Grand Mosque in Makkah digital services let visitors check how crowded Tawaf and Sa'i areas are
Per SPA, as reported by Bernama, the services use live displays, real-time updates and indicators that point out less crowded times…
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Kenya confirms four more Ebola cases, bringing its total to seven
Three of the newly confirmed patients are health workers who looked after the first person diagnosed in Kenya, CNA and Al Jazeera report.
SM Lee says rival ports are fast catching up, workers should not face industry changes alone
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged technological change at the Singapore Port Workers Union's 80th anniversary dinner…
Developing countries pushed to rethink development and seek fresh funding, including private money
Heavy debt, higher costs to service it and a steep fall in official development assistance are behind the push, according to The Straits Times.
Mercedes wants to race at Sepang again as Signify says it is ready to support a night race
Bernama reports Mercedes-AMG Petronas wants to return to Sepang, and Signify says it is ready to supply solutions if a night race goes ahead.
Malaysia exploring drones to deliver critical cargo to remote communities
The Straits Times reports such cargo services could be used in plantations, on islands and at offshore facilities.
Flood evacuees rise in Perak and Penang as flooding worsens
In Perak, 407 victims from 147 families were at four relief centres as of 8 am on Oct 18, while Penang's SK Seri Penanti centre had 36 evacuees, up from 27.
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz as vessels come under attack
Al Jazeera reports two vessels were struck by naval mines in the strait this week, as both sides assert control of the key trade route.
CASE urges shoppers not to overbuy N95 masks as retailers restock
The consumer group says major retailers are actively replenishing stocks and warns buyers to take care with masks and air purifiers on the secondary market.
Trump waives more Russia sanctions in bid to ease energy prices as rift with Zelenskyy widens
The move reverses course after a deal with Putin that would put large volumes of Russian diesel on world markets, while ties with Ukraine slump.
Selangor probes 10 complaints of suspected water-mixed RON95 petrol
The state office of KPDN is investigating reports that RON95 fuel damaged motorists' vehicles in several parts of Selangor, an issue that has gone viral.
IMF Official Warns Nearly Every Government Faces Fiscal Pressure
Large debts, higher borrowing costs and rising spending demands are squeezing public budgets worldwide, an IMF official said in Washington on Oct 17.
Malaysia sets aside record RM57b in financing facilities for MSMEs in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 also includes a matching grant of up to RM5,000 for MSMEs seeking halal certification for the first time, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced.
Singapore FA Cup final postponed as haze disrupts more outdoor events
The match joins the Great Eastern Women's Run and the Purple Parade on a growing list of events cancelled or rescheduled because of the haze, CNA reports.
Singapore Moves Against Indonesian Firms Blamed for Haze
Notices will go to seven Indonesian companies linked to the fires, and lawyers say the legal action could carry diplomatic implications, CNA reports.
Singapore Umrah pilgrims split after advisory to defer Saudi Arabia travel
MFA urges Singaporeans to put off all trips to Saudi Arabia over higher security risks. Some pilgrims press on while others face cancellations.
55 people from 20 families still at relief centres in Larut, Matang and Selama
The number of storm victims housed at relief centres in the three Perak districts stays unchanged as of tonight, Bernama reports.
Philippines eyes US$40 billion from Pax Silica hub as Tarlac farmers worry about their land
Officials say the New Clark City hub could create about 130,000 jobs, while residents say they are not being told enough about the project.
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia hold joint oil spill response exercise
Teams from the three countries practised working together on a ground deployment exercise for oil leaks in the Malacca and Singapore straits, Bernama reports.
Indonesia names Suahasil Nazara as new finance minister
President Prabowo Subianto replaced Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa with his deputy, who has pledged policy continuity and a deficit kept below 3% of GDP.