepavali. The aid aims to ease household expenses and help families prepare for the Festival of Lights. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan Ramakrishnan launched the distribution […]
Appier Appoints Sanam Lou as Global Marketing Vice President
LONDON, Artificial intelligence company Appier has appointed Sanam Lou as its new Vice President of Global Marketing. Lou will lead the company’s marketing teams across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the United States. Her appointment comes as Appier expands its international business. The company aims to strengthen its position in the […]