<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): Malaysia’s central bank said on Monday the Financial Stability Review report will be published only once a year instead of semi-annually.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>There will be no publication of the report that assesses the overall health of the Malaysian financial system and its potential risks for the first half of 2026, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said in a statement. The next report is scheduled for release in March 2027, BNM noted.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>However, BNM will continue efforts to provide timely and focused insights into developments affecting the financial system, the central bank stressed.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The last report, which also covered the insurance sector, flagged tough business conditions for the second half of 2025 from cost pressures eating into profits and global uncertainties that may disrupt exports and supply chains.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The implementation of domestic policy measures is expected to raise businesses’ operating costs and weigh on profit margins, with banks in Malaysia being vigilant, especially on borrowers in more vulnerable segments facing the cost pressures, the October 2025 report noted.</p></div>


Malaysia’s central bank said on Monday the Financial Stability Review report will be published only once a year instead of semi-annually.

BNM cuts Financial Stability Review publication to once a year, next report due in March 2027

From design to the finished device, a chip goes through four main stages. Global giants dominate each stage, but Bursa Malaysia–listed companies are strongest in assembly and test, and in the equipment, machined parts and automation segments that the entire chain depends on.

Where Malaysian players sit in the semiconductor value chain

FTSE Russell has reaffirmed the emerging-market status of Indonesian equities amid measures taken by local authorities to improve transparency.  FTSE said it will continue to closely monitor capital market integrity reforms in the country.

FTSE reiterates Indonesia’s emerging status amid ongoing reforms

A record-breaking rally on Wall Street may set the tone for Asian markets as traders focus on earnings, even as elevated oil prices threaten to keep interest rates and global bond yields higher for longer.

Record run for US stocks to set tone for Asia

Oil steadied as traders weighed increased flows through the Strait of Hormuz against a pickup in Iranian attacks against vessels. West Texas Intermediate traded below US$90 a barrel after a volatile session on Tuesday, while Brent settled near US$101.

Oil steadies with focus on Hormuz shipments and vessel attacks

Wall Street traders drove stocks to all-time highs on growing bets that Corporate America will be able to weather the threats from still-elevated energy costs and interest rates.

S&P 500 climbs to record high on earnings optimism

Home confinement granted under a royal conditional pardon cannot be equated with a statutory house arrest order as it operates under its own set of rules, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

Home confinement under royal pardon differs from house arrest, has own SOPs — Saifuddin

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

CIMB, Zetrix AI, Top Glove, Samaiden, Mesiniaga, Scientex, Dialog, Elridge Energy, Insights Analytics, SLGC

Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (KL:CHGP) said on Tuesday that its proposed disposal of four loss-making commercial vehicle and bodyworks subsidiaries and the earlier aborted sale of the same businesses were negotiated under different commercial terms and transaction structures.

Chin Hin Group Property says fresh commercial vehicle business deal negotiated under different terms

Gold ticked up on Tuesday, supported by a pause in the US Treasury yield's rally and a weaker dollar, while investors awaited the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) September meeting for fresh clues on its monetary policy outlook.

Gold edges up as dollar, Treasury yields slip

The crew of a merchant ship was missing on Tuesday after the vessel sank in the Black Sea off Nato member Bulgaria following a drone strike that Prime Minister Rumen Radev described as a gross violation of international law.

Drone sinks ship off Bulgaria as fears grow about hybrid attacks by Russia

<p>Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said the exact amount it owes the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is still being finalised between the two parties, a day after Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the company had accumulated RM314 million in unpaid remittances.</p>


Zetrix says still finalising amount owed to JPJ after Loke reveals RM314m arrears

<p>Top Glove Corp Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) expects an even better FY2027 after its net profit tripled in the financial year ended Aug 31, 2026 (FY2026).</p>


Top Glove expects an even better FY2027 after strong FY2026

<p>Home confinement granted under a royal conditional pardon cannot be equated with a statutory house arrest order as it operates under its own set of rules, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.</p>


<p>Berjaya Corp Bhd (KL:BJCORP) said its main businesses at Berjaya Hills remain fully operational despite enforcement action by the Pahang authorities, and expects no material financial or operational impact from the issue.</p>


Berjaya says core Berjaya Hills businesses unaffected by Pahang enforcement action

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


<p>US bond yields fell from their highest levels since 2002 as oil prices retreated below US$100 a barrel and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted the government’s debt load can be tamed.</p>


US yields fall from 2002 high as oil dips, Bessent vows on debt

<p>The Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday approved amendments to legislation that would empower the youth and sports minister to revoke the registration of sports bodies deemed harmful to national security, public order or morality.</p>


Dewan Rakyat approves bill giving minister authority to revoke sports bodies amid concerns about 'absolute power'

<p>Former Treasury secretary Janet Yellen criticised President Donald Trump’s treatment of US allies, and backed the idea of retaliation for protectionist moves.</p>


Yellen says Trump ‘appalling’ on US allies, backs retaliation

<p>Asteel Group Bhd (KL:ASTEEL) has appointed former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain @ Abd Rasid as independent non-executive chairman and new controlling shareholder Datuk Clifford Hii Toh Leong as executive deputy chairman.</p>


Asteel names ex-IGP Razarudin chairman, Clifford Hii executive deputy chairman in board revamp

<p>Renewable energy solutions provider Samaiden Group Bhd (KL:SAMAIDEN) said its contracts to undertake works for a 99.99-megawatt (MW) Large Scale Solar 5+ (LSS5+) project are worth RM238 million.</p>


Samaiden reveals RM238 mil contract value for LSS5+ solar project

<p>Top Glove Corporation Bhd (KL:TOPGLOV) said labour shortage remains a primary constraint in scaling up production as it seeks to capture rising global demand following its best year since 2021.</p>


Top Glove eyes higher output but says manpower remains key hurdle

<p>A survey of 1,000 people by the Malaysia&nbsp;Retail Chain Association found that 59% of them were unable to use the one-off RM100 government aid at their preferred shops to buy essentials, while 72% switched stores to do so.</p>


Retailers call for wider access to Sara as 59% of those surveyed unable to use aid at preferred stores

<p>All schools, kindergartens and childcare centres across the Batu Pahat district have been ordered to close from Wednesday, Oct 7, after the air pollutant index (API) reading exceeded 200, reaching the “very unhealthy” level.</p>


Haze: Batu Pahat schools, kindergartens and childcare centres to close as API exceeds 200

<p>Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the financial industry are developing industry-wide fraud alert capabilities that could warn banks and customers of potential risks before transactions are completed, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.</p>


Malaysia’s financial sector prevents RM1.9 bil in attempted fraud transactions in 1H2026

<p>Insights Analytics Bhd (KL:IAB), which mainly provides asset management systems to water utilities, has secured a RM14.44 million subcontract to construct a water treatment plant in Sarawak's Miri division.</p>


Insights Analytics secures contract for Suai water treatment plant in Miri

<p>Dialog Group Bhd (KL:DIALOG) said its 50.01%-owned joint venture company has been awarded concession rights and operatorship for the L8/66 exploration block onshore Thailand.</p>


Dialog JV bags onshore O&G concession in Thailand

<p>Mesiniaga Bhd (KL:MSNIAGA) has won a RM32.3 million contract from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMDC) for the maintenance and licence renewal of its MyGST System.</p>


Mesiniaga wins two-year RM32.3m contract extension from Customs Dept

<p>Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Tuesday.</p>


FBM KLCI up 0.1% to 1,633.35 on Oct 6, 2026  

<p>Elridge Energy Holdings Bhd (KL:ELRIDGE) is investing RM45 million to venture into the manufacturing and the sale of activated carbon business for&nbsp;use across water treatment, industrial purification and related filtration.</p>


Elridge Energy invests RM45m to venture into activated carbon business

<p>Indonesia rolled back parts of a business-friendly labour law, tightening restrictions on outsourcing and fixed-term contracts.</p>
