Indonesian authorities are taking “immediate enforcement action” against companies controlled by or affiliated with former Glencore plc nickel trader Arif Kurniawan, according to a government task force set up to crack down on illegal use of the country’s forests.

Indonesia targets ex-Glencore trader Kurniawan’s nickel empire

A benchmark Asian rice price climbed to the highest in almost two years, threatening to accelerate food inflation as the El Niño weather pattern disrupts production of the staple grain.

Asian rice price climbs near two-year high in inflation threat

(Nov 5): Copper buyers in China are scrambling for physical metal, with spot premiums soaring as supplies tighten sharply in the world’s biggest consumer.

China’s copper squeeze deepens as buyers scramble for spot metal

Copper climbed as stock markets turned higher and the dollar dropped after US midterm elections that saw the Democrats sweep Congress.

Copper follows stock markets higher as democrats sweep congress

Local independent palm oil millers could face a hard time selling their crude palm oil (CPO) over the next two months as refineries move to halt deliveries amid record-high inventories, according to industry sources.

Supply glut could soon squeeze independent palm oil millers and smallholders — sources

Sugar slid at the open on Tuesday after data showed Indian production is running well ahead of last season following an earlier start to the harvest. Profit-taking also added to the slide.

Sugar falls as Indian output data signal less need to import

The government plans to develop about 50 latex depots next year to strengthen local rubber production, thereby reducing reliance on latex imports.

Zahid: Govt eyeing 50 additional latex depots in 2027 to reduce reliance on imports

The US plans to deepen engagement with Myanmar’s military-backed government to counter China’s influence and gain access to the war-torn nation’s vast rare-earth deposits.

US seeks deeper Myanmar ties, access to ‘bountiful’ rare earths

Copper and tin fell with other industrial metals, as a renewed sell-off in technology stocks in Asia weakened the demand outlook for materials used in data centres and to solder circuit boards.

Copper, tin fall with base metals on renewed AI stock sell-off

Japanese trading house Sojitz will start buying yttrium from Malaysia as early as 2027 in a bid to diversify its procurement away from China, Nikkei Asia reported.

Japan's Sojitz to import rare earth yttrium from Malaysia — report

Copper rebounded from its lowest close in a week as a rout in technology stocks subsided and oil prices pulled back, easing fears around global growth.

Copper recovers as easing tech rout, lower oil calm growth fears

Two local companies licensed to extract rare earth elements (REE) in Kelantan are expected to begin mining next year.

Rare earth elements: Two Kelantan companies expected to begin mining next year

A total of 100 investigation papers have been opened over illegal mining activities in Kelantan following 104 integrated enforcement operations carried out from 2024 until September this year.

Illegal mining: 100 investigation papers opened in Kelantan since 2024

Copper traded near its highest close in two weeks as traders braced for the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

Copper wavers near two-week high as traders look to Fed meeting

LONDON (Nov 5): The Bank of England (BOE) raised interest rates for the first time in over three years on Thursday and warned that at least one more increase was likely if the US-Iran conflict continues, as it started on a path that its main peers have already embarked on.

British infla...

Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, says more may come

The proposed privatisation of Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) is “a shareholder matter” with no immediate impact on Yinson Production Ltd (YPL), which is the offshore floating asset arm of Yinson.

No strategy change from Yinson privatisation, says floating asset unit chief

The midterm drubbing of Donald Trump's Republicans may strengthen China's hand in trade talks with Washington, but Beijing is unlikely to revel in the misfortunes of a US president whose successor could prove less accommodating.

Trump's political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China

Democrats vowed to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in President Donald Trump, setting up two years of possible deadlock in Washington, as Trump spent his first post-election appearance showing off his under-construction White House ballroom.

Democrats vow to rein in Trump as he shows off White House ballroom

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded all party machinery to exercise restraint and conduct their campaigning responsibly during the 16th Melaka state election.

Melaka polls: BN machinery urged to exercise restraint during campaigning — Ahmad Zahid

NEWS: SD Guthrie on plans to expand midstream ops

NEWS: SD Guthrie talks El Niño impact

Wall Street banks were bracing on Wednesday for heightened scrutiny after Democrats took control of the US Congress, with executives and analysts predicting lawmakers would investigate cost-of-living issues and summon bank chiefs to testify.

Banks brace for tighter oversight from US Congress after Democrats sweep

The number of companies holding open approved permits (APs) has risen to 414 as of Thursday, up from 107 in 2019, following the government’s move to expand bumiputera entrepreneurs’ participation in the country’s automotive industry.

Number of open AP holders increases fourfold since 2019 — Johari Ghani

Flag-waving protesters marched through French cities and public workers went on strike on Thursday, in a renewed challenge to President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his government five months before a presidential election.

France hit by more protests, strike, Macron seeks to contain unrest

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Embattled Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has launched a digital identity service for artificial intelligence (AI) agents in partnership with China's Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), as it seeks to commercialise its AI-related investments following RM3.7 billion in development spending.

Embattled Zetrix AI launches AI agent identity service after RM3.7 bil development spending

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): Shares of Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA) and AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) rose in early trade on Thursday, amid easing crude oil prices,&nbsp;although an analyst cautioned that the rebound may be short-lived given lingering geopolitical uncertainties.

Capital A, AirAsia shares climb as crude oil prices ease further

Sunway Construction Group Bhd (KL:SUNCON) announced that it has won a RM1.74 billion contract to build a hyperscale data centre in Bandar Serendah, Selangor.

Sunway Construction wins RM1.74 bil contract to build another data centre in Selangor

Malaysia’s central bank stood pat again on Thursday as most expected, holding that the current benchmark interest rate matches its outlook on inflation and growth.

Bank Negara Malaysia holds policy rate steady

Malaysia’s central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its final policy meeting of the year on Thursday while signaling scope for a hike early in 2027 as economic growth remains strong.

BNM set to hold overnight policy rate on strong growth, signal hike in 2027

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been called upon to clarify Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain's transfer back to the police force.

Lawyer urges home minister to clarify Shuhaily's transfer back to PDRM

MBSB Research has valued Main Market-bound Big Caring Group Bhd at RM1.20 a share, an 11.1% premium to its initial public offering (IPO) retail price of RM1.08, as it expects the pharmacy chain to deliver stronger earnings growth than its retail peers.

MBSB Research values Big Caring at 11% premium to IPO price, citing faster growth than retail peers

IN 2017, Wong Thean Soon debuted at 33 on Forbes’ list of Malaysia’s richest with a net worth of US$330 million, based on his shareholdings in My E.G. Services Bhd, since renamed Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX).

Forbes said of Wong and Zetrix AI back then, “In 2000, he launched MyEG Services ...

Cover Story: What’s left in Zetrix AI?

A consortium including the founding family of Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) is considering sweetening its bid to take the Kuala Lumpur-listed energy infrastructure company private, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Consortium led by founding Lim family mulls higher offer to privatise Yinson — Bloomberg

Tanco Holdings Bhd's (KL:TANCO) joint venture with a unit of China Nuclear Industry Huaxing Construction Co Ltd has secured a RM700 million contract to build an industrial warehouse complex in Klang, Selangor.

Tanco-China builder JV bags RM700m warehouse contract in Klang

Japanese retail chain Daiso Malaysia Group Sdn Bhd has officially opened its RM1.2 billion Global Distribution Centre (GDC) at Taman Perindustrian Samudera, Pulau Indah, reinforcing Malaysia’s positioning as a premier regional supply chain and logistics hub.

Japan's Daiso opens its largest ever logistics hub in Pulau Indah

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): The Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) is suing political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin (also known as Chegubard) regarding the dissemination of statements allegedly defaming RAC and the Rolling Stock Strategy (RSS) initiative. &nbsp;

Railway Assets Corp takes legal action against Chegubard over alleged defamatory claims

AS Malaysia continues accelerating towards Industry 4.0 with investments into smart logistics and connected infrastructure, businesses are deploying more IoT devices than before. Adoption momentum is also building, with 78% of enterprises surveyed by Beecham Research either already using eSIMs for IoT or planning to do so. This is in addition to recent trial rollouts from Malaysian telcos, such as CelcomDigi's industrial 5G-enabled intelligent warehouse and U Mobile's 5G-IoT logistics, demonstrating how connected technologies are becoming increasingly integral to business operations.

Commentary: Why eSIM is becoming critical for Malaysia’s next phase of IoT growth

ZETRIX AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has become a rudderless ship given its highly fragmented shareholding structure.

Beyond the forced sell-down of its shares held by its managing director Wong Thean Soon, several other shareholders have sold down their holdings, according to the latest sharehold...

Cover Story: Rudderless, with no clear controlling shareholder

Democrats vowed on Wednesday to use their resounding midterm victory to rein in US President Donald Trump, setting up two years of possible deadlock in Washington, as Trump spent his first post-election appearance showing off his under-construction White House ballroom.

Democrats flex congressional majorities as Trump accepts electoral losses

Lawyers for Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom have indicated that they will be filling several applications including a challenge to the charges against the former minister in charge of Islamic affairs.

Jamil Khir's lawyer indicates filing of several applications, including challenge to Tabung Haji charges

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) reported a 17% decline in third-quarter earnings though the world’s largest palm oil producer by acreage is still confident of ending the year strong.

SD Guthrie reports 17% drop in 3Q earnings, says still on track for strong year

Velesto Energy Bhd (KL:VELESTO) is now more attractive with a stronger earnings outlook as the last of its idle drilling rig returns to work, analysts said on Thursday.

Velesto now more attractive as Naga 3 returns to work, analysts upgrade

Any pullback in technology stocks following the US midterm elections could present a buying opportunity, said BIMB Securities, which expects long-term demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to persist.

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