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CITIC Myanmar hosted maritime researchers from both countries at Yangon's Wyndham Grand Hotel Wednesday. The conference examined port development challenges and disaster preparedness strategies for Myanmar's coastal infrastructure. Academic experts analyzed seismic risks facing facilities along...

Russia launched its annual atomic energy conference Wednesday at Moscow's VDNKh center. Deputy Prime Minister A V Novak delivered remarks as representatives from more than 100 nations gathered for the four-day event. Participants examined nuclear power applications, environmental protection...

Myanmar's investment authority sanctioned 19 new business ventures during Wednesday's session. The commission granted approval to four international projects alongside 15 domestic enterprises across multiple economic sectors. Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo presided over the proceedings as...

Myanmar's central bank distributed foreign currency to oil importers during recent weeks through targeted market interventions. The Central Bank of Myanmar provided $1.36 million on September 25, directing most funds toward edible oil companies. Previous transactions included $470,000 on...

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly and labeled Pakistan a global terrorism center. He defended India's military response to April's cross-border attack that killed tourists in Pahalgam. Jaishankar stated India exercised its defense rights against terrorism...

A deadly stampede killed 36 people and injured more than 58 others at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam political rally in Karur on Saturday night. The tragedy occurred when crowds gathered to hear actor-politician Vijay speak at the campaign event. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced compensation of...

Tamil Thalaivas defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-28 at SMS Indoor Stadium on Saturday night during Pro Kabaddi League Season 12. Captain Arjun Deshwal scored 13 points to help his team break a three-match losing streak. Suresh Jadhav and Nitesh Kumar both achieved High Fives in the victory. The...

Music software company 510k released PEACH, a MIDI plugin that revolutionizes arpeggiation techniques. The software diverges from traditional up-down patterns by allowing each lane to operate with a different step length. Users can transform basic chords into complex, rhythm-shifting sequences...

D16 Group has released version 1.1.0 of Pulsatec, an audio effect plugin that mimics the sound of vintage passive equalizers. The software company added new features to enhance the plugin's analog sound capabilities. The updated plugin introduces an amplifier switch that lets users choose...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected claims that his administration opposes Islam during a PKR anniversary event. Opposition politicians exploit religious matters for political advantage, he said. The government increased funding for Islamic programs and tahfiz schools while providing...

Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry supports low-income students through financial assistance programs. Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir announced continued backing for B40 families during a ceremony in Kampung Batu 8. The Sulung program helps first-generation university students access degree-level...

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil expects Malaysia's National Film Development Corporation restructuring efforts will eliminate unfair industry practices. The government targets longstanding attitudes within FINAS that created barriers for filmmakers seeking project approvals. Officials...

Malaysia's public service union asked officials to examine petrol usage rules affecting government workers who drive personal cars for assignments. CUEPACS President Adnan Mat questioned whether fuel costs would rise after employees exceed monthly limits under the new subsidy program. The...

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Budget 2026 preparations will reflect individual state economic priorities rather than federal ministerial decisions alone. The strategy aims to maintain consistent growth while meeting citizen needs amid rising living costs. Officials gathered with 150...

Malaysian education officials launched an investigation after a nine-year-old student died at a Lenggeng school in Nilai. The child fell into a sewer pit during school hours, prompting immediate action from authorities. Director-General Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad ordered the Negeri Sembilan State...

Malaysia's Education Ministry supports involving elementary and high school students in Anti-Bullying Bill town hall discussions. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek believes comprehensive engagement ensures student perspectives guide policy development. She emphasized that pupils represent the...

Malaysia will convert the abandoned Putrajaya Monorail bridge into a recreational pathway for pedestrians and cyclists by January 2026. Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa announced the transformation during the Putrajaya Carnival 2025. The government has designated RM15 million for...

Malaysia implemented its Budi Madani RON95 fuel subsidy through a three-stage launch strategy designed to prevent system overload problems that disrupted the SARA assistance program rollout on August 31. Starting at midnight, approximately 300,000 military and police personnel gained access to...

Malaysia launched its BUDI95 petrol subsidy program for military and police personnel without technical difficulties during the inaugural day of operations. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution described the smooth rollout for 300,000 officers as a vital system stress test before broader public...

Barisan Nasional forwarded candidate lists for Sabah's upcoming state election to three government agencies for integrity verification. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the coalition sent names to police, the anti-corruption commission and Syariah Court authorities. Each...