The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) has been appointed the official sponsor of the revered Hans Christian Andersen Award, considered the highest global honour for authors and illustrators of children’s books. As sponsor for the 2027-2036 term, the statutory body’s duties primarily entail facilitating the judging process and covering costs incurred during the award’s administration. In this week’s Options cover story, PPAS director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad breaks down what this opportunity brings to the local literary community and the importance of nurturing creativity in young minds.

A new chapter 

Gombak is entering a new phase of growth, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal expected to enhance connectivity and strengthen the district’s residential and commercial prospects. Property consultants discuss the renewed attention to the area’s commercial potential, surrounding property market and prospects for transit-oriented developments.

Gombak picks up speed for next growth cycle

Venezuela expects nearly US$76 billion (RM310.3 billion) in oil investment over the next five years under recently signed agreements, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday, adding that a bilateral accord with the US includes plans to drill 250 rigs.

Venezuela expects nearly US$76b in oil investment over five years, acting president says

Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiralled out of control in some of the worst violence the country has witnessed for decades.

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

A pickup in UK inflation to a nine-month high in data this week is likely to set the stage for key decisions from the upcoming budget to a likely interest-rate increase.

UK inflation can seal the deal on BOE’s November rate hike

The Johor government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions across the state for another five days from Monday (Oct 19) due to the haze.

Johor schools to remain closed another week, says state exco

The global economy is showing remarkable resilience but there is no room for complacency, the head of the International Monetary Fund's steering committee said on Saturday, while divisions over Russia's war against Ukraine sparked a walkout of delegates.

IMF committee chair says global economy resilient; delegates walk out on Russian official

US President Donald Trump waived massive tariffs linked to Russian energy exports mandated in a law that he signed last month, as the measures complicated his push to lower diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

Trump halts new Russia energy sanctions to ease diesel costs

Former natural resources and environmental sustainability minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will be barred from all official activities of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) for three months from Oct 20 to Jan 19, 2027.

Bersama bars Nik Nazmi from official activities for three months — president

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will field a mix of seasoned and experienced candidates, young people and women from various ethnic groups in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14.

Melaka polls: PKR to field experienced, young and women candidates, says Amirudin

Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiralled out of control in some of the worst violence the country has witnessed for decades.

Gombak is entering a new phase of growth, with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) and the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal expected to enhance connectivity and strengthen the district’s residential and commercial prospects. Property consultants discuss the renewed attention to the area’s commercial potential, surrounding property market and prospects for transit-oriented developments.&nbsp;

A pickup in UK inflation to a nine-month high in data this week is likely to set the stage for key decisions from the upcoming budget to a likely interest-rate increase.

The Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) has been appointed the official sponsor of the revered Hans Christian Andersen Award, considered the highest global honour for authors and illustrators of children’s books. As sponsor for the 2027-2036 term, the statutory body’s duties primarily entail facilitating the judging process and covering costs incurred during the award’s administration. In this week’s Options cover story, PPAS director Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad breaks down what this opportunity brings to the local literary community and the importance of nurturing creativity in young minds.

The Johor government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions across the state for another five days from Monday (Oct 19) due to the haze.

Venezuela expects nearly US$76 billion (RM310.3 billion) in oil investment over the next five years under recently signed agreements, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday, adding that a bilateral accord with the US includes plans to drill 250 rigs.

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