<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>As a member of the Pardons Board and having considered the written opinion of the Attorney General, I have provided my views in my capacity as the Minister responsible for the Federal Territories at the official meeting of the Pardons Board held last Friday, 11 September 2026.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>I have stated my views honestly, guided by my conscience and with the best interests of the nation in mind. In accordance with Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, the authority and final decision rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) including the decision to defer Dato’ Sri Najib Razak's pardon bid.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>* Hannah Yeoh is minister in the Prime Minister's Department for Federal Territories and MP for Segambut.</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

As a member of the Pardons Board and having considered the written opinion of the Attorney General, I have provided my views in my capacity as the Minister responsible for the Federal Territories at the official meeting of the Pardons Board held last Friday, 11 September 2026. I have stated my views honestly, guided by my conscience and with the best interests of the nation in mind. In accordance with Article 42 of the Federal Constitution, the authority and final decision rests with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) including the decision to defer Dato’ Sri Najib Razak's pardon bid.

Statement by Hannah Yeoh on Najib's pardon bid

US import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.

US import prices jump in August on strength in capital, consumer goods

US retail sales rebounded more than expected in August as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and stocked up for the new school year, reinforcing the economy's resilience even as consumers grow more anxious about high inflation.

US retail sales rebound sharply in August

Retail prices for unsubsidised fuels in Malaysia will jump by 35 sen per litre for the week starting Sept 17, driven by a sharp increase in global crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Unsubsidised fuel prices to jump 35 sen per litre from Sept 17

A total of 38 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings as of 5pm Wednesday.

Unhealthy air quality in 38 areas across Peninsular Malaysia as of Wednesday evening

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (KL:BIMB) has named former Ryt Bank chief executive officer Melvin Ooi as its new group chief technology and transformation officer, as the lender accelerates plans to modernise its technology infrastructure.

Former Ryt Bank CEO Melvin Ooi joins Bank Islam as tech chief

Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated market at about US$3 billion (RM12.1 billion), two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business — Reuters

Oil prices fell on Wednesday as reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes via Oman eased concerns about the scale of Middle East supply disruptions, while European diesel prices hovered near a record high.

Oil slips as Saudi Arabia offers more crude via Oman; diesel near record high

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies.

Saudis pound Yemen as Houthis solidify gains in new theatre of Middle East war

Monaco is among several nations poised to exit a global financial watchdog’s dirty money watchlist next month, marking a change in fortune for the city-state that’s home to the world’s highest concentration of millionaires and billionaires.

Monaco set to exit dirty-money list along with Bulgaria, Ivory Coast

Global stocks ticked higher on Wednesday as recent rises in government bond yields and oil prices paused ahead of a key US Federal Reserve interest-rate decision later in the day.

Global stocks tick up as oil falls, bonds stabilise ahead of Fed decision

OVER the past decade or so, a new crop of third-generation family members has been moving into management roles and boardrooms at Bursa Malaysia-listed companies.

Some are still being nurtured while others have accumulated years of operating experience and are moving into the top jobs. ...

When the third generation steps into the business

The government will hold a special meeting on Thursday to explore immediate mitigation measures following public outcry over surging electricity bills amid the recent hot weather and haze, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.

Anwar: Govt to hold special meeting on Thursday to address rising electricity bills 

Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (KL:BIMB) has named former Ryt Bank chief executive officer Melvin Ooi as its new group chief technology and transformation officer, as the lender accelerates plans to modernise its technology infrastructure.

Retail prices for unsubsidised fuels in Malaysia will jump by 35 sen per litre for the week starting Sept 17, driven by a sharp increase in global crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate.

Indonesia's anti-graft agency said it has detained eight people, including the president director of property developer Summarecon Agung and government officials, in an alleged bribery case involving land-use rights.

Indonesia detains eight suspects, including property developer executive, in alleged bribery case

Saudi warplanes pounded Yemen, the Houthis said on Wednesday, as the Iran-backed fighters solidified their gains after a lightning advance that has extended Tehran's reach in the Middle East war and further disrupted global oil supplies.

Indonesia's wildfires could go on until early November with the rainy season expected to arrive late, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni told local media on Wednesday, as he urged people to stop using fire to clear land during an extended drought.

Indonesia's wildfires may last until early November, minister says

Starbucks Corp is weighing the sale of a majority stake in its Japan business in a potential deal that could value the coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated market at about US$3 billion (RM12.1 billion), two people with knowledge of the matter said.

South Korea's SK Hynix is in talks with Intel about a deal that would see it manufacture memory chips on US soil for the first time, three people familiar with the discussions said.

SK Hynix in talks with Intel about deal to make memory chips in the US for first time — Reuters

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Cover Story 1: Balancing transit-oriented growth with housing for all

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Monaco is among several nations poised to exit a global financial watchdog’s dirty money watchlist next month, marking a change in fortune for the city-state that’s home to the world’s highest concentration of millionaires and billionaires.

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Asian stocks gain, FX subdued ahead of Fed decision

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in public on Wednesday for the first time since being transferred to the International Criminal Court 18 months ago to face murder charges regarding his war on drugs.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union.

EU floats Canada becoming bloc’s first ‘associate member’

Hugo Boss has appointed Frasers CEO Michael Murray as the chairman of its supervisory board, the German fashion group said on Wednesday.

Hugo Boss names Frasers CEO Murray board chairman

US import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.

US retail sales rebounded more than expected in August as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and stocked up for the new school year, reinforcing the economy's resilience even as consumers grow more anxious about high inflation.