The Securities Commission wants to increase Malaysian companies’ presence in the MSCI Index by helping them understand global investment trends, especially passive funds.

SC targets higher MSCI Index weight for Malaysia through 'My Value Up' programme

Malaysia’s capital market regulator Securities Commission (SC) said it may make compliance with the guidelines under its newly launched “My Value Up” programme mandatory by 2028 or 2029, if listed companies fail to show any improvements in performance and governance. 

While the initiative is currently voluntary, a compulsory approach remains an option should the 88 participating companies fail to comply with guidelines that will be issued later, according to SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

‘My Value Up’ guidelines may turn mandatory if listed firms fail to improve, says SC

As interest from the wealthy continue to pour in, Malaysia is on track to have family offices managing assets worth RM2 billion out of a special zone in Forest City by the end of 2026.

Forest City still drawing strong interests from family office, says SC

Malaysia’s capital market regulator Securities Commission (SC) said it cannot act on “corporate mafia” allegations if they fall outside securities laws.

SC chairman says 'corporate mafia' claims mostly criminal, outside its scope

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has flagged rising competition from regional exchanges as a growing risk to the dominance of crude palm oil futures (FCPO), the main global benchmark for palm oil prices since 1980.

SC flags rising regional competition as risk to FCPO global benchmark status

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said the risk of a sudden and large-scale exit of foreign investors from the local bourse remains low.

SC says sudden and large-scale exit of foreign funds unlikely  

A sharp sell-off by institutional investors would only dent the FBM KLCI, according to a stress test by Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

The Capital Market Stability Review 2025 found that even in a worst-case scenario — where fund managers sell RM6.85 billion in a single day, about twice the average daily trading value in 2025 — the benchmark index would fall by just 102.3 points or 6.35% to 1,509.58.

Institutional sell-off unlikely to rattle KLCI; SC stress test shows 6.35% downside cap

As local stocks lose prominence in global investors’ portfolios, Malaysia has to urgently increase the quality and scale of large-cap companies while pushing into higher-growth sectors.

Malaysia needs to take urgent steps to boost quality, scale of large-cap stocks — SC

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) had 64 ongoing investigation cases at the end of last year, primarily looking into corporate misconduct, manipulation and insider trading.

SC had 64 active probes at end-2025

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): Complaints and enquiries the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) received from the public are on the rise, a trend the capital market regulator observed as greater public awareness and scepticism.

Rising public complaints and enquiries show greater public awareness, scepticism — SC

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): A total of three firms and eight individual auditors faced sanctions from the Securities Commission’s (SC) Audit Oversight Board (AOB) for non-compliance in 2025.

Audit watchdog sanctioned three firms, eight auditors for non-compliance in 2025

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recorded its largest net operating deficit in more than a decade in 2025, weighed by weaker market activity.

SC posts largest operating deficit in over a decade of RM66.61m in 2025 

In recent times, it is not politicians, but bond vigilantes, who hold the most power over the global economy. In 2022, then-newly minted UK Prime Minister Liz Truss presided over a meltdown in the UK government bond market after her government announced sweeping tax cuts without any corresponding spending adjustments.

We have to thank the bond markets for telling the truth: Tharman

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 8, 2026

No bidders turned up at an auction for a six-acre land that the Penang state government intends to sell to raise funds for the long-delayed Ayer Itam road bypass project.

Penang state land auction draws a blank, sources say

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 8, 2026 

India’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly four years and signaled further hikes may be on the table as accelerating inflation and a weakening currency drive a policy pivot.

RBI signals further rate hikes as price pressures intensify

Asian stocks were poised for declines, tracking moves on Wall Street as elevated oil prices continued to stoke inflation concerns. Equity-index futures for Japan, Australia and South Korea pointed to a second day of declines for a regional stock gauge

Asian stocks to dip as oil fuels inflation worries

Oil edged higher after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections, and as a storm shut some US output.

Oil edges higher on Iran strike options report and storm impact

A record-breaking run in stocks hit a wall as still-elevated oil prices stoked concerns that potential inflationary pressures could trigger Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.

Stocks fall from all-time highs on inflation worry

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has confirmed that it owes the Road Transport Department (JPJ) RM314 million in unremitted collections between May and September 2026, and said the liability has been recognised as a payable on its balance sheet.

Zetrix AI confirms RM314m JPJ arrears after Bursa demands direct answer

HSBC said on Wednesday consultations were underway, after the Financial Times (FT) reported that hundreds of jobs were at risk from the bank's adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).

UK unit job cuts: HSBC says 'consultations' underway amid AI adoption

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has confirmed that it owes the Road Transport Department (JPJ) RM314 million in unremitted collections between May and September 2026, and said the liability has been recognised as a payable on its balance sheet.

Malaysia still faces RM20.1 billion in outstanding obligations related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) if no additional funds are recovered, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Govt still has to bear RM20.1b 1MDB burden if no further funds recovered — MOF

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

Yinson, Northern Solar, Aemulus, Datasonic, CIMB, AMMB, PJBumi, MMM Group

Bursa Malaysia Securities has dismissed MMM Group Bhd’s (KL:MMM) appeal against the rejection of its proposed regularisation plan, paving the way for the company to be delisted on Oct 12.

MMM Group to be delisted on Oct 12 as Bursa Malaysia dismisses appeal

British 30-year bond yields rose to a 28-year high on Wednesday as a global bond sell-off pushed equivalent US borrowing costs to their highest since 2002, adding to pressure on finance minister John Healey before his first budget in three weeks' time.

UK 30-year gilt yields hit 28-year high in global sell-off

The additional tax claim against Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) will not&nbsp;result&nbsp;in the cost being passed on to consumers through electricity tariff hikes, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

TNB's additional tax claim not passed on to consumers via tariffs, says MOF

No bidders turned up at an auction for a six-acre land that the Penang state government intends to sell to raise funds for the long-delayed Ayer Itam road bypass project.

Lighting solutions provider Speedy Best Holdings Bhd, which also manufactures and sells steel poles and provides smart city solutions, is planning an ACE Market listing to raise funds for capacity expansion and to further develop its proprietary platform that uses artificial intelligence for smart city management.

Speedy Best plans ACE Market IPO to raise funds for capacity expansion

ACE Market-listed Aemulus Holdings Bhd (KL:AEMULUS) has secured new orders worth US$3.86 million (RM15.77 million) from an undisclosed Singapore customer for test systems used in the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) market.

Aemulus secures RM15.8m orders for data centre, AI test systems from Singapore customer

In recent times, it is not politicians, but bond vigilantes, who hold the most power over the global economy. In 2022, then-newly minted UK Prime Minister Liz Truss presided over a meltdown in the UK government bond market after her government announced sweeping tax cuts without any corresponding spending adjustments.

The Nasdaq and the S&amp;P 500 eased from record highs on Wednesday as Treasury yields and oil prices rebounded, keeping investors cautious as they awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve's September meeting.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 slip from record highs as yields and oil rebound

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is finalising&nbsp;a proposal to enact the Statutory Bodies and Controlled Entities (Financial Governance) Act to strengthen the governance of government-owned companies.

MOF finalising proposed law to strengthen governance of govt-owned companies

Asian stocks were poised for declines, tracking moves on Wall Street as elevated oil prices continued to stoke inflation concerns.&nbsp;Equity-index futures for Japan, Australia and South Korea pointed to a second day of declines for a regional stock gauge

The government is reviewing a formal agreement with Dapat Vista Sdn Bhd, the company that operates the eJamin system for online payment of court bail, before submitting it to the Cabinet soon.

eJamin: Govt reviewing formal agreement with Dapat Vista before presenting it to Cabinet

Oil edged higher after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections, and as a storm shut some US output.

The holding company of Canada's Weston family has agreed to buy British health and beauty retailer Boots from private equity firm Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family for US$8.9 billion (RM36.4 billion), including debt, it said on Wednesday.

Canada's Weston family buys UK pharmacy chain Boots for US$8.9 bil

Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards' Commander told the semi-official Fars News Agency on Wednesday, referring to the southern pathway hugging Oman's coast.

Iranian official says 'illegal Hormuz routes' to soon be blocked

It’s telling that among the first casualties of David Ellison’s takeover of Warner Bros&nbsp;Discovery Inc&nbsp;were Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the studio executives known for spending freely on auteur-driven films like last year’s best-picture winner, One Battle After Another.

Ellison’s new Skydance seeks to wring more profits from movies

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

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly is expected to be dissolved in November or two weeks after the state's budget for 2027 is passed.

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