SINGAPORE (Oct 25): Singapore will work closely with Asean member states during its 2027 chairmanship to advance the Asean Power Grid (APG), including efforts to establish a regional submarine power cable framework and strengthen cross-border renewable energy (RE) trading.

Singapore to advance Asean power grid, subsea cable framework during 2027 chairmanship

(Oct 25): Brookfield Asset Management Ltd is opening an office in Qatar, deepening its presence in the Middle East where many countries are grappling with the economic fallout from the war.

Brookfield to open Doha office to deepen its Middle East reach

ZURICH (Oct 25): As many as 12,000 UBS jobs in Switzerland could be at risk if tougher capital rules prompt the bank to relocate, according to the Swiss Bank Employees Association (SBPV), newspaper NZZ am Sonntag reported.

Employees group warns of major Swiss job losses if UBS relocates, newspaper says

JOHOR BAHRU (Oct 25): Schools in Johor will reopen in phases, with the first phase on Monday (Oct 26) and Tuesday (Oct 27) limited to students sitting for examinations according to the scheduled timetable.

Haze: Johor schools to reopen in phases, exam candidates first

(Oct 25): Goldman Sachs Group Inc strategists slashed their target for South Korea’s Kospi Index by 25%, after raising it repeatedly this year, as concerns over the artificial intelligence trade intensify.

Goldman cuts Kospi 12-month target by 25% as AI trade unravels

BELGRADE (Oct 25): Serbia is voting on Sunday as a mass student protest movement seeks to unseat longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vucic in the biggest challenge to his rule for more than a decade.

Serbia votes in historic election as students seek to end Vucic's long grip on power

KUCHING (Oct 25): Twenty-seven schools in the Tebedu district of Serian will be closed on Monday (Oct 26) due to haze, following continuous monitoring of Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and reports from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

Haze: 27 schools in Tebedu to close tomorrow — Sarawak State Education Department

ISKANDAR PUTERI (Oct 25): The Johor government expects 26,000 job opportunities to be offered to young people across the state this year, driven by rapid economic growth and the influx of high-value investments.

Onn Hafiz: 26,000 job opportunities to be offered to Johor youth this year

SINGAPORE (Oct 25): Malaysia has significant potential to expand power generation capacity and attract data centre developers, but meeting rising electricity demand will also require adequate transmission capacity and access to land and water, said Japan's largest power generation company, Energy for a New Era (Jera).

Malaysia needs adequate power, grid capacity to attract data centres — Jera

(Oct 25): Riyadh’s main airport reopened to global air traffic after a two-week shutdown, despite sustained Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s capital over the weekend.

Riyadh Airport resumes flights as Saudis fight Houthi missiles

MELAKA (Oct 24): MCA will not recognise any of its candidates announced by Barisan Nasional (BN) for the 16th Melaka state election without the approval of the party’s top leadership.

Melaka polls: MCA will not recognise candidates announced without party’s approval — Wee

(Oct 25):&nbsp;Pessimism has gripped Chinese stocks, with no end in sight for a deepening selloff as investors confront the realities of an economy that’s weak enough to erode corporate profits but not to trigger forceful new stimulus.

Sinking profits turn China’s US$3.5 tril stock rout into trap

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The Sultan of Selangor,&nbsp;Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, stressing that funds entrusted for religious purposes must be managed with accountability and responsibility.

Keep race and religion out of politics, says Sultan Sharafuddin

GEORGE TOWN (Oct 25): The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has ordered an immediate halt to condominium construction and roadworks on a hillside near the site of a landslide that claimed a man's life in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, here on Sunday.

Penang Island City Council issues stop-work order for condo, road projects after fatal landslide

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): This week’s City &amp; Country cover story looks at Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd, which is set to unveil Amora Parks, an 11.76-acre freehold integrated development in Johor Bahru with a gross development value of RM930 million. CEO Allen Khong discusses the mixed-use development, which will comprise four components — commercial development Amora Boulevard, Amora Serviced Residence, Amora Wellness Mall and an education hub.

New lifestyle offering in Tampoi

BAGAN DATUK (Oct 25): The issue of MCA’s dissatisfaction over the announcement of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka State Election will be discussed and resolved collectively before nomination day&nbsp;on&nbsp;Oct 31, said&nbsp;BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Melaka polls: BN to discuss MCA candidate issue before Oct 31 — Ahmad Zahid

KLANG (Oct 25): The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has said that his&nbsp;views, criticisms and concerns on matters relating to the state administration are not intended to interfere in the affairs of the state government.

Sultan of Selangor: Criticisms aimed at safeguarding people's well-being, not interfering in govt affairs

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): As the umbrella body for five major voluntary organisations, the National Council for the Blind, Malaysia (NCBM) has created a common platform for blind and visually impaired individuals in the country to discuss key concerns before escalating them to relevant authorities.

To be seen + heard

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday extended his congratulations to the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee marking 25 years of His Royal Highness'&nbsp;reign.

Anwar congratulates Sultan of Selangor on Silver Jubilee of reign

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) is urging the government to provide stronger tax incentives, easier financing and technology support to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow and compete globally, in a statement on Sunday.

FMM urges stronger push to grow Malaysian SMEs through more capital, technology and support

TOKYO (Oct 25):&nbsp;An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 on Sunday struck waters near the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, with no tsunami warnings issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, reported Xinhua.

Magnitude-7.0 earthquake strikes waters near Japan’s Ogasawara Islands

KLANG (Oct 25): Orang Besar Istana Engku Maharaja Lela Setia Paduka Datuk Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail Syed Amir Abidin Jamalullail topped the list of six recipients of Selangor state honours conferred in conjunction with the Silver Jubilee marking the 25th year of the reign of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, on Sunday.

Orang Besar Istana Syed Budriz Putra Jamalullail leads six Selangor honours recipients

KOTA KINABALU (Oct 25): The people of Sabah and Sarawak remain firmly committed to upholding Malaysia's sovereignty and reject any provocation involving the disrespectful display of the Jalur Gemilang by irresponsible parties overseas,&nbsp;Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said.&nbsp;

Sabah, Sarawak people uphold Malaysia’s sovereignty — Mustapha

(Oct 25):&nbsp;At a shipyard in northern Singapore, a yellow platform towers over a maze of scaffolding and cranes. Resembling a 15-story building, the piece will be shipped halfway around the world to Europe to be installed into an offshore wind farm.

Singapore yards chase profit from Europe’s offshore wind push

(Oct 25):&nbsp;Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledged more support for workers and households, and said the government would step up efforts to secure energy supplies and attract investment as the city-state confronts growing global uncertainty.

Singapore’s Wong vows more support for workers, energy security

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Twelve areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10am on Sunday, with Serian&nbsp;in Sarawak recording the highest reading at 194.

Haze: 12 areas record unhealthy API readings at 10am, Serian highest

BAGAN DATUK (Oct 25): Malaysia remains committed to its offer of assistance to Indonesia to address the transboundary haze affecting the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysia remains committed to offer of aid to Indonesia to tackle haze — Ahmad Zahid

KUALA TERENGGANU (Oct 25): The Sessions Court here on Sunday discharged and acquitted a retired Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) employee of six charges of misappropriating RM15,350 in association funds about 10 years ago.

Court acquits retired Risda employee of six charges of misappropriating RM15,350

(Oct 25):&nbsp;France avoided a repeat of large-scale violence and looting that marred nationwide protests a week ago, suggesting the government’s decision to boost police numbers and contain marches paid off.

France dodges repeat of looting and riots with tougher security

SEOUL (Oct 25): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned from a surprise one-day trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, where he visited a historic Korean War memorial, North Korean state media said on Sunday.

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