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A lens on Malaysia’s politics 

Haze from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore for more than a month, closing schools and sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing.

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Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) said discussions over its potential privatisation remain ongoing, with no firm decision on whether a deal will proceed, according to group chief executive officer Lim Chern Yuan.

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Formosa Prosonic Industries Bhd (KL:FPI) has redesignated executive director Cheong Hong Yip, 58, as its new managing director, effective immediately.

Formosa Prosonic redesignates Cheong Hong Yip as managing director

Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls.

Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency

NEW YORK (Sept 30): Cost of living concerns in the US are very real, but the debate about affordability involves statistics that often aren’t as straightforward as they seem.

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Indonesia plans to increase the tax-free income threshold for the first time in a decade, a senior minister said, a move aimed at increasing disposable income and spurring economic activity.

Indonesia plans to raise tax-free income threshold to boost economic activity 

A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Thursday.

FBM KLCI down 1.26% to 1,630.36 on Oct 1, 2026

LONDON (Sept 30): If you think all the new investment spending pouring into the world economy right now is solely targeted at Big Tech and AI, you're only half right. According to some estimates, the planned increase in Group of Seven (G7) defence spending over the next ​decade may match it ...

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Questions loomed on Thursday over the motives and background of a co-pilot who stabbed the captain of a passenger jet on its way to Israel, in what Israeli officials have said was an apparent attempt to crash the plane with more than 170 people on board.

Israel vows to get to 'root' of flydubai attack, UAE launches investigation

Malaysia's pension system needs to evolve as people live longer and patterns of work change, with reforms needed to strengthen coverage, adequacy, equity and the sustainability of retirement income over a longer lifespan.

EPF urges pension system reforms, pivot to lifelong retirement income

<p>A former chief executive officer of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB) has been charged with criminal breach of trust (CBT) for misappropriating RM37.4 million earmarked for solar power development.</p>


Former UiTM Holdings CEO charged with CBT of misappropriating RM37 mil

<p>THIS commentary attempts to answer this question.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): The three co-founders and executive directors of Main Market-listed MN Holdings Bhd (KL:MNHLDG) have made a combined net gain of nearly RM45 million after converting company warrants into shares at just 20 sen apiece and offloading a chunk of those shares to institutional investors at RM3.91 per share.</p>


MN Holdings founders make windfall from selling 20 sen warrant-converted shares at RM3.91

<p>Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus Group to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), at an undisclosed value.</p>


Malaysia Aviation Group to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering by 2027

<p>PETRONAS said on Thursday the Songkhla export pipeline has been shut down temporarily after finding an issue during a routine inspection.</p>


PETRONAS shuts down Songkhla pipeline temporarily

<p>The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia awards has shortlisted 12 top nominees across four entrepreneur categories — Emerging, Technology, Woman and Master.</p>


EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Malaysia names its 12 top nominees

<p>PT AirAsia Indonesia is considering restructuring some liabilities and selling shares as the low-cost carrier seeks to repair a balance sheet that has kept its shares suspended since July.</p>


AirAsia Indonesia mulls share sales, liability restructuring

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): GB Bond Holdings Bhd (KL:GBBOND) was barely higher in its ACE Market debut on Thursday before the industrial adhesive maker slipped below the listing price.</p>


GB Bond ends first day on ACE Market below IPO price

<p>Moody’s Ratings has assigned a first-time A3 issuer rating to PETRONAS International Corporation Ltd (PICL), with a stable outlook, citing its strategic importance to parent Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS).</p>


PETRONAS’ international arm gets first 'A3' rating from Moody’s

<p>Global aviation advisory firm Alton Aviation Consultancy has launched a campaign to help low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) raise as much as US$1 billion (RM4.1 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.</p>


MOF backs AirAsia fundraising drive led by Alton, sources say

<p>Advertising expenditure pressures at Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (KL:ASTRO) show no sign of easing after the pay-TV operator reported a weaker-than-expected quarter, TA Securities said in its final report on the company before ceasing coverage.</p>


TA Securities says adex pressures at Astro show no sign of easing, keeps ‘sell’ call as it ceases coverage

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 1): IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) said Bursa Malaysia Securities has approved the listing of its proposed RM7.58 billion IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on the Main Market.</p>


IOI Properties gets Bursa Securities approval for RM7.58b REIT listing

<p>Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday visited the grave of his wife, Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, at Pusara Negara, three days after her death.</p>


Mahathir visits Hasmah's grave

<p>Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed a RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing exercise, which it said will strengthen its financial position and support its next phase of growth.</p>


DNB completes RM5.2 bil syndicated Islamic financing ahead of ownership transition

<p>WASHINGTON (Sept 30): US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South Korea to invest some US$200 billion in US projects, but Seoul quickly suggested one key element, a US$54 billion pipeline for an LNG project in Alaska, was not yet set in stone.</p>


Trump unveils US$200 bil South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

<p>SINGAPORE (Oct 1): Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday and global bonds remained under pressure after a brutal September as investors weighed a slower-than-expected rise in US inflation in August that lessens the probability of a rate hike later this month.</p>


Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September 

<p>The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified governance issues and weaknesses in the management of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd following investigations into losses incurred by the company.</p>


MACC identifies governance issues in management of UiTM Holdings

<p>A Federal Court judge has ruled that the decision on whether a preliminary issue raised by the Sarawak government should be heard first&nbsp;can only be made by a full Federal Court bench, and not just one judge.</p>


PETRONAS to submit first over its petition on oil and gas rights in Sarawak, but...

<p>MELBOURNE (Oct 1): Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Thursday that it would acquire Meteoric Resources in a A$968 million (US$672 million) all-share deal for the Brazil-based miner, adding a new source of heavy rare earths to the top Western supplier.</p>


Australia's Lynas Rare Earths to buy Meteoric Resources for US$672 mil

<p>German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG sees the potential to eventually start making semiconductors in Thailand, following an investment of 48 billion baht (US$1.44 billion or RM5.84 billion) to expand its assembly and packaging footprint in the country.</p>
