Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies see a boost to Bumiputera wealth, better workers’ livelihoods and capital mobilisation from Budget 2027.

Govt investment companies expect wealth creation from Budget 2027

Budget 2027 has fallen short of addressing Malaysia’s healthcare workforce crisis, underinvestment in public hospitals and gaps in preventive healthcare, the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy said on Friday.

Galen Centre says Budget 2027 misses mark on healthcare reform

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members below the age of 55 will be allowed to use their Sejahtera Account to pay MediAsas medical insurance premiums, while small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 75 employees will receive subsidies to help cover premium costs.

Budget 2027: EPF members can use Sejahtera account for MediAsas premiums, SMEs get subsidies

The government will provide another 100,000 free artificial intelligence (AI) service subscriptions to youths, following encouraging take-up of the existing programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said when tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament on Friday.

Govt to offer another 100,000 free AI subscriptions to youths

The government and e-hailing company Grab will jointly fund a RM160 million package next year to boost gig workers’ net income and improve their welfare, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027: Govt, Grab to jointly fund RM160m package to boost gig workers’ income

GDB Holdings Bhd (KL:GDB) is expanding its construction business through the proposed acquisition of two companies, while diversifying into property development to broaden its earnings base.

GDB buys two construction firms for RM82 mil, expands into property development

Lion Industries Corp Bhd (KL:LIONIND) said on Thursday its independent auditor has issued an unqualified audit opinion with a material uncertainty related to the group’s ability as a going concern.

Auditor flags uncertainty on Lion Industries' ability to continue as going concern

Johor-based bus operator Hi Mobility Bhd (KL:HI) has received a letter of intent (LOI) from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to operate the Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) programme in Johor Bahru for about four years.

Hi Mobility gets letter of intent to run JB bus network  

MyDCD Bhd, a provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEPF) engineering services for critical infrastructure such as data centres, has signed an underwriting agreement with TA Securities Holdings Bhd for its proposed ACE Market listing, targeted for the fourth quarter of this year.

Engineering services firm MyDCD gets TA Securities to underwrite ACE Market IPO

Life Water Bhd (KL:LWSABAH) is acquiring an industrial property in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for RM15 million to accommodate its business expansion.

Life Water buys industrial property in Sabah for RM15m

India's sunflower oil imports slumped to their lowest in more than four years in September as war-related disruptions curbed supplies from Russia and Ukraine, prompting refiners to ramp up palm oil purchases to a seven-month high, a leading industry body said on Thursday.

India turns to palm oil as sunflower oil imports hit four-year low in September

A total of 1,204 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have benefitted from SME Corp Malaysia’s Industry and Business Support Programme (Sinar) as of Sept 30, according to the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry.

SME Corp's Sinar programme has benefitted over 1,200 firms — deputy minister

Malaysia welcomes China's proposals to expand technology and knowledge transfer, as both countries seek to deepen strategic cooperation beyond conventional investment arrangements, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysia welcomes China's technology, knowledge transfer proposals, says Zahid

China has reaffirmed its support for Malaysia’s bid to become a full member of BRICS and expressed hope that the country will continue playing an important role in strengthening cooperation between China and Asean member states.

China supports Malaysia's BRICS bid, Asean role, says Zahid

Malaysian exporters are likely increasing conversions of their foreign-currency earnings into the ringgit, which stands to boost the local exchange rate through the rest of the year, analysts say.

Exporter dollar sales boost ringgit, analysts say

THE situation at Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) appears to be deteriorating, with more issues emerging. Late last Friday (Oct 2), Zetrix and its wholly-owned unit MyEG Sdn Bhd had their roles as collection agents for the Road Transport Department (JPJ) suspended, effective from 12.01am on Oct 5.
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Cover Story 2: Heading deeper into the woods

IN a rare move, Excel Force MSC Bhd ­(KL:­EFORCE) (EForce) has proposed to raise funds of up to RM10.66 million through the issuance of new shares.

According to the company, which last implemented a share placement to raise funds in 2010, the proceeds are required for working capital be...

Cover Story 2: Where did Excel Force’s RM26.6 mil go?

IN September 2022, CGS International Securities Sdn Bhd (then CGS CIMB) granted a RM60 million margin trading account facility to Wong Thean Soon, co-founder and largest shareholder of MyEG Services Bhd, now known as Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX).

The facility came with a price cap on Zetri...

Cover Story 2: Insights into margin calls on Zetrix’s Wong

Bus Cap Bhd (KL:BUSCAP) said it was unaware of any corporate developments that have triggered an unusual market activity (UMA).

Bus Cap says unaware of reason for Oct 14 share price spike

Malaysia wants data centre investors to bear the cost of transmission upgrades required by their projects rather than pass the investment to the local players.

Data centre investors must bear necessary grid upgrade costs, says Johari Ghani

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will serve the remainder of his prison sentence for the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur, with his family, according to several Malay dailies.

Najib to serve remaining SRC jail sentence under house arrest at Langgak Duta, says Shafee — reports

Penang Regional Development Authority (Perda) chairman Datuk Dr Shaik Hussein Mydin has been charged with 15 counts of receiving bribes totalling nearly RM850,000.

Penang development authority chairman Shaik Hussein Mydin charged with 15 counts of graft

(Oct 15): Malaysian property tycoon Datuk Lee Yeow Seng is making waves as one of the most aggressive buyers of commercial real estate in Singapore, and he’s not done yet.

Malaysia's IOI Properties Group eyes US$760 mil property deals in Singapore

BYD Malaysia has appointed Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Bhd (KL:SIME) based in Kulim, Kedah, as its local assembly partner for its planned completely knocked-down (CKD) vehicle operations in Malaysia. 
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BYD Malaysia appoints Inokom as local assembly partner

Bina Puri Holdings Bhd (KL:BPURI) is doubling down on Sarawak-focused projects to turn its fortunes around, as the group emerges from a court-supervised debt restructuring that was completed in September.

Bina Puri doubles down on Sarawak pivot as it emerges from debt restructuring

Stocks sold off in Asia on Thursday with the tech supply chain bearing the brunt of the damage, as a quicker-than-expected increase in US consumer price inflation upped expectations for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to act later this year.

Asian stocks sell off as AI trades crumble after hot US inflation data

CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) reversed course on Thursday as more analysts downgraded the digital services firm following a major cybersecurity incident.

CTOS Digital resumes descent with more analyst downgrades

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) on Thursday confirmed it is under police investigation following a Bursa Malaysia query about a news report on the probe.

Zetrix AI confirms police investigation into company following Bursa query

Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) property arm, Sunway Property, soft-launched Tower C — the final tower of Sunway Velocity 3 — on Oct 10 virtually, following a 98% take-up rate across Towers A and B within two years. 
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Sunway Property soft-launches final tower of Sunway Velocity 3

The government plans to introduce a “user-pays” electricity pricing system for large consumers, including data centres and energy-intensive industries, to shield households from rising electricity costs.

Govt plans ‘user-pays’ electricity pricing for data centres, energy-intensive industries

Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation (ARC) has appointed Datuk Mark Ling as chief executive officer of its newly established American Resources Indo Pacific, which will spearhead the group's expansion into the region, starting with the development of an integrated rare earth supply chain in Malaysia.

American Resources appoints former Edra president Mark Ling to lead rare earth supply chain development in Malaysia

Stocks fell the most since July as a sell-off in chipmakers on Wednesday extended a decline that was fuelled by wagers the US Federal Reserve will keep lifting interest rates to fight inflation.

US stocks fall on inflation woes as chip rout deepens

Malaysia is considering hosting Formula One (F1) races more regularly, potentially on an annual basis or in rotation with other countries, following an event that generated nearly RM950 million in estimated economic returns.

Malaysia mulls annual F1 return after race generates RM950 mil in economic returns

Malaysia recorded a 4.5% decline in live births in 2025, while the total fertility rate (TFR) fell to 1.5 children per woman, reflecting a continued downward trend in the country's birth rate.

Malaysia's live births down 4.5%, fertility rate at 1.5 children per woman in 2025 — official data

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to cut petroleum shipping costs by easing sanctions on vessels.

Oil prices retreat as investors weigh supply outlook, Middle East tensions

Malaysian exporters are likely increasing conversions of their foreign-currency earnings into the ringgit, which stands to boost the local exchange rate through the rest of the year, analysts say.

AWC Bhd (KL:AWC) outperformed the broader market on Thursday after the engineering services firm added another contract related to data centres to its books.

AWC outperforms market after contract win, analysts stay positive

Malaysia shares fell on Thursday with the benchmark index at the verge of snapping a four-day winning streak amid renewed concerns over rising US interest rates.

Malaysia shares slip as US inflation worries, foreign selling threaten four-day rebound

The Dewan Rakyat is expected to discuss several key issues on Thursday, including increases in domestic electricity tariffs, the economic value of data centre investments, aviation safety and the impact of haze on public health.

Electricity tariffs, data centres and haze impact in focus in Dewan Rakyat on Thursday

IN September 2022, CGS International Securities Sdn Bhd (then CGS CIMB) granted a RM60 million margin trading account facility to Wong Thean Soon, co-founder and largest shareholder of MyEG Services Bhd, now known as Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX).

The facility came with a price cap on Zetri...

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