The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.

Fastest ageing states as Malaysians grow older

Asian stocks were set to track US stock futures higher as strong earnings from some of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom helped revive the tech trade.

US stock futures advance on AI earnings boost

Oil steadied after a choppy session on Tuesday that saw traders parse conflicting headlines on efforts to end the US-Iran war. West Texas Intermediate traded near US$98 a barrel, while Brent closed below US$109 on Tuesday

Oil steadies as traders weigh conflicting signals on Iran talks

Stocks rose in late hours as SpaceX reported solid earnings fueled by a big jump in its artificial-intelligence business.

Stocks climb in late hours after SpaceX’s earnings

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said highly classified public-sector data is prohibited from being stored in cloud environments, which allow data to be kept and accessed over the internet.

Gobind: Highly classified public-sector data barred from cloud storage

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

SD Guthrie, MISC, Yinson, Gamuda, Zetrix AI, LYC Healthcare, Computer Forms, Bus Cap, South Malaysia Industries 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's answers in Parliament on Tuesday had avoided the key issue of alleged enforcement agency collusion with a purported "corporate mafia", said Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

PM avoided core issue of 'corporate mafia' allegations, says Rafizi

China's commerce ministry on Tuesday criticised a US government order banning Chinese AI model DeepSeek from federal agency IT systems, saying it harmed Chinese firms' interests and disregarded understandings reached by the countries' leaders.

China says US' DeepSeek ban disregards Xi-Trump consensus

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will allocate RM150 million from 2026 to 2030 to repair and upgrade public toilets managed by local authorities (PBTs).

KPKT to allocate RM150m for public toilet upgrades from 2026 to 2030

Wall Street's main indices climbed on Tuesday as healthcare stocks hit a record high and easing oil prices boosted investor sentiment, while markets continued to stabilise following last week's technology-led sell-off.

Wall Street gains as healthcare stocks rally, oil prices fall

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain.

Selangor sultan warns royal family against abusing status for personal gain

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon (TS Wong) has offloaded another 3.13 million shares, bringing his stake down to 1.85%.&nbsp; 
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Zetrix AI MD TS Wong's stake down to 1.85% 

South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) has succeeded in its bid to remove six directors nominated by a substantial shareholder after the High Court quashed the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval of their appointment.&nbsp;

South Malaysia Industries wins court battle to remove 6 directors picked by major shareholder and approved by SC

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:&nbsp; 
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Iskandar Malaysia is now focusing on high-value investments and strengthening the regional economic ecosystem after recording total investments of RM525.26 billion since its establishment 20 years ago. 
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Iskandar Malaysia records RM525.26 bil in investments, shifts towards high-value growth

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's answers in Parliament on Tuesday had avoided the key issue of alleged enforcement agency collusion with a purported "corporate mafia", said Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

Property developer Magna Prima Bhd (KL:MAGNA) proposes to change its name to Hallson Group Bhd, subject to shareholders’ approval.

Magna Prima proposes name change to Hallson Group

Hilton Worldwide plans to transfer its stock listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq, the hotel operator said on Tuesday, as companies increasingly view the tech-heavy exchange as a way to boost visibility among growth-focused investors.

Hilton to move stock listing to Nasdaq

Net profit growth at China's CATL slowed sharply in the third quarter, hit by fierce competition in the electric vehicle battery market as China's auto sales growth cooled.

China's CATL 3Q profit growth slowest in nearly two years as competition intensifies

Wall Street's main indices climbed on Tuesday as healthcare stocks hit a record high and easing oil prices boosted investor sentiment, while markets continued to stabilise following last week's technology-led sell-off.

LYC Healthcare Bhd (KL:LYC) has managed to delay its delisting from the ACE Market pending an appeal with Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.&nbsp;

LYC Healthcare delisting deferred pending Bursa appeal 

New US residential construction declined in September to a four-month low and building permits for single-family homes slid, highlighting a struggling housing market. 
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US housing starts fall to one of the worst paces since pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has denied any involvement in the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) decision to cancel the registration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) Tuesday.

PKR secretary general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh described as defamatory the allegation by Parti Pejuang...

Fuziah slams Mukhriz, demands apology over alleged plan to deregister Perikatan 

General Electric Co raised its full-year outlook amid strong aircraft engine demand, in a sign that air travel has yet to retreat despite resurgent jet fuel prices.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted earnings will be US$8 to US$8.10 a share this year, up from a prior range of US$7.65 to US$7.85, the company said as it reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.&nbsp;

GE lifts outlook as air travel boom shrugs off fuel costs

Computer Forms (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:CFM) said it has applied for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against Bursa Malaysia Securities' decision to publicly reprimand the company for breaches of listing requirements involving its failed electric vehicle (EV) joint venture.

Computer Forms seeks leave to initiate judicial review over Bursa public reprimand, fine

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said highly classified public-sector data is prohibited from being stored in cloud environments, which allow data to be kept and accessed over the internet.

Prudential Financial said on Tuesday it would sell its Brazil and Mexico units to French insurance group CNP Assurances Group for US$4.03 billion (RM16.5 billion) in cash as part of its ongoing push to simplify its business.

Prudential sheds Brazil, Mexico units to CNP for US$4b as it narrows its focus

The global sugar market supply deficit, or the gap between production and demand, was projected on Tuesday to grow to 6.28 million tonnes, three million tonnes more than a previous estimate, according to market analyst Green Pool Commodities.

Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst says

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will allocate RM150 million from 2026 to 2030 to repair and upgrade public toilets managed by local authorities (PBTs).

Walmart Inc is bundling its online subscription program with a Sam’s Club membership to lure shoppers from Amazon Prime and other competitors.&nbsp; 
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