<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>SINGAPORE (May 17): Global Invacom Group, the satellite communications equipment provider, says its Fibre Integrated Reception System (FibreIRS) has been recognised in Malaysia for its practicality, feasibility and reliability in providing solutions to fibre connections in buildings.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Global Invacom’s FibreIRS will be at the forefront of compliant product offering satellite broadcast reception in any building across the country. The product allows each individual area within a multi dwelling unit, office building, hotel or other complex, to be supplied with satellite services through one single antenna installation as if connected directly to its own antenna.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>There are further advantages over other systems in that it requires no additional power supply and uses one single fibre cable for installation rather than multiple, traditional coaxial cables.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Tony Taylor, Global Invacom’s Executive Chairman, says, “We are pleased that our internationally acclaimed FibreIRS has been recognised as a solution for national use in Malaysia. This is a major achievement that underscores our commitment to superior quality and strengthens our value proposition for Malaysian network operators and end-users.”</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Shares of Invacom closed at 16 Singapore cents.</p></div>


SINGAPORE (May 17): Global Invacom Group, the satellite communications equipment provider, says its Fibre Integrated Reception System (FibreIRS) has been recognised in Malaysia for its practicality, feasibility and reliability in providing solutions to fibre connections in buildings.

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Global Invacom fibre integrated reception system approved by Malaysia for nationwide rollout

SEOUL (Dec 4): South Korea's finance ministry said on Wednesday that it is ready to deploy "unlimited" liquidity into financial markets if needed, after President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted a martial law declaration he imposed overnight that pushed the won to multi-year lows.

South Korea vows unlimited liquidity after political turmoil; BOK meets

Asian equities stumbled on Wednesday, while currencies were volatile, as traders scrambled to contend with the political storm in South Korea, where martial law was imposed and subsequently lifted hours later.

Asian stocks slip, rattled by South Korean political unrest

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Tan Sri Halim Saad has been cleared by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in a probe concerning a RM2.3 billion embezzlement case from 26 years ago, according to a statement to the media released by the tycoon on Wednesday.

Halim Saad says he is cleared by MACC in embezzlement probe

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Preparations for the 2027 South East Asian (SEA) Games and upgrading of the Malaysia-Indonesia border in Sarawak are the topics set to be brought up at the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.

Organising of 2027 Sea Games, upgrading Malaysia-Indonesia border topics in focus at Wednesday’s Dewan Rakyat sitting

Shares of JF Technology Bhd (KL:JFTECH) rose as much as 12 sen or 22.64% from their four-year lows, on news that the company will begin US sales from January 2025 by leveraging the distribution network of US-based Ironwood Electronics.

JF Tech shares break out from four-year lows on US sales prospects

The US debt ceiling is once again emerging as the Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to unwind its balance sheet, putting the central bank in a tough spot — only this time it’s trickier.

The debt limit will be reinstated on Jan 2, prompting the Treasury Department to deploy a series of extraordinary measures that include spending down its cash pile and reducing the amount of T-bills it issues to preserve its borrowing capacity.

US debt ceiling to over complicate Fed’s balance-sheet runoff

Donald Trump’s lawyers told a judge that his New York hush money conviction must be dismissed as a result of his election victory, arguing that the president-elect was unfairly targeted by prosecutors.

Trump cites Biden pardon to get NY hush-money case tossed

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Garment manufacturer Magni-Tech Industries Bhd’s (KL:MAGNI) shares jumped in early trade on Thursday, after its second quarterly results came largely within analysts’ expectations.

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A slew of automotive companies across Europe have announced plant closures and big layoffs recently as they struggle with weak demand, high costs, competition from China and a slower-than-expected transition to electric vehicles.

Europe's embattled auto sector plans plant closures and layoffs

(Dec 3): Donald Trump Jr is joining the board of PSQ Holdings Inc, the owner of online marketplace PublicSquare, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The company’s shares more than doubled in New York trading.

Donald Trump Jr to join board of ‘patriotic’ marketplace PublicSquare — Bloomberg

<p>Here is a brief recap of the business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday.</p>


Binastra Corp, Mah Sing, T7 Global, JF Technology, VS Industry, Solarvest Holdings, Magni-Tech Industries

<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will rescind his martial law decree, giving in to Parliament’s opposition just hours after his dramatic move imposing it that shook markets and surprised other world leaders.</p>

<p>Yoon said in a televised address early on Wednesday that he will “accept the National Assembly’s demand and lift the martial law through a Cabinet meeting.” The Cabinet has approved nullifying the order, according to<em> Yonhap</em>.&nbsp;</p>


South Korea’s Yoon ends martial law after political gamble

<p>Investment company Abrdn plc, formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Management plc, has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Feytech Holdings Bhd (KL:FEYTECH), after raising its stake to 5.21% or 43.91 million shares.</p>


Abrdn emerges as substantial shareholder in Feytech

<p>South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise decision to impose martial law in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years — and then just as swiftly reverse course — sparked whiplash in the country’s foreign-traded assets and caught global markets off guard, at one point sending US Treasury yields lower as traders sought a haven from potential instability.&nbsp;</p>


South Korea’s whirlwind stint in martial law jolts markets

<p>In October, the government announced incentives to jump-start the special economic zone in Forest City. One particular announcement that caught attention was the zero tax rate for family offices, a term rarely heard of in Malaysia as the regulatory framework for such firms did not exist. Essentially, family offices handle investment and wealth management for wealthy families.</p>


Rise of the family office

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Tan Sri Halim Saad has been cleared by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in a probe concerning a RM2.3 billion embezzlement case from 26 years ago, according to a statement to the media released by the tycoon on Wednesday.</p>


<p>Asian equities stumbled on Wednesday, while currencies were volatile, as traders scrambled to contend with the political storm in South Korea, where martial law was imposed and subsequently lifted hours later.</p>


<p>Financially distressed MMAG Holdings Bhd (KL:MMAG) has taken a step forward in its recovery efforts by securing a partnership with Malaysia Airlines Bhd.</p>


MMAG signs deal to serve as MASKargo's exclusive freighter operator

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Garment manufacturer Magni-Tech Industries Bhd’s (KL:MAGNI) shares jumped in early trade on Thursday, after its second quarterly results came largely within analysts’ expectations.</p>


<p>Wall Street's main indexes were subdued in choppy trading on Tuesday after the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record high levels in the last session, with focus on a crucial jobs report later this week along with more data and commentary from Federal Reserve officials.</p>


Wall Street muted with focus on more data, US Fed commentary

<p>A rally that drove stocks to a series of all-time highs showed signs of exhaustion, with investors awaiting this week’s key jobs report and Jerome Powell’s remarks for clues on whether Federal Reserve (Fed) officials will cut interest rates in December.</p>

<p>Equities struggled to make much headway, following an over US$11 trillion (RM49.14 trillion) surge in the US equity benchmark this year that sent the gauge near overbought levels. With a negligible gain on Tuesday, the index notched its 55th record in 2024. Positioning in S&amp;P 500 futures is&nbsp;“completely one-sided”, according to Citigroup Inc’s Chris Montagu.</p>


S&P 500 ekes out gain to notch 55th record in 2024

<p>Shares of JF Technology Bhd (KL:JFTECH) rose as much as 12 sen or 22.64% from their four-year lows, on news that the company will begin US sales from January 2025 by leveraging the distribution network of US-based Ironwood Electronics.</p>


<p>Despite widespread concern that generative AI could interfere with major elections around the globe this year, the technology had limited impact across Meta Platforms' apps, the tech company said on Tuesday.</p>


Meta says gen AI had muted impact on global elections this year

<p>US job openings increased moderately in October while layoffs declined, suggesting the labour market continued to slow in an orderly fashion.</p>


US job openings rise in October, layoffs decrease

<p>A slew of automotive companies across Europe have announced plant closures and big layoffs recently as they struggle with weak demand, high costs, competition from China and a slower-than-expected transition to electric vehicles.</p>


<p>Donald Trump’s lawyers told a judge that his New York hush money conviction must be dismissed as a result of his election victory, arguing that the president-elect was unfairly targeted by prosecutors.</p>


<p>Singapore and Australia agreed on Tuesday to seek opportunities for increased access to their respective defence facilities, including more frequent Australian visits to the city-state's air force and navy bases.</p>


Australia, Singapore agree to seek expanded access to their defence facilities

<p>(Dec 3):&nbsp;Donald Trump Jr&nbsp;is joining the board of PSQ Holdings Inc, the owner of online marketplace PublicSquare, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The company’s shares more than doubled in New York trading.</p>


<p>The US debt ceiling is once again emerging as the Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to unwind its balance sheet, putting the central bank in a tough spot — only this time it’s trickier.</p>

<p>The debt limit will be reinstated on Jan&nbsp;2, prompting the Treasury Department to deploy a series of extraordinary measures that include spending down its cash pile and reducing the amount of T-bills it issues to preserve its borrowing capacity.</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 4): Preparations for the 2027 South East Asian (SEA) Games and upgrading of the Malaysia-Indonesia border in&nbsp;Sarawak are the topics set to be brought up at the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.</p>
