KUALA LUMPUR: Valorant Agents Assemble
Can the community defeat our all-star team in Valorant? The second week of the Valorant Agents Assemble will go live this weekend, make sure you don’t miss it!
Date and Time: October 9, 12 – 3 PM
Where to Watch: eGG Network, eGG Network TV
The International 2021
The Group Stage for The International 10 has begun, and what a start it’s off to! No major upsets at the moment, but some teams are definitely underperforming. Regardless, there have been tons of entertaining matches to watch so far. The action continues throughout the weekend and the playoffs begin next Tuesday. More info. Official DPC site.
Dates:
Group Stage – 7-10 October, 3 PM onwards
Main Event – 12-17 October, 3 PM onwards
Where to Watch: eGG Network TV, Twitch, YouTube, SteamTV or in the Dota 2 Client.
Request Backup Episode 3
Our brand new Taglish podcast, Request Backup, continues next Monday, 11 October, 5 PM, live on eGG Network and replays on YouTube and eGG Network TV. For episode 3, we have Uomi and Brigida as special guests!
League of Legends: 2021 World Championship
LNG Esports and DetonatioN FocusMe have qualified for the main event, while HLE, Cloud9, PEACE, RED Canids, Galatasaray Esports and Beyond Gaming will have to fight for their lives to stay in the running. Don’t miss the most important League of Legends tournament in the world! More info.
Date and Time:
Play-In Round 2 – 8-9 October 7pm
Group Stage – 11-13, 15-18 October 7pm
Playoffs – 22-25 October, 30-31 October and 6 November, 8pm
Where to Watch: eGG Network TV, LoLesports.
PMPL SEA Championship S4
The best 20 PUBG Mobile teams in SEA will be duking it out to determine the top 16 teams who will be making it to the SEA Championship Finals. Weekdays will be played out from 12-13 October, with the first Super Weekend on 15-17 October. More info.
Dates:
Weekday – 12-13 October, 6.40 PM
Super Weekend 1 – 15-17 October, 6.40 PM
Where to Watch: Facebook, YouTube.
VCT Last Chance Qualifier
The Last Chance Qualifier for Valorant Champions 2021 will take place next week. This will be the last opportunity for the remaining teams to make it to the biggest Valorant tournament of the year.
Date and Time: 11-17 October, 3 PM
Where to Watch: Twitch PH, Twitch, YouTube
Gamescom Asia
One of the world’s biggest video game events will be held next week, watch out for announcements from your favourite developers and publishers. Perhaps we’ll get some Elden Ring updates? Fingers crossed.
Date and Time: 15 October, 8 PM, 16-17 October, 10 AM
Where to Watch: eGG Network, Gamescom Asia
Blast Premier Fall Showdown
Date and Time: 13-18 October, 1 AM
Where to Watch: eGG Network TV, Twitch, YouTube.
More info.
E1 Championship Season 2
E1 Championship, the ultimate sim-racing league is back, this time on iRacing. Watch some new and returning faces as they race every Wednesday over the next couple of months at 9 PM live on eGG Network TV, and Facebook.
*All times and dates listed are in GMT +8.
eGG Network
Sat Oct 09 2021
The best 20 PUBG Mobile teams in SEA will be duking it out to determine the top 16 teams who will be making it to the SEA Championship Finals. - eGG Network photo
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.