The Court of Appeal on Monday set aside a 2022 High Court judgment ordering fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, and his father to pay US$3.7 billion to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and its four subsidiaries, and allowed the companies a fresh trial in a bid to get more compensation from the duo.

Court of Appeal allows 1MDB, 4 units new trial in bid to get more than US$3.7b from Jho Low, dad

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak intends to challenge the High Court’s decision on Wednesday, which had rejected his application to stay the 15-year prison sentence for his 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) conviction. The application to challenge this decision will be filed at the Court of Appeal, his lawyer said.

Najib to challenge rejection of stay bid at Court of Appeal

The High Court here on Wednesday refused to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a stay of his jail sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case.

Najib fails to pause 15-year jail term, fine in 1MDB case

1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is in talks with Deutsche Bank (M) Bhd to settle their legal dispute, the court heard on Monday.

1MDB in settlement talks with Deutsche Bank

The appeal records in former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) criminal case are still not ready.

1MDB-Tanore: Appeal records not ready

The High Court has set Jan 7, 2027, to hear and decide on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), its subsidiaries, and SRC International Sdn Bhd's Mareva injunction (asset-freezing order) against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, to bar her from disposing of any of her assets amounting to nearly US$350 million (RM1.6 billion).

Jan 7 hearing, decision on 1MDB's bid to freeze Rosmah's assets in luxury goods lawsuit

The High Court has set Oct 14 to hear former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's bid to stay the conviction and sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) criminal case.

Court sets Oct 14 to hear Najib's bid to pause 15-year jail term, fine in 1MDB case pending appeal

The status of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case involving Datuk Seri Najib Razak remains unchanged following his conditional pardon, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman.

1MDB case status unchanged following Najib’s conditional pardon — MACC

The 1MDB asset recovery task force said in a statement on Thursday that a claim filed against DBS Bank Ltd in the Singapore High Court centres on five accounts opened in 2013 by four companies linked to Malaysian businessman Tan Kim Loong, better known as Eric Tan.

1MDB task force says DBS claim centres on five accounts linked to Jho Low associate Eric Tan

BENGALURU (Sept 9): DBS Bank is being sued for an estimated S$1.298 billion (US$1.03 billion) in damages linked to the multibillion-dollar 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal, Southeast Asia's largest lender DBS Group said on Wednesday.

Singapore's DBS faces US$1 bil lawsuit in alleged 1MDB-linked claim

Former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the High Court on Thursday that he believed fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low’s information about the proposed US$2.5 billion joint-venture (JV) signing ceremony between the company and PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) as there had been early communication with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in 2009.

Early PMO communication led me to believe JV signing would take place — former 1MDB CEO

The High Court on Wednesday heard that former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi had repeatedly declined to comment when questioned by lawyers representing the defendants in a US$5.64 billion civil suit.

1MDB civil suit: Lawyer asks court to direct Shahrol to answer questions after repeated ‘no comment’

Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi told the court on Thursday that he has "not spent much time thinking" about how he was appointed chief executive officer of the Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) despite lacking experience in finance and never managing a sovereign wealth fund.

1MDB civil suit: Shahrol says didn't dwell on how he became CEO despite lack of experience

Senior defence lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah on Wednesday implied that the withdrawal of a multibillion-ringgit civil suit against former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) chief executive officer Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi was an incentive for Shahrol to testify against former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Shafee: Being dropped from US$5.64 bil 1MDB suit may have been incentive for Shahrol to testify against Najib

PIE Industrial Bhd (KL:PIE) is banking on growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers and higher production volumes to drive an earnings recovery in the second half of its financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY2026), with full-year performance expected to improve from FY2025.

PIE Industrial banks on AI servers to drive earnings recovery as production ramps up

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a new Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP), which will replace the existing 2019 framework effective Nov 1.

BNM's new electronic trading platform framework to replace 2019 policy in November

DAP’s decision to contest only seven seats in the 16th Melaka state election, including its decision not to field a candidate in Bemban, was based on an assessment of its chances of winning, party secretary general Anthony Loke said.

Melaka polls: DAP contesting seven seats based on winning chances — Loke

The European Union is planning to use safeguard measures to cut imports of products from sectors including chemicals, furniture and machinery from China, according to people familiar with the matter.

EU plans to hit China with more import curbs in early 2027 — Bloomberg

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is strengthening the specialised oleochemical sector as well as the development of palm-based nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, to reduce reliance on the export of crude palm oil (CPO).

Govt boosting specialised oleochemical sector, palm-based health products to reduce reliance on CPO exports — deputy minister

The government will implement the net disposable income (NDI) approach in 2027 to ensure that the assessment of eligibility for aid takes into account demographic factors and liabilities, in addition to income.

Net disposable income approach to aid eligibility assessment from 2027 — deputy minister

European natural gas topped €97 (RM443.64) a megawatt-hour for the first time since 2022 as concerns mount about the region’s fragile supply balance this winter and the outlook for the Middle East conflict.

European gas hits €97 for first time since 2022 on winter risks

ACE-Market bound MyDCD Bhd is optimistic there is demand for its core engineering services outside the Klang Valley amid a data centre boom across the country.

ACE-Market bound MyDCD looks beyond Klang Valley amid data centre building boom

Sinohydro Corporation Ltd and its Malaysian unit, Sinohydro Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, have reached an amicable settlement with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) regarding previous arbitration proceedings related to the Connaught Bridge power plant project in Klang, Selangor.

TNB, Sinohydro conclude arbitration matters via consent judgement

Malaysian plastic packaging firms’ earnings may have peaked in the second quarter and will moderate as costs rise and demand growth slows, said an analyst.

Plastic packaging firms' earnings likely peaked in 2Q — Kenanga

(Oct 26):&nbsp;Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp&nbsp;chose locations in Malaysia for US$50 billion in technology investments, the country’s prime minister said, an outlay that would accelerate the billionaire’s global bet on AI infrastructure.

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Completing 11 years of schooling from primary (six years) to secondary (five years) is now mandatory for all Malaysian citizens. Parents who fail to comply can be fined up to RM5,000, jailed up to six months, or both. Per the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data, Malaysians have completed 11.1 years of schooling, on average, well above the global mean of 8.8 years — and just a shade lower than Singapore’s 12 years. A child entering school today has an even higher 12.7 expected years of schooling. By this measure, Malaysia places within the UNDP’s “Very high human development” category. A laudable achievement — but also a false narrative.

Tong's Portfolio — More straight As, less learning: What Malaysia’s exams miss

Datuk Mahadev Shankar, a member of the royal inquiry into Malaysia’s judge-fixing scandal, has passed away over the weekend. He was 94.

Mahadev Shankar, member of royal inquiry into Anwar black-eye and VK Lingam scandal, passes away

MyDCD Bhd has launched its ACE Market listing that will raise RM268.8 million for the engineering services firm and its shareholders.

Engineering services firm MyDCD launches ACE Market IPO at 56 sen per share

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Public Investment Bank Bhd has assigned a fair value of 70 sen on SKA Capital Bhd, which translates into a 63% premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 43 sen.

PublicInvest values ACE Market-bound SKA Capital at 70 sen, 63% premium over IPO price

Oil prices fell on Monday after surging last week to near six-month highs, amid hopes of easing hostilities between the US and Iran, although persistent attacks on key producer Saudi Arabia kept investors wary.

Oil drops from near six-month highs on hopes Iran war hostilities to ease

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The move by MCA to walk out of an event to unveil Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday (Oct 24)&nbsp;night has raised questions regarding the sincerity of its coalition partner, Umno, in their political cooperation.

Melaka polls: Walk-out by MCA raises question of sincerity of Umno

SYDNEY (Oct 26): Stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.

Stocks trade cautiously in Asia, Brent off six-month top

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SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Malaysia will deepen its partnership with Singapore and work with neighbours to realise regional power connectivity, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia seeks greater energy ties with Singapore as it makes a push for Asean grid — Fadillah

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Subang, Ipoh and Penang airports recorded year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in international passenger traffic in September 2026, despite a decline in overall passenger movements across Malaysia Airports' local network.

MAHB: Subang, Ipoh, Penang airports record international passenger growth in September

TODAY, Malaysia mourns the loss of Datuk Mahadev Shankar, one of its most distinguished jurists: a formidable advocate, an independent-minded judge and a man whose extraordinary intellect, integrity and commitment to public service left an indelible mark on the nation’s legal landscape.

Obituary: Mahadev Shankar: A life devoted to the law, justice and the nation

Jio Platforms Ltd raised a record amount of funds for billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s digital and telecommunications giant but it proved to be far less lucrative for the bankers handling the deal.

Jio’s record India IPO falls short of record payday for bankers

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through PLANMalaysia and in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), state governments and local authorities, is drafting STRA planning guidelines to serve as a uniform source of authority.

Housing Ministry moves to standardise short-term rental accommodation rules nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMETAL) is expected to see softer smelting margins in the second half of 2026 as aluminium supply crunch eases, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

Press Metal faces softer 2H smelting margins as aluminium supply crunch eases — HLIB Research

BUKIT MERTAJAM (Oct 26): The Magistrates' Court was told on Monday that the prosecution has rejected a representation by Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seeking to drop his charge of causing alarm to public safety through his social media account last year.

Prosecution rejects Akmal Saleh's representation to drop public alarm charge

Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) is expected to get a small boost to its fibre business, which has seen little growth in recent quarters, analysts said on Monday.

Maxis to get small boost to fibre business after flat quarters, analysts say

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The government on Monday pledged to publicly release a report by a special task force probing the “corporate mafia” allegations.&nbsp;

Govt pledges to make ‘corporate mafia’ task force report public

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.

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