<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Below is a summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Tuesday:</div>

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A summary of how key Bursa Malaysia indices and the ringgit performed on Tuesday.

FBM KLCI edges up 0.14% to 1,621.85 on Nov 3, 2026

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has approved solar engineering firm Pekat Group Bhd’s (KL:PEKAT) proposed transfer of its listing from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

SC approves Pekat Group's transfer to Main Market

Every year, the haze returns. Air quality deteriorates, schools and businesses adjust their operations, and millions across Southeast Asia bear the economic and social costs of a problem that has persisted for decades. The debate usually focuses on who started the fires. Was it a plantation company, a contractor, a supplier or a smallholder? Yet after years of recurring haze, perhaps we should be asking a different question: who was responsible for ensuring the fires never started in the first place?

Opinion: The haze returns. So where are the independent directors?

German metalworkers are stepping up nationwide stoppages as labour officials pursue wage increases and stronger job protections, escalating a dispute affecting about 3.7 million employees.

Audi and Mercedes hit by walkouts in union push for higher wages

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) has teamed up with IOI Corporation Bhd (KL:IOICORP) and a consortium of 12 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to develop a 500MW solar power project in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan.

Tenaga, IOI Corp, SME consortium to develop 500MW solar project in Negeri Sembilan

Malaysian energy stocks hit a two-week low on Tuesday as oil prices slumped amid news reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal.

Malaysian energy stocks hit two-week low as oil prices slump

Constituency development funds (CDFs) should be distributed equitably to all members of parliament (MPs), regardless of political affiliation, and must not be used to secure political support, said the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS).

IDEAS: Constituency funds to MPs should not be tied to political support

The US plans to deepen engagement with Myanmar’s military-backed government to counter China’s influence and gain access to the war-torn nation’s vast rare-earth deposits.

US seeks deeper Myanmar ties, access to ‘bountiful’ rare earths

Monies totalling RM14 billion in Malaysia are unclaimed as of September this year, as most of the beneficiaries are unaware what is owed to them or delay making claims.

About RM14b unclaimed as owners unaware or delay making claims  

Datuk Low Chin Koon, 46, the non-executive chairman of Tex Cycle Technology (M) Bhd (KL:TEXCYCL), has emerged as a substantial shareholder of auto parts supplier MCE Holdings Bhd (KL:MCEHLDG) after increasing his stake in the company.

Tex Cycle chairman Low Chin Koon becomes substantial shareholder of MCE Holdings 

Traders who impose hidden charges or disclose additional fees only at the final stage of a transaction may face legal action, including fines of up to RM100,000, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Traders who impose hidden charges to face fines of up to RM100,000, says minister 

IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust has priced its shares at 96 sen apiece for its Main Market listing.&nbsp;

IOIPG Malaysia REIT sets Main Market IPO at 96 sen apiece

Malaysia is among potential targets of cyberattacks amid the country’s growing digital infrastructure and positions on international issues, particularly Palestine and Gaza, the government warned.

Malaysia a potential cyberattack target, Anwar warns

Malaysian retailers have warned of an "existential threat" posed by foreign e-commerce in an appeal to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).&nbsp;

Malaysian retailers warn of 'existential threat' posed by foreign e-commerce in appeal to MOF

The Ministry of Transport said that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is projected to generate some 3% annual growth for its passenger services over the next three years, while its cargo services are expected to see a sharp increase in freight income by 2029.&nbsp;

ECRL passenger revenue to grow about 3% annually in 2027-2029, cargo income to surge — Loke

Oil prices rose more than US$1 on Tuesday, as an Iranian official said a deal to end the war was far off, while the US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, fuelling concerns over the escalation of hostilities and risks to energy supplies.

Oil rises as peace prospects dim after US hits Iran's Qeshm Island

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 3): A three-member Court of Appeal bench on Tuesday allowed lawyer Mahajoth Singh’s appeal to have the merits of his judicial review challenge against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) heard.

Albert Tei’s lawyer wins appeal to have MACC challenge heard

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•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;654 buyers of 8 Conlay units face a vote within days on a RM700 million rehabilitation that would restart construction, wipe out LAD and end the Kempinski brand

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Light at the end of the tunnel for KL’s 8 Conlay?

Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will submit a representation to drop the charge of uttering seditious words during the Nenggiri State Legislative Assembly by-election campaign in 2024, after the Pahang Ruler granted him an audience last week.

Muhyiddin to seek withdrawal of sedition charge in 'positive development' with Pahang Palace

PUTRAJAYA (Nov 3): A three-member Court of Appeal bench has deferred the hearing of the final appeal by a former magistrate who was convicted of six counts of graft and sentenced to 12 years’ jail and fined a total of RM1.05 million.

Court of Appeal defers former magistrate’s final graft appeal over lawyer’s lack of preparation

The High Court has struck out the late Tun Daim Zainuddin's family&nbsp;suit challenging the police investigations against them for allegedly committing activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy.

Court strikes out late Daim’s family legal bid against PM, IGP over allegations to topple govt

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has audited and investigated a total of 408,726 cases throughout this year, resulting in additional tax assessments amounting to about RM7.7 billion.

IRB: RM7.7 bil in additional assessments discovered after auditing 408,726 cases

The US carried out strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Monday.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that investigations into two failed gas pipeline projects involving a participation loan from the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim Bank) remain&nbsp;open despite difficulties obtaining information involving both countries.&nbsp;

Probes into two failed gas pipeline projects remain open despite difficulties obtaining information — PM

<h3>Malaysian REITs</h3>

OVERWEIGHT

RHB INVESTMENT BANK (OCT 20): We continue to like the M-REITs sector for its defensive qualities, with underlying fundamentals still healthy d...

Brokers Digest: Local Equities - Malaysian REITs, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Gamuda Bhd, Mr DIY Group (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): GDB Holdings Bhd (KL:GDB) on Tuesday said it has secured a construction contract worth RM877 million to demolish an existing factory and build a two-block, five-storey logistics hub in Seksyen 15, Shah Alam.

GDB bags RM877m construction job to build logistics hub in Shah Alam

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•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eng Lian group has proposed to take Toyo Ventures private via selective capital reduction (SCR) and repayment scheme at 28 sen per share

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Eng Lian’s costly energy bet on Toyo Ventures ends in 28 sen buyout

Grab Holdings Ltd&nbsp;raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts after quarterly earnings beat estimates, signalling confidence that rising ride-hailing and food-delivery demand across Southeast Asia will offset regulatory hurdles.

Singapore's Grab raises sales, earnings forecasts on rising ride demand

Malaysian energy stocks hit a two-week low on Tuesday as oil prices slumped amid news reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal.

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) is looking to launch a private real estate fund for its Singapore assets in the next few months.

IOI Properties to launch Singapore private fund in next few months, secondary listing in early 2027

<h2>Notable filings</h2>

Between Oct 12 and 16, notable changes in shareholding among companies traded on Bursa Malaysia included those at plantation counter United Malacca Bhd (KL:UMCCA).

The Tee family vehicle, Prosper Trading Sdn Bhd, acquired 28.19 million United...