<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/7293" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">YINSON</a>) said its subsidiary Yinson Renewables has received approval from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office (OIO) for its renewable energy investments in the country.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The approval paves the way for Yinson Renewables to advance its renewable energy project pipeline in New Zealand.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>In a statement, the company said it has been actively investing in New Zealand’s wind energy sector for the past four years.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>When asked for details of the investment and project, the company said it was unable to provide further information at this stage.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Yinson’s group executive chairman Lim Han Weng said the company has a long-term commitment to New Zealand and remains dedicated to working collaboratively with the New Zealand government, local partners and communities to support New Zealand’s renewable energy ambitions.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon acknowledged the milestone during a media announcement, recognising Yinson Renewables’ projects as a major investment in the country’s renewable energy infrastructure.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>On Tuesday, Yinson’s share price ended two sen or 0.84% lower at RM2.35, giving the group a market capitalisation of RM7.56 billion.</p></div>


Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) said its subsidiary Yinson Renewables has received approval from New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office (OIO) for its renewable energy investments in the country.

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<p>CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS), whose shares fell to a record low on Tuesday, expects its recent cybersecurity breach to reduce its financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (FY2026) profit after tax and minority interests (Patami) by RM12 million and revenue by RM16 million.</p>


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


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<p>Land 33 Bhd (KL:LAND33) is acquiring a 1.05-acre parcel with a two-storey bungalow in Penang for RM32.3 million in cash for future property development.</p>


Land 33 buying one-acre George Town land for RM32 mil for future development

<p>Malaysian banks could see deposits inflows of between RM5.7 billion and RM10.1 billion because of&nbsp;the&nbsp;minimum wage hike and payroll tax deduction for non-MSMEs announced in Budget 2027.&nbsp;</p>


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<p>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.</p>


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<p>Critical Holdings Bhd (KL:CHB) said an additional RM74.1 million has been added to the value of the contract it secured from an undisclosed US-based multinational corporation to build a cleanroom facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah.</p>


Critical Holdings' Kulim Hi-Tech Park cleanroom job value increased by nearly 49% to RM227m

<p>Wall Street's main indices were muted in choppy trading on Tuesday as chip stocks came under selling pressure again while investors parsed a mixed bag of quarterly results, including those from big US banks.</p>


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<p>Malaysia aims to attract about 250,000 international students by 2030, focusing on a diversity of source countries to strengthen its position as a preferred higher education destination.</p>


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<p>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.</p>


<p>Pantech Global Bhd (KL:PGLOBAL) said it is disposing of a 10-acre freehold land which it acquired less than two years ago for the expansion of its operations in Klang, for RM31.73 million in cash.</p>


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<p>JPMorgan Chase fell short of quarterly profit estimates for the first time in nearly three years as market volatility and an uncertain economic outlook dampened dealmaking and reduced bond market trading activity in recent months.</p>


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<p>Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) have warned the public against deepfake videos impersonating their senior officers to promote private investment schemes and financial products.</p>


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<p>Lianson Fleet Group Bhd (KL:LFG) has acquired its third Ultramax bulk carrier for US$23 million (RM93.9 million), as part of its ongoing diversification beyond its offshore support vessel business.</p>


Lianson Fleet buys third Ultramax bulk carrier for US$23 mil

<p>Billionaire banker Uday Kotak said India should allow its currency to find its own footing, arguing that uncertainty over policymakers’ intentions can keep markets guessing as global capital flows shift.</p>


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<p>Binasat Communications Bhd (KL:BINACOM) has proposed to undertake a private placement of up to 60.43 million shares, representing not more than 10% of its total issued shares, to raise money for existing and future contracts.</p>
