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Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Monday.

FBM KLCI up 0.41% to 1,698.44 on July 13, 2026 

Prosecutors in Taiwan have indicted 10 Taiwanese people for allegedly using forged documents to obtain restricted US chips and export them to China for potential use in military weapons.

Taiwan indicts 10 for alleged resale of US chips to China

Development spending allocation in Budget 2027 may be higher than markets currently expect, as stronger revenue collection and lower fuel and electricity subsidy costs may give Putrajaya greater fiscal flexibility, according to Macquarie Equity Research.

Development spending in Budget 2027 may beat expectations, says Macquarie

The establishment of the Parliamentary Service Council will reduce the pressure faced by parliamentary officers when carrying out duties related to the checks and balances function, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Azalina: Parliamentary Service Council will strengthen checks and balances

Two corporate figures, who are brothers holding the titles of Datuk Seri and Datuk Wira respectively and who were previously remanded for five days to assist investigations into abuse of power and irregularities involving an investment of about RM10 million, have been released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) bail.

RM10m investment probe: Datuk Seri, Datuk Wira brothers out on MACC bail

Indonesia's government was accused of "gross negligence" in a court case that opened on Wednesday against the president and other officials over a toxic haze emitted by wildfires that blanketed parts of Borneo island.

Indonesian court hears 'negligence' complaint against state over fires, haze

PEN SJ Electronics Sdn Bhd has pledged to invest over US$70 million (RM286.1 million) to establish an advanced packaging materials and thermal management solutions facility in Penang, which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

China firm to invest over US$70m in Penang, create more than 1,000 jobs — CM

Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has approved PJBumi Bhd’s (KL:PJBUMI) proposed share split, expected to boost trading liquidity and attract a broader investor base by lowering trading prices.

PJBumi gets Bursa's nod for proposed share split

WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO/BEIJING/BRUSSELS (Oct 7): The United States, China and the European Union are taking different paths to govern artificial intelligence, as calls grow worldwide to rein in its most powerful systems.

US, China, EU: Three paths to regulating AI

European stocks and the euro dropped on Wednesday as oil prices rose above US$100 amid renewed Middle East tensions while fiscal concerns continued to weigh on sentiment.

European shares, euro fall as energy shock, fiscal worries bite

PARIS (Oct 7): France's economic situation is serious, given the rise in its borrowing costs, but the country does not at this point need help from the European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of France head Emmanuel Moulin said on Wednesday.

France does not need ECB's help at present, says Bank of France head

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB), Malaysia’s second-largest lender by assets, fell to its lowest in three months as banking stocks fell amid persistent concerns over rising bond yields.

Malaysian banking stocks fall as JPMorgan downgrades CIMB, AMMB

From design to the finished device, a chip goes through four main stages. Global giants dominate each stage, but Bursa Malaysia–listed companies are strongest in assembly and test, and in the equipment, machined parts and automation segments that the entire chain depends on.

Where Malaysian players sit in the semiconductor value chain

Worsening air pollution driven by wildfires in Indonesia prompted Malaysia to temporarily shut schools in one of its most populated states, just as a major Formula One race in neighbouring Singapore approaches.

Wildfire haze shuts Malaysia schools and looms over Singapore F1

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to tackle rising living costs in potentially his government’s last budget before he calls national elections.

Anwar set to boost budget spending as election speculation grows

The former Negeri Sembilan Undangs' court case linked to the ongoing power tussle in the state will now be battled out solely in the Seremban High Court.

Undangs withdraw case in KL, legal bid in Seremban remains

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Glove stocks were among Wednesday's most actively traded counters, led by Top Glove Corp Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV), though analysts cautioned the world's largest glove maker's strong finish to its financial year ended Aug 31, 2026 (FY2026) may not signal a sustained recovery.

Top Glove leads glove stocks higher on strong results, but analysts doubt recovery holds

Billionaire Ray Dalio warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is a “classic bubble” that is nearing a bursting point thanks to rising interest rates and the need to turn wealth into cash.

Ray Dalio says we’re nearing point where AI bubble may burst

The appeal records in former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) criminal case are still not ready.

1MDB-Tanore: Appeal records not ready

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Apex Securities expects volatility to remain elevated in the fourth quarter for equities, citing higher oil prices, persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and interest rates staying higher for longer.

Volatility to stay elevated into 4Q for equities; Budget 2027 seen as stock-picking play — Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI extended its downward trend on Wednesday, falling to an 11-month low as persistent foreign selling and cautious sentiment amid elevated oil prices continued to weigh on the local market.

FBM KLCI slides to nearly a year low as foreign selling, high oil prices weigh on sentiment

PERTH/SINGAPORE (Oct 7): Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as the market weighed supply constraints from a storm heading for US oil-producing regions and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia against increased supplies of Middle East crude.

Oil gains as US storm and Houthi air strikes threaten supply

HI Mobility Bhd (KL:HI) is now attractive, said CGS International&nbsp;as it undervalues&nbsp;the bus operator’s growth story following the stock’s recent decline.

HI Mobility now undervalued after recent decline, says CGS International as it starts coverage with 'buy'

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): The 10 Negeri Sembilan executive councilors have filed an originating summons (OS) at the Seremban High Court to challenge the revocation of their appointments, which took effect on Sept 20.

All deposed Negeri Sembilan excos file suit challenging their expulsion

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): Tax collection in Malaysia rose to RM129.6 billion in the first half of 2026 from RM119.1 billion a year earlier, supported by higher corporate income tax and sales and service tax (SST) receipts, the Dewan Rakyat heard on Wednesday.

Higher corporate tax, SST receipts lift first-half collection to RM129.6 bil, Dewan Rakyat told

The 16th Melaka election will be held on Nov 14, the Election Commission (EC) announced after a special meeting on Wednesday.

Melaka polls on Nov 14

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 7): The High Court on Wednesday has asked Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to reconsider whether it wants to continue pursuing its stay application of having to pay RM1.3 million in damages to a retired senior police officer and his wife, over their home being badly damaged after DBKL had allowed the construction of a condominium nearby.

KL City Hall told to reconsider continuing with stay order application over having to pay RM1.3 million damages

When you are in your 60s, a visit to the physio is almost a must. The neck and shoulders stiffen, and so do the glutes. To relieve the nagging pain and loosen the tight muscles, I go to Your Physio in SS15, Subang Jaya.

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TUN Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, one of Malaya’s earliest Malay women doctors and a pioneering public health physician who would spend decades at the centre of Malaysian public life, died on Sept 28 at the age of 100.

Malaysians knew her as Siti Hasmah, though she said in a 2024 podcast intervie...

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FTSE Russell has reaffirmed the emerging-market status of Indonesian equities amid measures taken by local authorities to improve transparency.&nbsp;

FTSE affirms Indonesia’s emerging status on ongoing reforms

The KLIA aerotrain will undergo a scheduled software upgrade to strengthen its operational robustness and long-term performance following the completion of 20,000 continuous operational hours.