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YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 21, 2026

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 21, 2026 

The 10 sacked Negeri Sembilan executive councilors have filed a motion at the Federal Court seeking to challenge the state ruler's decision last month to remove them.

Negeri Sembilan excos ask Federal Court if their sacking is constitutional

The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.

Fastest ageing states as Malaysians grow older

Asian stocks were set to track US stock futures higher as strong earnings from some of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom helped revive the tech trade.

US stock futures advance on AI earnings boost

Oil steadied after a choppy session on Tuesday that saw traders parse conflicting headlines on efforts to end the US-Iran war. West Texas Intermediate traded near US$98 a barrel, while Brent closed below US$109 on Tuesday

Oil steadies as traders weigh conflicting signals on Iran talks

Stocks rose in late hours as SpaceX reported solid earnings fueled by a big jump in its artificial-intelligence business.

Stocks climb in late hours after SpaceX’s earnings

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said highly classified public-sector data is prohibited from being stored in cloud environments, which allow data to be kept and accessed over the internet.

Gobind: Highly classified public-sector data barred from cloud storage

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:

SD Guthrie, MISC, Yinson, Gamuda, Zetrix AI, LYC Healthcare, Computer Forms, Bus Cap, South Malaysia Industries 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's answers in Parliament on Tuesday had avoided the key issue of alleged enforcement agency collusion with a purported "corporate mafia", said Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

PM avoided core issue of 'corporate mafia' allegations, says Rafizi

<p>Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain.</p>


Selangor sultan warns royal family against abusing status for personal gain

<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


<p>South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) has succeeded in its bid to remove six directors nominated by a substantial shareholder after the High Court quashed the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval of their appointment.&nbsp;</p>


South Malaysia Industries wins court battle to remove 6 directors picked by major shareholder and approved by SC

<p>Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon (TS Wong) has offloaded another 3.13 million shares, bringing his stake down to 1.85%.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Zetrix AI MD TS Wong's stake down to 1.85% 

<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's answers in Parliament on Tuesday had avoided the key issue of alleged enforcement agency collusion with a purported "corporate mafia", said Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.</p>


<p>The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.</p>


<p>Wall Street's main indices climbed on Tuesday as healthcare stocks hit a record high and easing oil prices boosted investor sentiment, while markets continued to stabilise following last week's technology-led sell-off.</p>


Wall Street gains as healthcare stocks rally, oil prices fall

<p>Asian stocks were set to track US stock futures higher as strong earnings from some of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom helped revive the tech trade.</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has denied any involvement in the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) decision to cancel the registration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) Tuesday.</p>

<p>PKR secretary general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh described as defamatory the allegation by Parti Pejuang...

Fuziah slams Mukhriz, demands apology over alleged plan to deregister Perikatan 

<p>General Electric Co raised its full-year outlook amid strong aircraft engine demand, in a sign that air travel has yet to retreat despite resurgent jet fuel prices.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted earnings will be US$8 to US$8.10 a share this year, up from a prior range of US$7.65 to US$7.85, the company said as it reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>


GE lifts outlook as air travel boom shrugs off fuel costs

<p>Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said highly classified public-sector data is prohibited from being stored in cloud environments, which allow data to be kept and accessed over the internet.</p>


<p>The 10 sacked Negeri Sembilan executive councilors have filed a motion at the Federal Court seeking to challenge the state ruler's decision last month to remove them.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Stocks rose in late hours as SpaceX reported solid earnings fueled by a big jump in its artificial-intelligence business.</p>


<p>Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.</p>


<p>Oil steadied after a choppy session on Tuesday that saw traders parse conflicting headlines on efforts to end the US-Iran war.&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate traded near US$98 a barrel, while Brent closed below US$109 on Tuesday</p>


<p>The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will allocate RM150 million from 2026 to 2030 to repair and upgrade public toilets managed by local authorities (PBTs).</p>


KPKT to allocate RM150m for public toilet upgrades from 2026 to 2030

<p>Pending sales of existing US homes fell to a record low in September as high mortgage rates continued to weigh on demand.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


US pending home sales plunged in September to a record low

<p>Walmart Inc is bundling its online subscription program with a Sam’s Club membership to lure shoppers from Amazon Prime and other competitors.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Walmart sweetens subscription plan to win online shoppers

<p>Amazon said on Tuesday it plans to hire more than 300,000 workers for the US holiday season, marking the first increase in recruitment for the period in three years as the online retailer prepares for a surge in orders.</p>


Amazon to recruit over 300,000 workers for holiday season in first hiring jump in three years

<p>（吉隆坡20日讯）金务大（Gamuda Bhd）（KL:GAMUDA）已与霹雳州政府签署协议，将开发及营运霹雳北部供水计划（NPWSS）。</p>
