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Grab told to pause autonomous vehicle tests at some junctions after near-miss
Grab has been directed to suspend autonomous vehicle testing at certain junctions after a shuttle nearly struck a schoolgirl crossing a road in Punggol. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the suspension would remain until its investigation was complete. In a response to Mothership on Nov. 6, LTA said its review of vehicle data showed that the shuttle had identified two pedestrians and was monitoring them.
Converge claims first PBA semi-final spot with Game 4 victory
A 120-109 win over Rain or Shine on November 6, 2026 sent Converge into the first semi-final in the franchise’s history. The FiberXers clinched their PBA Governors’ Cup quarter-final 3-1 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Cameron Clark supplied 32 points and collected 12 rebounds, alongside six assists and four steals. Mikey Williams scored 17 points, including four three-pointers, the highest contribution among Converge’s local players.
Malaysia keeps overnight policy rate at 2.75 per cent
Bank Negara Malaysia left its overnight policy rate unchanged at 2.75 per cent following the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2026, saying the rate remained appropriate to support sustainable growth and price stability. The central bank forecast growth above five per cent for 2026 after recent indicators pointed to continued momentum during the third quarter. It attributed that performance to strong exports and sustained domestic demand.
Google sets US$15 billion Malaysia investment for 2027–2028
Google says it will spend US$15 billion in Malaysia during 2027–2028 on digital infrastructure and initiatives covering clean energy and water security. The expansion includes additional data centre campuses, alongside training programmes targeting 800,000 Malaysians. The planned sites in Selangor and Negri Sembilan will extend a network that already includes an operating campus at Elmina Business Park.
San Miguel beats Ginebra 101-98 to force Game 4
San Miguel kept its PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup campaign going with a 101-98 victory over Barangay Ginebra in Cavite on November 3, 2026. The Game 3 result prevented a quarterfinal sweep and sent the series to a fourth game. June Mar Fajardo contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds without missing a field-goal attempt, finishing 7-of-7. King added 21 points, 12 rebounds and two assists while shooting 9-of-22. CJ Perez scored 14 points and Marcio Lassiter supplied 13.
Persib beat Isenmulang 4-0 to move fourth in Super League
Persib Bandung climbed to fourth place with 16 points after beating Isenmulang 4-0 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung on 1 November, in the eighth round of the 2026/2027 Super League. Mariano Peralta opened the scoring in the 14th minute, meeting Ragnar Oratmangoen’s header with a shot from outside the penalty area that beat goalkeeper Lucas Frigeri. Luka Menalo doubled the lead in the 36th minute by following up after Frigeri blocked Peralta’s attempt.
TNT beats Magnolia 98-87 to reach PBA Governors' Cup semi-finals
TNT secured a PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup semi-final berth with a 98-87 victory over Magnolia at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on October 31, completing a quarter-final sweep. The defeat left Magnolia with a seventh consecutive exit at the quarter-final stage. The defending champions took control after half-time, extending a 50-41 advantage to 79-56 by the end of the third quarter.
Converge draw level with Rain or Shine in PBA quarterfinals
A 130-125 victory over Rain or Shine gave Converge a 1-1 series score in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals on October 30. The FiberXers won the second game of the best-of-five contest at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Mikey Williams supplied a late three-pointer that extended Converge’s advantage to 127-123 with 35.2 seconds remaining. Cameron Clark then forced a turnover with a steal, and Calvin Abueva converted two foul shots.
Bank of Thailand holds policy rate at 1.00% for fourth meeting
Thailand’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate at 1.00% on 28 October, marking its fourth consecutive meeting without a change. The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously backed keeping the one-day repurchase rate at that level. The outcome matched the expectations of all 26 economists surveyed by Reuters. Most financial experts forecast that the Bank of Thailand will leave the rate unchanged through the end of 2027.
TNT beat Magnolia 92-70 to open PBA quarterfinal series
TNT opened their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinal campaign with a 92-70 victory over Magnolia at Ynares Center Antipolo on October 25, 2026, led by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Despite missing his opening six attempts, Hollis-Jefferson finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals. Calvin Oftana added 13 points, while RR Pogoy and Rey Nambatac scored 12 apiece. Bradon Ganuelas-Rosser contributed 11.
NLEX beats Phoenix 97-92 to take quarter-final series lead
NLEX opened its PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarter-final campaign with a 97-92 victory over Phoenix at Ynares Center Antipolo on October 25. Deonte Burton contributed 27 points and 11 rebounds as the top-seeded Road Warriors resisted a late comeback. Phoenix had trailed by 15 before threatening to overturn the deficit in the fourth quarter. A Ken Tuffin jumper made it 90-89, only for NLEX to stretch its advantage back to six points.
Malaysia secure French Open crown with all-Malaysian men's doubles final
Malaysia are guaranteed the French Open men's doubles title after Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani won their semi-finals in Paris. Their meeting will deliver the country's first title in the discipline since Gan Teik Chai-Koo Kien Keat won in 2004, ending a 22-year wait. Malaysian pairs also progressed in mixed and women's doubles, putting the country into three of the tournament's five finals and leaving a three-title haul possible.
Vietnam to stage ASEAN U23 Championship for first time in 2027
Vietnam will host the 2027 ASEAN U23 Championship, with the competition scheduled for July 2027. It will be the country’s first time staging the tournament, which Vietnam has won in each of its past three appearances. The July schedule places the championship after the qualifying competition for the 2028 AFC U23 Asian Cup, expected in June 2027.
Nugroho and Imran win Asian Para Games badminton gold
Indonesia’s Suryo Nugroho and Muh Al Imran claimed the men’s SL3-SU5 para badminton doubles gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 23 October, defeating South Korea’s Shin Kyung Hwan and Cho Nadan. The 40-minute contest took place at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi. The Indonesians took an early lead in the opening game, but Shin and Cho fought back to draw level at 20-20. The pairs continued trading points before Nugroho and Imran edged the game 25-23. The second game was more one-sided.
Ratri and Hikmat win Indonesia’s first para badminton gold at Asian Para Games 2026
Leani Ratri Oktila and Hikmat Ramdani secured Indonesia’s first para badminton gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating India’s Thulasimathi and Kumar Nitesh in the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 final on 23 October. The Indonesian pair lost the opening game before winning 11-21, 21-19, 21-14 at Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium in Aichi. The result brought Indonesia’s medal tally to 11 golds, 16 silvers and 36 bronzes, leaving the country ninth in the provisional standings.
Reyes earns Philippines’ first athletics medal at 2026 Asian Para Games
The Philippines claimed its first para athletics podium finish of the 2026 Asian Para Games through King James Reyes, who completed the men’s 1500m T46 final in third place on October 23. A time of 4:13.81 earned Reyes bronze. Sri Lanka’s Wahumpurage Puwakpitikande took gold with a Games-record 4:03.25, putting Reyes 10.56 seconds behind him. Silver went to India’s Parmod, who recorded 4:09.65. The Philippine tally reached six medals with Reyes’s result.
Thai wheelchair racers take gold with world record-equalling and Games record times
Thailand’s Athiwat Paeng-Nuea equalled a world record and compatriot Chaiwat Rattana broke an Asian Para Games record as both won wheelchair racing gold in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 20 October 2026. Athiwat won the men’s 100m T54 race with a time of 13.49 seconds, matching the world record. His victory added a gold medal for the Thai para-athletics team at the 2026 Games. In the men’s 100m T33/T34 event, Chaiwat took first place in 14.84 seconds to establish a new Games record.
Julio Cesar winner gives Persib 1-0 victory over Persik
Substitute Julio Cesar scored in the 78th minute to give Persib Bandung a 1-0 win against Persik Kediri at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium on 18 October. His goal settled the teams’ fifth-round meeting in the 2026/2027 Super League. Persik had found the net in the 40th minute when Park Jun Heong headed in a free-kick delivered from the left, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside.
Indonesian stocks fall 11.57% as MSCI considers market downgrade
Indonesia’s benchmark share index, the IHSG, dropped 11.57% on 16 October 2026 following MSCI’s announcement of a consultation on whether to reclassify the country from an emerging market to a standalone market. Indonesian authorities said they would continue capital-market reforms. MSCI opened the consultation on 15 October 2026; no final decision has been made.
PSM beat PSIM 2-1 despite Lagator red card
PSM Makassar held off PSIM Yogyakarta for a 2-1 away victory in the fifth round of the Super League at Sultan Agung Stadium in Bantul on 16 October, finishing the match with 10 players. Aditya broke the deadlock after 50 minutes, finishing a swift counterattack with a low, left-footed shot past goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi. Stefan Jevtoski doubled PSM's lead in the 66th minute after receiving a pass from Rizky Eka during another counterattack.
Indonesia stock trading halted as IHSG opens 8.01 per cent lower
Trading in Indonesian shares was temporarily suspended on 16 October 2026 after the benchmark IHSG dropped 8.01 per cent at the opening. The index fell 469.86 points to 5,393.92, against the previous session’s close of 5,863.78. Recorded turnover reached Rp922.33 billion, with 53.6 million lots traded. Separately, MSCI is consulting investors on whether Indonesia should move from its Emerging Market classification to Standalone Market status.
MAS holds currency policy steady as inflation pressures persist
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) left its exchange-rate policy unchanged on 14 October, warning that energy price pressures linked to the Iran war would prolong elevated inflation into 2027. It retained the existing appreciation rate for the Singapore dollar’s trade-weighted value. MAS said the appreciating currency would help counter an expected near-term increase in imported inflation. The decision follows monetary tightening in April and July 2026.
Malaysia’s fifth Madani Budget puts AI workforce target at 200,000
Developing an artificial intelligence workforce of 200,000 skilled professionals is a priority in Malaysia’s fifth Madani Budget, according to the Ministry of Digital. The ministry outlined the measures after Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister, presented the budget on 9 October. The package provides training and certification for 5,000 professionals specialising in AI.
Magnolia secures quarterfinal berth with 112-93 win over Ginebra
Magnolia booked its place in the quarterfinals by beating Barangay Ginebra 112-93 at Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 11. The Hotshots recovered from an early deficit and led by as many as 28 points in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup encounter. Zav Lucero finished with 21 points and nine rebounds, while import KJ Buffen contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Substitute Jerom Lastimosa added 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds, and Mark Barroca scored 15 points.
Phaeton double helps Lion City Sailors to 6-1 victory
Lion City Sailors claimed a 6-1 victory over Young Lions at Jalan Besar Stadium on 11 October 2026, taking full points for the first time in their second Singapore Premier League 2026/27 match. Matthias Phaeton contributed two goals after the Sailors fell behind early. Toi Kagami opened the scoring for Young Lions in the tenth minute, but Bart Ramselaar brought the teams level in the 14th. A 37th-minute goal from Hugo Gomes then gave the Sailors the lead.
Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for the first time
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his first Singapore Grand Prix victory on Oct 11, winning from pole position at his 10th attempt. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc followed him home, with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli completing the podium. The four-time world champion completed 62 laps around the 4.927km Marina Bay Street Circuit to secure his 73rd career win. The result came during his 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend and brought his tally of victories for 2026 to two.
Gomez de Liaño triple-double helps Converge beat Titan Ultra
Converge survived a third-quarter comeback by Titan Ultra before pulling clear to win 152-119 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 11, 2026. Juan Gomez de Liaño led the effort with 32 points, collecting 12 rebounds and supplying 13 assists for a triple-double. Cameron Clark added 30 points and three rebounds as Converge extended its winning streak in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup. The result left the FiberXers with a 6-4 Group A record.
Bezzecchi wins at Mandalika as Aprilia takes top four places
Marco Bezzecchi won the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at Mandalika Circuit on 11 October, leading four Aprilia riders across the finish line. His winning time was 40 minutes 46.582 seconds. Raul Fernandez took second place, followed by Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura. Pedro Acosta finished fifth ahead of Marc Marquez, who had moved into third immediately after the start but later lost positions. Fernandez led the early stages and held a 0.485-second advantage over Bezzecchi on lap 11.
Quiles clinches 2026 Moto3 world title with Mandalika victory
Maximo Quiles secured the 2026 Moto3 world championship by winning the Pertamina Moto3 Mandalika race at Indonesia’s Pertamina Mandalika Circuit on 11 October. Almansa finished second, leaving Quiles with an unassailable advantage in the standings. Quiles earned 25 points for the victory, taking his total to 351. Almansa collected 20 points and now has 219. The gap between them is 132 points, while the five rounds still to be contested offer a maximum of 125 points.
Bali United beat Persijap 6-1 in Super League
Bali United defeated Persijap Jepara 6-1 at Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta in Gianyar on 10 October, moving into the upper reaches of the Super League standings alongside Persija. The home victory came in the fourth round of the 2026/2027 season. Despite early pressure from Bali United, the match remained goalless through the opening half-hour. Jort van der Sande broke the deadlock in the 38th minute from an I Kadek Agung pass.
FEU takes solo UAAP lead with 93-70 win over Ateneo
A 93-70 victory against Ateneo gave Far Eastern University sole possession of first place in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on October 10, 2026. The teams met at Smart Araneta Coliseum, where the Tamaraws extended their winning streak to four games and handed the Blue Eagles a second successive defeat. Mo Konateh finished with 29 points for FEU, adding 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals.
Fernandez takes Mandalika MotoGP pole as Marquez qualifies fourth
Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez secured pole position for the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia on 10 October, recording a fastest lap of 1 minute 28.852 seconds. He led qualifying at the Mandalika circuit in Lombok ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio, with Marc Marquez finishing fourth. Marquez and Di Giannantonio had been at the front earlier in Q2 before Bezzecchi and Fernandez moved ahead. With five minutes remaining, Fernandez displaced Bezzecchi at the top.
Raul Fernandez tops Mandalika MotoGP practice as Marc Marquez finishes fifth
Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez set a lap of 1 minute 28.725 seconds to lead practice for the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at Mandalika Circuit on 9 October. Marco Bezzecchi finished second, ahead of Jorge Martin, while Pedro Acosta took fourth and Marc Marquez fifth. Fernandez lowered his time to 1 minute 29.252 seconds before recording his session-leading lap. Marquez had held second place during that stage, with Fabio Di Giannantonio third, before Bezzecchi moved ahead of Marquez.
Anwar presents Malaysia’s 2027 Budget to Parliament
Malaysia’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim started presenting the 2027 Supply Bill to the Dewan Rakyat on October 9 at 3.35 pm, setting out the government’s spending priorities for the year ahead. Anwar moved the bill for a second reading before Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. The legislation seeks authority to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund and allocate it to services in 2027. This is the MADANI Government’s fifth budget since it was formed in 2022.
Persib Bandung stage late comeback for 3-1 win at Port FC
A late scoring burst gave Indonesian champions Persib Bandung a 3-1 away win against Thailand's Port FC on 8 October 2026, opening their 2026/27 ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup Group B campaign with victory. The visitors trailed at Thammasat Stadium until the 86th minute, when Mariano Peralta collected Balša Sekulic's pass and placed his finish into the bottom corner. Berguinho made it 2-1 in the 92nd minute, striking from the edge of the area.
Cong An Ha Noi beat Lion City Sailors 1-0 in Shopee Cup opener
A stoppage-time finish by Léo Artur secured a winning start for Cong An Ha Noi FC in Group B of the 2026/27 ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup. The V.League 1 champions defeated Lion City Sailors FC 1-0 at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on 8 October 2026. The goal came two minutes into added time before the break. Alan Grafite found Brayan Perea just inside the hosts’ half, and Perea drove forward while holding off Diogo Costa.
Prabowo launches 10 projects and first EV battery exports at IWIP
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 10 industrial projects and marked the first electric vehicle battery exports at Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) on 8 October 2026. Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani said investment in the projects would reach US$10.2 billion, or about Rp180 trillion. The ceremony took place in Central Halmahera, North Maluku.
Peres scores twice as Kuching City draw 2-2 with Tampines Rovers
Kuching City FC earned a point against Tampines Rovers FC on 7 October 2026, with Gabriel Peres scoring two late equalisers in a 2-2 Group A draw. The Malaysian club were making their ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup debut at Stadium Negeri in Kuching. Peres first brought the hosts level in the 86th minute, beating goalkeeper Zharfan Rohaizad with a deflected shot from 25 yards.
NLEX reaches quarter-finals with record 60-point win over Macau
NLEX secured a quarter-final place in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup by defeating Macau 138-78 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on October 7. The 60-point margin was the largest in league history, and the victory put the Road Warriors alone at the top of Group A. Schonny Winston scored 25 points, while replacement import Deonte Burton contributed 22. Burton, brought in for the injured DeQuan Jones, also recorded eight assists, 14 rebounds, two blocks and six steals.
European clubs congratulate Indonesia on FIFA ASEAN Cup victory
Indonesia’s FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 triumph drew congratulations from European clubs whose players represented the national team. Indonesia secured the trophy against Thailand, winning the penalty shoot-out 4-2 after the teams finished extra time level at 2-2. Rayo Vallecano highlighted goalkeeper Emil Audero’s contribution in an Instagram post. The Spanish club said his save from Thailand’s final penalty secured the title for Indonesia.
Dean James scores first Indonesia goal in FIFA ASEAN Cup final win
Dean James marked his first goal for Indonesia with a title victory, scoring against Thailand in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final on 5 October. Indonesia won the match, which was decided by a penalty shootout at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno. The Go Ahead Eagles defender came off the bench and scored in the second half to give Indonesia a 1-0 lead. Neither side was able to settle the contest before penalties, with Indonesia ultimately taking the tournament title.
Indonesia earns US$650,000 prize for FIFA ASEAN Cup title
Indonesia's victory in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 earned the national team US$650,000, equivalent to Rp11.63 billion, PSSI executive committee member Achmad Riyadh confirmed. Indonesia defeated Thailand 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final on 5 October. Riyadh gave the prize figure in a message to CNN Indonesia on 6 October. The championship award is separate from participation payments, bonuses for victories and money associated with hosting the tournament.
Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to win FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Indonesia secured the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title on 5 October at Stadion Utama Bung Karno in Jakarta, overcoming Thailand in a penalty shootout. Neither side could break a 2-2 deadlock through extra time, before Indonesia converted all four of their penalties to win the shootout 4-2. Kevin Diks, Elkan Baggott and Shayne Pattynama each scored into the bottom-left corner, while Dean James sent his effort down the middle.
Audero saves decisive penalty as Indonesia win FIFA ASEAN Cup
Emil Audero stopped Nattapong Sayriya’s decisive spot-kick as Indonesia defeated Thailand in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 5 October. The hosts won the penalty shootout 4-2 after the match finished 2-2. Writing on Instagram after the victory, the Rayo Vallecano goalkeeper described the achievement as historic. He thanked supporters who had backed Indonesia throughout the tournament, along with the people working behind the scenes to help the team.
Indonesia take inaugural ASEAN Cup title with shootout win over Thailand
Indonesia secured the first ASEAN Cup title on Oct 5, defeating Thailand in a penalty shootout at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. The final finished 2-2 after extra time before the hosts prevailed 4-2 on spot kicks. Thailand played with 10 men after defender Nicholas Mickelson received his second yellow card in the 81st minute. His two bookings came within five minutes. Indonesia scored from the resulting free kick, but substitute Iklas Sanron then equalised for Thailand.
Indonesia beats Thailand on penalties to win FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Indonesia claimed the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Thailand at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno stadium on 5 October. President Prabowo Subianto described the win as historic and expressed pride in the team. Thailand had been playing with 10 men since the 81st minute when Dean James put Indonesia ahead in the 84th minute. Iklas Sanron brought Thailand level in the 86th minute, sending the match into extra time.
Indonesia win FIFA ASEAN Cup as Herdman thanks fans and players
Coach John Herdman praised Indonesia’s players and supporters after his team claimed the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title on 5 October. Indonesia overcame Thailand in a penalty shoot-out at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, winning 4-2 after a 2-2 draw in normal time. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Herdman thanked fans for their backing throughout the final.
Malaysia defeat leaves Vietnam fourth in FIFA ASEAN Cup group
A 0-1 loss to Malaysia left Vietnam in fourth place in Group 1 at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. The defeat also ended a sequence of Vietnamese victories against Malaysia that had lasted more than a decade. Fergus Tierney provided the breakthrough after the interval, collecting the ball close to the box and turning before sending his shot between Viet Anh's legs and past goalkeeper Le Giang Patrik.
Thailand coach anticipates entertaining FIFA ASEAN Cup final against Indonesia
Anthony Hudson has expressed confidence that Thailand can deliver their best performance against Indonesia in the first FIFA ASEAN Cup final. The Thailand coach expects an entertaining match when the teams meet at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on 5 October 2026. In comments reported by The Nation, Hudson said Indonesia's physical strength, attacking ability and fast, direct style would present a difficult challenge.
FIFA president in Jakarta to watch Indonesia face Thailand in final
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, is in Indonesia to attend the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final between the hosts and Thailand. The match at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium is set for 5 October 2026 at 20.00 WIB, and his schedule includes the tournament’s closing programme. The two finalists won their respective groups: Indonesia collected seven points in Group A, while Thailand took six points in Group B.
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