<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2):&nbsp;Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday:</div>

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A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Friday.

FBM KLCI up 0.03% to 1,630.87 on Oct 2, 2026

Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 21 of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka state polls, retaining its three key leaders as candidates, including caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Melaka polls: BN to field Ab Rauf, Akmal, Noor Helmy, unveils eight new faces

Pakatan Harapan (PH) on Saturday night announced 21 candidates to contest the Melaka state election on Nov 14.

PH announces 21 candidates for Melaka state election

Indonesia cut exports of natural gas to Singapore on Saturday to prioritise domestic demand, an official said, with the two countries at loggerheads over regional air pollution emanating from wildfires on the vast archipelago.

Indonesia says cutting gas exports to Singapore to prioritise domestic demand

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday disclosed that a global investor plans to invest US$50 billion (RM204 billion) in the artificial intelligence (AI), new technology and data centre sectors in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.

Anwar says a global investor plans US$50b tech investment in Malaysia

Demonstrators gathered in Paris and cities across France on Saturday under the watch of 70,000 police officers, as the government sought to prevent a repeat of the riots and looting that rocked the country last weekend.

France protests begin under heavy security as police seek to prevent fresh unrest

The National Cost of Living Action Plan 2030 (NCLAP30), launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday, outlines 429 measures under 35 strategies to ease cost-of-living pressures and improve the people's well-being.

National Cost of Living Action Plan 2030 outlines 429 measures — Armizan

The country’s insurance and takaful industry continues to increase efforts to promote financial inclusion through the launch of MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform that provides easier access to information for persons with disabilities (PwD).

BNM: MyCoverageOKU facilitates persons with disabilities' access to insurance, takaful info

Growth and value shares are set for an overhaul after S&P Dow Jones Indices adopted new rules on how to sort equities into the two investment styles.

Growth, value stocks set for reshuffle as S&P adopts new rules

The Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) will collaborate with the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) to investigate possible links between Malaysian-based syndicates and the seizure of 1.16 tonnes of ketamine from a tanker off Tanjung Balai Asahan, Indonesia, on Oct 20.

Ketamine seizure: PDRM, Indonesian police to jointly probe Malaysian links

Barisan Nasional (BN) will stick to its agreement to allocate seven seats it is not contesting to Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the Melaka state election, despite attempts to secure additional seats.

BN to stick with contesting 21 seats, seven for PN in Melaka state election — Zahid

Matters concerning the position of Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director general&nbsp;Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain will be handled&nbsp;by&nbsp;the Home Ministry secretary general and the chief secretary to the government, said Home Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Shuhaily's position as Border Control DG under discussion between top civil servants — home minister

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday disclosed that a global investor plans to invest US$50 billion (RM204 billion) in the artificial intelligence (AI), new technology and data centre&nbsp;sectors in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.

The RM851 million Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass project has reached 93.19% physical progress as of Sept 30&nbsp;and is expected to be completed by April 2027.

Chow: Contractor financing keeps Air Itam bypass on track despite unsold Gurney Bay land

Growth and value shares are set for an overhaul after S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices adopted new rules on how to sort equities into the two investment styles.

The younger brother&nbsp;of Sultan of Terengganu&nbsp;Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, Datuk Seri Dr Tengku Baderul Zaman, son of the late Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, passed away at 1.20am&nbsp;on Saturday at Gleneagles Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. He was 51.

Sultan Mizan's brother passes away; Terengganu declares three-day mourning

The country’s insurance and takaful industry continues to increase efforts to promote financial inclusion through the launch of MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform that provides easier access to information for persons&nbsp;with disabilities (PwD).

Indonesia cut exports of natural gas to Singapore on Saturday to prioritise domestic demand, an official said, with the two countries at loggerheads over&nbsp;regional air pollution emanating from wildfires on the vast archipelago.

Barisan Nasional (BN) will stick to its agreement to allocate seven seats it is not contesting to Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the Melaka state election, despite attempts to secure additional seats.

Barisan Nasional (BN) will contest 21 of the 28 seats in the upcoming Melaka state polls, retaining its three key leaders as candidates, including caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Demonstrators gathered in Paris and cities across France on Saturday under the watch of 70,000 police officers, as the government sought to prevent a repeat of the riots and looting that rocked the country last weekend.

Pakatan Harapan (PH) on Saturday night announced 21 candidates to contest the Melaka state election on Nov 14.

Shares of Switzerland’s ultra-defensive big companies are a bright spot in a tumultuous period for European equity markets.

Swiss stocks becoming a haven from AI fears roiling markets

The government is prepared to absorb an increase in fuel subsidy costs, which could reach RM45 billion annually amid a surge in global crude oil prices, rather than pass the burden on to the people through higher fuel prices.

Anwar: Govt ready to absorb fuel subsidy costs of up to RM45 bil a year

The National Cost of Living Action Plan 2030 (NCLAP30), launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday, outlines 429 measures under 35 strategies to ease cost-of-living pressures and improve the people's well-being.

Malaysia’s construction industry may be growing at a healthy clip, but many contractors, particularly the smaller ones, may not be receiving their payments quickly enough.

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Selangor is targeting RM90 billion in investments this year, up from RM80 billion recorded last year, following encouraging investment momentum in the state.

Selangor targets RM90 bil in investments this year, says Amirudin

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a thorough, transparent and uncompromising investigation into the death of Noorizwan Zulkefly in police custody.

Anwar orders thorough, transparent probe into death in police custody

All educational institutions in Johor will resume operations on Monday, Oct 26, following an assessment of the haze situation and evaluations by relevant agencies.

Johor schools to reopen on Monday as haze situation improves

Sarawak&nbsp;PAS&nbsp;is targeting to contest four seats in the 13th Sarawak state election, namely Beting Maro, Samariang and Sebuyau, while a fourth seat in the northern region of the state is still under consideration.

Sarawak PAS targets four seats in 13th state election

The Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) will collaborate with the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) to investigate possible links&nbsp;between Malaysian-based syndicates and the seizure of 1.16 tonnes of ketamine from a tanker off Tanjung Balai Asahan, Indonesia, on Oct 20.