Whisky Live Macau 2026 to Feature 500 Spirits, 16 Asian Bars and Rare Bottling
MACAU, Oct 29 – Whisky Live & Fine Spirits Macau 2026 will return to Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau on Nov 27 and 28, bringing together rare whiskies, cocktail experts, fine dining and live entertainment. Organised by SJM Resorts in collaboration with Whisky Magazine, the two-day event will feature more than 500 whiskies and fine […]
Connexus Launches ConnexUS to Improve Corporate Travel Management
HONG KONG, Oct 29 – Travel management company Connexus has launched ConnexUS, a new service model designed to give corporate travellers more personalised support across the Asia-Pacific region. The service combines digital travel tools with experienced human advisors. It aims to help companies manage complex bookings, unexpected disruptions and executive travel needs. While automated platforms […]
Indonesia Urged to Take Action on Cross-Border Haze
JAKARTA, Oct 29 – Indonesia has been urged to take stronger action to prevent forest fires and reduce cross-border haze. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Deputy Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, said the country should respond to criticism with clear action. He said Malaysia and Singapore had raised concerns about transboundary haze. Therefore, Indonesia should treat […]
329,414 Teachers Receive AI Training as Malaysia Expands Digital Education
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 – A total of 329,414 teachers in Malaysia have received artificial intelligence (AI) training, while 1.5 million students have been introduced to digital skills, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says. She said the Ministry of Education was strengthening AI education to help teachers and students adapt to a changing digital environment. The […]
Melaka Polls: BN Confident of Avoiding Candidate Clash with PAS
ALOR GAJAH, Oct 29 – Barisan Nasional (BN) is confident it will avoid clashes with PAS in the upcoming Melaka state election following an agreement between the two parties. Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the agreement was finalised during a high-level meeting on Wednesday. He said BN and PAS had agreed […]
Can AI Provide Care? CNN Innovate Explores Robots and AI Companions
HONG KONG, Oct 29 – Artificial intelligence (AI) could help address staff shortages in healthcare and caregiving. CNN’s Innovate explores how AI companions and robots may support older adults and people living with health conditions. The upcoming episode travels across the United States to examine new technologies designed to provide companionship, assist with daily tasks […]
Mohd Shuhaily to Return to Police Force, Says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 – Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will return to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) after his secondment to the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) ends, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says. Saifuddin confirmed that the decision was made last week. He said PDRM would decide Mohd Shuhaily’s […]
PKR Adds Ayer Limau, Will Contest 10 Seats in Melaka Election
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 2026, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will contest 10 seats in the upcoming Melaka state election after adding Ayer Limau to its list of constituencies. PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh announced the change on October 29. The party had previously planned to contest nine seats. Retired Major Jaimi Dimon will represent […]
Labuan Could Become TVET Centre for Oil and Gas, Maritime and Fisheries
Labuan could become a specialised training hub for the oil and gas, maritime and fisheries industries. The government is exploring the proposal to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Federal Territory. The initiative aims to meet industry needs and create more employment opportunities for local […]
Lahad Datu Special Economic Zone Could Boost Sabah’s Industrial Growth
Sabah could attract more investment and create new business opportunities through a proposed BIMP-EAGA Special Economic Zone in Lahad Datu. The proposal focuses on the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Lahad Datu. It aims to strengthen Sabah’s industrial sector and position the state as the “Eastern Gateway to Malaysia”. Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk […]