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

FBM KLCI down 0.09% to 1,725.89 on Aug 17, 2026

MILAN (Sept 27): US builder Caddell Construction has formally committed to pay €30.941 million (US$35.24 million) in a probe into alleged worker exploitation at the site of the new US consulate in Milan, a document seen by Reuters showed.

US consulate builder in Milan to pay US$35 mil over labour probe

BUTTERWORTH (Sept 27): The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has applied to become a component party of Barisan Nasional (BN), with Penang as the starting point before the move is taken to the national level.

All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front seeks to become BN component party, starting in Penang

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): The Nepalese government is considering legal measures to address cases involving individuals whose status remains undetermined, including foreign nationals, following floods and landslides in the country.

Nepal considers legal measures to determine status of flood, landslide victims — Wisma Putra

ANKARA (Sept 27): A deputy chair of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party stepped down after an opposition politician accused her of making a large profit on shares just before a funds crisis triggered a major selloff on the country's stock market.

Deputy chair of Türkiye's AK Party resigns after trading allegation amid funds crisis

MILAN (Sept 27): Italian luxury group Armani is open to considering more than one investor for the sale of a 15% stake earmarked in founder Giorgio Armani's will, chief executive Giuseppe Marsocci said on Sunday.

Armani CEO says stake sale could involve multiple investors, no decision made

BANGKOK (Sept 27): Thailand has declared Sept 28 and 29 as special public holidays in Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces as authorities step up flood response efforts following days of heavy rain that that inundated parts of the capital.

Thailand declares two-day holiday in Bangkok, nearby provinces amid floods

SHANGHAI (Sept 27): China's military conducted a joint naval and air training exercise around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, it said on Sunday.

China conducts naval, air exercise around disputed shoal in South China Sea

(Sept 27): The Netherlands needs to keep government spending in check, according to Dutch central bank chief Olaf Sleijpen.

Dutch need to keep state debt in check, central bank chief says

BHUBANESWAR, India/KATHMANDU (Sept 27): Heavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides that killed 56 people in India, while in Nepal, 14 have died and another 11 are missing, with authorities there warning on Sunday that more flash floods are possible.

Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal

FAIRFORD, England (Sept 27): British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.

Men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by US

WE, the members of G25, are deeply disturbed by the unprecedented attempts to remove His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and by the extraordinary events that have followed.&nbsp;

Opinion: G25 statement on the rule of law in Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has started an investigation into losses incurred by UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd in 2023.

MACC probes UiTM Holdings’ losses, RM42 mil solar project payment

BUTTERWORTH (Sept 27): The police will summon former Negeri Sembilan state executive council (exco) members starting Monday (Sept 28) and the day after to record their statements, to assist the investigation into the administrative and royal institution crisis in the state following several police reports lodged regarding the matter.

IGP: Police to record statement of former Negeri Sembilan exco

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): Families of 55 Malaysians still missing following the flash flood in Nepal have urged the government to consider a special moratorium on the victims’ financial commitments, as their families are now facing difficulties accessing the victims’ accounts and assets, insurance coverage, and managing their loans.&nbsp;

Nepal floods: Families of 55 missing Malaysians seek PM’s intervention, moratorium

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Quill Group of Companies Sdn Bhd and China Mobile International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) digitalisation and data centres in Malaysia.

Quill Group, China Mobile International to explore AI, data centre opportunities in Malaysia

In keeping with the adage that history never repeats itself but often rhymes, I suspect that we could soon see developments in international macroeconomic policy for which there are clear precedents. As with the Plaza Accord in 1985, when the United States and four of its major trading partners agreed to coordinate policies to weaken the US dollar, a new agreement to address today’s global imbalances has become increasingly necessary.

The Emerging World: China’s External Surplus Makes a “Mandarin Accord” Inevitable

MELAKA (Sept 27): Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka has confirmed that it has completed seat allocations among its state-level component parties for the upcoming Melaka state election.&nbsp;

Melaka seat allocation completed, PH Presidential Council to finalise, says Adly Zahari

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27):&nbsp;A signalling system disruption between Kalumpang and Kuala Kubu Bharu on Saturday (Sept 26) left KTM Komuter and ETS services delayed by up to five hours.

Signalling disruption caused up to five-hour delays for KTM Komuter, ETS

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Five areas, four in Johor and one in Sarawak, recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at an unhealthy level as of 4pm on Sunday.

Five areas with unhealthy API, KL at moderate level as of 4pm 

(Sept 27):&nbsp;South Korea’s excess tax revenue may exceed 50 trillion won (US$37 billion) this year, according to a Yonhap News report, reflecting factors including a stronger-than-expected semiconductor cycle.

South Korea tax windfall seen above 50 tril won — Yonhap

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The name John Heah might not instantly be on everyone’s lips when it comes to the topic of built spaces, but the designs dreamed up by the Penang-born, London-based principal and owner of architectural firm Heah &amp; Co have been bewitching jet-set travellers and luxury e...

Of space + style

(Sept 27): Under the shadow of Beijing’s single-minded focus on artificial intelligence, China’s consumer stocks are trapped in a lost decade.

China’s consumer stocks face lost decade as AI steals spotlight

(Sept 27): Saudi Aramco has hired Evercore Inc&nbsp;to advise on a major restructuring that would create a standalone gas division and open the door to a potential future listing of the unit, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Saudi Aramco said to work with Evercore on gas unit plans — Bloomberg

BANGKOK (Sept 27):&nbsp;Thailand has declared Sept 28 and 29 as special public holidays in Bangkok and three neighbouring provinces as authorities step up flood response efforts following days of heavy rain that that inundated parts of the capital.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will hold a special meeting on Sunday night with assemblymen from the parties forming the Negeri Sembilan government to seek a solution to the political crisis in the state.

Zahid to meet Negeri Sembilan BN, PAS, Wawasan assemblymen tonight

(Sept 27): Iran said it’s awaiting a definitive US response to a seven-day proposal for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz but won’t soften its conditions, after President Donald Trump voiced his rejection.

Iran says won’t soften demands after Trump rejects Hormuz offer

MELAKA (Sept 27): The principle of justice must continue to be the cornerstone of PKR’s struggle as it faces the Melaka state election, said the party’s Advisory Council chairman Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Melaka polls: PKR must continue to uphold principle of justice — Dr Wan Azizah

FAIRFORD, England (Sept 27): British police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.

ANKARA (Sept 27): A deputy chair of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party stepped down after an opposition politician accused her of making a large profit on shares just before a funds crisis triggered a major selloff on the country's stock market.

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): The Nepalese government is considering legal measures to address cases involving individuals whose status remains undetermined, including foreign nationals, following floods and landslides in the country.