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（吉隆坡1日讯）马股在下半年首个交易日上扬0.51%或8.11点，收于1598.20点。

马股扬0.51% 收于1598.20点

Asian stocks were set for gains, tracking a Wall Street rally led by technology giants as bets grew that the artificial-intelligence trade powering the bull market is far from over.

Asian stocks set to gain on renewed US tech rally

A rally in tech giants lifted stocks on bets the artificial-intelligence trade that has powered the bull market has more room to run.

US stocks climb as Wall Street gets fresh AI fuel

EasyJet shareholders on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a takeover by US private equity firm Apollo, as the British airline's boss insisted its fares would remain "affordable" amid soaring fuel costs.

EasyJet shareholders back £5.7 bil takeover by US firm Apollo

Spain's data protection watchdog AEPD said on Wednesday that it had launched a probe into the alleged proliferation of child sexual abuse material on social media platform TikTok brought to light in an investigation by a local news website.

Spanish watchdog opens TikTok probe but denies government demand to block app

The government, through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will continue to study a proposal to expand the scope and coverage of the EPF i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for their non-citizen wives.

Govt studies proposal to extend EPF's i-Sayang scheme to non-citizen wives 

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan will be resolved soon.

Ahmad Zahid confident Negeri Sembilan political crisis nearing resolution

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, an aide said on Wednesday, a move that threatens to split a key political alliance and risks further political uncertainty in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesia's vice president has resigned, aide says, stoking political uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): The government, through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will continue to study a proposal to expand the scope and coverage of the i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for their non-citizen wives.

Proposal to extend EPF's i-Sayang scheme to non-citizen wives being studied, Parliament hears

The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday after neocloud firm CoreWeave's strong earnings calmed investor jitters about bloated artificial intelligence (AI) expenditure.

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as CoreWeave results ease AI spending worries

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan will be resolved soon.

Zahid confident Negeri Sembilan political crisis nearing resolution

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday.

Zetrix AI, Dialog, United Plantations, Heineken Malaysia, S P Setia, MMAG, Southern Score, L&P Global

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has an additional two days to disclose material information on its financial position, dividend issues and a series of governance and operational issues, after securing an extension from the bourse regulator.

Zetrix AI gets two more days to disclose info on financial position, dividend issues

The Malaysian Bar has sought the court's permission to challenge the house arrest of Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Bar files court challenge against Najib's house arrest

The retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel will drop by 50 sen, 40 sen and 25 sen per litre&nbsp;respectively&nbsp;from Nov 12 to 18.

Retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95, diesel to drop from Thursday

Industrial packaging firm L&amp;P Global Bhd (KL:L&amp;PBHD) is considering diversifying into fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and construction and procurement of building materials to expand its earnings base.

Packaging firm L&P Global moots diversification into consumer goods, construction

Southern Score Builders Bhd (KL:SSB8) said its 51%-owned unit has secured two data centre-related electrical work subcontracts in Port Dickson with an aggregate value of RM146.8 million.

Southern Score unit bags Port Dickson data centre subcontracts worth RM146.8m

Empire Premium Food Bhd (KL:EMPIRE), the operator of the Empire Sushi chain, posted a net profit of RM13.69 million on revenue of RM85.23 million for the second financial quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (2QFY2027).

Empire Premium Food posts RM13.7 mil quarterly net profit

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is set to address the terms governing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday.

Saifuddin to clarify Najib's house arrest terms, monitoring arrangements in Parliament on Thursday

The government, through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), will continue to study a proposal to expand the scope and coverage of the EPF i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for their non-citizen wives.

The expansion of electricity bill protection to cover households consuming up to 800kWh a month is expected to cost RM248 million over four months, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Minister: Expanded electricity bill protection to cost RM248 mil, Tenaga to bear automatic fuel adjustment costs

S P Setia Bhd's net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) dropped 52.06% to RM32.61 million from RM68.03 million a year ago, due to slower sales and higher operating expenses.

S P Setia’s 3Q net profit drops 52% due to softer market, higher costs  

MMAG Holdings Bhd (KL:MMAG) said restrictions imposed on certain bank accounts belonging to the company and its subsidiaries under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) have been lifted.

MMAG Holdings says bank accounts freed from Anti-Money Laundering Act restrictions

The S&amp;P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday after neocloud firm CoreWeave's strong earnings calmed investor jitters about bloated artificial intelligence (AI) expenditure.

The World Bank said Malaysia should allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to use &nbsp;equipment, receivables and inventory as collateral to secure financing, instead of relying mainly on land and buildings.

World Bank urges Malaysia to widen collateral options for SME financing

Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s struggles with shrinking demand in China mean it’s being forced into a complete overhaul of its business in the world’s biggest auto market, according to chief executive officer Ola Källenius.

Mercedes CEO flags pivot to strategy of ‘100% China for China’

Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, an aide said on Wednesday, a move that threatens to split a key political alliance and risks further political uncertainty in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

The European Union is debuting a new plan designed to curb practices that manipulate people into spending more time and money online.

EU targets social media addiction and online ‘dark patterns’

Contracts of companies involved in the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway cannot be terminated arbitrarily, as delays in individual work packages are not necessarily caused solely by the contractors’&nbsp;shortcomings.

Pan Borneo Highway contracts cannot be terminated arbitrarily — minister

Eco World Development Group Bhd’s (KL:ECOWLD) wholly owned subsidiary, Eco World Capital Bhd, has issued RM850 million in rated sukuk wakalah under its RM3 billion programme.

EcoWorld issues RM850m sukuk wakalah under RM3b programme

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday set aside Felda Palm Industries Sdn Bhd's conviction and RM18,000 fine for discharging effluent with content exceeding the prescribed limits.