Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed a RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing exercise, marking a significant step in its transition to the next phase of its dual 5G network framework.

DNB completes RM5.2 bil Islamic financing, marking next phase of dual 5G network

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Battersea Power Station has submitted a planning application for a revised masterplan to shape the future of its remaining 16 acres of undeveloped brownfield land, according to a press statement issued on Sept 30.

Battersea Power Station submits revised masterplan for remaining 16 acres, receives 50 millionth visitor 

Negeri Sembilan DAP on Thursday lodged a police report over a social media post allegedly linking the party to the state’s ongoing crisis and royal institution.

DAP lodges police report over Facebook post linking party to Negeri Sembilan crisis

Malaysia and Singapore are exploring ways to attract third-country investors to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), further strengthening the zone as a regional investment and export hub.

Malaysia, Singapore to explore third-country investment in Johor's special economic zone

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Contributors who lose their jobs starting Thursday and meet the eligibility criteria may apply for benefits under the Employment Insurance System and Employment Services Act 2017 (Act 800) at new rates, effective immediately.

Socso: Over seven million to enjoy improved benefits with amended Act 800 effective today

Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) has maintained its income distribution at five sen per unit for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2026 (FY2026), benefitting over 82,000 unitholders.

Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera maintains five sen per unit income distribution for year ended September

JAKARTA (Oct 1): Indonesia booked a surprisingly large trade surplus of US$3.55 billion in August, official data showed on Thursday, well above the median forecast for a surplus of around US$630 million in a Reuters poll.

Indonesia posts US$3.55 bil trade surplus in August

WASHINGTON (Sept 30): An artificial intelligence research firm said on Wednesday AI agents tried to hack into a Canadian government website, casting the effort as a failed hacking attempt, while Canada said there were no indications its systems were compromised.

AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, research firm says

Eight areas nationwide recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 10am on Thursday, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal.

Haze: Air quality improves nationwide but still unhealthy in eight areas in Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) said Bursa Malaysia Securities has approved the listing of its proposed RM7.58 billion IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on the Main Market.

IOI Properties gets Bursa Securities approval for RM7.58b REIT listing

The government will study the cost pressures in procurement and operations faced by small enterprises following the global supply crisis when formulating Budget 2027, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027: Govt to review cost pressures faced by small enterprises, says Anwar

AS workers of the 21st century, we are fortunate to enjoy the convenience that artificial intelligence (AI) brings. With just a question — even if poorly phrased or riddled with typos — ChatGPT can provide an answer within seconds. With Claude’s assistance, tasks such as extracting and tabulating...

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MALAYSIA’s economy grew 6% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, its second-fastest pace of growth in three years and well above the 4.4% recorded in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A former chief executive officer of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB) has been charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) for misappropriating RM37.4 million earmarked for solar power development.

Former UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT of misappropriating RM37 mil

THIS commentary attempts to answer this question.

Opinion: Can the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan revoke the appointments of the members of the State Executive Council?

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): The three co-founders and executive directors of Main Market-listed MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) have made a combined net gain of nearly RM45 million after converting company warrants into shares at just 20 sen apiece and offloading a chunk of those shares to institutional investors at RM3.91 per share.

MN Holdings founders make windfall from selling 20 sen warrant-converted shares at RM3.91

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus Group to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), at an undisclosed value.

Malaysia Aviation Group to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering by 2027

The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia awards has shortlisted 12 top nominees across four entrepreneur categories — Emerging, Technology, Woman and Master.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia names its 12 top nominees

PT AirAsia Indonesia is considering restructuring some liabilities and selling shares as the low-cost carrier seeks to repair a balance sheet that has kept its shares suspended since July.

AirAsia Indonesia mulls share sales, liability restructuring

PETRONAS said on Thursday the Songkhla export pipeline has been shut down temporarily after finding an issue during a routine inspection.

PETRONAS shuts down Songkhla pipeline temporarily

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) was barely higher in its ACE Market debut on Thursday before the industrial adhesive maker slipped below the listing price.

GB Bond opens barely higher, slips immediately in ACE Market debut

Moody’s Ratings has assigned a first-time A3 issuer rating to PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd (PICL), with a stable outlook, citing its strategic importance to parent Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS).

PETRONAS’ international arm gets first 'A3' rating from Moody’s

SINGAPORE (Oct 1): Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday and global bonds remained under pressure after a brutal September as investors weighed a slower-than-expected rise in US inflation in August that lessens the probability of a rate hike later this month.

Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September 

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday visited the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara, three days after her death.

Mahathir visits Hasmah's grave

WASHINGTON (Sept 30): US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South Korea to invest some US$200 billion in US projects, but Seoul quickly suggested one key element, a US$54 billion pipeline for an LNG project in Alaska, was not yet set in stone.

Trump unveils US$200 bil South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

Advertising expenditure pressures at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) show no sign of easing after the pay-TV operator reported a weaker-than-expected quarter, TA Securities said in its final report on the company before ceasing coverage.

TA Securities says adex pressures at Astro show no sign of easing, keeps ‘sell’ call as it ceases coverage

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Malaysia’s manufacturing sector ended the third quarter broadly stable, with softer new orders and output offset by rising employment and easing inflation.

Malaysia’s manufacturing ends 3Q broadly stable; orders soften, hiring rises, inflation eases — PMI data

Oil prices fell 1% on Thursday as recovering crude exports from the Gulf and a surprise rise in US inventories eased supply concerns, while investors weighed renewed US-Iran diplomatic efforts to end their conflict in the Middle East.

Oil dips as recovering Gulf exports ease supply fears, US-Iran diplomacy in focus

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Newly listed GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL: GBBOND) plans to increase its annual industrial adhesive production capacity by about 35% to 31,971.3 tonnes as it sets up a new factory near its headquarters in Bukit Panchor, Penang.

The industrial adhesive maker has allocat...

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Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 1, 2026 

SAN FRANCISCO/BENGALURU (Sept 30): Micron Technology forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Wednesday and said customers had increased commitments under its long-term supply agreements to US$32 billion, signaling unabated demand for AI memory chips.

Micron's AI-fuelled revenue forecast blows past estimates, backlog swells

A&nbsp;fresh bout of volatility gripped Wall Street in the last hour of trading, with stocks erasing gains that were earlier fueled by slower-than-anticipated inflation data.&nbsp;e S&amp;P 500 saw its worst month since June.

S&P 500 falls at end of worst month since June

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): Rising labour costs, potential expansion of sin taxes and subsidies tightening are expected to weigh on the consumer sector, said Apex Securities.

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