The High Court has refused to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a stay of his conviction and sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case.

Najib fails to pause 15-year jail term, fine in 1MDB case

Canada will seek to conclude a trade deal with India by the end of the year as the two countries look to strengthen economic ties and diversify partnerships amid growing global uncertainty.

Canada aims for India trade deal by year-end, minister says

Malaysia has attracted 78,138 highly skilled foreign tech talent as of Sept 30 through interventions under the Malaysia Startup Ecosystem Roadmap (Super) 2021-2030.

Startup Ecosystem Roadmap attracted over 78,000 highly skilled foreign tech talent so far — deputy minister

Investors in Malaysia should be assessed on the quality of jobs they create and how they treat workers, particularly women, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Judge investors by quality of jobs created, treatment of workers, women — Zafrul

The government aims to create 500,000 job opportunities through artificial intelligence (AI)-related plans, in line with efforts to upgrade workforce skills to meet changes in the labour market.

Govt targets 500,000 jobs through AI initiatives — Akmal Nasrullah

The King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, on Wednesday attended the 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting at Istana Negara, chaired by the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah.

King attends 273rd Conference of Rulers meeting

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank unveiled a global roadmap to fight online financial fraud as increasingly sophisticated scams undermine confidence in digital finance.

IMF, World Bank tout Bangkok blueprint against digital fraud

Reforms involving the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), including the establishment of the AIAC Court of Arbitration, are aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s credibility as a trusted international hub for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

AIAC reforms to strengthen Malaysia's position as hub for alternative dispute resolutions — Azalina

Kenanga Research has flagged that operational, regulatory and reputational risks have escalated at CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS), and that near-term earnings visibility has weakened amid the risk of customer attrition to rival bureaus.

CTOS cyber incident raises risks, weakens near-term earnings visibility — Kenanga

The Vistage CEO Confidence Index climbed 9.9 points, or 12.7%, from the previous quarter to 88.1 in the third-quarter survey, which closed in September 2026. This is the second consecutive quarterly increase since confidence fell to 72.1 in 1Q2026, and the index is now at its highest since 4Q2025...

3Q2026 Vistage CEO Confidence Index: Confidence rebounds for a second straight quarter 

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 

IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH)&nbsp;is considering joining the race to buy Malaysian hospital assets being sold by TPG Inc, people with knowledge of the matter said.&nbsp;

IHH said to join race for TPG’s Malaysian hospitals

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

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

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

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

Malaysia aims to table a law that will criminalise rent seeking and the government is studying potential punishment, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Malaysia to table legislation combating rent seeking in 2027

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

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd is in discussions with Ong Beng Seng’s Hotel Properties Ltd to buy a majority stake in three buildings in Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping belt, according to people familiar with the matter.

Hongkong Land to seek stake in tycoon Ong Beng Seng’s Singapore assets — Bloomberg

Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks found some respite after a sell-off, while gains were tempered by elevated oil prices and caution ahead of US inflation data later in the global day.

Asian shares inch up as chip sell-off eases; US inflation data awaited

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

In scenes reminiscent of the post-apocalyptic film Mad Max, thick orange-brown haze has&nbsp;returned to Indonesia's Central Kalimantan, darkening the skies and severely reducing visibility amid the forest and land fires gripping the province.

Mad Max-like skies return as forest fires, haze grip Indonesia's Kalimantan

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

Federal Reserve (Fed) governor Lisa Cook says she will be unable to attend a Nov&nbsp;5 hearing at the White House that’s part of a new investigation into mortgage fraud allegations by US President Donald Trump.

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

A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9am on Wednesday, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest at 177.

Haze: Pasir Gudang worst hit as 27 areas nationwide record unhealthy readings

The Madani Submarine Cable&nbsp;(Salam) project, which aims to strengthen communications connectivity between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 (1Q2027) and be completed by 4Q2029.

Madani Submarine Cable project expected to begin in 1Q2027

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).

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

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

Battersea Power Station Development Company Ltd has secured a £280 million (RM1.52 billion) refinancing loan from various banks for its Battersea Power Station development project.

Battersea Power Station secures £280 mil refinancing loan

Asian data centre operator Princeton Digital Group Ltd is seeking a syndicated loan of up to US$1.2 billion (RM4.9 billion) to fund its Malaysia buildout, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the debt binge to finance artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure continues.

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