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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): Thirteen areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Wednesday, with Sri Aman and Serian district police headquarters recording the highest reading of 180.

Several areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API readings as of 9am

Singaporeans are among the most open to allowing an artificial intelligence agent to shop for them but they also want the strictest guardrails, research shows.

Singapore wants AI to shop but with strict limits, study shows

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) rose in the early session on Wednesday, after a turnaround in its first quarter.

Cypark rises after returning to profitability in 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): Renewable energy stocks climbed on early session on Wednesday, led by Samaiden Group Bhd (KL:SAMAIDEN) following the recent announcement of the CRESS Acceleration Package.

Renewable energy stocks gain amid CRESS surcharge reduction

Asian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as signs of consumer demand for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices faltered on reports of increased supply out of the Middle East.

Asia stocks ride tech wave higher, oil stays subdued

PERTH (Sept 23): Oil prices drifted lower on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia began restoring crude supply on a critical pipeline to the Red Sea and on hopes for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran war through talks at the UN in New York.

Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks

UNITED NATIONS (Sept 22): France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of having secured peace in Gaza, saying not a single humanitarian corridor had been reopened in the enclave despite the proclaimed peace.

In UN farewell, Macron denounces Trump's Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shame

UNITED NATIONS (Sept 22): US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war, but also suggested an agreement could come soon amid a diplomatic push at the United Nations.

"I have a big decision ...

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

(Sept 22): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could become President Donald Trump’s new AI czar, a source familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday, as fears grow among lawmakers in Washington about the risks posed by AI technology.

US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role — Reuters

Kinza, one of the fastest-growing Saudi soft-drink brands in the Middle East, will participate in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 23 to 26 September 2026, seeking local manufacturing and distribution partners in Indonesia, Malaysia and several other Southeast Asian countries as the brand accelerates its next phase of international growth.

KINZA TARGETS SOUTHEAST ASIAN GROWTH FOLLOWING STRONG SUCCESS IN SAUDI ARABIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST

The Court of Appeal on Tuesday delivered three unanimous rulings in the ongoing marital dispute between Supermax Corp Bhd (KL:SUPERMX) founders Datuk Seri Stanley Thai and his wife Datin Seri Cheryl Tan Bee Geok.

Stanley Thai cleared of contempt as wife succeeds in lifting asset freeze, winding-up ban

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

Cuscapi, Zetrix AI, Sunway Healthcare, Eco World, SD Guthrie, MMAG, NexG, Country Heights, OGX, Maybulk & Oriental Interest

The Attorney General's Chambers has stated that the Negeri Sembilan state executive council has no legal authority to suspend the duties of the state secretary and state legal adviser.

No legal authority for Negeri Sembilan exco to suspend state secretary, state legal adviser — AGC

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November.

Trump urges complete isolation of Iran, expects deal after election

PERTH (Sept 23): Oil prices drifted lower on Wednesday as Saudi Arabia began restoring crude supply on a critical pipeline to the Red Sea and on hopes for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran war through talks at the UN in New York.

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 23, 2026 

Nvidia Corp’s sinking stock valuation is sending a warning signal about the chipmaker’s prospects for maintaining its booming profit growth.

Nvidia’s stock is flashing a warning sign as valuation falls

Asian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as signs of consumer demand for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices faltered on reports of increased supply out of the Middle East.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised its 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts for Malaysia on robust technology exports, while revising up its 2027 inflation projection as El Niño is expected to keep prices elevated.

ADB raises Malaysia's 2026 and 2027 GDP forecasts on robust tech exports; lifts 2027 inflation outlook on El Niño

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Carimin Petroleum Bhd (KL:CARIMIN) has made Sealink International Bhd (KL:SEALINK) an associate company after increasing its Sealink stake to 25.3%.

This development comes about three months after Carimin's proposal to take Sealink private lapsed. &nbsp; &nbsp;</...

 Carimin makes Sealink an associate by upping stake to 25.3%  

President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed bringing up the detention of Hong Kong tycoon and democracy activist Jimmy Lai when the US leader meets China’s Xi Jinping later this week.

Trump, Burnham discussed bringing up Jimmy Lai with China’s Xi

Apple Inc is developing a screenless health and fitness tracker similar to Whoop Inc’s wrist-worn device, part of an effort to rethink its smartwatch lineup and add new wearable technologies.

Apple developing new fitness tracker aimed at rivalling Whoop — Bloomberg

Wendy’s Co said it terminated the rights of one of its largest US franchisees to continue operating its 314 locations, which the burger chain said could be taken over by corporate or new operators.

Wendy’s says bankrupt franchisee lost brand rights to stores

Sustainability hasn’t retreated, but its progress has fractured into winners and laggards, and CEOs must build conviction rather than assume uniform momentum, according to Bain and Company’s 2026 CEO Sustainability Report.

US$2.4 tril in green investment, yet most sectors are being left behind

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): Renewable energy stocks climbed on early session on Wednesday, led by Samaiden Group Bhd (KL:SAMAIDEN) following the recent announcement of the CRESS Acceleration Package.

A renewed rally in chipmakers drove the Nasdaq 100 toward its first record since June, with the stock market also bolstered by hopes for diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran.

Nasdaq 100 eyes peak, oil falls on US-Iran talks

US President Donald Trump criticised Cuba as a failed state and said freedom will be coming to the Communist-run island in an United Nations (UN) address on Tuesday that touted greater US involvement in the region.

Trump says freedom coming to Cuba in UN speech

The European Union (EU) preliminarily agreed to remove sanctions on two Russian billionaires following pressure from France and Luxembourg, making the concession in order to preserve other penalties before they expire.

EU to exempt two Russian tycoons in sanctions renewal deal — Bloomberg

Federal Reserve Bank of New York president John Williams said the shift to central clearing for US Treasuries and Treasury-collateralised repurchase agreements was ahead of schedule.

Fed’s Williams says Treasuries clearing moving ahead of schedule

UNITED NATIONS (Sept 22): France's President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of having secured peace in Gaza, saying not a single humanitarian corridor had been reopened in the enclave despite the proclaimed peace.