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PIDM — The Business of Preserving Stability and Confidence

France will deploy a 70,000-strong police presence to contain a widely expected bout of fresh unrest on Saturday in the latest nationwide protests driven by anger over living costs, public services and President Emmanuel Macron's government.

France braces for fresh unrest, government vows tough response

All 28 nomination centres for the 16th Melaka state election opened simultaneously at 9am on Saturday.

Prospective candidates have one hour, until 10am, to submit their nomination papers to the returning officers at their respective centres, after which the list of eligible candidates will be officially announced.

Melaka polls: 28 nomination centres open at 9am

Apple Inc reclaimed the title of world’s most valuable company on Friday, taking the mantle from Nvidia Corp as investors seek the perceived safety of the iPhone maker amid concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) spending.

Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company

A sharp sell-off in Wall Street's tech shares pushed MSCI's global index down 1.5% on Friday, sending investors to the safety of US bonds on fears that hefty cash-burning artificial intelligence (AI) investments may not deliver sufficient returns.

Stocks fall on AI cash burn worries while bonds rally with oil

US stocks tumbled on Friday, with the Nasdaq suffering its largest one-day percentage drop since June 5 following disappointing quarterly results from Intel and Amazon, which amplified growing worries surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)-related companies' massive spending on the nascent technology.

Wall Street closes sharply lower as AI cash burn fears spark tech sell-off

The 16th Melaka State Election officially begins on Saturday, with the nomination process taking place simultaneously at 28 nomination centres across the state from 9am.

Melaka election kicks off with nomination process today

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has set its sights on delivering higher shareholder returns, with its new president and group chief executive officer Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad tasked with building on the foundations laid by his predecessor.

On a mission to drive higher returns

Reddit Inc had its biggest share drop since its 2024 initial public offering (IPO), after saying it is planning to limit access to its online forums.

Reddit plunges 25% on plan to limit access, sales outlook miss

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Malaysia on Nov 16-17, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

French president Macron to visit Malaysia on Nov 16-17

A decision regarding the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the Selangor state government and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is expected to be announced in the near future once all negotiation details are finalised.

Decision regarding CSA between Selangor state govt and Bersatu in final stage — Amirudin

A brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Friday.

Zetrix AI, Cuscapi, CelcomDigi, UEM Sunrise, AME Elite, Mi Technovation, Mega Fortris, GIIB, Ni Hsin, IGB REIT, IGB Commercial REIT, SkyeChip, Malakoff, Avillion, Mestron, HB Global, MAA Group, Kumpulan Jetson, Advance Information Marketing, Lianson Fleet

Winnability and a thorough assessment on the ground were the key considerations behind Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) agreeing to allocate two additional seats to MCA for the Melaka state election, Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh said.&nbsp;

Melaka polls: MCA to contest four seats instead of just two due to winnability, says Ab Rauf

Malaysia will continue strengthening its military capabilities in Sabah to safeguard national security amid regional geopolitical developments, but the move is not a direct response to the Philippines' military build-up on Balabac Island, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Malaysia's defence strengthening in Sabah not in response to military build-up by Philippines — Khaled

Indonesia's swipes at its neighbours are set to last as its embattled government tries to blunt criticism of its handling of welfare programmes, market regulation and persistent wildfires that have choked the region in haze.

Singapore braces as Indonesia slaps back at neighbours amid haze, political woes

Treasuries gained on Friday, sending yields to their lowest levels in a month, as slumping shares of giant technology companies stoked demand for havens including US government debt.&nbsp;

Treasuries extend monthly advance as tech giants stumble

Reddit Inc had its biggest share drop since its 2024 initial public offering (IPO), after saying it is planning to limit access to its online forums.

The new assignment of Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain in the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will only be determined after obtaining the consent of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia to allow his tenure as Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general to be ended prematurely.

Status of Mohd Shuhaily’s new assignment in PDRM yet to be decided — IGP

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Malaysia on Nov 16-17, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

DAP aims to defend the four seats it currently holds in the 16th Melaka state election, namely Kesidang, Kota Laksamana, Bandar Hilir and Ayer Keroh.

Melaka polls: DAP vies to hold on to four existing seats

A decision regarding the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the Selangor state government and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is expected to be announced in the near future once all negotiation details are finalised.

A sharp sell-off in Wall Street's tech shares pushed MSCI's global index down 1.5% on Friday, sending investors to the safety of US bonds on fears that hefty cash-burning artificial intelligence (AI) investments may not deliver sufficient returns.

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The 16th Melaka State Election officially begins on Saturday, with the nomination process taking place simultaneously at 28 nomination centres across the state from 9am.

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has set its sights on delivering higher shareholder returns, with its new president and group chief executive officer&nbsp;Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad tasked with building on the foundations laid by his predecessor.

All 28 nomination centres for the 16th Melaka state election opened simultaneously at 9am on Saturday.

Prospective candidates have one hour, until 10am, to submit their nomination papers to the returning officers at their respective centres, after which the list of eligible candidates will be officially announced.

Apple Inc reclaimed the title of world’s most valuable company on Friday, taking the mantle from Nvidia Corp as investors seek the perceived safety of the iPhone maker amid concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) spending.

France will deploy a 70,000-strong police presence to contain a widely expected bout of fresh unrest on Saturday in the latest nationwide protests driven by anger over living costs, public services and President Emmanuel Macron's government.

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