<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23, 2026): Former Atlan Holdings Bhd (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/7048" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">ATLAN</a>) CEO Datuk Lee Kok Khee has become a substantial shareholder in AWC Bhd (KL:<a href="/askedge/klse/7579" class="ce-stock" target="_blank">AWC</a>) through a share purchase by Mastrack Sdn Bhd, a company he owns.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>According to a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Mastrack acquired 4.91 million AWC shares, representing a 5.85% stake, through a direct business transaction on Thursday.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Lee previously held a direct stake of 0.327% in AWC, which provides facilities management services.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>He stepped down as Atlan’s group CEO just over a month ago to take on the role of group adviser, after a little over a year at the helm.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>AWC posted a net profit of RM26.4 million on revenue of RM445.47 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>AWC shares closed half a sen or 0.77% lower at 64.5 sen on Friday, giving the company a market capitalisation of RM217.2 million.</p></div>


Former Atlan Holdings Bhd (KL:ATLAN) CEO Datuk Lee Kok Khee has become a substantial shareholder in AWC Bhd (KL:AWC) through a share purchase by Mastrack Sdn Bhd, a company he owns.

Former Atlan CEO Lee Kok Khee emerges as substantial shareholder in AWC

Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh will remain Melaka Chief Minister should Barisan Nasional (BN) and its strategic partners win the state election next month, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ab Rauf to remain Melaka CM if BN wins state polls — Ahmad Zahid

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the country's industrial sector to be more dynamic and creative in responding to rapid changes in the global economy, particularly through the mastery of new technologies, research and development (R&D), and innovation.

Anwar urges industry to embrace technology, innovation to stay competitive

Malaysia's success will depend on its ability to elevate many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into key industry players and help them penetrate international markets, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Elevating SMEs to be global players key to Malaysia’s success — Anwar

The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Friday, helped by signs of stabilisation in some tech stocks, while telecom shares tumbled on concerns that SpaceX's entry in the sector could heighten competition and threaten their market share.

Nasdaq ticks up as tech stocks steady; SpaceX worries hit telecoms

A NYSE options exchange has suspended trading, causing other exchanges to disregard quotes from the venue.

NYSE options exchange trading halted by ‘technical issue’

US consumer sentiment edged down to a five-month low in October as high prices and rising interest rates depressed morale.

US consumer sentiment slips to five-month low on inflation

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

Zetrix AI, Astro, Maxis, CelcomDigi, Yinson, Malakoff, Solarvest, YTL Hospitality REIT, Hong Leong Capital, Redtone Digital, Affin Bank & Comfort Gloves

Global data centre spending is expected to hit US$1 trillion (RM4.1 trillion) in 2026 and more than double to US$2.1 trillion by 2028, BofA Global Research estimated in a note on Friday, driven by growing demand for and development of AI services.

Data centre spending to more than double to US$2.1 tril by 2028

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has offered 788.83 million employee share options at a 28% discount to its Friday closing price, with recipients able to exercise them immediately, as the group faces cash flow pressures and a sukuk covenant breach.

Zetrix AI offers 789 mil share options at 28% discount amid cash flow, sukuk pressures

<p>Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has offered 788.83 million employee share options at a 28% discount to its Friday closing price, with recipients able to exercise them immediately, as the group faces cash flow pressures and a sukuk covenant breach.&nbsp;</p>


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


<p>China should offer more support to families to stabilise the number of new births, the cabinet said, as policymakers seek to address the country's population decline and record-low birth rate.</p>

<p>The government should refine policies including those related to marriage, childbirth, child-rearing and education, and optimise taxation, social security and housing to build a "fertility-friendly society", the State Council, or cabinet, said at a meeting on Friday, according to a readout aired by state television.</p>


China aims to stabilise number of new births with policy support

<p>Former Atlan Holdings Bhd (KL:ATLAN) CEO Datuk Lee Kok Khee has become a substantial shareholder in AWC Bhd (KL:AWC) through a share purchase by Mastrack Sdn Bhd, a company he owns.</p>


<p>Malaysian navigation app TuJu has apologised to users for recent technical disruptions and expects to restore stable navigation services within two weeks.</p>


TuJu apologises for losing its way, targets recovery within two weeks

<p>VietJet Aviation JSC faces seizure of ticket revenues and aircraft after a UK court appointed receivers to help recover more than US$250 million (RM816 million) owed to a London-based buyout fund — effectively hobbling the carrier’s operations outside of Vietnam.</p>


VietJet faces aircraft, cash seizures in FitzWalter debt fight

<p>The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Friday, helped by signs of stabilisation in some tech stocks, while telecom shares tumbled on concerns that SpaceX's entry in the sector could heighten competition and threaten their market share.</p>


<p>Wall Street's main indexes were set to open lower on Friday as caution prevailed after a sharp selloff in AI-linked stocks, while telecom stocks tumbled on fears that intensified competition from SpaceX could erode their market share.</p>


Wall St set to open lower after AI-led selloff; SpaceX worries hit telecoms

<p>Malaysia's success will depend on its ability to elevate many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into key industry players and help them penetrate international markets, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.&nbsp;</p>


<p>Investors see the auditor’s opinion, but rarely the evidence and professional judgements behind it. Their confidence in financial reporting therefore depends not only on the auditor’s independence, but also on whether the audit work can withstand independent scrutiny. This raises a question central to market confidence. Who checks whether the auditor has obtained sufficient appropriate evidence to support the opinion expressed?</p>


Opinion: Auditing the auditor and protecting public trust

<p>American Express Co is cutting 5% of its headcount globally as chief executive officer Steve Squeri seeks to keep a lid on the company’s rising costs.</p>


Amex to slash 5% of headcount as CEO seeks to reduce expenses

<p>Global data centre spending is expected to hit US$1 trillion (RM4.1 trillion) in 2026 and more than double to US$2.1 trillion by 2028, BofA Global Research estimated in a note on Friday, driven by growing demand for and development of AI services.</p>


<p>Recently, I spoke with the parent of a four-year-old child who made a striking prediction: “By the time my child is ready for university, universities might no longer exist.”</p>


Opinion: If AI can teach everything, what are universities for?

<p>HONG KONG, New York (Oct 23):&nbsp;Global hedge funds were hit by a fresh tech reckoning this week, with major strategies posting their worst ​day since the COVID-era market rout.</p>

<p>A renewed selloff in big tech stocks, driven by ‌growing skepticism over the massive AI buildout spending, ...

Hedge fund returns worsen this week as tech selloff deepens

<p>LONDON (Oct 22):&nbsp;Barclays&nbsp;said it is cutting ​around 5,000 jobs or 5% of its workforce this year, as it uses technology such as AI to slash ‌fixed costs and improve returns.</p>

<p>The job cuts were revealed as Barclays reported third-quarter profit of £2.3 billion ($3.08 billion), u...

Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI-powered cost-cutting drive

<p>Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the country's industrial sector to be more dynamic and creative in responding to rapid changes in the global economy, particularly through the mastery of new technologies, research and development (R&amp;D), and innovation.</p>


<p>A NYSE options exchange has suspended trading, causing other exchanges to disregard quotes from the venue.&nbsp;</p>


<p><strong>A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (Oct 23, 2026)</strong></p>


Baltic Exchange shipping updates: Oct 23, 2026

<p>Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh will remain Melaka Chief Minister should Barisan Nasional (BN) and its strategic partners win the state election next month, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.</p>


<p>LVMH-owned Swiss watchmaker Zenith has launched a consultation process that could see up to half of its Swiss workforce laid off as it shifts its focus to more profitable luxury watches, a person close to the company said.</p>
