<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>HONG KONG (Nov 6): China's Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co Ltd (JCET) has agreed to buy Temasek Holdings-controlled STATS ChipPAC, valuing the Singapore company at about $1.8 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>JCET, active in the semiconductor business, has agreed to pay S$0.46 for each share in STATS ChipPAC, one of the people said. STATS ChipPAC shares closed Friday at S$0.58, and trading was halted on Monday pending an announcement. STATS ChipPAC, about 84 percent-owned by Singapore state fund Temasek, provides semiconductor packaging design and assembly solutions.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>STATS ChipPAC and JCET did not reply to emails seeking comments, while Temasek declined to comment.</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>A deal is likely to be announced as early as Thursday, the people said, declining to be identified as details were not public.</div>

HONG KONG (Nov 6): China's Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co Ltd (JCET) has agreed to buy Temasek Holdings-controlled STATS ChipPAC, valuing the Singapore company at about $1.8 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

JCET, active in the semicondu...

China's Jiangsu to buy Temasek-backed STATS ChipPAC for $1.8 bln -sources

SINGAPORE (Nov 12): Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy at the heart of a scandal at chipmaker Nvidia, left Singapore in February and was barred from re-entering following an investigation into possible offences, Singapore's home affairs ministry said on Thursday.

Nvidia said on Thursd...

Singapore barred Alice Huang from re-entry following investigation

The Malaysian Bar has the right to challenge the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Azalina says Malaysian Bar entitled to challenge Pardons Board decision if it has grounds

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.

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Malaysian Rating Corp Bhd (MARC Ratings) has maintained its AA-IS rating on MMC Port Holdings Bhd's Sukuk Murabahah Programme, which has been upsized to RM2 billion from RM1 billion, with the outlook remaining stable.

MARC Ratings maintains AA-IS rating on MMC Port's RM2b sukuk programme

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to double tariffs on Mexico if it does not stop more than a thousand migrants walking north toward the United States after last week's US election, warning that they would not be allowed to enter.

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if it does not halt migrants

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased last week, but remained at a level consistent with a strengthening labour market.

US weekly jobless claims increase, but labour market firming

New Zealanders are losing money when they sell their homes at the highest rate in 14 years as the nation’s property market remains depressed.

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IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) has trimmed its initial public offering (IPO) price to 91 sen for both retail and institutional investors.

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Poundland is seeking more time in its battle to avoid insolvency, via a fresh legal filing on Thursday that will come as a reprieve for thousands of workers at the British discount retailer.

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AI-linked companies fell on Thursday as a deepening scandal around Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affairs threaten to upend the chipmaker's leadership, posing fresh risks to the sector already reeling under funding and regulatory concerns.

Global AI stocks sink as Nvidia crisis deepens sector sell-off

The conditional pardon order placing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest contains four conditions imposed by the Pardons Board, alongside additional supervision and control requirements set by the Prisons Department, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Najib's house arrest order has four conditions, including movement and communication limits — minister

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 12): 1Malaysia Development Bhd has been allowed to enter a sworn statement of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor’s shopping partner as evidence in its suit alleging purchases of luxury goods with its funds.

The decision to admit the affidavit spanning over 300 pages by Shabnam Nara...

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AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd (ARIM) has decided to write off the entire value of sukuk issued by Zetrix Al Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) held by four of its funds.

AmanahRaya Investment Management writes off Zetrix Al sukuk across four funds — memo

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Selling pressure on MR DIY Group (M) Bhd (KL:MRDIY) continues to push the retailer’s shares lower, although "buy" recommendations remain plentiful as the group faces intense competition from China-based e-commerce platform Pinduoduo (PDD).

MR DIY hits six-year low on Pinduoduo competition fears, though most analysts stay bullish

The government has turned down former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s request to include an additional residence in his house arrest conditions.

Home minister: Najib's request for second house arrest residence rejected

Any financial aid given to struggling carriers such as AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) should be made available to other airlines to keep competition fair, the head of Malaysia Airlines Bhd said.&nbsp;

Malaysia Airlines calls for level playing field on AirAsia aid

Malaysia Airlines Bhd said delayed aircraft deliveries plaguing the industry are threatening the carrier’s expansion plans.&nbsp; 
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Malaysia Airlines CEO warns new planes being delivered months late

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) will be objecting to the Bar's legal bid against Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest.

AGC to object Bar's suit against Najib's house arrest, says Pardons Board decision not justiciable

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pension payments have been suspended, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said on Thursday.

Najib’s pension payments suspended — home minister

Property developer Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) has secured Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd, Maplewood International School and San Francisco Coffee as new commercial partners for its Meria Commercial Hub in Cybersouth, Selangor.

Avaland brings in Mydin, Maplewood International School, San Francisco Coffee to Cybersouth’s Meria hub

Shares related to data centre investments in Malaysia fell on Thursday, led by YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR), amid reports of renewed turmoil at Nvidia.

YTL Power resumes decline amid renewed Nvidia turmoil as data centre pick-and-shovel trade falls

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Malaysia should consider establishing a dedicated Ministry of Senior Citizens to ensure the needs and welfare of its ageing population receive focused attention in policymaking, budget allocation and national development. 
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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia is drafting a law to strengthen oversight of data centres and prevent shipments of advanced chips from being diverted to other countries, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani on Thursday.&nbsp;

Johari: New law to tighten data centre oversight, prevent chip transshipment

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Property developer IJM Land Bhd is set to officially launch Sovana, a new collection of double-storey linked homes at its Suria Hill township in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor in November 2026.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia has requested that informal economic discussions with Taiwan resume as it seeks to maintain trade and investment ties with the island without compromising its longstanding One China policy.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): New borrowings under the Madani government are used to finance national development, including schools, hospitals, roads, and water and electricity supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.