<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>MELAKA (Nov 20): As at 8.21pm, Barisan Nasional has picked up five seats while Pakatan Harapan has won three.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>PN has yet to win any seat.</div>
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As at 8.21pm, Barisan Nasional has picked up five seats while Pakatan Harapan has won three.

PN has yet to win any seat.

Unofficial: Barisan Nasional in the lead with five seats versus Pakatan Harapan's three in Melaka State election

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will fill key party posts on Monday followed by a new Cabinet on Tuesday as he tries to unite a party split by one of its closest ever leadership races ahead of a likely snap general election.

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Uzma Bhd’s (KL:UZMA) unexpected proposed dividend, its first in 10 years, signals a sustainable outlook for the oil and gas services firm, Phillip Capital said on Monday.

Uzma’s surprise proposal of first dividend in a decade signals sustainable outlook — Phillip Capital

China's factory activity shrank for a fifth straight month and the services sector slowed sharply in September, suggesting Beijing will need even more stimulus to hit its 2024 growth target with only three months left in the year.

China's factory, service sectors skid, emboldening stimulus calls

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, buoyed by escalating concerns over potential supply pressures from Middle East producers following Israel's increased attacks on Iranian-backed forces in the region.

Oil prices rise on Middle East conflict fears as Israel steps up attacks 

Singapore’s High Court approved former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin’s agreements to pay US$3.59 billion (RM14.8 billion) to the liquidators of his company and creditor HSBC Holdings Plc, ending the multi-year civil cases against him and his family.

Former Singapore oil mogul to pay liquidators, HSBC US$3.6b

KYIV (Sept 30): Russia launched several waves of drone attacks targeting Kyiv early on Monday, with air defence units engaged in repelling the strikes for several hours, Ukraine’s military said.

Russia launches several waves of drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s military says

Analysts foresee a substantial rise in deposits at Affin Bank Bhd (KL:Affin) after the Sarawak government raised total ownership in the bank to 31%, becoming its largest shareholder.

Analysts expects CASA surge for Affin Bank after Sarawak govt ups stake

The term “counter setting” may be new to many Malaysians, but it is very familiar to undocumented foreign workers. The counter setting scam in which certain immigration officers linked to labour supply rings let in job-seeking foreigners at airports and other checkpoints has been going on for yea...

Alternative Views: Immigration ‘counter setting’ scam just the tip of the iceberg of abuses at entry points

As we gear up to welcome 27.3 million tourist arrivals in 2024, top trending viral posts on the actions of some hoteliers who arbitrarily adjust their check-in and check-out times have put Malaysia in a negative light. On Sept 22, a social media post highlighted the issue of some hotels allowing guests to check in only at 4pm but insisting on check-out at 11am, resulting in shorter stays. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was urged to address the issue, which is deemed as unfair to hotel guests.

Frankly Speaking: Standard check-in and check-out times, please

BEIJING (Sept 30): China’s CATL said a "relatively small" number of products were affected by a fire at its battery factory in southeastern Fujian province, and the impact on production and operations was expected to be limited.

China’s CATL says small impact from battery plant blaze, no casualties

Malaysia’s consumer stocks are set for a bounce thanks to tailwinds from a stronger ringgit, according to the country’s top-performing fund.

Top performing fund in Malaysia switches to consumer stocks

More Chinese are headed to Europe and other far-flung hotspots during the Golden Week holiday that sees hundreds of millions in the country on the move, in the most robust signs of a travel rebound since the country reopened its borders.

Chinese headed to Europe for Golden Week; Kuala Lumpur preferred destination among Asian cities

Malaysia could miss its own government revenue target this year amid a decrease in non-tax revenue income, BMI, a Fitch Solutions research unit, warned on Monday.

Putrajaya at risk of missing govt revenue target this year — BMI 

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): The study report on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Malaysian job market will involve 10 strategic sectors, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

AI impact study on Malaysian job market involves 10 strategic sectors — minister

Asia share markets turned hesitant on Monday as strife in the Middle East offset more stimulus measures in China, while the Nikkei dived on concerns Japan's new prime minister favoured normalising interest rates.

Asian shares dragged by Nikkei, China keeps rallying

Foreign investors ended their six-week net buying streak with a net outflow of RM527 million last week, according to a MIDF Research note on Monday.

Foreign investors turn net sellers amid declining trading volumes

The estranged brother of former Singapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong said he has paid two senior ministers who sued him for defamation.

Singapore ex-PM’s brother pays ministers US$483,610 for defamation 

Britain will become the first G7 country to end coal-fired power production on Monday with the closure of its last plant, Uniper’s Ratcliffe-on-Soar in England’s Midlands.

Britain to become first G7 country to end coal power as last plant closes

A port strike on the US East Coast and Gulf of Mexico will go ahead starting on Tuesday, the International Longshoremen’s Association union said on Sunday, signalling action that could cause delays and snarl supply chains.

US East Coast port strike set to start Tuesday, says union

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept&nbsp;30): Introducing competitive green bonds, tax breaks or rebates in the upcoming Budget 2025 may encourage&nbsp;companies, including telecommunication companies, to transition into renewable energy (RE) in their operations.

Budget 2025 wishlist: Green bonds, tax rebates will help telco firms move into RE — Edotco

Analysts foresee a substantial rise in deposits at Affin Bank Bhd (KL:Affin) after the Sarawak government raised total ownership in the bank to 31%, becoming its largest shareholder.

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, buoyed by escalating concerns over potential supply pressures from Middle East producers following Israel's increased attacks on Iranian-backed forces in the region.

BYD has informed the Chinese regulator it is recalling nearly 97,000 electric vehicles (EVs) for a manufacturing fault involving a steering control unit that could lead to fire risks, the market regulator said on Sunday.

BYD recalling 97,000 top-selling EVs on steering component fault, regulator says

Israeli Avitan Shalom, charged with trafficking several firearms and possession of more than 100 rounds of ammunition, will be tried over an 11-day period in January next year.

Court sets 11-day trial for Israeli charged with trafficking firearms, possession of ammunition

Singapore’s stagnant initial public offering market is relying on a boost next year from real estate investment trusts.

Singapore’s moribund IPO market looks to REITs for lifeline

China's factory activity shrank for a fifth straight month and the services sector slowed sharply in September, suggesting Beijing will need even more stimulus to hit its 2024 growth target with only three months left in the year.

On Sept 1, the employment contract of FGV Holdings Bhd (KL:FGV) CEO Datuk Mohd Nazrul Izam Mansor ended. He had been at the helm of FGV since August 2021.

Frankly Speaking: FGV in need of a CEO

Singapore’s High Court approved former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin’s agreements to pay US$3.59 billion (RM14.8 billion) to the liquidators of his company and creditor HSBC Holdings Plc, ending the multi-year civil cases against him and his family.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Oriental Interest Bhd (KL:OIB) launched its latest affordable housing project named Putra Idaman at Desa Pinggiran Putra on Saturday (Sept 28), in collaboration with Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (PNSB), through its subsidiary PNSB Construction Sdn Bhd. It also unveiled another upcoming affordable housing project with over 800 units, named Saujana Idaman in Selangor.&nbsp;

OIB Group partners Permodalan Negeri Selangor to launch Putra Idaman affordable homes, also unveils Saujana Idaman

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested artificial intelligence safety bill after the tech industry raised objections, saying it could drive AI companies from the state and hinder innovation.