MIHAS 2026 Delivers RM6.78 Billion In Sales, Expanding Opportunities For Malaysian Businesses And SMEs

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – MIHAS 2026 has delivered a strong four-day performance, recording total sales of RM6.78 billion from 23 to 26 September 2026 — an increase of RM730 million or 12.0% compared with RM6.05 billion recorded in 2025. The achievement also exceeded the … Read more

University Research – Humanitarian relief failure in Gaza: Outsourcing aid doesn’t outsource legal responsibility

Source: Edith Cowan University 29 September 2026 The effectiveness of humanitarian aid delivered by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has been called into question by a new paper (https://academic.oup.com/jcsl/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jcsl/krag019/8832340), which noted that not only was the distribution of aid being offered inhumane, but could well be violating international law. Images that have surfaced online since … Read more

Advisory: Unions to host public investigation into cancelled care and support workers’ pay equity claim

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The PSA and NZNO are hosting a webinar on the Government’s cancellation of the care and support workers’ pay equity claim, who paid the price, and what it would take to put things right. Angela Meyer and Tania Dommett, two of the three fictional detectives behind … Read more

Treasury’s surplus forecast masks deeper fiscal challenges, says BusinessNZ

Source: BusinessNZ Treasury’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) confirms that New Zealand is on a pathway back to an operating surplus. But it also reinforces the central message of BusinessNZ’s Election Priorities 2026: New Zealand needs stronger productivity growth, competitive tax settings, investment in infrastructure and skills, and a credible long-term approach to fiscal … Read more

Skyro Obtains Moneylending Licence in Malaysia Following Success in the Philippines

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Skyro, a high-growth consumer finance group, today announced that its Malaysian entity now holds a moneylender’s licence issued by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), authorising it to conduct online moneylending in Malaysia, which will become its second … Read more

Hisense at the 17th FutureChina Global Forum: Deepening ASEAN Roots with “Local for Local,” Charting a New Path for Chinese Brands Going Global

Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – The 17th FutureChina Global Forum recently convened in Singapore. As the annual flagship event of Business China, the forum brought together business and political leaders from China and Southeast Asia for dialogue on shifting consumption structures, China’s manufacturing capabilities, and the evolving … Read more

Five youth arrested following offending across Christchurch City

Source: New Zealand Police Attribute to Christchurch Metro Area Commander, Superintendent Lane Todd:  Five youth have been arrested following a range of offending across Christchurch City today.  Earlier this morning, Police were made aware of multiple car thefts and reports of dangerous driving around the city.  At that stage, no injuries had been reported, and…

HKSTP Leads Delegation to Germany and Austria

Source: Media Outreach Forging new Hong Kong–Europe pathways in AI, New Industralisation and smart city innovation with German Industry and Commerce and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in partnership with German Industry and Commerce (GIC) and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, … Read more

Charges laid after memorial plaques stolen

Source: New Zealand Police Police have laid charges against a man who allegedly stole plaques with a value over $2000.  An investigation began after several memorial plaques were removed from central Christchurch mid-August.  As part of the enquiries, Police appealed for identification of a man, and information from anyone who was in the Latimer Square or Bridge…

Banyan Group Residences Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Banyan Tree Beach Residences Nerea at Laguna Phuket

Source: Media Outreach A rare collection of just six three-bedroom duplex residences brings yacht-inspired design, private pools and exceptional resort living steps from Bang Tao Beach. PHUKET, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Banyan Group Residences has unveiled Banyan Tree Beach Residences Nerea, an exclusive collection of just six three-bedroom duplex … Read more

Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026

Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Publication date: 29 September 2026 Document download Summary of Underpinning Analysis: Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) (Eligibility) Regulations 2026 ( pdf, 137.43 KB ) Good law-making: 9(i) The importance of consulting, to the extent that is reasonably practicable, the persons or representatives of the persons that the responsible agency considers…

Funding boost to cut food waste and emissions

Source: New Zealand Government Funding of $1.7 million for three projects to reduce food waste across the country has been announced today by Environment Minister Nicola Grigg. “Reducing food waste is one of the most practical ways of reducing methane emissions, and supporting wider emissions reduction objectives,” Ms Grigg says. “Funding from the National Food…

Tougher penalties to stop illicit tobacco

Source: New Zealand Government Tougher penalties and new offences agreed by Cabinet will help tackle the illicit tobacco trade, Associate Minister of Health Costello says. “Cheap illegal cigarettes are connected to organised crime; they hit legitimate businesses and tax revenue – and they undermine our efforts to stop people smoking,” Ms Costello says. “The current…

Aqua Analytics appointed to deliver regional leak detection across the Wellington water network

Source: Press Release Service Headline: Aqua Analytics appointed to deliver regional leak detection across the Wellington water network Active leak detection programme with Tiaki Wai targets the water lost underground across 1,295 km of Wellington and Porirua drinking water system. The post Aqua Analytics appointed to deliver regional leak detection across the Wellington water network…

Nora Ana Jewelry Outlines Material Standards for Jewelry Designed for Malaysia’s Tropical Climate

Source: Media Outreach Malaysian brand details use of 316L stainless steel, implant-grade titanium and coated 925 sterling silver to address tarnishing in high-humidity conditions KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Nora Ana Jewelry, a Malaysian jewelry brand founded in 2023, has outlined the material and coating standards applied across … Read more

De Beers Group Evokes the Minimalist Poetry of the Tang Dynasty, Illuminating the Authentic Radiance of Desert diamonds

Source: Media Outreach Reimagining A Diamond Is Forever for a New Era, Redefining Natural Diamond Storytelling BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – De Beers Group unveils the campaign film for Desert diamonds. Following the Desert diamonds Asian launch in Shanghai on 29 July, the campaign extends across 25 key cities … Read more

The Co-operative Bank named Bank of the Year

Source: The Co-operative Bank The Co-operative Bank has been named Bank of the Year 2026 in the Roy Morgan New Zealand Customer Satisfaction Awards. The awards recognise businesses delivering outstanding customer satisfaction, with more than 150 companies competing across 22 categories. The results are based on the experiences of more than 6,000 New Zealand consumers … Read more

EIT Digital Director marks 50 years since first coding

Source: Eastern Institute of Technology September 29, 2026 When EIT Digital Director Kevin Rowland first started coding in September 1976, he wrote his programs on paper and posted them to Plymouth Polytechnic to be run. Fifty years later, he is using his experience to support learners at EIT, bringing his computing journey full circle. Kevin…

Lifestyle – Cardio, Strength and Power: Research Broadens the Longevity Picture

Source: Exercise New Zealand 29 September 2026 Cardiovascular fitness has long been recognised as a powerful predictor of longevity. Now muscle power is attracting attention, with one study reporting roughly six- to seven-fold differences in mortality hazard between the lowest and highest-power groups. The findings put strength applied at speed firmly in the longevity conversation, … Read more

PSA – Women must come first – improving books leave no excuse for anything less than a full care and support pay equity settlement

Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi Women must come first. With today’s update showing a slightly improving fiscal picture, there is no excuse for Opposition parties not to commit to a pay equity settlement for care and support workers that is real, meaningful and fully in line with the current claim, delivered … Read more

Gumboot Friday Heads Towards November With 3,505 Free Counselling Sessions Delivered in August

Source: I Am Hope 29 September 2026 August was another strong month for Gumboot Friday, with 3,505 free counselling sessions delivered to young New Zealanders aged 5–25. Sessions are free, no referral is required, and young people choose who they want to talk to from Gumboot Friday’s network of registered counsellors. Breakdown by age group: … Read more

Conservation – We won this round for Denniston. What happens next?

Source: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand In a recent win for the Denniston Plateau: Bathurst Resources’ Fast-track application to mine this extraordinary place has been rejected as incomplete. Now, we’d love you to join Forest & Bird and 350 Aotearoa for a webinar to hear what this decision means, why Denniston … Read more

PREFU shows jobs pain and service cuts locked in under Luxon

Source: NZCTU Treasury’s Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) forecasts show ongoing pain for working people and declining public services if the fiscal approach doesn’t change. The election provides an opportunity for a reset. “The Luxon Government’s fiscal choices have made life harder for working people. There are now almost 50,000 more Kiwis unemployed than…

Aircall Builds on ANZ Foundation to Expand Across Southeast Asia, Names New Asia Pacific Leadership

Source: Media Outreach Frank Eagleton promoted to Managing Director, Asia Pacific, and Rehan Wickremeratne appointed Partnerships Lead as Aircall invites partners to collaborate on AI voice agents SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2026 – Aircall, the AI-powered customer communications platform trusted by more than 24,000 businesses worldwide, today announced the next … Read more

Woolworths axes 130 Kiwi jobs and ships them to Australia

Source: Workers First Union Woolworths has confirmed that the company will close its New Zealand Customer Care Centre and send around 130 jobs to Australia, Workers First said today. The decision follows a consultation that began on 1 September, in which Woolworths said the move would net it an extra $4.1 million by the 2029 … Read more

Man finds himself charged after substation burglary

Source: New Zealand Police Police have charged a man following a burglary at a Grafton substation which created a significant amount of damage. Auckland City CIB has been investigating since a lone offender allegedly entered the facility on Madeira Lane on the morning of 26 September. Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend says the man allegedly…