Bangkok Bank Bhd, Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corp (Malaysia) Bhd and Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd topped Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) list of lenders with the highest indicative effective lending rates, while Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd, Public Bank Bhd, Public Islamic Bank Bhd and Bank Simpanan National (BSN) had the lowest rates as at Aug 6.

Bangkok Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, Bank Muamalat have highest indicative effective lending rates, while Alliance Bank, Public Bank, BSN have lowest

Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) has affirmed its ratings of A+IS  and A-IS on DRB-Hicom Bhd’s Sukuk Programme of up to RM3.5 billion and Perpetual Sukuk Musharakah Programme of up to RM2 billion respectively. The rating agency has also revised its ratings outlook to stable from positive.

MARC affirms DRB-Hicom’s A+ and A- ratings, revises outlook to stable

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research has maintained its “hold” rating of Hock Seng Lee Bhd with a lower target price (TP) of RM1.06, from RM1.08, after an earnings forecast adjustment pegged at an unchanged 10 times price-earnings (PE) multiple.

HLIB keeps ‘hold’ on Hock Seng Lee as 1H core earnings fall 62%

Malaysia’s journey towards reducing its reliance on coal as an energy source will be a “long and expensive process”, but it is important for the country to start this journey, said Khazanah Nasional Bhd managing director Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

Khazanah’s Shahril: Malaysia’s shift from coal is vital but ‘long and expensive process’

Waste management service provider JAG Bhd has inked a lease agreement to participate in the bidding process for the LSS@MEnTARI programme (Large Scale Solar) for a proposed capacity of up to 29MWac.

JAG Bhd inks agreement to participate in Manjung solar power plant bid

Trading in Sapura Energy Bhd shares was active following the rise in oil prices to their highest since early March this year after US crude inventories fell sharply and the US dollar weakened.

At 10.46am, Sapura Energy remained at 10 sen, valuing the counter at RM1.6 billion. It saw 151.13 million shares traded.

Sapura Energy actively traded as oil prices hit five-month high on falling US crude stockpiles

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 6): Property developer KSK Group Bhd's unit KSK Land Sdn Bhd plans to fund over RM1 million for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the food and beverage (F&B) sector with the launch of its Platter Accelerator programme.

In a statement today, KSK Land said t...

KSK Land to fund over RM1m for F&B SMEs with Platter Accelerator programme

Malaysia Airlines’ e-retail store Temptations has partnered with in-flight duty-free product retailing specialist 3Sixty to enable the airline's customers to shop for such items conveniently at their fingertips right from the comfort of their homes.

Malaysia Airlines partners 3Sixty to enhance e-retail shopping experience

Buying interest in glove stocks seems to have cooled down this morning. 

At 11.15am, Top Glove dropped two sen to RM28.34 after it hit a record high of RM28.82 shortly after the opening bell.

Glove mania cools as investors digest Hartalega’s earnings

RHB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its “buy” rating on Mah Sing Group Bhd at 70 sen, with a higher target price of 91 sen (from 73 sen), a 30% upside with circa 4% yield.

In a note today, RHB analyst Loong Kok Wen said the market should start valuing Mah Sing’s plastics business, which has been largely ignored, as the segment will likely grow bigger over the medium term.

RHB says Mah Sing's diversification into healthcare products should pay off, raises target price to 91 sen 

Businessman Datuk Ng Meng Kee has acquired 6.48 million shares in GIIB Holdings Bhd (KL:GIIB) as its stock hovers over a five-month low.

Businessman Ng Meng Kee ups stake in GIIB as stock falls to five-month low

Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (KL:LFG), a regional offshore support vessel (OSV) and marine transportation provider controlled by Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) group executive chairman Lim Han Weng, has acquired a heavy-lift vessel capable of handling loads of up to 4,000 tonnes as it seeks to expand its presence in the offshore marine sector.

Lianson Fleet acquires heavy-lift vessel to expand offshore capabilities

Construction and engineering group Kimlun Corp Bhd (KL:KIMLUN) has raised RM31.66 million through the issuance of Islamic commercial papers (ICPs) to fund working capital, capital expenditure and refinance existing financing.

Kimlun raises RM31.66 mil via Islamic commercial papers for working capital, refinancing

Pakatan Harapan (PH) does not regard multi-cornered contests in the Melaka state election as a disadvantage, saying a crowded field could instead create more opportunities for the coalition to secure victories.

Melaka polls: Crowded field can offer strategic advantages, says PH’s Adly

UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) has teamed up with AME Elite Consortium Bhd (KL:AME) to develop a 402-acre industrial park in Gerbang Nusajaya, Johor, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM4 billion.

UEM Sunrise, AME Elite form JV to develop RM4 bil Johor industrial park

Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI) has proposed a capital reduction of up to RM190 million to eliminate losses of RM143.2 million it had accumulated as at Dec 31, 2025.

Cuscapi proposes RM190m capital reduction to write off losses

Integrated circuit designer SkyeChip Bhd (KL:SKYECHIP) posted a net profit of RM17.7 million in the second quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (2QFY2027), supported by higher quarter-on-quarter revenue from its silicon intellectual property (IP) business.

SkyeChip posts RM17.7 mil net profit, RM54.2 mil revenue for 2Q 

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) is acquiring a seven-storey light industrial building in Singapore for S$103.88 million (RM331.8 million) to establish a global operational hub and support the expansion of its vehicle technologies business.

Mi Technovation buys Singapore property for RM332 mil to house global hub

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has never issued any directive to cancel rural road projects, but has only deferred new contracts to prevent outstanding payments to contractors from continuing to accumulate, according to the prime minister’s senior political adviser, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

He said the deferment was necessary following rural road development expenditure exceeding the original allocations approved by Parliament annually since 2022, resulting in increased contractual commitments and outstanding payments to contractors.

MOF never directed cancellation of rural road projects — Tengku Zafrul

China’s mega banks reported their biggest quarterly profit increases in recent years as they reined in bad loans and interest margins recovered from record lows.

China’s mega banks report profit jumps as margins recover

All three audit committee members of Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) and the majority of its board members resigned within a month, citing personal commitments.

Zetrix AI loses entire audit committee, most board members resign

Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd’s online trading for Bursa Malaysia stocks has been disrupted for more than a week following precautionary measures taken in response to a cybersecurity attempt, with no confirmed date for services to resume.

Rakuten Trade’s Bursa trading has been down for over a week following cyberattack, with no restart date

Indonesia is set for more consistent rain next month, providing relief from wildfires that have spewed toxic smoke across Singapore and Malaysia, though widespread downpours are still weeks away.

Indonesia rain set to ease toxic haze in Singapore, Malaysia

(Oct 30):&nbsp;A US majority-owned startup plans to invest US$600 million in a rare-earth refinery in Malaysia, seeking to develop a new source of the critical minerals as Washington pushes to reduce its reliance on China.

US-owned startup plans US$600 mil Malaysia rare-earth refinery

(Oct 29):&nbsp;Intel shares plunged 21% on Thursday after ​the chipmaker said a deadly explosion at its Israel factory would erase roughly $600 million in revenue over two quarters, while a faltering PC market could ‌dent sales through the first half of next year.

A below-estimates fore...

Intel shares drop 21% on Israel factory blast, PC weakness

MBSB Research remains positive on YTL Power International Bhd’s (KL:YTLPOWR) longer-term growth prospects, underpinned by the ramp-up of its data centre operations in Kulai, Johor, the planned expansion into Sedenak Tech Park West (STeP West), and rising opportunities in the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

MBSB Research sees potential for 4GW data centre campus at YTL Power’s Bukit Kerayong site

Hackers stole US$6.3 billion from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what analysts say is the biggest crypto hack ever, an attack that could prompt investors to rethink the risks of owning digital assets.

The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis. The attackers targeted Binance wallets on 10 blockchains and shifted most of the funds in about 20 minutes, TRM Labs said in a statement.

Binance freezes assets after US$6.3 billion heist, crypto industry's biggest

MyDCD Bhd may have 91% upside to its listing price though there are risks that investors of the mechanical and electrical engineering firm have to watch out for, according to an analyst.

MyDCD may have 91% upside, but watch out for risks, says analyst

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Ni Hsin Group Bhd (KL:NIHSIN) suffered one of its worst days on record, prompting the exchange to demand the cookware manufacturer to explain the unusual market activity.

Ni Hsin suffers one of its worst sell-offs, triggering exchange query

Tech shares slumped on Friday and US bonds surged toward their biggest monthly gain in nearly three years, as investors scurried to safety due to worries that huge and rising artificial intelligence (AI) spending may not deliver sufficient returns.

Tech giants' spending spooks investors as bonds rally

Avillion Bhd (KL:AVI), which operates beach resorts, hotels and spas in Malaysia and Indonesia, is embroiled in a dispute with an individual claiming ownership of the land occupied by its Villa Cinta resort in Bali, Indonesia, over an alleged expired lease and outstanding rental obligations.

Avillion in dispute with alleged landowner over lease of RM11.2m Bali resort

PPB Group Bhd (KL:PPB) could see weaker earnings for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) following a sharp decline posted by key associate Wilmar International Ltd, said CIMB Securities.

PPB faces weaker 3Q after Wilmar's margins hit by costs, soybean crushing margins — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Malaysia appears to be weathering the energy shock with inflation chugging along at a benign pace, reducing the urgency to tighten policy rate, HSBC said on Friday.

No rush: BNM may stand pat at November meeting as inflation stays benign — HSBC

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s brother stressed the importance of a trusted and transparent local share market, saying the country must “mitigate the MSCI issue” and telling business leaders at a forum Thursday to stop “deep frying” stocks.

Prabowo’s brother sounds alarm over Indonesian stock market

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): The Waterfront Shoppes (TWS) at The Light City in Penang has officially held its soft opening, according to a press statement issued on Thursday (Oct 29). It is located within The Light City, an integrated development that is a joint venture between IJM Corp Bhd (KL:IJM) and Singapore-headquartered Perennial Holdings Private Ltd.

Perennial, IJM Land mark soft opening of Penang's The Waterfront Shoppes

GIIB Holdings Bhd (KL:GIIB) told Bursa Malaysia it is unaware of any corporate developments that could have caused the sharp fall in its share price on Thursday, prompting the market regulator to query the group for unusual market activity (UMA).

GIIB tells Bursa unaware of reason for sharp drop in share price 

(Oct 29): Cash flow is king again.

Wall Street rewarded Microsoft and Oracle on Wednesday for showing that they could ​fund their enormous AI ambitions without endlessly tapping investors.

Alphabet, by contrast, was punished for burning through cash, while Google Search's slow...

Cash is king as investors draw new battle lines in AI spending boom

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd’s (MAG) borrowings are expected to remain elevated as the parent of national carrier Malaysia Airlines Bhd presses ahead with an aircraft fleet renewal programme largely funded through leases, although savings on fuel and maintenance costs from newer aircraft should help cushion the financial impact, according to MARC Ratings Bhd.

Malaysia Aviation Group's debt to stay elevated as fleet renewal drives leasing costs

BENGALURU (Oct 30): Australia's Coles said on Friday that heightened promotional activity from competitors hurt early second-quarter sales as cost-conscious shoppers sought bargains, sending its shares to their steepest single-day decline in more than six years.

Australia's Coles marks steepest fall since 2020 as rival promotions bite

(Oct 29): Amazon.com&nbsp;on Thursday reported a massive cash burn in the third quarter, sending shares sharply lower, while it signaled higher capital expenditures next year atop an already ​huge amount in 2026.

Amazon's cloud computing cash cow, Amazon Web Services, continued to accel...

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