Malaysian banks could see deposits inflows of between RM5.7 billion and RM10.1 billion because of the minimum wage hike and payroll tax deduction for non-MSMEs announced in Budget 2027.

Malaysian banks could see RM10b deposit spike due to Budget 2027 wage measures — Nomura

Pantech Global Bhd (KL:PGLOBAL) said it is disposing of a 10-acre freehold land which it acquired less than two years ago for the expansion of its operations in Klang, for RM31.73 million in cash.

Pantech Global to sell former expansion site in Klang for RM31.7 mil

Binasat Communications Bhd (KL:BINACOM) has proposed to undertake a private placement of up to 60.43 million shares, representing not more than 10% of its total issued shares, to raise money for existing and future contracts.

Binasat proposes private placement to finance contracts

Johnson & Johnson reported another quarter of anaemic sales in its medical technology division and said it is leaning towards spinning off, rather than selling, its orthopedics business.

Johnson & Johnson mulls spinning off orthopedics business as medtech sales disappoint

AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd announced that it has temporarily suspended dealings in three funds under its management with immediate effect, citing liquidity constraints.

Amanah Raya suspends dealings in three unit trust funds on liquidity constraints

JPMorgan Chase fell short of quarterly profit estimates for the first time in nearly three years as market volatility and an uncertain economic outlook dampened dealmaking and reduced bond market trading activity in recent months.

JPMorgan posts rare profit miss as dealmaking, bond trading lose momentum

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday as chip stocks came under selling pressure again, while investors assessed a mixed set of quarterly results, including reports from big US banks.

S&P 500 opens lower after bank earnings; chips weigh

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is planning to offer contracts for betting on future cattle and hog prices, competing with longtime incumbent CME Group Inc as it moves its systems to the cloud.

ICE plans futures for livestock in a bid to challenge CME Group

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have warned the public against deepfake videos impersonating their senior officers to promote private investment schemes and financial products.

BNM, SC warn against deepfake videos impersonating senior officers

Malaysia aims to attract about 250,000 international students by 2030, focusing on a diversity of source countries to strengthen its position as a preferred higher education destination.

Malaysia targets 250,000 international students by 2030 — Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) may need to sell non-core assets, particularly unused land, to reduce its debt burden and avoid further credit-rating downgrades, according to CreditSights.

Genting may need to sell non-core assets to avert a credit-rating downgrade — CreditSights

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which received a complaint on MyEG Sdn Bhd and its parent company Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) last week, said investigations into the two companies are currently being handled by the police.

MACC says police investigating MyEG and Zetrix AI, will act if corruption suspected

Electrical engineering firm Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (KL:JTGROUP) fell sharply on Tuesday, having more than doubled its value since the year began.

Jati Tinggi flirts with limit-down as shares down 29%

CXMT Corp declared it achieved a breakthrough in chip technology that rivals like Samsung Electronics Co had pursued for years, an unsubstantiated claim that jolted stocks and reflects China’s aggressive push into a critical sphere.

China’s CXMT claims memory advances ahead of Samsung, Hynix

Data centre operator DayOne Data Centres Ltd has secured an additional RM15 billion in financing from a consortium of seven banks to fund the expansion of its data centre facilities in Johor, bringing its total financing arrangements to RM30 billion.

DayOne secures additional RM15b financing for Johor data centre expansion

MALAYSIA Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) is weighing the future of its low-cost arm FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd (Firefly) as persistent technical problems, an ageing fleet and weak financial performance raise questions over whether the airline can remain viable in its current form.

Firefly currently op...

Making Firefly worth flying

Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) CEO Datuk Seri Tan Kong Han bought 400,000 shares in the group on Monday, when its stock fell to a near two-decade low.

Genting CEO buys shares as stock nears two-decade low

It was a Wednesday evening in late September and analysts covering New World Development Co were getting antsy. The cash-strapped Hong Kong developer was late to report its earnings and executives had not shown up to a scheduled briefing.

Hong Kong lifeline buys Cheng family time to save New World

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Perikatan Nasional (PN) will continue to be grounded following a court decision on Tuesday, though the coalition has been allowed to challenge the suspension.

High Court keeps Perikatan Nasional suspended for now

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 13): My Digital ID Sdn Bhd&nbsp;clarified&nbsp;that its digital identity platform is not powered by any third-party blockchain technology as recently published in a media article.&nbsp;

MyDigital ID says not powered by third-party blockchain technology

Sime Darby Bhd’s (KL:SIME) wholly owned subsidiary, Sime Darby Holdings Bhd (SDHB), has been slapped with a RM150.18 million tax bill from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for the 2017 to 2023 assessment years.

Sime Darby hit with RM150.2 mil tax bill, plans to appeal

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has urged the government to suspend registration and any earthworks for the Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil housing project pending the completion of planning studies.

Seputeh MP urges halt to Bandar Madani Bukit Jalil registration pending planning reviews

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Refugees who entered Malaysia after January 2023 will not be eligible for consideration under the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) programme, to prevent it from becoming a pull factor for new arrivals, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He...

Refugees who entered Malaysia after January 2023 not eligible for Refugee Registration Document, says minister

The government is considering requiring data centre operators to generate their own electricity as part of a review of the sector’s energy and water consumption, Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said.

Deputy minister proposes data centre operators generate their own power as govt reviews energy, water use

The Malaysian Bar has defended its support for e-Jamin in May 2024, saying it was unaware that the bail payment system operated without a formal contract between the government and its operator, Dapat Vista (M) Sdn Bhd.

Malaysian Bar says it was unaware e-Jamin had no contract when it defended the system in 2024

Putra Heights is about 45km, or a 40-minute drive, from the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). On the day of the Formula One (F1) Bahrain Grand Prix, which ended around 6.20pm last Sunday, my son and daughter got home seven hours later, at 1.30am.

For many local and overseas fans, it w...

My Say: Race over, now comes the business case for F1

<h2>Notable filings</h2>

Filings of note at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies for the period between Sept 21 and 25 included that at Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (KL:PAVREIT), in which pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) ceased to be a substantia...

Insider Moves: Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust, Talam Transform Bhd, Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have opened an investigation paper regarding allegations of a failure to remit government revenue collections amounting to RM230.9 million, involving electronic service provider companies My EG Sdn Bhd (MyEG) and Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX).

Police say six witnesses questioned in probe into MyEG, Zetrix AI

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): S P Setia Bhd (KL:SPSETIA) expressed support for the measures announced in Budget 2027, highlighting key initiatives aimed at home ownership, green investments and construction industry resilience

S P Setia supports Budget 2027’s focus on housing, green investment and construction resilience

BANGKOK/WASHINGTON (Oct 13): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday against "complacency" in global financial markets, citing risks from an artificial intelligence-driven selloff, rising government bond yields, or cyberattacks as potential threats facing still-resilient markets.

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