Software and digital technology are set to overtake traditional vehicle engineering as the key battleground in the automotive industry by 2035, while China is expected to strengthen its position among the world's largest carmakers, a KPMG survey of industry executives showed on Wednesday.

Auto industry bosses expect software, China growth to reshape sector by 2035, survey shows

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% — the lowest of his political career — as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost of living amid the unpopular Iran war, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, poll finds

The Human Resources Ministry has launched an online survey as part of its review of the 2024 Minimum Wage Order, with the exercise running from May 6 to June 19, 2026.

HR Ministry launches nationwide poll for 2024 minimum wage review

Business confidence in Malaysia weakened in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026) as companies became more cautious over geopolitical tensions and continued cost pressures, a survey by RAM Rating Services Bhd found.

Business confidence in Malaysia turns pessimistic in 1Q as rising costs, geopolitical risks weigh 

Malaysian employers are expected to raise salaries and offer higher bonuses for their workers in 2026, according to the latest Salary Survey for Executives and Non-Executives by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).

Salary increments, bonuses set to rise again for workers in 2026, MEF survey shows

Malaysia’s business sentiment improved in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q2025), supported by easing global trade uncertainties after the conclusion of the US-Malaysia trade deal, although concerns over rising costs and weak economic conditions persist, according to a RAM survey.

Malaysia’s business sentiment improves in 3Q, but challenges persist — RAM

Malaysians value quality of life and independence more than extended lifespans, with financial well-being seen as the key to healthier and longer living, according to Manulife Malaysia’s 2025 Asia Care Survey (ACS).

Malaysians prioritise quality of life over longer lifespans, says Manulife survey

As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaches the midpoint of his five-year term, a new survey by the Merdeka Center shows a slight rise in his approval rating, with the economy remaining the top concern for most Malaysians.

Anwar’s approval rating rises slightly as Malaysians stay focused on the economy – Merdeka Center poll

More than half of Malaysian businesses are grappling with rising costs stemming from global trade tensions and are pivoting towards domestic markets and supply chain adjustment, according to the findings of a survey by HSBC.

Tariff-driven costs pushing Malaysian firms to focus on domestic markets, HSBC poll finds

Public approval for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim rose to 54% after two years in power, according to the latest polling published by the research house Merdeka Center last Friday.

Public approval for Anwar, unity govt rises in second year, survey shows

Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthcare, but demand for financial services recruits is more sluggish, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Global employers boost hiring towards year end, survey shows

Children are still predominantly seen as 'great investments' for retirement among Singapore residents, according to the Manulife Asia Care Survey 2024.

Children still seen as ‘great investments’ for retirement in Singapore — Manulife survey

The number of Malaysians who believe the country is on the wrong track has been on the rise, with financial and political corruption remaining the primary concern, says Ipsos Malaysia.

More Malaysians believe country on the wrong track, corruption remains primary concern — study

Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the country's central bank published on Wednesday, with better-than-expected external growth seen as the top upside driver for the economy.

Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows

Kretam Holdings Bhd (KL:KRETAM) executive chairman Yin Kong Fung has stepped down from the position after nearly three years at the helm, citing “other work commitments”.

Kretam executive chairman Yin Kong Fung resigns, Chiong Yong Foo joins board

Federal International Holdings Bhd (KL:FIHB) has secured a RM46.96 million contract to carry out structural works for a development project at PJ Selatan Sentral in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Federal International bags RM46.96 mil related-party contract for PJ Selatan Sentral project

The Seremban High Court on Monday has allowed the Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) to intervene in the suit brought by 10 former state executive councilors against the state secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and the state government, to challenge their removal from the executive council.

Negeri Sembilan DKU allowed to intervene in former excos’ suit, but not its secretary

Handal Energy Bhd (KL:HANDAL) has been issued a show-cause notice by Bursa Malaysia to explain why it should not be delisted after failing to submit its annual report more than six months past the April 30 deadline.

Handal Energy faces delisting over six-month delay in annual report submission 

The Seremban High Court on Monday ruled that the appointment of lawyers in private practice to represent Negeri Sembilan state secretary Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim and the state government is valid under Section 24(3) of the Government Proceedings Act 1956.

High Court dismisses Negeri Sembilan excos objection against private lawyers representing state govt, state secretary   

HSBC expects the ringgit to weaken in 2027, as a resilient greenback and widening interest rate differentials weigh on the local currency.

HSBC expects a weaker ringgit into 2027, gold may recover

Reservoir Link Energy Bhd (KL:RL) said on Monday its 60%-owned unit has been appointed as a panel contractor for PETRONAS’s research arm.

Reservoir Link appointed panel contractor for PETRONAS research unit

Oil fell more than 4% on Monday as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials on a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran raised hopes that Middle East supply disruptions could ease.

Oil drops over 4% on hopes of progress in talks on ending US-Iran war

Reliance Industries shares jumped 11.6% on Monday, posting its best session in six and a half years, as a stronger-than-expected quarter fuelled optimism that momentum in its oil and telecom businesses can drive earnings growth despite weakness in retail.

India's Reliance posts best day in over six years as oil business, Jio Platforms lift outlook

From a nature-led smart city to a close-knit community and a more cosmopolitan way of living, Gamuda Land’s developments reflect a simple principle: every place calls for a different approach.

What Makes a Town Work?

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•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;JCorp and CVC, together with the EPF, are shareholders of the fast-food businesses through Massive Equity Sdn Bhd

•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Massive Equity wholly owns...

JCorp, CVC said to eye exit from KFC and Pizza Hut

More than one-third of Malaysian tertiary graduates are working in jobs that do not fully utilise the qualifications they spent years earning. At the same time, employers are saying they cannot find workers with the skills they need. These two phenomena may appear contradictory. Yet, both are true at once. In Part 2 of our three-part series on education in Malaysia this week, we examine what this skill mismatch reveals about our education system.

Tong's Portfolio — More degrees, wrong skills: Malaysia’s graduate mismatch

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): The government will reject applications for new manufacturing licences that perpetuate heavy reliance on low-skilled foreign labour, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Govt to reject new manufacturing licences premised on heavy foreign labour reliance — trade minister

RHB Bank Bhd's (KL:RHBBANK) dividend payout appears secure for the year with the fourth-largest bank by assets unfazed by rising bond yields, an analyst said on Monday.

RHB Bank’s dividends intact, not swayed by rising bond yields — analyst

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•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Menara Tun Perak’s listed book value is around RM65.87 million. The building is currently on a 10-year triple-net lease deal with PNB, which generates a minimum rental in...

Menara Tun Perak, Maybank’s former KL headquarters, up for sale, sources say

PETRONAS has signed farm-out agreements with French energy giant TotalEnergies and national oil companies of Kuwait and Thailand for two gas fields offshore Sarawak.

PETRONAS signs farm-out agreements for fields offshore Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Lawmakers have called for reforms to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 and urged the government to make the findings of investigations involving former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki public to prevent future abuse of power.

Lawmakers urge MACC reforms, renew call for public release of Azam Baki probe findings

Oil fell more than 4% on Monday as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials on a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran raised hopes that Middle East supply disruptions could ease.

The Sabah portion of the Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) will go down in the Malaysian record books as one of the costliest road infrastructure projects in the region.

Frankly Speaking: The mind-boggling cost of Sabah’s Pan Borneo Highway

The Penang government has received no fresh request from Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd (CZC) to reauction a six-acre (2.42-hectare) plot of land near Gurney Drive after an earlier auction failed to attract bidders.

CZC no longer cash-strapped, no request for reauction of land near Gurney Drive, says Penang CM

The mass exit of Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) three independent directors last week marks the total departure of all four of the group’s independent directors in less than three weeks, leaving behind only three executive directors on its once seven-member board.

Frankly Speaking: An exodus that leaves Zetrix without independent oversight

The Malaysian passport renewal service through the MyOnline passport system will offer a choice of five- or 10-year validity periods starting from Monday.

Five- and 10-year passport renewal options available from Monday via MyOnline system

CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) said on Monday that all credit reporting services affected by a cybersecurity breach have been restored following the implementation of remediation measures and enhanced security controls.

CTOS fully restores services following cybersecurity breach

Are Malaysian workers underpaid? It is an important question. But citing a relatively low labour share does not answer it.

Tong's Portfolio — We repeat: A smaller share of GDP does not mean workers are underpaid

CelcomDigi Bhd’s (KL:CDB) core earnings for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY2026) to FY2028 are expected to take a small hit, between 1% to 4%, following an assignment to boost its network capacity and coverage, according to CIMB Securities.

CIMB Securities trims CelcomDigi’s FY2026-FY2028 earnings forecasts on spectrum cost

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is actively advancing key strategic projects to build capacity and accelerate commercial expansion.

Malaysia Aviation Group advances strategic projects to drive commercial expansion

Malaysia's strong export performance and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows may not translate into equivalent gains for the ringgit, as profit repatriation by multinational companies and growing investments abroad offset some of the benefits, according to HSBC Malaysia.

Profit repatriation, AI investment risks could limit ringgit gains — HSBC

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): Pekat Group Bhd (KL:PEKAT) is acquiring six adjoining freehold industrial plots in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, from Sime Darby Property Bhd (KL:SIMEPROP) for RM30.58 million.

Pekat buys six industrial land plots in Nilai from Sime Darby Property for RM31 mil

Foreign institutions returned to net buying on Bursa Malaysia, recording US$323.1 million (RM1.3&nbsp;billion)&nbsp;in net inflows, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Foreign investors return to net buying with US$323 mil net inflows last week — MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 2): October saw renewed growth in output and new orders, signalling a fresh improvement in Malaysia's manufacturing health, according to the latest S&amp;P Global purchasing managers index (PMI) data.

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