<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 21): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said access to its online services comprising the myEPF portal, Members’ i-Akaun, Employers’ i-Akaun, mobile app (i-Akaun &amp; e-Caruman) and kiosks will be suspended during a scheduled system maintenance from 7.30pm on Friday (Jan 21) to 7pm on Saturday&nbsp;to upgrade the online services.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>"The services are expected to operate as usual after 7pm on Jan 22,” the EPF added in a statement on Thursday.</div>
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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said access to its online services comprising the myEPF portal, Members’ i-Akaun, Employers’ i-Akaun, mobile app (i-Akaun & e-Caruman) and kiosks will be suspended during a scheduled system maintenance from 7.30pm on Friday (Jan 21) to 7pm on Saturday to upgrade the online services.

EPF online services to be suspended during system upgrade

A total of 8,000 businesses in Kuala Lumpur renewed their business licences within two months after a new multi-year renewal initiative was introduced in July.

A total of 8,000 businesses renew DBKL licences in two months — Hannah

Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters.

The operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will by led by Yemeni forces on the ground, which are overseen by Riyadh, and supported by Saudi air strikes, according to six people with knowledge of the preparations.

Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) said its wholly‑owned Indonesian unit, PT Perindustrian Sawit Synergi (PT PSS), has received the arbitral award in a dispute involving the termination of a gas supply agreement.

KLK says arbitral award received in gas supply dispute in Indonesia, won't have material impact on earnings

Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense & Security of Brazil to join the company's regional and global supply chain.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy call by the company’s chief commercial officer, Frederico Lemos, at Wisma Pertahanan on Friday.

Malaysia explores opportunities to join Embraer aerospace supply chain

Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to begin its voyage home in late January next year.

Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 construction ahead of schedule, voyage home in January

Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in a move cheered by US President Donald Trump as he seeks help to cool off surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

G7 countries agree on release of diesel and oil stocks after US pressure

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): PMCK Bhd (KL:PMCK) has proposed to diversify into the import and supply of medical consumable products by acquiring Derberg Sdn Bhd and Marpoliq Sdn Bhd for RM52.77 million in cash.

In a Bursa filing on Friday, the healthcare services provider said it had entered i...

PMCK to diversify into import and supply of medical consumables with RM53m acquisitions 

Builder Inta Bina Bhd (KL:INTA) has launched its second property development project — a 499-unit serviced apartment project — in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, with a projected gross development value of RM290.96 million.

Inta Bina undertakes RM291m serviced apartment project in Bukit Jelutong

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

Gas Malaysia, PETRONAS Chemicals, TXCD, Berjaya Corp, Zetrix AI, Country Heights, Lim Seong Hai, Mah Sing, Kinergy Advancement 

SEPANG (Oct 2): The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has become a showcase of Bahrain's prowess at staging world-class sporting events, as evident in the preparations for the hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia which took less than 10 weeks to be completed.

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Sepang a showcase of Bahrain's prowess at staging world-class events

Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd, part of Berjaya Corp Bhd (KL:BJCORP), said the enforcement on its properties by the Pahang authorities was “unconscionable and totally unacceptable”.

Berjaya calls enforcement on its hill resort ‘unconscionable and totally unacceptable’ amid quit rent hike dispute

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

Both the SME Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have called on the government to defer any minimum wage increase for now, citing challenging operating conditions.

SME Malaysia, MRCA seek deferment of minimum wage review

Seal Incorporated Bhd (KL:SEAL) non-interested shareholders are advised to vote in favour of providing associate company MSR Green Energy Sdn Bhd (MSRGE) a corporate guarantee of RM58.72 million to help it complete several solar projects.

Seal Inc shareholders advised to back RM58.7m corporate guarantee for associate firm

Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in a move cheered by US President Donald Trump as he seeks help to cool off surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

China's antitrust regulator has asked Anglo American to commit to supply the country with a steady flow of copper concentrate as a condition for approving its proposed US$54 billion merger with Canada's Teck Resources, three people aware of the development said.

China demands copper supply commitments for Anglo Teck merger approval, sources say

The SME Association of Malaysia (SMEAM) and Malaysia&nbsp;Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have stressed the need for stronger enforcement of e-commerce and product regulations as the government prepares to revise the country’s e-commerce law, amid concerns over the influx of low-priced products through online cross-border e-commerce platforms.

SME, retail groups call for stronger enforcement amid revision of E-Commerce Act

SEPANG (Oct 2): The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has become a showcase of Bahrain's prowess at staging world-class sporting events, as evident in the preparations for the hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia which took less than 10 weeks to be completed.

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US stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite to a record high, after weaker-than-expected jobs data reduced odds of a near-term rate hike, driving Treasury yields lower, while lower oil prices added to the risk-on mood.

Nasdaq hits record high after softer jobs data cuts rate-hike bets 

Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense &amp; Security of Brazil to join the company's regional and global supply chain.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy call by the company’s chief commercial officer, Frederico Lemos, at Wisma Pertahanan on Friday.

Glencore plc expects its commodity-trading profits to exceed US$5 billion (RM20.4&nbsp;billion) this year, putting it on track for one of the best results in its history.

Glencore expects its commodity-trading profits to top US$5 bil this year

US job growth slowed more than expected in September, but that likely does not signal a material shift in the labour market, with the weakness likely related to a calendar quirk.

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 29,000 jobs last month after a downwardly revised 133,000 rise in August, the Labor Department's closely watched employment report showed on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls advancing 90,000 after a previously reported 162,000 surge in August.

US job growth slows sharply in September; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

A unit of troubled&nbsp;builder TXCD Bhd (KL:TXCD) has secured a RM110 million subcontract from Vestland Resources Sdn Bhd to undertake structural works for a 62-storey Sovo commercial development in Section 44, Kuala Lumpur.

PN17 builder TXCD lands RM110m subcontract from Vestland

Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, a company established by the Indonesian government to supervise commodity exports, has started the test phase for a new monitoring platform aimed at boosting price transparency, the firm said in a statement.

Indonesia launches pilot commodity export monitoring platform

The pilots who fought in the cockpit of a FlyDubai jet during an apparent murder-suicide mission were moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for further questioning while investigators seek additional information from the plane’s voice and data recorders to replay the fateful final hour of the flight.

FlyDubai pilots moved to UAE as investigators seek more clues

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison on Friday said upon closing the company's merger with Warner Bros Discovery, the combined entity will be called Skydance.

David Ellison says combined Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery will be named Skydance

Airbus delivered as many as 72 aircraft in September, almost matching 73 a year earlier and limiting the impact of a recent industrial quality flaw, industry sources said on Friday.

Airbus narrows delivery gap but faces new A330 quality checks

An Opec+ review to help to determine members’ 2027 oil output quotas has been delayed after the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted projects to expand capacity across the Middle East, throwing estimates of future production potential into uncertainty, said two sources close to the matter.

Opec+ delays oil capacity review after Iran war disrupts expansion plans — Reuters

The SME Association of Malaysia (SMEAM) has called on the government to place greater emphasis on the outcomes of its assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Budget 2027, rather than on the amount allocated for various programmes.

SME association says govt assistance in Budget 2027 should focus on outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): PMCK Bhd (KL:PMCK) has proposed to diversify into the import and supply of medical consumable products by acquiring Derberg Sdn Bhd and Marpoliq Sdn Bhd for RM52.77 million in cash.

In a Bursa filing on Friday, the healthcare services provider said it had entered i...