Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a new Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP), which will replace the existing 2019 framework effective Nov 1.

BNM's new electronic trading platform framework to replace 2019 policy in November

DAP’s decision to contest only seven seats in the 16th Melaka state election, including its decision not to field a candidate in Bemban, was based on an assessment of its chances of winning, party secretary general Anthony Loke said.

Melaka polls: DAP contesting seven seats based on winning chances — Loke

The European Union is planning to use safeguard measures to cut imports of products from sectors including chemicals, furniture and machinery from China, according to people familiar with the matter.

EU plans to hit China with more import curbs in early 2027 — Bloomberg

The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is strengthening the specialised oleochemical sector as well as the development of palm-based nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, to reduce reliance on the export of crude palm oil (CPO).

Govt boosting specialised oleochemical sector, palm-based health products to reduce reliance on CPO exports — deputy minister

The government will implement the net disposable income (NDI) approach in 2027 to ensure that the assessment of eligibility for aid takes into account demographic factors and liabilities, in addition to income.

Net disposable income approach to aid eligibility assessment from 2027 — deputy minister

European natural gas topped €97 (RM443.64) a megawatt-hour for the first time since 2022 as concerns mount about the region’s fragile supply balance this winter and the outlook for the Middle East conflict.

European gas hits €97 for first time since 2022 on winter risks

ACE-Market bound MyDCD Bhd is optimistic there is demand for its core engineering services outside the Klang Valley amid a data centre boom across the country.

ACE-Market bound MyDCD looks beyond Klang Valley amid data centre building boom

Sinohydro Corporation Ltd and its Malaysian unit, Sinohydro Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, have reached an amicable settlement with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) regarding previous arbitration proceedings related to the Connaught Bridge power plant project in Klang, Selangor.

TNB, Sinohydro conclude arbitration matters via consent judgement

Malaysian plastic packaging firms’ earnings may have peaked in the second quarter and will moderate as costs rise and demand growth slows, said an analyst.

Plastic packaging firms' earnings likely peaked in 2Q — Kenanga

BENGALURU (Oct 26): Tata Communications, which offers data connections and cybersecurity to enterprises, announced investments of close to US$450 million on Monday to build high-speed network cables connecting India’s AI data-centre corridors.

India's Tata Communications to spend US$450 mil on AI connectivity infrastructure

(Oct 26):&nbsp;Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp&nbsp;chose locations in Malaysia for US$50 billion in technology investments, the country’s prime minister said, an outlay that would accelerate the billionaire’s global bet on AI infrastructure.

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Completing 11 years of schooling from primary (six years) to secondary (five years) is now mandatory for all Malaysian citizens. Parents who fail to comply can be fined up to RM5,000, jailed up to six months, or both. Per the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data, Malaysians have completed 11.1 years of schooling, on average, well above the global mean of 8.8 years — and just a shade lower than Singapore’s 12 years. A child entering school today has an even higher 12.7 expected years of schooling. By this measure, Malaysia places within the UNDP’s “Very high human development” category. A laudable achievement — but also a false narrative.

Tong's Portfolio — More straight As, less learning: What Malaysia’s exams miss

Datuk Mahadev Shankar, a member of the royal inquiry into Malaysia’s judge-fixing scandal, has passed away over the weekend. He was 94.

Mahadev Shankar, member of royal inquiry into Anwar black-eye and VK Lingam scandal, passes away

MyDCD Bhd has launched its ACE Market listing that will raise RM268.8 million for the engineering services firm and its shareholders.

Engineering services firm MyDCD launches ACE Market IPO at 56 sen per share

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Public Investment Bank Bhd has assigned a fair value of 70 sen on SKA Capital Bhd, which translates into a 63% premium over its initial public offering (IPO) price of 43 sen.

PublicInvest values ACE Market-bound SKA Capital at 70 sen, 63% premium over IPO price

Oil prices fell on Monday after surging last week to near six-month highs, amid hopes of easing hostilities between the US and Iran, although persistent attacks on key producer Saudi Arabia kept investors wary.

Oil drops from near six-month highs on hopes Iran war hostilities to ease

SYDNEY (Oct 26): Stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.

Stocks trade cautiously in Asia, Brent off six-month top

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The move by MCA to walk out of an event to unveil Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday (Oct 24)&nbsp;night has raised questions regarding the sincerity of its coalition partner, Umno, in their political cooperation.

Melaka polls: Walk-out by MCA raises question of sincerity of Umno

SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Malaysia will deepen its partnership with Singapore and work with neighbours to realise regional power connectivity, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia seeks greater energy ties with Singapore as it makes a push for Asean grid — Fadillah

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Subang, Ipoh and Penang airports recorded year-on-year (y-o-y) growth in international passenger traffic in September 2026, despite a decline in overall passenger movements across Malaysia Airports' local network.

MAHB: Subang, Ipoh, Penang airports record international passenger growth in September

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), through PLANMalaysia and in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), state governments and local authorities, is drafting STRA planning guidelines to serve as a uniform source of authority.

Housing Ministry moves to standardise short-term rental accommodation rules nationwide

TODAY, Malaysia mourns the loss of Datuk Mahadev Shankar, one of its most distinguished jurists: a formidable advocate, an independent-minded judge and a man whose extraordinary intellect, integrity and commitment to public service left an indelible mark on the nation’s legal landscape.

Obituary: Mahadev Shankar: A life devoted to the law, justice and the nation

Jio Platforms Ltd raised a record amount of funds for billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s digital and telecommunications giant but it proved to be far less lucrative for the bankers handling the deal.

Jio’s record India IPO falls short of record payday for bankers

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMETAL) is expected to see softer smelting margins in the second half of 2026 as aluminium supply crunch eases, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

Press Metal faces softer 2H smelting margins as aluminium supply crunch eases — HLIB Research

Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) is expected to get a small boost to its fibre business, which has seen little growth in recent quarters, analysts said on Monday.

Maxis to get small boost to fibre business after flat quarters, analysts say

BUKIT MERTAJAM (Oct 26): The Magistrates' Court was told on Monday that the prosecution has rejected a representation by Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh seeking to drop his charge of causing alarm to public safety through his social media account last year.

Prosecution rejects Akmal Saleh's representation to drop public alarm charge

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.

Sarawak assembly dissolved, paving way for 13th state polls

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): The government on Monday pledged to publicly release a report by a special task force probing the “corporate mafia” allegations.&nbsp;

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