Notable filings

Filings of note at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies for the period between Sept 21 and 25 included that at Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:PAVREIT), in which pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) ceased to be a substantia...

Insider Moves: Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust, Talam Transform Bhd, Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd

FORMER Employees Provident Fund CEO Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan’s suggestion that employers raise their EPF contribution level to help lift the retirement savings of lower-wage earners raised eyebrows as it called attention to his illustration that employers could hypothetically contribute only...

The State of the Nation: Don’t penalise high-income earners when lifting EPF contribution for lower-wage cohorts

AS the life expectancy of Malaysians increases, Putrajaya is aiming for at least 60% of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members to meet the Basic Savings benchmark of RM390,000 by age 60 by 2030. However, the government acknowledges that many Malaysians still risk outliving their savings during a ...

The State of the Nation: Recasting the age 55 EPF withdrawal into a lifetime pension promise  

BUDGET 2027 — slated for tabling in less than a fortnight on Oct 9 — is expected to feature incentives for skills development and productivity gains that can lead to better jobs and higher wages. Many Malaysians need better job opportunities and higher wages to cope with the rising cost of living...

The State of the Nation: Delivering on successive plans for better jobs and higher wages

Having marked its 40th anniversary in 2025 with another record financial performance and its first The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) corporate award, VSTECS Bhd (KL:VSTECS) has set a high bar for itself for the decade ahead.

Digital-future enabler seeking ‘optimum returns’

Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) takes home The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) corporate award for highest return on equity (ROE) over three years this year — ending a five-year drought from the winners’ list.

Ending a five-year drought with maiden sectoral win

Returning to the winners’ list after a one-year hiatus, CelcomDigi Bhd (KL:CDB) takes The Edge Billion Ringgit Club (BRC) award for Highest growth in profit after tax over three years in the Telecommunications & Media sector this year.

Seasoned player makes a comeback on winners list

THE country’s intergenerational resource wealth fund, the National Trust Fund Inc (KWAN), should see its net assets double in about 10 years through compulsory contributions and investment returns. Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong told parliament this when winding up the debate on the recen...

The State Of The Nation: Growing KWAN into Malaysia’s trillion-ringgit sovereign wealth fund

THE Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 48% year-on-year (y-o-y) jump in total investment income to RM57.5 billion for the first six months of 2026 (1H2026) would be truly impressive if it did not include an unknown amount of unrealised paper gains that cannot be distributed as dividends to its 18.5...

Forex translation poser on EPF dividend pool mars 48% jump in 1H2026 income

It is a holiday-shortened week in several countries in Asia this week, including Malaysia, which is celebrating National Day on Monday (Aug 31), even as the Philippines marks National Heroes Day. Indian markets will close on Friday (Sept 4) to observe Janmastami,...

The Week Ahead: Attention on market reaction to Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, Bank Negara’s OPR decision

The government is developing a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) cloud to ensure the country’s classified information remains secure and beyond the reach of foreign laws and policies, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

Sovereign AI cloud crucial to protecting country's digital sovereignty — Fahmi

Discussions on the list of Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidates for the Melaka state election are over 95% complete, said PH Communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

Fahmi, who is also Communications Minister, said PH has scheduled its candidate announcement for Oct 24, with the venue to be confirmed later.

Melaka polls: PH candidate list discussions more than 95% complete — Fahmi

Chinese automakers looking to expand production capacity in Europe have ruled out Italy because of a lack of suitable factories, Italian industry minister Adolfo Urso said on Wednesday.

Chinese producers are looking to establish manufacturing plants inside the European Union as Brussels works on rules that will set minimum local content limits for electric vehicles sold in the bloc.

No auto plants available in Italy for Chinese purchase, Italian minister says

A total of 27 data centre projects with an estimated investment of RM225.97 billion have been approved under the data centre task force (DCTF) up to July 2026, according to the Digital Ministry.

Twenty-seven data centre projects worth RM226b greenlit by task force — Digital Ministry

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

EcoSys, Gamuda, Epicon, AWC, JAG, Genting, Infomina, Bus Cap, IHH Healthcare

EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd's (KL:ECOSYS)  shares almost tripled in value on its first day of listing on the ACE Market amid strong demand for a piece of the semiconductor services firm.

EcoSys shares almost triple in value on ACE Market debut

Wall Street's main indices edged lower on Wednesday after a hotter-than-expected inflation report boosted bets of an interest rate hike this month, while investors parsed more big bank earnings.

Wall Street slides as hot CPI data fuels rate-hike bets; chips, banks weigh

Yields on US Treasuries climbed across durations on Wednesday after consumer prices accelerated in September ramping up expectations that the Federal Reserve will have to increase interest rates to try to tame stubborn inflation.

US yields jump as hot consumer inflation boosts rate hike bets

Lembaga Tabung Haji is proposing amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995 to bar active politicians from its board.

Tabung Haji mulls legislative changes to ban politicians from board     

A week after a fellow backbender urged the federal government to reject any airline bailout requests, Putatan MP Datuk Shahelmey Yahya called on Putrajaya to step in to help address AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) financial woes.

Sabah MP urges govt intervention over AirAsia woes just days after fellow MP warned Putrajaya against bailouts

Paper losses on Bank of America Corp’s bond portfolio rose past US$100 billion (RM408.2 billion), bringing the spotlight back on a pain point that was at the heart of the 2023 regional-banking crisis.

BofA’s bond portfolio surpasses US$100 bil in paper losses

United Malacca Bhd (KL:UMCCA) said on Wednesday that&nbsp; its executive director Datuk Seri Tee Lip Sin has died at the age of 55.

United Malacca executive director Tee Lip Sin passes away at 55

A week after a fellow backbender urged the federal government to reject any airline bailout requests, Putatan MP Datuk Shahelmey Yahya called on Putrajaya to step in to help address AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) financial woes.

Genting Bhd (KL: GENTING) has earmarked RM280 million from its proposed RM1.25 billion rights issue to pay interest and other financing costs.

In a response to Bursa query, Genting says will use RM280m from working capital portion of rights issue for interest costs

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday summoned Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Husin, his wife and an aide to its headquarters here to assist in an investigation into alleged misappropriation and abuse of position involving an investment deal worth about RM10 million.

MACC summons Nazir Hussin, wife, aide over RM10 million investment deal

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) said its joint venture has secured a contract worth RM3.7 billion to build the Keelung mass rapid transit system (MRT) and trackwork project in Taiwan.

Gamuda JV gets RM3.7b contract to build Taiwan urban rail system

More than a dozen US companies are exploring opportunities in Malaysia’s rare earths sector, including mining projects with local partners and processing facilities, according to the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

More than a dozen US firms explore rare earths opportunities in Malaysia — US embassy

The Malay Rulers have urged outsiders not to interfere in or politicise the dispute over the Negeri Sembilan throne, calling for the matter to be resolved by the relevant authorities through proper legal and customary channels.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by Keeper of the Rulers' Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad on behalf of the Malay Rulers, all parties involved were urged to exercise wisdom, patience and respect for adab, adat and the dignity of the royal institution.

Malay rulers urge outsiders not to politicise Negeri Sembilan throne dispute

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak intends to challenge the High Court’s decision on Wednesday, which had rejected his application to stay the 15-year prison sentence for his 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) conviction. The application to challenge this decision will be filed at the Court of Appeal, his lawyer said.

Najib to challenge rejection of stay bid at Court of Appeal

Former energy minister Yeo Bee Yin has sought government clarification on a reported increase in effective grid access charges under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) and warned that reversing last month’s announcement would undermine investor confidence.

Former energy minister seeks answer on reported CRESS charge reversal, warns of investor fallout

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

Bus Cap Bhd’s (KL:BUSCAP) share price jumped 22.61% on Wednesday, triggering an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Bus Cap jumps almost 23%, triggering UMA query

Selangor has attracted more than RM3 billion in potential investments from four foreign companies as the state seeks to strengthen its position as a regional investment and business hub.

Selangor draws over RM3 bil in investment interest from four foreign firms

A total of 27 data centre projects with an estimated investment of RM225.97 billion have been approved under the data centre task force (DCTF) up to July 2026, according to the Digital Ministry.

Malaysia’s retail prices for unsubsidised RON97 and RON95 petrol will drop by five sen per litre, while unsubsidised diesel will drop by 10 sen from Thursday (Oct 15) to Oct 21.

Unsubsidised petrol down five sen, diesel down 10 sen from Oct 15 

Disputes over royal succession in Negeri Sembilan must be resolved in accordance with adat or customary law and legal provisions, rather than personal interests, Yang Dipertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir said on Wednesday.

His Royal Highness stressed that the authority of the royal institution must be upheld through integrity, justice and responsibility, warning that actions contrary to established customs could undermine public confidence and threaten the state's stability.

Tuanku Muhriz: Royal succession disputes must follow adat, law

Japan will invest up to US$21 billion (RM85.7 billion) in two chip factories in New York state that will be jointly owned by the US government and Japanese interests and operated by GlobalFoundries, the company said on Wednesday.

Japan to invest up to US$21b in two US chip factories to be run by GlobalFoundries

Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad (KL:HIBISCS) is partnering with property developer Seri Pajam Development Sdn Bhd (SPD) to evaluate and develop power plants and energy solutions for data centres and industrial developments across Malaysia.

Hibiscus Petroleum, developer Seri Pajam to develop energy solutions for data centres

AWC Bhd (KL:AWC) said on Wednesday it has secured a RM40 million subcontract for plumbing and sanitary works at a hyperscale data centre in Bandar Spring Hill, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.

AWC bags RM40m subcontract for plumbing, sanitary work at Port Dickson data centre

JAG Bhd (KL:JAG) said it is acquiring a freehold industrial land in Shah Alam for RM36.89 million cash to expand its total waste management business.

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