Earlier this year, as the Islamic Republic of Iran was busy crushing the largest protests since those in the aftermath of the 1979 revolution, President Donald Trump promised that help was on its way. He meant, of course, that the US would ride to the rescue of the ordinary Iranians being slaughtered in the streets. Instead, he launched a war that’s given a new lease on life to the regime that was killing them.

Peace more dangerous than war for Iran’s new leaders — Bloomberg analysis

IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH) outperformed on Tuesday as Macquarie flagged an improving earnings trajectory across the hospital operator’s portfolio.

IHH Healthcare rises 5% as Macquarie flags strong earnings outlook

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

The Nasdaq hit an intraday record high on Tuesday, underpinned by gains in heavyweight technology stocks and potential negotiations over the Iran conflict, while declines in big banks limited broader market gains.

Nasdaq hits intraday record high as tech stocks regain footing

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

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

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

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 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

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would argue for Britain to be a "trusted partner" to the European Union's (EU) "Made in Europe" scheme, saying they should not be pitted as enemies on a policy that has the potential to hammer the UK's car industry.

UK's Burnham wants to work with EU on 'Made in Europe' plan

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

A top executive at ASML Holding NV, Europe’s most valuable company, said it isn’t selling any of its chipmaking machines on the continent and that the region risks getting left behind as the US, China and India invest heavily in developing their domestic semiconductor industries.

ASML executive says no chipmaking machines sold in Europe, region risks getting left behind

Land &amp; General Bhd (KL:L&amp;G) plans to launch the first phase of its Lembah Beringin industrial park in Selangor in the first quarter of next year, with an estimated gross development value of RM1.5 billion.

Land & General upbeat on prospects, targets RM1.5b industrial launch in 1Q 2027

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.

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon's stake in the company has now dropped to 11.06% from 11.97% last Friday, as Wong continued to pare his direct and indirect stakes in the company.

TS Wong further trims Zetrix AI stake; investment vehicle exits substantial shareholder list

Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI) has proposed a private placement of up to 94.49 million new shares to raise up to RM4.55 million for working capital, making it the second company linked to businessman Wong Thean Soon, better known as TS Wong, to announce a share placement this week.

Cuscapi seeks RM4.55m via private placement, second TS Wong-linked firm to tap equity market this week

Loss-making MMAG Holdings Bhd (KL:MMAG),&nbsp;a company which counts NexG Bhd (KL:NEXG) as a substantial shareholder, has proposed a RM130 million share capital reduction to wipe out part of the company’s accumulated losses.

MMAG proposes RM130 mil capital reduction to pare accumulated losses

The Negeri Sembilan executive council on Tuesday unanimously decided to suspend the state secretary and state legal adviser, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim.

Negeri Sembilan exco suspends state secretary and state legal adviser 

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

Tremors from a weak magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.55pm on Tuesday were felt across four states, as well as Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.

Quake off Batu Pahat: Tremors felt across Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Klang Valley

Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd (KL:OIB) has applied to withdraw its draft circular and listing application filed more than a month ago for its proposed RM280 million share‑based related party acquisition that would have marked its entry into the motorcycle financing and retail business.

Oriental Interest applies to withdraw draft circular, listing application for RM280m related party deal to make ‘essential updates’

All foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore via land checkpoints must have a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) beginning Oct 6, 2026, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore from Oct 6 must have valid VEP

A weak earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was detected in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.55pm on Tuesday.

Weak 4.4-magnitude earthquake detected in waters off Batu Pahat

A Taiwanese minister returned from a rare trip by a senior official to China on Tuesday, saying he was well-treated and not "belittled" while attending a regional Apec meeting though still happy to be home.

Taiwan minister says he was not 'belittled' on rare trip to China

A weak 4.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, on Tuesday afternoon startled residents in several areas, with some initially mistaking the brief tremors for vibrations caused by heavy vehicles passing nearby.

Earthquake off Batu Pahat: Residents thought tremors caused by lorries

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.

Transportation and logistics group Maybulk Bhd (KL:MAYBULK) has proposed to buy a freehold industrial property in Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang for RM35.5 million cash.

Maybulk to expand into industrial property business with Klang land buy

Cypark Resources Bhd (KL:CYPARK) posted a profit before tax of RM5.7 million for its first quarter ended July 31, 2026 (1QFY2027), compared with a loss before tax of RM17.6 million a year earlier, crediting the turnaround to its existing businesses and development of new sources of earnings.

Cypark returns to profitability in 1Q, powered by existing businesses, new sources of earnings

Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow 4.7% in 2026, supported by technology-related exports and investment as well as robust domestic demand, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Malaysia to grow 4.7% in 2026 as Southeast Asian outlook brightens — World Economic Forum

Iran and the US hinted on Tuesday at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York.

US and Iran hint at revival of talks as Trump, Pezeshkian due to attend UN

Glencore plc last month told Mizuho Bank Ltd that it believes Radiant World fraudulently generated email correspondence purporting to show that the Switzerland-based commodities trader planned to pay back the Japanese lender nearly US$100 million (RM407.5&nbsp;million), according to a legal filing obtained by Bloomberg News.

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