KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 5): Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:SUNREIT) is expected to see stronger earnings for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) based on past data and earnings in the hotel sector, said HLIB Research.

Sunway REIT to see stronger 3Q driven by hotel segment — HLIB Research

PPB Group Bhd (KL:PPB) could see weaker earnings for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) following a sharp decline posted by key associate Wilmar International Ltd, said CIMB Securities.

PPB faces weaker 3Q after Wilmar's margins hit by costs, soybean crushing margins — CIMB Securities

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) is expected to see a sharp decline in its net profits for its upcoming third quarter, although its full financial year remains on track to meet forecast, said CIMB Securities.

SD Guthrie's 3Q profit to soften on lower land gains but full-year remains on track — CIMB Securities

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

Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) will report “stellar” third-quarter results following robust guidance from its soon-to-be-listed semiconductor material unit, its most bullish analyst said.

Mi Technovation’s most bullish analyst predicts ‘stellar’ 3Q

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) is expected to report softer earnings for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026, as higher funding costs and weaker trading income weigh on profitability, although its loan growth remains resilient, according to analysts.

CIMB's 3Q earnings expected to soften on weaker trading income, higher funding costs

Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s (KL:BURSA) third quarter could be sequentially softer as weaker securities trading activity dragged on a stronger derivatives market, an analyst flagged.

Bursa may report sequentially weaker 3Q, market activity may pick up — analyst

Westport Holdings Bhd's (KL:WPRTS) earnings are likely to beat consensus in the third quarter, underpinned by stronger throughput and value-added services (VAS), Maybank Investment Bank said in a note on Friday.

Westports' earnings likely to beat consensus in 3Q, tariff hikes to sustain growth into 2027

Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) is expected to report a softer third-quarter as securities trading activity declines amid a renewed Iran war, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia to report weaker 3Q as trading activity softens — BIMB Securities

Solarvest Holdings Bhd (KL:SLVEST) is expected to see stronger earnings momentum in the second half of its financial year ending March 31, 2027 (2HFY2027), as its Large Scale Solar 5 (LSS5) and Corporate Green Power Programme (CGPP) projects move into more advanced stages of execution and revenue recognition, according to analysts.

Solarvest set for stronger 2HFY2027 earnings, analysts say

Kee Ming Group Bhd’s (KL:KEEMING) recently-ended quarter may turn out soft as margins at the engineering services firm declined, an analyst said.

Kee Ming may see slow start to FY2027, says analyst

Critical Holdings Bhd (KL:CHB) could see stronger earnings over the coming years as it moves beyond smaller mechanical and electrical jobs into larger, more comprehensive engineering projects, said MBSB Research.

Critical Holdings earnings seen improving as EPCC projects ramp up

Samaiden Group Bhd 's (KL:SAMAIDEN) recently-ended quarter could turn out to be a new record-high for earnings as project activities accelerate, said an analyst.

The renewable energy contractor may deliver net profit of as much as RM14 million, a 66% year-on-year growth, in the three months ended June 30, 2026 (4QFY2026), according to TA Securities’ forecasts. That could lift earnings for the full FY2026 to RM35 million, the research house noted.

Samaiden set for record earnings in 4Q, says TA Securities

KPJ Healthcare Bhd (KL:KPJ) may report a stronger second quarter thanks to improving patient volume and revenue intensity, alongside margin recovery, said an analyst.

KPJ Healthcare may report stronger 2Q, says RHB Research

(Nov 8): Anthropic PBC has agreed to pay US$3.4 billion for gas-fired generators for data centrers, the FT reported, in what it described as the largest known single purchase of power-generation equipment by an AI lab.

Anthropic buys power for AI data centres in US$3.4 bil deal, FT says

MELAKA (Nov 8): Cooperation between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the 16th Melaka state election does not guarantee a full transfer of votes between their supporters, despite the apparent advantage of such an arrangement on paper.

Adly: BN-PN cooperation does not guarantee full transfer of votes

MOSCOW/BENGALURU (Nov 8): The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine has lost its external electricity supply and is again using backup generators for reactor cooling, the plant's management and the UN's nuclear watchdog said on Sunday.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relying on generators again after losing external power supply

SHAH ALAM (Nov 8): No evacuations have been carried out in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25 here following flash floods triggered by heavy rain on Sunday afternoon, which were also captured in videos circulating on social media.

Taman Sri Muda hit by flash floods, no evacuations reported

(Nov 8): The European Union and the UK are in the final stages of a deal to link their emissions markets, a move that would boost liquidity and eventually save companies millions of euros in carbon border taxes.

EU close to deal to link UK carbon market after Brexit split

DOHA (Nov 8): Malaysia sees significant opportunities to leverage satellite connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen disaster preparedness and communications resilience, said Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

Malaysia eyes satellite connectivity to strengthen disaster communications — Fahmi

CAIRO/BENGALURU (Nov 8): Egyptian fertiliser producers have been notified of a new 33% reduction in their natural gas supplies, a company statement and industry officials said on Sunday, as the country seeks to curb the need for expensive liquefied natural gas imports.

Egypt deepens gas cuts to fertiliser makers as energy squeeze tightens

MELAKA (Nov 8): Kota Laksamana has the potential to become the new state capital of Melaka due to rapid development that can catalyse economic growth and transform the state's landscape, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Kota Laksamana has potential to become Melaka's new state capital — Ab Rauf

RIYADH (Nov 8): An administrative building belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris following an attempted attack on Sunday, with no injuries or fatalities reported, the kingdom's Energy Ministry said.

Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged by falling debris after attempted attack, ministry says

ISTANBUL (Nov 8): Malaysia will deliberate on the Developing Eight (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation’s target to raise intra-member trade to over US$500 billion by 2030 before the matter is brought to the Cabinet.

Ahmad Zahid: Malaysia to propose US$500 bil D-8 trade target to Cabinet

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): The Ministry of Health (MOH) is awaiting laboratory analysis results and will conduct follow-up inspections at the Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd factory to verify compliance with the Food Act 1983 following complaints of alleged food poisoning involving the company's products.

MOH awaits lab analysis results of Gardenia products

ISTANBUL (Nov 8): Malaysia will deliberate on the Developing Eight (D-8)&nbsp;Organisation for Economic Cooperation’s&nbsp;target to raise intra-member trade to over US$500 billion by 2030&nbsp;before the matter is brought to the Cabinet.

(Nov 8): Selling billions of dollars of corporate bonds on Election Day seemed like a real gamble.&nbsp;

But to Meta Platforms Inc, waiting seemed like an even bigger one.&nbsp;

The Facebook parent aimed to sell US$25 billion of bonds this quarter, and took the unusual step of...

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KULAI (Nov 8): The public must improve their digital literacy as the first line of defence against increasingly complex cyber threats, including online scams, the spread of malware and the misuse of artificial intelligence technology, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Better digital literacy needed to combat cyber threats — Teo

RIYADH (Nov 8): An administrative building belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris following an attempted attack on Sunday, with no injuries or fatalities reported, the kingdom's Energy Ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8): Alliance for a Safe Community has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Kuala Lumpur’s drainage and flood mitigation systems to address recurring flash floods after just an hour or slightly more of heavy rain.

Overhaul KL drainage to tackle flash floods — Lee Lam Thye

SEREMBAN (Nov 8): The Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly&nbsp;will not be allowed to dissolve, and efforts will be made to ensure that its sitting takes place as scheduled, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim.

No question of Negeri Sembilan state assembly being dissolved, says MB

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 8):&nbsp;A festive mood filled towns and cities across the country as Hindus ushered in Deepavali on Sunday with prayers, temple visits, family reunions and gatherings with friends and neighbours.

Hindus across Malaysia celebrate Deepavali with prayers, family reunions

(Nov 8): Stockland Corp&nbsp;has abandoned plans for a Sydney data centre&nbsp;following community backlash, in another sign of growing opposition to artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Stockland scraps Sydney data centre plans after local backlash

SHAH ALAM (Nov 8): No evacuations have been carried out in Taman Sri Muda, Section 25 here following flash floods triggered by heavy rain on Sunday afternoon, which were also captured in videos circulating on social media.

MOSCOW (Nov&nbsp;8): Symptoms of the new Covid-19 strain PJ.2.1 may be similar to those of a cold or flu, and testing is necessary, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

New Covid-19 strain PJ.2.1 may mimic cold or flu symptoms — WHO

KRAKOW (Nov 7): A Polish gunman likely influenced by far-right ideology killed six people in the main square of the southern city of Krakow before police shot and arrested him, officials said on Saturday, adding that three more bodies were found in his home.

Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting

(Nov 8): China is expected to invest US$940 billion in energy in 2026, the most by any country, according to the Global Energy Transition Report 2026 released by the China Enterprise Reform and Development Society, China Central Television reported Sunday.

China set to lead world in energy investment in 2026, CCTV says

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Large, growing budget deficits and rising public debt-to-GDP ratios in advanced economies are rattling markets. With interest rates on government debt having gone from near zero (and even negative, in some cases) to much higher levels, rising short- and long-term bond yields have cast doubt on th...

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(Nov 8): Australian home sales and auction clearance rates climbed, offering hopes of a recovery for a property market that has slumped as interest rates rose this year.

Australia home sales rise in fledgling sign of property recovery

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): Claims that the signing of the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) between the government and the opposition involved bribery or corruption are unfounded but instead&nbsp; it was intended to ensure political stability and to continue the institutional reform agenda.

Mujahid: Claim that CSA contains elements of corruption unfounded

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 8): Federal Territories Amanah wants the opportunity to contest the Putrajaya parliamentary seat in the 16th General Election (GE16), while also targeting Titiwangsa and Labuan.

Amanah seeks to contest Putrajaya, Titiwangsa, Labuan in GE16

MELAKA (Nov 8): Barisan Nasional (BN) must provide detailed evidence to support its claim that it had fulfilled 97% of the promises in its manifesto for the 15th Melaka State Election in 2021, said Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Adly Zahari.

Adly challenges BN to substantiate claim of 97% manifesto fulfilment

CAIRO/BENGALURU (Nov 8): Egyptian fertiliser producers have been notified of a new 33% reduction in their natural gas supplies, a company statement and industry officials said on Sunday, as the country seeks to curb the need for expensive liquefied natural gas imports.

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