Many workers in Malaysia earn too little. In 2023, about 30% of employees earned less than two-thirds of the median earnings, a common benchmark for low wages, compared to 13.5% of the OECD average.

Opinion: Raising minimum wage exposes policy flaws

Malaysia’s ageing population underscores the urgent need for the Senior Citizens Bill to ensure legal protections and welfare rights for older adults. Meanwhile, the Social Work Professionals Bill aims to establish professional standards and formal recognition for social workers. Together, these bills address crucial issues affecting seniors, such as elder abuse, access to health care, long-term care, financial security, social participation and family responsibilities.

Opinion: Improving social infrastructure in ageing Malaysia — The need for legislation 

Myanmar's military-led government is urging the US to beef up re-engagement efforts and rapidly boost investment in the war-torn nation's rare earths mines, a critical sector now dominated by influential giant neighbour China.

Myanmar lobbies US to invest in its rare earths sector, dominated by China

American envoys will travel to Moscow on Thursday to meet President Vladimir Putin after two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators on their almost five-year war.

US envoys to meet Putin on Thursday after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday from the previous session's two-month lows, after Iran's security chief said Tehran would not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country.

Oil up 1% after Iran says no nuclear material will leave country

Industrial packaging firm L&P Global Bhd (KL:L&PBHD) is considering diversifying into fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and construction and procurement of building materials to expand its earnings base.

Packaging firm L&P Global moots diversification into consumer goods, construction

Gold prices climbed on Wednesday, but remained anchored near the US$4,000 level after a sharp sell-off in the previous session following a hot US inflation print and hawkish policymakers' comments that tilted market expectations towards further and larger rate hikes.

Gold gains after steep drop, but hawkish central bank signals weigh

Empire Premium Food Bhd (KL:EMPIRE), the operator of the Empire Sushi chain, posted a net profit of RM13.69 million on revenue of RM85.23 million for the second financial quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (2QFY2027).

Empire Premium Food posts RM13.7 mil quarterly net profit

Contracts of companies involved in the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway cannot be terminated arbitrarily, as delays in individual work packages are not necessarily caused solely by the contractors’ shortcomings.

Pan Borneo Highway contracts cannot be terminated arbitrarily — minister

The parliamentary special select committee on constitutional amendments relating to the separation of the roles of the attorney general and public prosecutor has decided that the latest proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution on the reform be brought to the Cabinet's attention.

AG-public prosecutor role separation: Proposed amendments to be brought to Cabinet

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday set aside Felda Palm Industries Sdn Bhd's conviction and RM18,000 fine for discharging effluent with content exceeding the prescribed limits.

Appellate court quashes conviction, RM18,000 fine against Felda Palm Industries

The prosecution in the corruption case of a former political secretary to former home minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin closed its case on Wednesday after calling 18 witnesses.

Prosecution closes graft case against Hamzah's ex-aide after calling 18 witnesses

Japanese metal materials producer Mitsui Kinzoku is investing ¥190 billion&nbsp;(RM4.87 billlion) &nbsp;to construct a new copper foil plant in Malaysia, as it looks to ensure a stable supply amid rapid growth in the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor markets.

Mitsui Kinzoku to invest RM4.87 bil in new copper foil plant in Malaysia — report

The recent sell-off in YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) appears excessive as its colocation data centre business continues to support the group's valuation, said CGS International.

CGS International says YTL Power sell-off overdone, stays upbeat on data centre prospects

The government said on Wednesday that at least four of Malaysia’s largest private hospital groups have expressed interest in joining MediAsas, the nation-backed medical insurance and takaful plan slated for nationwide roll-out at the end of January 2027.

Four major private hospital groups keen to join MediAsas ahead of January roll-out, says deputy finance minister

Big Caring Group Bhd could see its already steep listing price soar higher, though longer-term value hinges on its expansion beyond retail, an analyst said.

Big Caring’s already pricey valuations could stretch further — BIMB Securities

Malaysia will allow approved applicants under the SuRIA Home solar rebate programme until March 2027 to complete their installations and retain their rebates.

Govt extends solar installation deadline until March 2027 for approved applicants

SKA Capital Bhd (KL:SKACAP) closed 15.1% higher&nbsp;on its ACE Market debut on Wednesday.

SKA Capital closes 15% higher on ACE Market debut

Malaysia intends to launch a separate wholesale electricity market for large power consumers, including data centres, the New Straits Times reported.&nbsp;

Malaysia to start electricity market for data centre operators

Taxpayers who fail to settle outstanding taxes within six months and do not respond to notices from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) may be barred from leaving the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Taxpayers with tax arrears may face travel ban if dues unpaid within six months — deputy minister

The brewer expressed concern over the continuing impact of the excise duty increase introduced under Budget 2026, which it said had compounded affordability pressures amid an already weak consumer sentiment.

Heineken Malaysia seeks govt restraint on costs as 3Q profit drops 39%

Malaysia's palm oil inventories are expected to start declining in the first quarter of next year as production growth slows from its seasonal peak.&nbsp;

High palm oil inventories set to decline in 1Q2027 as output slows, El Niño risks loom — analysts

Only Selangor and Kedah have amended their laws to set the minimum marriage age for Muslims at 18, while similar amendments in other states remain subject to their respective deliberations and legislative processes, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday.

Only Selangor, Kedah amended laws so far to set Muslims' minimum marriage age at 18 — Nancy

Indonesia’s bourse more than quadrupled the number of stocks found with high shareholder concentration, as it sought to resolve MSCI Inc’s complaints about illiquidity and opaque ownership.

Indonesia to cut 300 more tightly held stocks from benchmark

Barisan Nasional members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday called for an independent review of how the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) handled requests for clarification, which subsequently delayed the implementation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

BN MPs seek review of AGC’s clarification process over Najib house arrest

Panda Eyes Group Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities Sdn Bhd for the homegrown fashion retailer’s listing slated for January 2027.

Panda Eyes set for ACE Market listing in January 2027

The High Court has given the green light for former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to pursue his case against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for allegedly unilaterally cancelling a prior agreement of the settled payment of over RM4 million in tax and penalties.

Court green-lights Abdul Azeez's legal bid against IRB for allegedly cancelling agreement over settled payments

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, widely known in Formula One simply as Kimi, is the new king of F1.

MY Say: Kimi Antonelli: F1’s new king and Malaysia’s opportunity

Malaysia’s large-cap stocks fell as heavyweight banks extended their descent on Wednesday amid rising concerns over the impact of higher US interest rates.

KLCI ends below 1,600 psychological mark as banking stocks fall

Tan Sri Shahrir Samad and Tan Sri Tommy Thomas have failed to reach an out-of-court settlement in the former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman's malicious-prosecution suit against the former attorney general.

Shahrir to continue malicious-prosecution suit against ex-AG Tommy Thomas

LBS Bina Group Bhd (KL:LBS) plans to launch Sherwood Residence — the first phase in its upcoming 192-acre freehold The Reserva master plan located in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor — in April or May next year, said its group executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San during a press conference for the exclusive preview of The Reserva held at M Resort Hotel &amp; hotel Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

LBS Bina to launch The Reserva in Kwasa Damansara by 2Q2027

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Mega Fortris Bhd (KL:MEGAFB) fell as much as 18.06% in Wednesday morning trade, prompting Bursa Malaysia to suspend intraday short-selling (IDSS) of the stock.

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