<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense &amp; Security of Brazil to join the company's regional and global supply chain.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy call by the company’s chief commercial officer, Frederico Lemos, at Wisma Pertahanan on Friday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He said Embraer has expertise in aircraft development and integrated defence solutions.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"This meeting paves the way to explore collaboration in developing the local downstream ecosystem and opportunities for Malaysia to participate in Embraer’s supply chain at regional and global levels.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>"This potential aligns with the aspirations of the National Defence Industry Policy (DIPN) to strengthen the capabilities of the local defence industry," he said in a Facebook post.</p></div>

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Malaysia is exploring cooperation with Embraer Defense & Security of Brazil to join the company's regional and global supply chain.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the matter was discussed during a courtesy call by the company’s chief commercial officer, Frederico Lemos, at Wisma Pertahanan on Friday.

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A total of 8,000 businesses in Kuala Lumpur renewed their business licences within two months after a new multi-year renewal initiative was introduced in July.

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Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red Sea shipping route or an assault on multiple fronts, regional and Western officials told Reuters.

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Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) said its wholly‑owned Indonesian unit, PT Perindustrian Sawit Synergi (PT PSS), has received the arbitral award in a dispute involving the termination of a gas supply agreement.

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Construction of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1) is progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule, with the vessel expected to begin its voyage home in late January next year.

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Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves in a move cheered by US President Donald Trump as he seeks help to cool off surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): PMCK Bhd (KL:PMCK) has proposed to diversify into the import and supply of medical consumable products by acquiring Derberg Sdn Bhd and Marpoliq Sdn Bhd for RM52.77 million in cash.

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

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SEPANG (Oct 2): The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has become a showcase of Bahrain's prowess at staging world-class sporting events, as evident in the preparations for the hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia which took less than 10 weeks to be completed.

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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): Country Heights Holdings Bhd (KL:CHHB) said its 80.90%-owned subsidiary Golden Horse Palace Bhd (GHPB) has been served with a winding-up petition over two outstanding Industrial Court awards.</p>


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<p>PUTRAJAYA (Oct 2): Berjaya Hills Resorts Bhd has filed leave to appeal to the Federal Court, over the Court of Appeal’s decision on July 16, which had ruled that state governments have the authority to determine quit rent rates without having to obtain approval from the National Land Council (NLC).</p>


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<p>The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will suspend MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX), both under MYEG Group, as its collection agents effective 12.01am on Oct 5, 2026.</p>


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<p>Berjaya Hills Resort Bhd, part of Berjaya Corp Bhd (KL:BJCORP), said the enforcement on its properties by the Pahang authorities was “unconscionable and totally unacceptable”.</p>


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<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s PKR has lost another member of Parliament after Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung announced his resignation from the seat on Friday.</p>


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<p>Zetrix AI Bhd's (KL:ZETRIX) shares fell to a 13-year low of 10 sen in intraday trade on Friday following reports that the company owes the government more than RM200 million it had collected on behalf of the Road Transport Department (popularly known as JPJ).</p>


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<p>PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd (KL:PCHEM) announced on Friday that its chief executive officer Mazuin Ismail will retire effective Jan 1, 2027.</p>


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<p>(Oct 2):&nbsp;A US lawmaker has called on Starbucks to close its first stores in China's Xinjiang, calling it a "morally bankrupt decision" to do business in a region where Uyghurs face repression.</p>


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<p>RTS Operations Pte Ltd (RTSO) said in a statement on Friday that the timeline takes into account the expected duration of the remaining works, as well as the time required for safety certification by a third party and approvals from the grantors of both countries.</p>


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<p>Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) has signed a collaboration term sheet with Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KL:KINERGY) to provide technical advisory and evaluate power infrastructure for its proposed data centre developments, according to a press statement issued on Friday.</p>


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<p>Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made headlines on Friday.</p>


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<p>UWC Bhd (KL:UWC) rose to a fresh high on Friday as analysts flagged upside for the engineering services firm from Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing semiconductor supply chain.</p>


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<p>Malaysian manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of automation to boost productivity and reduce their dependence on foreign labour, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.</p>


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<p>The chief executive of Thai Airways, Chai Eamsiri, has been fired by the company's board following the flag carrier's chaotic response to the heavy floods that hit Bangkok last week, he told reporters on Friday.</p>


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<p>Both the SME Association of Malaysia and Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) have called on the government to defer any minimum wage increase for now, citing challenging operating conditions.</p>


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<p>Seal Incorporated Bhd (KL:SEAL) non-interested shareholders are advised to vote in favour of providing associate company MSR Green Energy Sdn Bhd (MSRGE) a corporate guarantee of RM58.72 million to help it complete several solar projects.</p>
