<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>KUALA LUMPUR (March 30): Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Monday:</div>


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A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Monday.

FBM KLCI down 1.45% to 1,687.90 on March 30, 2026

Indonesian stocks slid to a six-year low on Monday as a warning from MSCI over possible expulsion from its global indices next year rattled fragile investor sentiment, sharpening the focus on how Jakarta intends to allay the index provider's concerns.

Indonesian stocks slide to six-year low as MSCI warning weighs

(Oct 19): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strongly denied the notion that she’s responsible for a weak yen and high interest rates.

Japan PM Takaichi denies she’s driving weak yen, high rates

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as unease over artificial intelligence's (AI) enormous funding needs undermined confidence ahead of a week packed with earnings, while Chinese economic data pipped forecasts in a positive for world growth.

Asian stocks slip, Wall Street and bonds benefit from oil skid

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc is exploring a takeover of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) for growth overseas, Bloomberg reported.

Japan’s MS&AD said to consider deal for Malaysia’s LPI Capital — Bloomberg

SINGAPORE (Oct 19): Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.

Oil tumbles as Trump's Russia sanctions waiver may lead to more fuel supplies

A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading at 172.

Haze: Unhealthy air in 27 areas, reading highest at 172 in Selangor's Johan Setia

Winning a bigger contract should be good news for a growing business. For many Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is also when cash runs tightest: staff and suppliers must be paid months before the customer settles the invoice. Workforce management firm Manforce Group Berhad faced exactly that as it expanded.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Malaysia was among Asian markets that recorded net foreign institutional outflows last week, with foreign institutions extending their net selling streak on Bursa Malaysia to four consecutive weeks, amounting to RM270.2 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Malaysia among Asian markets recording net selling last week — MBSB IB

BEIJING (Oct 19): China's economic growth rebounded to 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, beating expectations and easing the pressure on policymakers for delivering more aggressive stimulus measures to meet the annual target.

China's economic growth picks up in third quarter, beating expectations

The implementation of 'Undi18' and the automatic voter registration system pose a challenge for Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Melaka state election next month.

Melaka CM says Undi18, automatic voter registration a challenge to BN

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said on Monday that it is withdrawing a planned dividend payment declared two months to conserve cash.

Zetrix AI rescinds dividend plan to conserve cash

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): The Negeri Sembilan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary last Friday (Oct 16) filed an application at the Seremban High Court, seeking permission to initiate contempt proceedings against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, its 10 former executive council (exco)&nbsp;members and six others.

DKU and its secretary seek permission to initiate contempt against Negeri Sembilan MB and 16 others

SINGAPORE (Oct 19): Oil prices slipped on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.

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US stock futures rose and oil edged lower as traders prepared for a packed week of corporate earnings and Chinese economic data against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical risks.

US stock futures rise ahead of busy earnings week

American private equity firm KKR is planning to invest some RM2.6 billion in PETRONAS’ renewable energy subsidiary in India, The Economic Times reported on Monday.

KKR to invest some RM2.6 bil in PETRONAS’ renewable energy venture in India

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Asian share markets slipped on Monday as unease over artificial intelligence's (AI)&nbsp;enormous funding needs undermined confidence ahead of a week packed with earnings, while Chinese economic data pipped forecasts in a positive for world growth.

JAKARTA (Oct 19): The Indonesia Stock Exchange said on Monday that it has cut its lower auto-rejection limit to 7% from 15%, a move it said would support investors in making decisions.

Indonesia bourse cuts its lower auto-rejection limit to 7% from 15%

When Hublot paired a precious gold case with a rubber strap in 1980, the luxury watch world called it heresy.

Taking shape: The Edge, HSBC Malaysia and The Hour Glass Malaysia host private viewing of radical timepieces by Hublot and artist Jeff Koons

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): MS&amp;AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc is exploring a takeover of Malaysian insurer LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI) for growth overseas, Bloomberg reported.

The week ahead will begin on Oct 19 with the reporting of Malaysia’s September external trade data, keenly watched by economists and the market given the stellar performance so far this year.

Bloomberg estimates put export growth &nbsp;at 37.4% year on year and imports at 9% y-o-y. The ...

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A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9am on Monday, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading at 172.

Aid for middle 40% income (M40) households, allocations for the Madani school and Kampung Angkat programmes, and the effectiveness of the Tourism Compliance Focus Zone (ZTPP) programme are among the issues scheduled to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday.

M40, Madani allocations, tourism compliance zone on Dewan Rakyat agenda on Monday

BENGALURU (Oct 18): An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv carrying 57 people was diverted to the Bulgarian capital Sofia late on Sunday after a threat was made against the aircraft, an airline spokesperson told Reuters.

Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after 'threat'

（吉隆坡19日讯）Zetrix AI Bhd（KL:ZETRIX）周一表示，为了保留现金，公司将撤回两个月前宣布的派息计划。

为了保留现金 Zetrix AI取消派息计划

(Oct 19):&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc&nbsp;said an automated security system mistakenly suspended the Instagram account of the No Kings Coalition at the height of a nationwide series of demonstrations.

Meta says Claude AI tool triggered No Kings Instagram suspension

Indonesian stocks slid to a six-year low on Monday as a warning from MSCI over possible expulsion from its global indices next year rattled fragile investor sentiment, sharpening the focus on how Jakarta intends to allay the index provider's concerns.

BENGALURU (Oct 18):&nbsp;AI lab Anthropic, the developer of Claude, said on Sunday that it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund so it has increased flexibility and scale to make donations for the "public good."

Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new 'public benefit fund'

Malaysia remains prepared to extend assistance to Indonesia in addressing forest and land fires that have resulted in transboundary haze. Furthermore, Malaysia has proposed a cooperation mechanism at the Asean level to strengthen joint action in tackling this issue.