Mega Fortris Bhd (KL:MEGAFB) lost about a billion ringgit in value as its shares plunged another 19% on Friday, extending the previous day's rout and triggering an unusual market activity query from Bursa.

Bursa queries Mega Fortris as rout extends into second day, wiping out RM1b in value  

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 30): Ni Hsin Group Bhd (KL:NIHSIN) suffered one of its worst days on record, prompting the exchange to demand the cookware manufacturer to explain the unusual market activity.

Ni Hsin suffers one of its worst sell-offs, triggering exchange query

GIIB Holdings Bhd (KL:GIIB) told Bursa Malaysia it is unaware of any corporate developments that could have caused the sharp fall in its share price on Thursday, prompting the market regulator to query the group for unusual market activity (UMA).

GIIB tells Bursa unaware of reason for sharp drop in share price 

Bus Cap Bhd (KL:BUSCAP) said it was unaware of any corporate developments that have triggered an unusual market activity (UMA).

Bus Cap says unaware of reason for Oct 14 share price spike

Bus Cap Bhd’s (KL:BUSCAP) share price jumped 22.61% on Wednesday, triggering an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia Securities.

Bus Cap jumps almost 23%, triggering UMA query

HeiTech Padu Bhd (KL:HTPADU) whose share price tumbled to a 30-month low on Friday, said it is unaware of any reason behind the sharp decline after the stock exchange regulator issued an unusual market activity (UMA) query.

HeiTech Padu says unaware of reason behind sharp share price drop after UMA query 

HeiTech Padu Bhd (KL:HTPADU) shares plunged as much as 30% in early trading on Friday, prompting Bursa Malaysia to issue an unusual market activity (UMA) query to the information technology services provider.

HeiTech Padu hit with UMA query after shares down 30% following 2Q profit drop

SkyGate Solutions Bhd (KL:SKYGATE) has been issued an unusual market activity (UMA) query after the precision engineering and industrial property group’s shares climbed to an eight-month high.

SkyGate gets unusual market activity query as shares climb to eight-month high

Paragon Union Bhd (KL:PARAGON), which manufactures and distributes carpets, rugs and car carpets, was queried by Bursa Malaysia after unusually heavy trading caused its share price to hit limit-down in Friday’s afternoon trading session.

Paragon Union hits limit-down in afternoon trade, prompts UMA query from Bursa

Paragon Union Bhd (KL:PARAGON), which saw its share price hit limit-down in Friday’s afternoon session, said it is not aware of any reason that would have caused the unusual movement in its share price.

Paragon Union tells Bursa it is not aware of any reason behind sharp drop in share price

GIIB Holdings Bhd (KL:GIIB) said there have been no new corporate developments relating to its business and affairs, aside from a previously disclosed potential investment in a healthcare-related business announced in early May.

GIIB cites ongoing healthcare investment plan in response to Bursa’s UMA query 

MKH Bhd (KL:MKH) on Monday confirmed that its major shareholder, Chen Choy & Sons Realty Sdn Bhd, is “periodically in discussions” with external parties, but denied that a corporate exercise involving the company and its subsidiary MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd is in the works.

MKH denies corporate exercise involving plantation unit in response to UMA query

Iris Group Bhd (KL:IRIS), whose share price ended at a seven-month high of 27.5 sen on Friday, told Bursa Malaysia that it is not aware of any corporate development that would have caused the unusual market activity (UMA).

Iris Group says unaware of any reason for share spike to over one-year high

Bursa Malaysia has queried MKH Bhd (KL:MKH) over unusual trading activity that lifted shares of the property-and-plantation company over a nine-year high.

MKH gets unusual market activity query as shares hit limit-up

Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend, with bitcoin slumping to a three-month low of just above US$63,000 (RM257,424) as leveraged long positions were liquidated.

Bitcoin tumbles to three-month low as liquidations accelerate

When a company announces a rise in “adjusted earnings”, investors may welcome the headline. But what exactly has been adjusted, which costs have been excluded and how does that figure compare with the profit reported in its financial statements? These questions go to the heart of corporate transparency. A new accounting standard will demand clearer answers from 2027.

Opinion: Can accounting standard MFRS 18 curb corporate earnings spin?

Malaysia’s business landscape is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 96.2% of all business establishments in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Their prevalence underscores the importance for an enabling ecosystem to support MSMEs and mechanisms that can help viable businesses survive commercial disputes and financial distress that threatens their continued operations. As the engine of growth for entrepreneurship to thrive, MSMEs occupy a special place as the backbone of corporate Malaysia, acting as the primary engine for economic growth, innovation and widespread employment. MSMEs keeps the Malaysian economy resilient and dynamic, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s GDP.

Opinion: A second chance for businesses worth saving

The head of the FAA predicted that US air travel would not return to normal schedules until late Sunday as the aviation system gradually recovers from a nationwide flight shutdown that officials blamed on routine maintenance gone awry.

Air travel issues to persist well into Sunday, officials say, with thousands of flights affected

For his latest hospitality venture, veteran hotelier James Low unveiled a new boutique heritage guesthouse concept in Bhutan. Tshomen Paro, the inaugural property of his SoulStays brand, revolves around a concept deeply rooted in local history and folklore. It is housed in an authentic sixth-generation ancestral home and takes its design cues from the Tashi Tagye, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

Druk ‘n’ roll

This week, City & Country's cover story is on Sime Darby Property Bhd's (KL:SIMEPROP) venture into Melbourne’s property market with the A$1.08 billion (RM3 billion) Aurum Melbourne. According to group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, the 65-storey mixed-use project will combine private residences and purpose-built student accommodation in the city’s central business district.

Maiden venture Down Under

The British government announced on Saturday that it would expand a programme to provide guaranteed jobs to young people and extend it nationwide as part of measures to address the problem of youth unemployment.

UK to expand jobs guarantee scheme for young people

UK data in the coming days may show a stabilising jobs market and inflation at a one-year high, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

BOE’s case to raise rates again may strengthen on UK price data

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Saturday carried out the first-ever recovery of a spaceship, pulling off a successful "catch" of its Starship vessel as it returned to its launch site after a day in orbit.

SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

MELAKAVOTES: Zahid confident ‘blue wave’ will continue after Melaka win

DAP bucked the so-called "blue wave" trend to retain Ayer Keroh (N.16) with a convincing majority of 5,544 votes, defying expectations of a closely contested race.

DAP bucks 'blue wave' trend to retain Ayer Keroh

Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.

Rafizi's Bersama falls short in Melaka but retains deposit in one seat

The Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance is confident that the "blue wave" will continue to sweep across the rest of Malaysia, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said after declaring a landslide victory in the Melaka state election.

Zahid confident blue wave will continue as BN-PN sweeps Melaka

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake an official visit to Malaysia on Nov 16 and 17, marking his first trip to the country.

Macron to make first visit to Malaysia, boost bilateral ties to strategic partnership

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Melaka.

Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka election victory

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million.

Govt approves 99-year lease renewal for KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, land premium set at RM1,000 — Hannah

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has reminded people in the state to be discerning and not be easily swayed by attempts from certain quarters to undermine racial harmony for narrow political interests.

Selangor folk urged not to be swayed by divisive politics — Amirudin

The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Meta Platforms Inc €805 million (RM3.63 billion) for accessing photos and videos of Android users’ galleries without their explicit consent.

Italy fines Meta €805 mil over access to users’ photos

This week, City &amp; Country's cover story is on Sime Darby Property Bhd's (KL:SIMEPROP) venture into Melbourne’s property market with the A$1.08 billion (RM3 billion) Aurum Melbourne. According to group managing director and CEO Datuk Seri Azmir Merican, the 65-storey mixed-use project will combine private residences and purpose-built student accommodation in the city’s central business district.

Protesters waved the French flag from the top of a Paris statue on Saturday, as demonstrators across France vented a broad range of frustrations from the rising cost of living to opposition to a new police bill.

French protesters chant against inflation and police

When a company announces a rise in “adjusted earnings”, investors may welcome the headline. But what exactly has been adjusted, which costs have been excluded and how does that figure compare with the profit reported in its financial statements? These questions go to the heart of corporate transparency. A new accounting standard will demand clearer answers from 2027.

For his latest hospitality venture, veteran hotelier James Low unveiled a new boutique heritage guesthouse concept in Bhutan. Tshomen Paro, the inaugural property of his SoulStays brand, revolves around a concept deeply rooted in local history and folklore. It is housed in an authentic sixth-generation ancestral home and takes its design cues from the Tashi Tagye, or the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has disbursed RM20.23 million in benefits under the Non-Occupational Accident Scheme (Lindung 24 Jam) to contributors and their dependants as of Oct 31.

Socso paid out over RM20 mil under Lindung 24 Jam benefits as of Oct 31 — Khairul Firdaus

Cryptocurrencies tumbled over the weekend, with bitcoin slumping to a three-month low of just above US$63,000 (RM257,424) as leveraged long positions were liquidated.

Malaysia’s business landscape is dominated by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which accounted for 96.2% of all business establishments in 2025, according to the latest figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Their prevalence underscores the importance for an enabling ecosystem to support MSMEs and mechanisms that can help viable businesses survive commercial disputes and financial distress that threatens their continued operations. As the engine of growth for entrepreneurship to thrive, MSMEs occupy a special place as the backbone of corporate Malaysia, acting as the primary engine for economic growth, innovation and widespread employment. MSMEs keeps the Malaysian economy resilient and dynamic, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s GDP.

UK data in the coming days may show a stabilising jobs market and inflation at a one-year high, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates again.

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Saturday carried out the first-ever recovery of a spaceship, pulling off a successful "catch" of its Starship vessel as it returned to its launch site after a day in orbit.

The British government announced on Saturday that it would expand a programme to provide guaranteed jobs to young people and extend it nationwide as part of measures to address the problem of youth unemployment.

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