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

AirAsia, IJM, Zetrix AI, IOI Properties, MN Holdings, Swift Energy, Kinergy, iCents, Infomina, LAC Med 

Medical technology solutions provider LAC Med Bhd (KL:LACMED) has secured a seven-year contract worth up to RM20 million to supply medical imaging equipment and related services to an upcoming specialist healthcare centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

LAC Med bags RM20m imaging equipment supply contract for new PJ medical centre 

MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) has secured a RM293.88 million contract to build two high-voltage power facilities for a data centre development in the central region of Peninsular Malaysia.

MN Holdings bags RM294 mil job to build power facilities for a data centre

Steel manufacturer Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (KL:MASTEEL) on Monday announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in a high-voltage electrical engineering firm for RM12 million to expand into power infrastructure and data centre construction, as well as a proposed placement of nearly 4% of its issued share base to raise up to RM5.78 million for working capital.

Masteel announces 51% stake buy in power infra firm and private placement to raise working capital funds

IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) has secured a RM1.23 billion contract from AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to construct semiconductor manufacturing facilities at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah.

IJM bags RM1.23 bil contract to build AT&S semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Kedah

Oil and gas services provider Deleum Bhd (KL:DELEUM) has entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) to sell its 86.67% stake in Deleum Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd (DTS) to Ocean Vantage Holdings Bhd (KL:OVH) for RM13 million cash.

Deleum plans RM13 mil disposal of technology solutions unit to Ocean Vantage

IN Malaysian restaurants, a telling sign of growing pressure on household budgets can be seen in what customers are increasingly omitting from their orders.

In its latest Malaysia Retail Industry Report, Retail Group Malaysia (RGM) says many diners are choosing cheaper dishes and drinks...

The State of the Nation: Malaysia’s economy growing, but consumers counting every ringgit

After four years of asking Malaysians to endure subsidy rationalisation and other painful reforms, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is now loosening the government’s purse strings as his administration nears the end of the term.

After years of fiscal consolidation, Anwar loosens purse strings with Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Malaysia's fiscal deficit is projected to narrow to 3.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, even as the actual shortfall remains elevated at RM77.5 billion.

Malaysia's fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.3% in 2027, but shortfall remains above RM77 bil

Malaysia is expected to pay RM61.01 billion in 2027 to service its debts, up 6.5% from an estimated RM57.3 billion in 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance's (MOF) 2027 Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates report.

Malaysia's debt service bill to hit RM61b in 2027, eating up 16% of govt revenue

EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:ECOSYS) more than doubled in its first day of listing on the ACE Market amid strong demand for a piece of the semiconductor services firm.

EcoSys opens up 159% on ACE Market debut

Oil rose on Wednesday as a flare-up in attacks in the Middle East increased uncertainty over a recovery in Persian Gulf energy flows.

Oil rises as Middle East attacks increase uncertainty over flows

Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday after two days of losses on expectations the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may not need to raise interest rates aggressively next year. American crude extended its rally.

Asian stocks rise on signal Fed may not need aggressive rate hikes

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 14, 2026

The government has effectively firmed up the national grid system access charge (SAC) for third parties at 18 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), sources told The Edge, in an about-turn less than a month after announcing a cut in the rate to 14 sen/kWh.

CRESS grid access charge now 18 sen/kWh after second revision in one month — sources 

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 14, 2026 

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says she will be unable to attend a Nov. 5 hearing at the White House that’s part of a new investigation into mortgage fraud allegations by President Donald Trump.

Fed’s Lisa Cook puts off White House hearing over Trump’s allegations

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Malaysia is seen strengthening its position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.

Malaysia stays resilient as global investors seek new growth markets

Stocks bounced from session lows as speculation the Federal Reserve won’t be forced to raise rates aggressively offset lingering worries about elevated oil prices and the outlook for artificial intelligence.

Stocks bounce from lows on Williams’ rate remarks

AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd announced that it has temporarily suspended dealings in three funds under its management with immediate effect, citing liquidity constraints.

AmanahRaya Investment Management suspends redemptions in three funds on liquidity constraints

AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd announced that it has temporarily suspended dealings in three funds under its management with immediate effect, citing liquidity constraints.

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

Sime Darby, Kelington Group, Critical Holdings, Censof Holdings, Liamson Fleet, Pantech Global, Mentiga Corp, Binasat Communications & CTOS Digital 

The government has effectively firmed up the national grid system access charge (SAC) for third parties at 18 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), sources told The Edge, in an about-turn less than a month after announcing a cut in the rate to 14 sen/kWh.

Land 33 Bhd (KL:LAND33) is acquiring a 1.05-acre parcel with a two-storey bungalow in Penang for RM32.3 million in cash for future property development.

Land 33 buying one-acre George Town land for RM32 mil for future development

Malaysian banks could see deposits inflows of between RM5.7 billion and RM10.1 billion because of&nbsp;the&nbsp;minimum wage hike and payroll tax deduction for non-MSMEs announced in Budget 2027.&nbsp;

Malaysian banks could see RM10b deposit spike due to Budget 2027 wage measures — Nomura

The government is still seeking to recover funds from National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFC), three years after the High Court ordered the company to make payment over an outstanding loan.

Finance Ministry: Govt still pursuing RM33.74m from National Feedlot Corporation three years after court ruling  

Apple Inc introduced a new device called the HomeView, a US$299 (RM1,221) display that serves as the centrepiece of its push to challenge Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google in the smart home market.

Apple unveils US$299 HomeView Hub as part of new smart home push

Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday after two days of losses on expectations the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may not need to raise interest rates aggressively next year. American crude extended its rally.

Wall Street's main indices were muted in choppy trading on Tuesday as chip stocks came under selling pressure again while investors parsed a mixed bag of quarterly results, including those from big US banks.

Wall Street subdued in choppy trade after big bank earnings, chips slide

Oil rose on Wednesday as a flare-up in attacks in the Middle East increased uncertainty over a recovery in Persian Gulf energy flows.

Pantech Global Bhd (KL:PGLOBAL) said it is disposing of a 10-acre freehold land which it acquired less than two years ago for the expansion of its operations in Klang, for RM31.73 million in cash.

Pantech Global to sell former expansion site in Klang for RM31.7 mil

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have warned the public against deepfake videos impersonating their senior officers to promote private investment schemes and financial products.

BNM, SC warn against deepfake videos impersonating senior officers

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says she will be unable to attend a Nov. 5 hearing at the White House that’s part of a new investigation into mortgage fraud allegations by President Donald Trump.

JPMorgan Chase fell short of quarterly profit estimates for the first time in nearly three years as market volatility and an uncertain economic outlook dampened dealmaking and reduced bond market trading activity in recent months.

JPMorgan posts rare profit miss as dealmaking, bond trading lose momentum

Johnson &amp; Johnson reported another quarter of anaemic sales in its medical technology division and said it is leaning towards spinning off, rather than selling, its orthopedics business.

Johnson & Johnson mulls spinning off orthopedics business as medtech sales disappoint

The government has completed RM17.15 billion in excess tax refunds involving 3.23 million taxpayer cases in the first nine months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

MOF: RM17.15 bil in excess tax refunds paid in first nine months

For Corporate America, the bar to deliver earnings growth that satisfies Wall Street’s bulls is only getting higher.&nbsp;

S&P 500 record rally meets risk of peaking earnings growth

Binasat Communications Bhd (KL:BINACOM) has proposed to undertake a private placement of up to 60.43 million shares, representing not more than 10% of its total issued shares, to raise money for existing and future contracts.

Binasat proposes private placement to finance contracts

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Malaysia is seen strengthening its position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.

Long-term Treasuries advanced as oil prices snapped a three-day rally, aiding the US inflation outlook ahead of Wednesday’s release of September consumer prices data.

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