F1 race in Sepang generated RM345mil economic spillover for MSMEs

F1 race in Sepang generated RM345mil economic spillover for MSMEs

Malaysia’s return to the international Formula 1 spotlight has delivered more than an exciting weekend of high-speed racing. The Bahrain Gulf Air Formula 1 Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit generated more than RM345 million in economic spillover for local micro, small and medium enterprises, giving businesses across multiple sectors a significant boost. Entrepreneur Development […]

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French school blockades persist after PM's unspecified promises

French school blockades persist after PM’s unspecified promises

French high school students continued blocking schools on Thursday, keeping a nationwide protest movement alive despite government promises to respond to concerns over teacher shortages, deteriorating school buildings and underfunded public services. The demonstrations, now entering their third week, have become a wider reflection of growing frustration among young people who say France’s public education […]

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J&K Rolls Out City Gas Policy to Boost CNG, PNG Connectivity

J&K Rolls Out City Gas Policy to Boost CNG, PNG Connectivity

The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced the City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, a major move aimed at expanding access to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across all 20 districts of the Union Territory. Approved by the Council of Ministers, the new policy is designed to create a clearer, faster […]

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Myanmar leader vows to take back migrants from Malaysia ‘as soon as possible’

Myanmar leader vows to take back migrants from Malaysia ‘as soon as possible’

Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing has pledged that Myanmar will take back its verified nationals currently being held in Malaysian detention centres, saying the repatriation will happen “as soon as possible.” The commitment came during Min Aung Hlaing’s meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, marking the Myanmar leader’s first visit […]

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Malaysia pushes to fast-track Indonesia talks on forest fire aid as haze worsens

Malaysia pushes to fast-track Indonesia talks on forest fire aid as haze worsens

Malaysia is urging Indonesia to speed up operational discussions so that Malaysian teams can be deployed to help fight forest fires that have sent thick haze across the region and pushed air quality in Malaysia toward dangerous levels. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Indonesia has already accepted Malaysia’s offer of assistance following an […]

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