<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>BATU PAHAT (Sept 22): A weak earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was detected in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.55pm on Tuesday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the earthquake's epicentre was located at coordinates 1.7 degrees North and 102.7 degrees East at a depth of 10km, approximately 27km southwest of Batu Pahat.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>MetMalaysia stated that tremors were felt in Batu Pahat and surrounding areas, and the department will continue to monitor the situation.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><em>Read also:<br />
<a href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/818971" target="_blank">Quake off Batu Pahat: Tremors felt across Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Klang Valley</a><br />
<a href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/818969" target="_blank">Earthquake off Batu Pahat: Residents thought tremors caused by lorries</a></em></p></div>

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A weak earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was detected in the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.55pm on Tuesday.

Weak 4.4-magnitude earthquake detected in waters off Batu Pahat

US President Donald Trump criticised Cuba as a failed state and said freedom will be coming to the Communist-run island in an United Nations (UN) address on Tuesday that touted greater US involvement in the region.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would argue for Britain to be a "trusted partner" to the European Union's (EU) "Made in Europe" scheme, saying they should not be pitted as enemies on a policy that has the potential to hammer the UK's car industry.

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US President Donald Trump used his United Nations (UN) General Assembly speech on Tuesday to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if no deal is reached to end the conflict.

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Nvidia Corp’s sinking stock valuation is sending a warning signal about the chipmaker’s prospects for maintaining its booming profit growth.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Carimin Petroleum Bhd (KL:CARIMIN) has made Sealink International Bhd (KL:SEALINK) an associate company after increasing its Sealink stake to 25.3%.

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

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Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as markets factored in more restrictive monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) this year, while traders also kept close tabs on the Middle East conflict.

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Federal Reserve Bank of New York president John Williams said the shift to central clearing for US Treasuries and Treasury-collateralised repurchase agreements was ahead of schedule.

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<p>The developer of Eco Business Park 7 in Negeri Sembilan is selling two plots of industrial land for RM1 billion to a data centre operator.</p>


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<h2>Notable filings</h2>

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<p>The Melaka State Legislative Assembly will be dissolved on Wednesday to pave&nbsp;the way for the 16th state election.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): The High Court here has ordered Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)(KL:TENAGA) to pay RM10.52 million in special damages to Penang Bridge concessionaire Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Bhd (PLUS) over a major fire incident in a cable tunnel beneath the bridge in February 2021.</p>


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<p>Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (KL:HENGYUAN) surged to a fresh high on Tuesday, rising as much as 27 sen or 6.2% to RM4.61 during intraday trade.</p>


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<p>Land &amp; General Bhd (KL:L&amp;G) plans to launch the first phase of its Lembah Beringin industrial park in Selangor in the first quarter of next year, with an estimated gross development value of RM1.5 billion.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): A forced auction of Country Heights Holdings Bhd’s (KL:CHHB) land in Kajang, Selangor was cancelled due to absence of bidders.</p>


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<p>A top executive at ASML Holding NV, Europe’s most valuable company, said it isn’t selling any of its chipmaking machines on the continent and that the region risks getting left behind as the US, China and India invest heavily in developing their domestic semiconductor industries.</p>


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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 22): Shares in ViTrox Corporation Bhd (KL:VITROX) hit their highest level since the company’s listing on the ACE Market in 2005 on Tuesday, driven by its strong growth prospects amid the AI infrastructure boom.</p>


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<p>Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI) has proposed a private placement of up to 94.49 million new shares to raise up to RM4.55 million for working capital, making it the second company linked to businessman Wong Thean Soon, better known as TS Wong, to announce a share placement this week.</p>


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<p>Sabah Development Bank Bhd said on Tuesday it is willing to consider a substantial reduction in exposure in PacifiCity to support efforts to revive the long-abandoned project.</p>


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<p>IHH Healthcare Bhd (KL:IHH) outperformed on Tuesday as Macquarie flagged an improving earnings trajectory across the hospital operator’s portfolio.</p>


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<p>Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon's stake in the company has now dropped to 11.06% from 11.97% last Friday, as Wong continued to pare his direct and indirect stakes in the company.</p>


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<p>The Negeri Sembilan executive council on Tuesday unanimously decided to suspend the state secretary and state legal adviser, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim.</p>


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