KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): The government, through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will continue to study a proposal to expand the scope and coverage of the EPF i-Sayang scheme to allow Malaysian husbands to make voluntary contributions for their non-citizen wives.

Proposal to extend EPF's i-Sayang scheme to non-citizen wives being studied, Parliament hears

The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday after neocloud firm CoreWeave's strong earnings calmed investor jitters about bloated artificial intelligence (AI) expenditure.

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as CoreWeave results ease AI spending worries

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is confident that the political crisis in Negeri Sembilan will be resolved soon.

Zahid confident Negeri Sembilan political crisis nearing resolution

Nvidia Corp’s investigation of chief executive officer Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese spy is raising questions about the company’s future and sending its stock into a tailspin.

Nvidia’s bull case hinges on CEO Huang surviving China spy probe

The expansion of electricity bill protection to cover households consuming up to 800kWh a month is expected to cost RM248 million over four months, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

Minister: Expanded electricity bill protection to cost RM248 mil, Tenaga to bear automatic fuel adjustment costs

Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday from the previous session's two-month lows, after Iran's security chief said Tehran would not allow even a single particle of enriched nuclear material to leave the country.

Oil up 1% after Iran says no nuclear material will leave country

Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s struggles with shrinking demand in China mean it’s being forced into a complete overhaul of its business in the world’s biggest auto market, according to chief executive officer Ola Källenius.

Mercedes CEO flags pivot to strategy of ‘100% China for China’

Gold prices climbed on Wednesday, but remained anchored near the US$4,000 level after a sharp sell-off in the previous session following a hot US inflation print and hawkish policymakers' comments that tilted market expectations towards further and larger rate hikes.

Gold gains after steep drop, but hawkish central bank signals weigh

The Malaysian Bar has sought the court's permission to challenge the house arrest of Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Bar files court challenge against Najib's house arrest

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

Zetrix AI, Dialog, United Plantations, Heineken Malaysia, S P Setia, MMAG, Southern Score, L&P Global

The government said on Wednesday that at least four of Malaysia’s largest private hospital groups have expressed interest in joining MediAsas, the nation-backed medical insurance and takaful plan slated for nationwide roll-out at the end of January 2027.

Four major private hospital groups keen to join MediAsas ahead of January roll-out, says deputy finance minister

Only Selangor and Kedah have amended their laws to set the minimum marriage age for Muslims at 18, while similar amendments in other states remain subject to their respective deliberations and legislative processes, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday.

Only Selangor, Kedah amended laws so far to set Muslims' minimum marriage age at 18 — Nancy

The brewer expressed concern over the continuing impact of the excise duty increase introduced under Budget 2026, which it said had compounded affordability pressures amid an already weak consumer sentiment.

Heineken Malaysia seeks govt restraint on costs as 3Q profit drops 39%

Malaysia intends to launch a separate wholesale electricity market for large power consumers, including data centres, the New Straits Times reported.&nbsp;

Malaysia to start electricity market for data centre operators

Malaysia's benchmark FBM KLCI fell to its lowest close&nbsp;in about 14 months on Wednesday, as heavyweight banks extended their descent amid rising concerns over the impact of higher US interest rates.

KLCI sinks to 14-month low, ends below 1,600 psychological mark

The High Court has given the green light for former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to pursue his case against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for allegedly unilaterally cancelling a prior agreement of the settled payment of over RM4 million in tax and penalties.

Court green-lights Abdul Azeez's legal bid against IRB for allegedly cancelling agreement over settled payments

Barisan Nasional members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday called for an independent review of how the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) handled requests for clarification, which subsequently delayed the implementation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

BN MPs seek review of AGC’s clarification process over Najib house arrest

Panda Eyes Group Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with M&amp;A Securities Sdn Bhd for the homegrown fashion retailer’s listing slated for January 2027.

Panda Eyes set for ACE Market listing in January 2027

Tan Sri Shahrir Samad and Tan Sri Tommy Thomas have failed to reach an out-of-court settlement in the former Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman's malicious-prosecution suit against the former attorney general.

Shahrir to continue malicious-prosecution suit against ex-AG Tommy Thomas

United Plantations Bhd (KL:UTDPLT) logged a record high third-quarter net profit, underpinned by strong production volumes and firm palm oil prices.

United Plantations posts record 3Q profit, declares 45 sen dividend

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Mega Fortris Bhd (KL:MEGAFB) fell as much as 18.06% in Wednesday morning trade, prompting Bursa Malaysia to suspend intraday short-selling (IDSS) of the stock.

Mega Fortris intraday short-selling suspended after stock falls 18%

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 11): Petroleum Sarawak Bhd has agreed to supply natural gas to a South Korean polysilicon manufacturer in Bintulu, Sarawak.

PETROS to supply natural gas to South Korean firm in Bintulu

LBS Bina Group Bhd (KL:LBS) plans to launch Sherwood Residence — the first phase in its upcoming 192-acre freehold The Reserva master plan located in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor — in April or May next year, said its group executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San during a press conference for the exclusive preview of The Reserva held at M Resort Hotel &amp; hotel Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

LBS Bina to launch The Reserva in Kwasa Damansara by 2Q2027

The woman accused of spying for China during an affair with Nvidia chief Jensen Huang used a Hong Kong passport to enter Taiwan, the island's immigration agency said Wednesday, as authorities investigate the incident.

Chinese woman accused of spying on Nvidia boss entered Taiwan on Hong Kong passport

China’s ultra-wealthy have declared more than RMB160 billion (RM97.71 billion) in back taxes tied to offshore trusts, bowing to pressure from authorities increasingly eager to expand the tax dragnet far beyond their national borders.

China’s tax clampdown brings in US$24 bil from offshore trusts

The Johor property market is witnessing a “sharp bifurcation”, with fewer transactions, and deals closing at higher prices as buyers and banks grow more selective and demand shifts towards transit-linked, well-located homes, according to Olive Tree Property Consultants Sdn Bhd CEO Samuel Tan in p...

The Edge Malaysia | Olive Tree Property Consultants Johor Bahru Housing Property Monitor 2Q2026: Prices rise as demand favours homes near RTS Link

Yang Liu’s parents planted roots in suburban Michigan hoping their son, who was born in China, would find success in the world’s biggest economy. In early 2020, they got their wish: End Game Interactive, the mobile game startup he co-founded in their home, raised US$3 million (RM12.22 million) on the back of breakout hit Zombs Royale.

US loses grip on US$121 bil mobile gaming sector to China

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The principle of fulfilling promises and upholding personal credibility outweighs the importance of maintaining one’s political position, said former transport minister Anthony Loke.

Keeping promises more important than political position, says Loke

Singapore Airlines Ltd returned to profitability in the second quarter as strong travel and cargo demand helped temper elevated costs.

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