Newly listed EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:ECOSYS) plans to nearly double its cleanroom capacity by the end of this year to meet growing demand from existing and new customers.

EcoSys to nearly double cleanroom capacity by year end amid growing demand

Marriage between a foreign national of the Islamic faith and a Malaysian citizen of Malay descent does not change the foreign national's ethnicity to Malay, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Only children of foreign Muslims married to Malay Muslims can be registered as Malays — home minister

Renewable energy (RE) stocks were among the biggest decliners on Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday morning, as investors were rattled following news that the effective system access charge (SAC) for third-party access to the national grid has been raised to 18 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), from the 14 sen announced last month.

Renewable energy stocks lead declines after grid access charge hike

The Court of Appeal ruled unanimously on Wednesday to allow an appeal by the police and the government, overturning the High Court's RM1.1 million award to the mother of Dutch model Ivana Smit.

Appellate court allows police, govt appeal, overturns RM1.1 mil award to mother of Dutch model

Young people aged 30 and below recorded 65.9 million buy now, pay later (BNPL) transactions worth RM5.4 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H2026), accounting for 37.9% of total BNPL transactions in Malaysia, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Buy now, pay later: Young people made 65.9 mil transactions worth RM5.4 bil in 1H2026

EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:ECOSYS) more than doubled in its first day of listing on the ACE Market amid strong demand for a piece of the semiconductor services firm.

EcoSys opens up 159% on ACE Market debut

Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia targets fiscal deficit below 3% within two years, says Amir Hamzah

Legislation to curb ‘Alibaba’ licensing practices, Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts on Gaza and the fate of an abandoned housing project are among the key issues expected to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.

'Alibaba' licences, Gaza and troubled housing project among Parliament's focus on Wednesday

Oil rose on Wednesday as a flare-up in attacks in the Middle East increased uncertainty over a recovery in Persian Gulf energy flows.

Oil rises as Middle East attacks increase uncertainty over flows

Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday after two days of losses on expectations the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may not need to raise interest rates aggressively next year. American crude extended its rally.

Asian stocks rise on signal Fed may not need aggressive rate hikes

The government has effectively firmed up the national grid system access charge (SAC) for third parties at 18 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), sources told The Edge, in an about-turn less than a month after announcing a cut in the rate to 14 sen/kWh.

CRESS grid access charge now 18 sen/kWh after second revision in one month — sources 

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

Sime Darby, Kelington Group, Critical Holdings, Censof Holdings, Lianson Fleet, Pantech Global, Mentiga Corp, Binasat Communications & CTOS Digital

Renewable energy (RE) stocks were among the biggest decliners on Bursa Malaysia on Wednesday morning, as investors were rattled following news that the effective system access charge (SAC) for third-party access to the national grid has been raised to 18 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh), from the 14 sen announced last month.

The government is still seeking to recover funds from National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFC), three years after the High Court ordered the company to make payment over an outstanding loan.

Finance Ministry: Govt still pursuing RM33.74m from National Feedlot Corporation three years after court ruling  

EcoSys (Malaysia) Bhd (KL:ECOSYS) more than doubled in its first day of listing on the ACE Market amid strong demand for a piece of the semiconductor services firm.

Oil rose on Wednesday as a flare-up in attacks in the Middle East increased uncertainty over a recovery in Persian Gulf energy flows.

Apple Inc introduced a new device called the HomeView, a US$299 (RM1,221) display that serves as the centrepiece of its push to challenge Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google in the smart home market.

Apple unveils US$299 HomeView Hub as part of new smart home push

Asian stocks bounced on Wednesday after two days of losses on expectations the US Federal Reserve (Fed) may not need to raise interest rates aggressively next year. American crude extended its rally.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says she will be unable to attend a Nov. 5 hearing at the White House that’s part of a new investigation into mortgage fraud allegations by President Donald Trump.

Fed’s Lisa Cook puts off White House hearing over Trump’s allegations

The Court of Appeal ruled unanimously on Wednesday to allow an appeal by the police and the government, overturning the High Court's RM1.1 million award to the mother of Dutch model Ivana Smit.

Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, Malaysia is seen strengthening its position as a competitive and resilient investment destination.

Malaysia stays resilient as global investors seek new growth markets

Legislation to curb ‘Alibaba’ licensing practices, Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts on Gaza and the fate of an abandoned housing project are among the key issues expected to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.

Young people&nbsp;aged 30 and below recorded 65.9 million buy now, pay later&nbsp;(BNPL) transactions worth RM5.4 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H2026), accounting for 37.9% of total BNPL transactions in Malaysia, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 14, 2026 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regard an “energy truce” announced by Donald Trump covering Russian oil refineries as too narrow and want Moscow to accept a broader ceasefire in the power sector, according to people familiar with the matter.

Germany and Ukraine want Putin to join full energy-sector truce — Bloomberg

Stocks bounced from session lows as speculation the Federal Reserve won’t be forced to raise rates aggressively offset lingering worries about elevated oil prices and the outlook for artificial intelligence.

Stocks bounce from lows on Williams’ rate remarks

Eleven sailors were missing at sea on Tuesday from a ship sunk by a drone attack off the coast of Bulgaria, possibly the second deadly sinking of a cargo vessel in the area in a week, prompting Bulgaria to summon Russia's ambassador.

Eleven sailors missing after drone sinks ship off Bulgaria

Marriage between a foreign national of the Islamic faith and a Malaysian citizen of Malay descent does not change the foreign national's ethnicity to Malay, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

India's "cockroach" youth movement leaders were detained on Tuesday after they jumped barricades to enter a historic Delhi site popular for protests, demanding that the chief election commissioner resign over a revision of voter lists.

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