Bahrain Awards Four Golden Licences for Projects Worth US$3.89 Billion
MANAMA, Nov 2 – Bahrain has awarded Golden Licences to four major investment projects worth a total of US$3.89 billion. The projects cover aviation, logistics, tourism and technology. They aim to support Bahrain’s economic growth and attract more international investors. The announcement was made at the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026. The two-day event began […]
Huawei Launches Smart Venue Showcase with Longgang International Arts Center
SHENZHEN, China, Nov 2 – Huawei and Longgang International Arts Center have launched a global showcase to demonstrate how digital technology can improve cultural venues and visitor experiences. The launch took place in Shenzhen alongside the opening of the D+ Digital Art Gallery. Government representatives, technology leaders and art experts attended the event. The project […]
Melaka Police Issue 29 Campaign Permits, Warn Against Provocation
MELAKA, Nov 2 – Melaka police have issued 29 permits for political talks since the state election campaign began on Saturday. So far, police have received no reports of disturbances during the campaign. However, they have recorded one case involving damage to election campaign materials. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said Melaka Tengah recorded […]
Nine Killed in Learjet Crash in Florida, US Officials Say
WASHINGTON, Nov 2 – Nine people were killed when a Learjet 60 crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Florida, United States, on Sunday, according to US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The aircraft crashed near Cresthaven in Palm Beach County at about 12.50 pm Eastern Time. It was travelling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. Duffy […]
Media Innovation Fund 2.0 to Boost Digital Growth and Protect Media Workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 – The Media Innovation Fund 2.0 is expected to help local media companies strengthen their digital capabilities while protecting the welfare of journalists and other media workers. Malaysian Media Council (MMC) chairman Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan said the fund comes at an important time for the industry. Media organisations face growing […]
Parliament to Discuss Rare Earth Policy, Obesity Treatment and Visit Malaysia 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 – The Dewan Rakyat will discuss Malaysia’s rare earth element (REE) industry policy, obesity and diabetes treatment, and the progress of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 today. Lawmakers will raise these issues during the oral question-and-answer session. They will also discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect dangerous goods at […]