The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is looking to implement a new fee structure for capital market intermediaries by 2026, as part of efforts to increase revenue to cover its operation costs.

SC to introduce new fee structure to increase revenue in 2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is collaborating with Khazanah Nasional Bhd to introduce the tokenisation of bonds and sukuk this year, a move aimed at broadening retail participation in Malaysia’s capital market.

SC, Khazanah to introduce tokenisation of bonds, sukuk in 2025

A massive selldown by institutional investors would only have a “mild” impact on the Malaysian market while their domestic funds remain relatively resilient, the latest stress test showed.

KLCI can withstand sharp sell-off by institutional investors, stress test shows

Total funds raised in the capital market grew to RM138.9 billion in 2024, up 8.8% from RM127.7 billion in 2023, driven by a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), robust bond issuances, and renewed investor confidence, according to the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

SC: Malaysia’s capital market outperforms regional peers, funds raised hit RM138.9 bil in 2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) stepped up investigations and enforcement efforts with an increase in active cases while initiating more criminal actions in 2024.

SC intensifies investigations, enforcement efforts

The size of Malaysia's investment management industry surpassed the RM1 trillion mark for the first time in history in 2024, driven by strong unit trust fund (UTF) sales and favourable market conditions, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) reported.

SC: Investment management AUM exceeded RM1 tril for first time in 2024

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recorded an operating surplus of RM20.7 million in 2024, rebounding from its largest net operating deficit in over a decade in 2023, thanks to stronger market activity during the year.

SC swings to RM20.7m operating surplus, recovering from largest deficit in a decade in 2023

(Nov 4): Qualcomm has signed a multi-year agreement with SpaceX to supply radio equipment, baseband units and software for Starlink Mobile's planned nationwide terrestrial 5G ​network, as the Elon Musk-led space company seeks to challenge ‌established US wireless carriers.

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Qualcomm signs major 5G infrastructure deal with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile network

The oil industry is bracing for Democrats to use their newfound political muscle to push for a deal with President Donald Trump and impose a windfall tax on surging crude prices.

Oil sector girds for possible windfall tax after democrats win

Asian stocks were poised to follow Wall Street higher after a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections sent oil plunging on hopes the monthslong conflict with Iran may end sooner.

Asian stocks to rise as oil slides after US vote

A Democratic sweep of Congress that highlighted opposition of the Iran war extended this week’s plunge in oil prices, helping drive stocks and bonds to big post-election gains.

Stocks, bonds climb after US election as oil sinks

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday

Sunway Construction, Paramount Corporation, Country Heights, Sapura Industrial, Binastra Corporation, Public Bank, Ancom Nylex, Velesto Energy, Waja Konsortium, Ni Hsin, IOI Corporation, Ho Hup Construction, Kee Ming 

HP Inc on Wednesday named former GSK chief and Microsoft board member Emma Walmsley as CEO to steer the PC maker through a memory-chip crunch that has driven up prices and triggered a steep industry downturn.

HP names former GSK chief Emma Walmsley as CEO

Ancom Nylex Bhd (KL:ANCOMNY) has called off its proposed RM77.04 million disposal of up to a 50% stake in Maxlive Sdn Bhd to Thailand's Topnext International Company Ltd after both parties failed to agree on certain terms of the deal.

Ancom Nylex scraps RM77m stake sale to Thai chemical distributor

The Chiong family has strengthened its representation on the board of oil palm plantation owner and miller Kretam Holdings Bhd (KL:KRETAM), following a series of board appointments and committee changes.

Kretam sees board changes as Chiong family strengthens presence

Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd (KL:HOHUP) has secured another six-month extension from Bursa Malaysia to submit its regularisation plan, pushing the deadline to April 16, 2027.

Ho Hup gets another six months to submit regularisation plan, deadline now April 2027

Gold surged about 3% on Wednesday, on track for its biggest daily gain since mid-August as the dollar tumbled after Democrats swept the US midterm elections, while investors looked to this week's US non-farm payrolls report for clues on the interest rate outlook.

Gold heads for biggest daily gain since August on weaker dollar

Country Heights Holdings Bhd (KL:CHHB) has failed to attract bidders for a second land auction involving its properties, initiated by its creditors amid the group's ongoing loan defaults.

Country Heights fails to attract bidders for PJ land in second unsuccessful auction this year

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Wednesday

US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors bet a divided Washington after the Democrats' midterm sweep could limit sharp policy shifts, though data centre stocks were under pressure as concerns over tighter artificial intelligence (AI) regulation weighed.

Wall Street rallies after Democrats win Congress; data centre stocks slide

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) has established a RM20 billion Islamic medium-term notes (sukuk murabahah) programme, allowing the bank to issue senior and subordinated sukuk from time to time.

Public Bank sets up RM20 bil 30-year sukuk programme

Malaysia must strengthen its domestic electricity transmission network to ensure grid stability and support greater cross-border power connectivity under the Asean Power Grid (APG) initiative, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) (TNB) head of grid development Shamsul Bahari Saad.

Stronger domestic grid crucial to Asean power connectivity, says TNB

Tech billionaire Elon Musk joked on Wednesday about Republicans' defeat in US midterm elections after spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help the party.

Elon Musk jokes about GOP election defeat after spending record sums on party

Ho Hup Construction Company Bhd (KL:HOHUP) has secured another six-month extension from Bursa Malaysia to submit its regularisation plan, pushing the deadline to April 16, 2027.

The drubbing for Donald Trump's Republicans in US midterm elections could embolden some trade partners to push back against his combative policies, although they may need to tread lightly to avoid provoking him in his final two years in power.

Trump's midterm drubbing could give trade partners room to resist

Waja Konsortium Bhd (KL:WAJA) has secured a RM190 million contract to undertake the construction of a serviced apartment and affordable townhouse development in Johor Bahru.

Waja Konsortium bags RM190 mil construction contract in Johor Bahru

Global companies said on Wednesday that Democrats' capture of the United States Congress is unlikely to change their near-term outlook, as businesses struggle with higher costs of energy and raw materials and a stretched US consumer.

US Democratic win unlikely to ease firms' cost, tariff woes in near term, executives say

Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday released Hy4, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model it said was designed with limits intended to reduce the risk that it could be used for cyberattacks or harmful biological research.

Tencent rolls out AI model trained with limited cybersecurity data amid hacking fears

Ni Hsin Group Bhd (KL:NIHSIN) has teamed up with Chinese firm Horwin International Inc to manufacture electric motorcycles for exclusive distribution in Malaysia and Türkiye.

Ni Hsin partners China’s Horwin to make electric motorcycles for Malaysia, Türkiye

Ancom Nylex Bhd (KL:ANCOMNY) has called off its proposed RM77.04 million disposal of up to a 50% stake in Maxlive Sdn Bhd to Thailand's Topnext International Company Ltd after both parties failed to agree on certain terms of the deal.

The Chiong family has strengthened its representation on the board of oil palm plantation owner and miller Kretam Holdings Bhd (KL:KRETAM), following a series of board appointments and committee changes.

HeiTech Padu Bhd (KL:HTPADU) has appointed Raki CS Tan &amp; Ramanan as its new external auditor, following the resignation of SBY Partners PLT in September.

HeiTech Padu appoints new external auditor after SBY Partners' resignation

Asian stocks were poised to follow Wall Street higher after a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections sent oil plunging on hopes the monthslong conflict with Iran may end sooner.

The Transport Ministry is actively working to resolve train service congestion and overcome technical challenges faced by rail operators, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Transport Ministry working to resolve train congestion, technical issues, says Loke

Crédit Mutuel Arkéa said hackers stole money from it after gaining access to its computer systems, underscoring the growing cybersecurity risks for the banking sector.

Cyberattackers drain money from French bank Credit Mutuel Arkea

HP Inc on Wednesday named former GSK chief and Microsoft board member Emma Walmsley as CEO to steer the PC maker through a memory-chip crunch that has driven up prices and triggered a steep industry downturn.

Copper climbed as stock markets turned higher and the dollar dropped after US midterm elections that saw the Democrats sweep Congress.

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