A federal appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in their battle with the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up over safety guardrails on its technology.

US appellate court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic

A pardon, reprieve or respite may be granted under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution following conviction. Neither a pardon, a reprieve, nor a respite, constitutes an exoneration of guilt or removal of wrongdoing. They do not “wipe the slate clean” of the prior conviction.

Opinion: Malaysian Bar to challenge Najib's second pardon

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (KL:PANTECH) said the High Court has granted the pipe-and-valve maker an interim stay on the payment of RM6.76 million in capital gains tax pending a decision on its bid to challenge the tax assessment.

Pantech Group gets interim stay on capital gains tax pending judicial review bid decision

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its investigation into the delayed supply of fertilisers in Kedah, with two individuals set to be charged soon in connection with the case.

Fertiliser supply issue: Two to face charges soon, says MACC

Two individuals being investigated over alleged misappropriation involving the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project linked to Felda will be charged next week, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said.

Two former top Felda officials to face charges over KLVC case — MACC

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will resume recording the statement of Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad once the former chairman of the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) recovers from a medical procedure.

MACC to resume recording former Felda chairman Isa Samad's statement after recovery

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will issue notices to former human resources minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan, his wife and their three children to declare their assets within a month.

Ex-HR minister Saravanan, family ordered to declare assets within a month

The Court of Appeal on Friday allowed appeals by the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) and the government to strike out a man’s suit challenging his religious status.

Court allows appeals by Islamic council, govt to strike out man's suit challenging his religious status

A witness told the Sessions Court on Friday that she had seen the contents of an email including operational and financial performance reports for the first quarter of 2024 sent by former PETRONAS manager Mohd Khairul Akmal to two senior officials of Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros).

Ex-PETRONAS manager leaked confidential information, spoke of wish to join Petros in email, court told

Lembaga Tabung Haji's former chief operating officer Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani has claimed trial to another charge, this time for allegedly accepting RM8,882.77 in renovation costs for a house in 2017.

Tabung Haji ex-COO in court again, charged with accepting over RM8k for house renovations

Imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak does not have the RM50 million to secure his house arrest, said his lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.

Najib has no money to pay RM50 mil fine, says lawyer

A Singapore judge has cast doubt on trader Radiant World’s claim that it is owed more than US$1 billion (RM4.08 billion) from customers, citing concerns over an alleged “pattern of fraudulent conduct”, according to a court filing.

Singapore judge raises doubts Radiant World is owed US$1 bil

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Despite the announcement of imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's conditional pardon last week, the 73-year-old has yet to receive the official pardon letter from the King.

Najib has yet to receive official pardon letter from the King, lawyer says

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): Former Dewan Negara speaker Tan Sri Dr Mohd Rais Yatim was charged with sedition on Friday for his role in the Negeri Sembilan constitutional crisis.

Rais Yatim charged with sedition over ongoing Negeri Sembilan crisis

Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd (KL:KPPROP) launched its latest residential project, AndaBreeze, in Batu Kawan, Penang, bringing the developer’s total gross development value (GDV) of ongoing projects to about RM2 billion.

Kerjaya Prospek Property launches AndaBreeze, takes ongoing GDV to RM2 bil

Limousines whisked world leaders away from the United Nations (UN) on Friday after a week of speeches, meetings and hallway diplomacy.

Six big takeaways from a turbulent week of UN diplomacy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has yet to receive Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s resignation letter.

Anwar says yet to receive letter on Loke's resignation as transport minister

Asset World Corp Pcl’s new Thai Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) aims to raise at least US$1 billion (RM4.07 billion) through a listing as it seeks funds to expand its hotel and commercial property business, according to a senior executive.

Thai billionaire Charoen’s Asset World targets US$1 bil REIT IPO

The government will announce more decisive measures to ensure graduates secure jobs that match their qualifications and receive fair wages in Budget 2027, which will be tabled on Oct 9.

Govt to announce firm measures under Budget 2027 for fair wages — PM

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter downplayed a suggestion that UBS Group AG could quit Switzerland to avoid stricter capital rules there, saying such a move would be more expensive than to stay.

Swiss finance minister says leaving Switzerland more costly for UBS

Kuehne+Nagel International AG sees at least three years of double-digit growth in the burgeoning business of logistics services catering to big technology companies and the data centres they’re building to handle the boom in artificial intelligence (AI).

Kuehne+Nagel CEO expects to ride AI-driven cargo wave into 2029

Bangkok authorities declared a flood disaster across the Thai capital on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain left canals full, roads submerged and residents wading through deep water.

Canals full, roads submerged as Bangkok declares flood disaster

The decision on the abolition of the 30% Bumiputera equity requirement for private educational institutions (IPS) falls under the purview of the relevant ministry in accordance with its jurisdiction, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Private educational institutions' 30% Bumiputera equity requirement abolished under relevant ministry's purview — Akmal Nasrullah

China agreed to import at least 10 million metric tons of coal from the US next year and again in 2028, according to the White House, in a sign of further progress in easing trade frictions between the world’s two largest economies.

US says China to buy 10 mil tons of coal in 2027, 2028

Iran on Saturday awaited an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East war after The Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump had rejected the deal.

Iran awaits US move after Trump said to have rejected peace plan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that he would not interfere in matters concerning the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and that any dispute involving the royal institution should be resolved in accordance with the Constitution and the law.

Anwar firm on not interfering in Negeri Sembilan Ruler's position

President Donald Trump’s lavish welcome of leader Xi Jinping this week marked a high point for stability in a US-China relationship that’s seen a lot of lows. Now, the Chinese president&nbsp;is pushing to lock in more favourable terms on Taiwan and trade while he still can.

Xi seizes Trump detente to seek lasting gains on trade, Taiwan

The government is actively reviewing processes and systems to fully transition business applications online so that entrepreneurs no longer need to spend unnecessary time chasing officers for status updates.

Govt committed to put business applications online, cut red tape, says Hannah Yeoh

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim heads into the Budget 2027 announcement on Oct 9 facing narrowing fiscal room, as higher fuel subsidies, a growing debt-servicing burden and the possibility of an early general election complicate the government’s efforts to keep fiscal consolidation on track.

Double cover: Budget 2027’s narrowing fiscal space + Credit under watch

Chipmaker SK Hynix's Solidigm is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as next year that could value the US subsidiary at up to US$150 billion (RM611&nbsp;billion), according to three people familiar with the matter.

SK Hynix's Solidigm weighs IPO that could value the unit at up to US$150 bil, sources say

Asset World Corp Pcl’s new Thai Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) aims to raise at least US$1 billion (RM4.07 billion) through a listing as it seeks funds to expand its hotel and commercial property business, according to a senior executive.

US President Donald Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against providing support to Iran during talks in Washington this week and received assurances that China would not do so, the US ambassador to China said on Friday.

Trump said to receive assurances after warning China against supporting Iran

Joe Baratta, the billionaire Blackstone Inc executive and long-time face of its signature buyout fund, is leaving the alternative asset manager by year end after 28 years.

Blackstone’s PE chief Joe Baratta leaving firm

US Treasury yields stabilised on Friday with benchmark 10-year note yields edging lower on the day as oil prices dropped, after they earlier set fresh multi-decade highs, with traders pricing in further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes.

Battered bonds draw support from falling oil prices; stocks buoyed by AI enthusiasm

Barisan Nasional (BN) will begin negotiations&nbsp;with two different&nbsp;groups next week on cooperation for the Melaka state election, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Melaka polls: BN to hold separate talks with two groups next week

The debate over artificial intelligence and employment has become preoccupied by a false choice. One side predicts large-scale job destruction; the other notes that aggregate data still show little. Both observations can be true. While AI’s economy-wide employment effects remain limited, the conditions for disruption are already emerging at the level of tasks, firms, and early careers. Given this, waiting for clear evidence that the shock has arrived would be a mistake. The data that eventually settle the argument may arrive only after the opportunity to shape the outcome has passed.

The New Global Economy: AI and the Broken Career Ladder

The decision on the abolition of the 30% Bumiputera equity requirement for private educational institutions (IPS) falls under the purview of the relevant ministry in accordance with its jurisdiction, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

US President Donald Trump will host an event with tech and AI leaders on Tuesday to launch a new government website, as his administration faces pressure to adopt new guardrails for the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Tech, AI leaders to join Trump for launch of govt website

The White House has offered assurances that the Trump administration won’t ban US diesel exports, Senator Ted Cruz told refining industry leaders late on Friday.

Refining industry leaders told White House won't ban diesel exports

The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development has channelled nearly RM10 billion through various support and financing programmes under the ‘Power Up 10K’ initiative to about 270,000 entrepreneurs nationwide as of the end of August.

Steven Sim: RM10b channelled to 270,000 entrepreneurs as of August

OpenAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) models accessed publicly available information from US government websites, including those of the Census Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

OpenAI’s models accessed public US census, SEC data

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter downplayed a suggestion that UBS Group AG could quit Switzerland to avoid stricter capital rules there, saying such a move would be more expensive than to stay.

A federal appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in their battle with the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up over safety guardrails on its technology.

Kerjaya Prospek Property Bhd (KL:KPPROP) launched its latest residential project, AndaBreeze, in Batu Kawan, Penang, bringing the developer’s total gross development value (GDV) of ongoing projects to about RM2 billion.

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