<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Monday:</p></div>

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Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Monday.

FBM KLCI down 0.75% to 1,595.75 on Oct 19, 2026

(Oct 26): Singapore is diversifying suppliers, adding storage and building new infrastructure to try to protect itself from growing risks of resource nationalism, Singapore’s Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said in a speech on Monday.

Singapore shields itself from energy risks as Indonesia cuts gas

TOKYO (Oct 26): Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.

Japan companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy

Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed a US$40 billion (RM163 billion) debt deal to pay for the chips it needs to fuel its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions.

Musk claims SpaceX closed US$40 bil debt deal for AI chips

SAO PAULO (Oct 25): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.

Lula, Brazil's iconic working class president, wins historic fourth term in dramatic comeback

The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.

Sarawak assembly dissolved, paving way for 13th state polls

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The move by MCA to walk out of an event to unveil Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday (Oct 24) night has raised questions regarding the sincerity of its coalition partner, Umno, in their political cooperation.

Melaka polls: Walk-out by MCA raises question of sincerity of Umno

HONG KONG (Oct 26): Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has mandated seven banks to arrange investor meetings for a planned dual-tranche offshore yuan bond sale, according to a term sheet and preliminary offering memorandum seen by Reuters on Monday.

Meituan mandates banks for offshore yuan bond sale to refinance debt

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Perikatan Nasional (PN) will initiate disciplinary proceedings against Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) over actions deemed contrary to the coalition's interests.

Takiyuddin: PN to initiate disciplinary action against Bersatu

BEIJING (Oct 26): Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in focus.

Oil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concerns

SYDNEY (Oct 26): Share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and company earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.

Asian shares make cautious start, Brent eases from six-month high

<p>(Oct 26):&nbsp;Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp&nbsp;chose locations in Malaysia for US$50 billion in technology investments, the country’s prime minister said, an outlay that would accelerate the billionaire’s global bet on AI infrastructure.</p>

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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Paramount Property, the property development arm of Paramount Corporation Bhd (KL:PARAMON), has signed a development agreement with Lembaga Perumahan Negeri Pulau Pinang (LPNPP) for the proposed redevelopment of 15.3 acres of land in Ujong Batu, Butterworth, Penang.</p>


Paramount Property, Penang Housing Board sign agreement for Ujong Batu redevelopment

<p>SYDNEY (Oct 26): Share markets got off to a cautious start on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and company earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom.</p>


<p>Completing 11 years of schooling from primary (six years) to secondary (five years) is now mandatory for all Malaysian citizens. Parents who fail to comply can be fined up to RM5,000, jailed up to six months, or both. Per the latest United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) data, Malaysians have completed 11.1 years of schooling, on average, well above the global mean of 8.8 years — and just a shade lower than Singapore’s 12 years. A child entering school today has an even higher 12.7 expected years of schooling. By this measure, Malaysia places within the UNDP’s “Very high human development” category. A laudable achievement — but also a false narrative.</p>


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<p>BEIJING (Oct 26): Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns in focus.</p>


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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 26, 2026 

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): The move by MCA to walk out of an event to unveil Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates for the 16th Melaka state election on Saturday (Oct 24)&nbsp;night has raised questions regarding the sincerity of its coalition partner, Umno, in their political cooperation.</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 25): Perikatan Nasional (PN) will initiate disciplinary&nbsp;proceedings against Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) over actions deemed contrary to the coalition's interests.</p>


<p>HONG KONG (Oct 26): Chinese food delivery giant Meituan&nbsp;has mandated seven banks to arrange investor meetings for a planned dual-tranche offshore yuan bond sale, according to a term sheet and preliminary offering memorandum seen by <em>Reuters</em> on Monday.</p>


<p>The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on Monday, paving the way for the 13th Sarawak State Election.</p>


<p>SAO PAULO (Oct 25): Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, the country's electoral court said, in a shock result that defied polls, precedent and global anti-incumbent sentiment to put the brakes on a wave of right-wing election victories across Latin America.</p>


<p>TOKYO (Oct 26): Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.</p>


<p>Elon Musk said SpaceX has closed a US$40 billion (RM163 billion) debt deal to pay for the chips it needs to fuel its artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions.&nbsp;</p>


<p>(Oct 26):&nbsp;Singapore is diversifying suppliers, adding storage and building new infrastructure to try to protect itself from growing risks of resource nationalism, Singapore’s Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Tan See Leng said in a speech on Monday.</p>
