MOE to Expand K11 School Programme to 10 More Schools in 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28, 2026 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) plans to expand its K11 Comprehensive School Programme to 10 additional schools next year, aiming to improve access to education, especially for students in rural areas. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said nine schools had implemented the programme since it was introduced in […]
Asia Set to Play Bigger Role in Physical AI as Investors Focus on Manufacturing and Data
SAN FRANCISCO, Asia could play a bigger role in the growth of Physical AI, as investors look for ways to bring intelligent machines from prototypes into real-world use. The region has established strengths in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and industrial supply chains. These capabilities could help robotics companies develop and deploy AI-powered machines at scale. The […]
China’s Chishui River Valley Promotes Tourism Beyond Baijiu
ZUNYI, China, October 28, 2026 — China’s Chishui River Valley is attracting visitors with more than its famous traditional liquor. The region is also promoting its historic towns, natural landscapes and traditional crafts to create a wider tourism experience. Located in Guizhou Province, the valley is home to several major producers of sauce-aroma baijiu, a […]
2,097 Malaysian Police Personnel Arrested Over Drug Offences, Robbery and Corruption Since 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — A total of 2,097 Royal Malaysia Police officers and personnel were arrested over drug-related offences, robbery and corruption between 2021 and August 2026. The Home Ministry disclosed the figures in a written parliamentary reply. The response followed a question from Lim Lip Eng, Member of Parliament for Kepong. Of […]
Cambodian Farmers Face El Niño and Climate Risks
PHNOM PENH, October 28, 2026 — Cambodian farmers are facing growing challenges from droughts, floods and extreme heat. These conditions are threatening crops, livestock and rural livelihoods. El Niño reduced rainfall by almost 50 per cent early in the season. As a result, some rice fields dried up in July. Heavy rain in September later […]
Malaysia Calls for Stronger ASEAN Cooperation on Disaster Response
KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — Malaysia has called on ASEAN member states to strengthen regional cooperation and improve their ability to respond to disasters and other emergencies. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said countries in the region must work together to address increasingly complex threats. He stressed that no country, regardless of […]
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 […]