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

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1. Singapore takes seriously its reputation as a trusted international trading and business hub. We uphold the rule of law and expect all companies operating in Singapore to conduct their business honestly and in accordance with our laws. While Singapore does not enforce unilateral export controls imposed by other countries, we expect all companies operating here to take into account such regulations, including export controls, in their international business activities. Singapore does not condone companies using their association with Singapore to circumvent or violate other countries’ export controls through fraud or dishonest practices. Where there is evidence of breaches of Singapore law, we take firm action.

Singapore’s investigations into Alice Huang and Megaspeed International

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president Beth Hammack reiterated her view that higher interest rates are needed to combat inflation amid demand pressures driven by investments into artificial intelligence (AI).

Fed’s Hammack says more restrictive rates are needed

Wall Street's main indices opened lower on Thursday after Nvidia said CEO Jensen Huang was stepping down, leaving the artificial intelligence industry without its biggest champion.

Wall St opens lower after Nvidia CEO steps down

All parties in the unity government must work together to support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership and ensure the administration's efforts are not undermined, Pakatan Harapan (PH) communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Unity govt parties must close ranks behind Anwar — Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Master Tec Group Bhd (KL:MTEC) saw its third-quarter net profit rise 16.6% on higher sales of its cable products.

Net profit for the three months ended Sept 30, 2026 (3QFY2026) rose to RM10 million from RM8.59 million a year earlier, according to the industrial wi...

Master Tec posts 16.6% rise in 3Q net profit on higher cable sales

Global AI-linked stocks fell on Thursday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned following a deepening scandal around his affairs, upending the chipmaker's leadership and posing fresh risks to a sector already reeling with funding and regulatory concerns.

Global AI stocks sink as Nvidia CEO's exit deepens sector sell-off

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has described Anthony Loke Siew Fook's resignation as Transport Minister as a difficult decision, but one that reflects the latter’s stance of not putting self-interest first.

Loke's resignation a painful but principled decision, says Chow

SINGAPORE (Nov 12): Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy at the heart of a scandal at chipmaker Nvidia, left Singapore in February and was barred from re-entering following an investigation into possible offences, Singapore's home affairs ministry said on Thursday.

Nvidia said on Thursd...

Singapore barred Alice Huang from re-entry following investigation

The Malaysian Bar has the right to challenge the Federal Territories Pardons Board's decision allowing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Azalina says Malaysian Bar entitled to challenge Pardons Board decision if it has grounds

The conditional pardon order placing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak under house arrest contains four conditions imposed by the Pardons Board, alongside additional supervision and control requirements set by the Prisons Department, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Najib's house arrest order has four conditions, including movement and communication limits — minister

The government has turned down former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s request to include an additional residence in his house arrest conditions.

Home minister: Najib's request for second house arrest residence rejected

Malaysia Airlines Bhd said delayed aircraft deliveries plaguing the industry are threatening the carrier’s expansion plans.&nbsp; 
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Malaysia Airlines CEO warns new planes being delivered months late

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) will be objecting to the Bar's legal bid against Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest.

AGC to object Bar's suit against Najib's house arrest, says Pardons Board decision not justiciable

Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s pension payments have been suspended, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said on Thursday.

Najib’s pension payments suspended — home minister

Shares related to data centre investments in Malaysia fell on Thursday, led by YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR), amid reports of renewed turmoil at Nvidia.

YTL Power resumes decline amid renewed Nvidia turmoil as data centre pick-and-shovel trade falls

Thailand’s tourism recovery is losing momentum, with foreign arrivals headed for their first back-to-back annual decline outside the pandemic since at least 1995.

Thailand’s tourism comeback slips further out of reach

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Genting Singapore has reported earnings of S$54.7 million (RM173.7 million) for its 3QFY2026, down 42% year-on-year. Revenue in the same three months ended Sept was down 13% to S$566.1 million, with its key gaming revenue portion down by more than a fifth to S$315 million.

Genting Singapore's 3Q earnings down 42% on weaker gaming revenue

Malaysia should consider establishing a dedicated Ministry of Senior Citizens to ensure the needs and welfare of its ageing population receive focused attention in policymaking, budget allocation and national development. 
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Hannah Yeoh calls for dedicated ministry to address needs of senior citizens

Malaysia will look into whether Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd, the firm allegedly linked to the Nvidia chip controversy, has breached the country’s export restrictions.

Malaysia to review possible re-export breaches in Nvidia spy scandal

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia is drafting a law to strengthen oversight of data centres and prevent shipments of advanced chips from being diverted to other countries, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani on Thursday.&nbsp;

Johari: New law to tighten data centre oversight, prevent chip transshipment

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Property developer IJM Land Bhd is set to officially launch Sovana, a new collection of double-storey linked homes at its Suria Hill township in Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor in November 2026.

IJM Land to launch RM70.9 mil Sovana homes at Suria Hill in November

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia has requested that informal economic discussions with Taiwan resume as it seeks to maintain trade and investment ties with the island without compromising its longstanding One China policy.

Malaysia seeks to resume informal economic talks with Taiwan, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): New borrowings under the Madani government are used to finance national development, including schools, hospitals, roads, and water and electricity supply, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

PM: New government borrowing to fund development, repay RM13 bil 1MDB bonds

Intraday short-selling activities of Mega Fortris Bhd (KL:MEGAFB) have been suspended for the rest of Thursday, the fifth time for the security seals maker this month. 
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Mega Fortris intraday short selling suspended for the fifth time this month

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Hartalega Holdings Bhd (KL:HARTA) saw higher earnings in its second quarterly financial review as better average selling prices (ASPs) more than offset pricier raw material costs.

Hartalega rides on higher ASPs as 2Q net profit surges 80%

THERE was a time when international espionage involved trench coats, microfilm, secret rendezvous and mysterious women who invariably disappeared before breakfast.

Opinion: Sex, spies and silicon: Why Penang may be outsmarting the superpowers

Türkiye has been selected as the preferred country to supply an alternative to Norway's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project.

Malaysia picks Turkish firm to supply missiles for LCS 

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 12): Malaysia needs more commercially viable green projects to attract investment and support its climate transition, as investor interest alone is not enough to get funding flowing into the sector.&nbsp;

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