KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The name John Heah might not instantly be on everyone’s lips when it comes to the topic of built spaces, but the designs dreamed up by the Penang-born, London-based principal and owner of architectural firm Heah & Co have been bewitching jet-set travellers and luxury e...

Of space + style

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): In this week’s cover story of City & Country, we talk to Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) executive director and chief of regional industrial business development Kevin Li and regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin on the latest update of Forest City, as well as the company’s future game plan for the 7,500-acre development in Johor.

Standing firm at Forest City

BANGI (Sept 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Najib's conditional pardon: Country cannot tolerate corruption or act of plundering national wealth, says PM

China said on Saturday it had agreed with the US on a US$30 billion (RM122 billion) reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and on launching a dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI), under an eight-point consensus reached during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

China says consensus reached with US includes US$30b tariff cut, AI dialogue

Asset World Corp Pcl’s new Thai Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) aims to raise at least US$1 billion (RM4.07 billion) through a listing as it seeks funds to expand its hotel and commercial property business, according to a senior executive.

Thai billionaire Charoen’s Asset World targets US$1 bil REIT IPO

Barisan Nasional (BN) will begin negotiations with two different groups next week on cooperation for the Melaka state election, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Melaka polls: BN to hold separate talks with two groups next week

Iran on Saturday awaited an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East war after The Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump had rejected the deal.

Iran awaits US move after Trump said to have rejected peace plan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that he would not interfere in matters concerning the position of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and that any dispute involving the royal institution should be resolved in accordance with the Constitution and the law.

Anwar firm on not interfering in Negeri Sembilan Ruler's position

The government is actively reviewing processes and systems to fully transition business applications online so that entrepreneurs no longer need to spend unnecessary time chasing officers for status updates.

Govt committed to put business applications online, cut red tape, says Hannah Yeoh

President Donald Trump’s lavish welcome of leader Xi Jinping this week marked a high point for stability in a US-China relationship that’s seen a lot of lows. Now, the Chinese president is pushing to lock in more favourable terms on Taiwan and trade while he still can.

Xi seizes Trump detente to seek lasting gains on trade, Taiwan

US Treasury yields stabilised on Friday with benchmark 10-year note yields edging lower on the day as oil prices dropped, after they earlier set fresh multi-decade highs, with traders pricing in further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes.

Battered bonds draw support from falling oil prices; stocks buoyed by AI enthusiasm

Chipmaker SK Hynix's Solidigm is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as next year that could value the US subsidiary at up to US$150 billion (RM611 billion), according to three people familiar with the matter.

SK Hynix's Solidigm weighs IPO that could value the unit at up to US$150 bil, sources say

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim heads into the Budget 2027 announcement on Oct 9 facing narrowing fiscal room, as higher fuel subsidies, a growing debt-servicing burden and the possibility of an early general election complicate the government’s efforts to keep fiscal consolidation on track.

Double cover: Budget 2027’s narrowing fiscal space + Credit under watch

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

Vantris, Insas, Inari Amertron, Teck Guan, Willowglen, TSH Resources, Yinson, MISC, Favelle Favco, Kinergy, Kawan Renergy, EWI Capital, Taghill 

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Quill Group of Companies Sdn Bhd and China Mobile International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) digitalisation and data centres in Malaysia.

Quill Group, China Mobile International to explore AI, data centre opportunities in Malaysia

(Sept 27): South Korea’s excess tax revenue may exceed 50 trillion won (US$37 billion) this year, according to a Yonhap News report, reflecting factors including a stronger-than-expected semiconductor cycle.

South Korea tax windfall seen above 50 tril won — Yonhap

In keeping with the adage that history never repeats itself but often rhymes, I suspect that we could soon see developments in international macroeconomic policy for which there are clear precedents. As with the Plaza Accord in 1985, when the United States and four of its major trading partners agreed to coordinate policies to weaken the US dollar, a new agreement to address today’s global imbalances has become increasingly necessary.

The Emerging World: China’s External Surplus Makes a “Mandarin Accord” Inevitable

MELAKA (Sept 27): Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka has confirmed that it has completed seat allocations among its state-level component parties for the upcoming Melaka state election.

Melaka seat allocation completed, PH Presidential Council to finalise, says Adly Zahari

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): Family members of the 55 Malaysians who remain missing following the glacial flash flood incident in Nepal arrived at Wisma Putra as early as 9am on Sunday to meet with government representatives regarding the latest updates on the search efforts for their loved ones.

Families of 55 missing Malaysians in Nepal attend Wisma Putra briefing

(Sept 27): Saudi Aramco has hired Evercore Inc to advise on a major restructuring that would create a standalone gas division and open the door to a potential future listing of the unit, according to people familiar with the matter.

Saudi Aramco said to work with Evercore on gas unit plans — Bloomberg

WE, the members of G25, are deeply disturbed by the unprecedented attempts to remove His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and by the extraordinary events that have followed.

Opinion: G25 statement on the rule of law in Negeri Sembilan

NEW YORK (Sept 26): A strong nor'easter hitting the US East Coast from Washington, DC, to Maine this weekend forced airlines to cancel over 400 flights and knocked out power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses at one point on Saturday.

Nor'easter brings flooding, power outages across US Northeast, over 400 flights cancelled

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO (Sept 27): Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.

Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Six areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Sunday.

Six areas record unhealthy API readings at 9am, Johor worst hit

BANGI (Sept 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): In this week’s cover story of City &amp; Country, we talk to Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) executive director and chief of regional industrial business development Kevin Li and regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin on the latest update of Forest City, as well as the company’s future game plan for the 7,500-acre development in Johor.

BENGALURU (Sept 27): Boeing has identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing company documents.

The issue emerged from a cockpit software...

Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO (Sept 27): Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.

NEW YORK (Sept 27): The veto power of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must be challenged and ultimately abolished to address the Council’s failures, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

He said expanding the Council’s membership alone would not be enough ...

UNSC veto must be challenged, abolished – Mohamad Hasan

WE, the members of G25, are deeply disturbed by the unprecedented attempts to remove His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and by the extraordinary events that have followed.&nbsp;

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The name John Heah might not instantly be on everyone’s lips when it comes to the topic of built spaces, but the designs dreamed up by the Penang-born, London-based principal and owner of architectural firm Heah &amp; Co have been bewitching jet-set travellers and luxury e...

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Six areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Sunday.

(Sept 27): Under the shadow of Beijing’s single-minded focus on artificial intelligence, China’s consumer stocks are trapped in a lost decade.

China’s consumer stocks face lost decade as AI steals spotlight

NEW YORK (Sept 27): The Global South must have a meaningful role in shaping decisions on artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely becoming a destination for data centres, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

He said AI was transforming economies, societies an...

Global South must have greater say in AI governance, says Mohamad Hasan

WASHINGTON (Sept 26): The US Transportation Department on Monday will finalise sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards through 2031, reversing a push by the Biden administration ​to force automakers to build more electric vehicles, officials said on Saturday.

US to finalise sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): Family members of the 55 Malaysians who remain missing following the glacial flash flood incident in Nepal arrived at Wisma Putra as early as 9am on Sunday to meet with government representatives regarding the latest updates on the search efforts for their loved ones.

In keeping with the adage that history never repeats itself but often rhymes, I suspect that we could soon see developments in international macroeconomic policy for which there are clear precedents. As with the Plaza Accord in 1985, when the United States and four of its major trading partners agreed to coordinate policies to weaken the US dollar, a new agreement to address today’s global imbalances has become increasingly necessary.

MELAKA (Sept 27): Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka has confirmed that it has completed seat allocations among its state-level component parties for the upcoming Melaka state election.&nbsp;

NEW YORK (Sept 26): A strong nor'easter hitting the US East Coast from Washington, DC, to Maine this weekend forced airlines to cancel over 400 flights and knocked out power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses at one point on Saturday.

(Sept 27): Saudi Aramco has hired Evercore Inc&nbsp;to advise on a major restructuring that would create a standalone gas division and open the door to a potential future listing of the unit, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

(Sept 27):&nbsp;South Korea’s excess tax revenue may exceed 50 trillion won (US$37 billion) this year, according to a Yonhap News report, reflecting factors including a stronger-than-expected semiconductor cycle.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Quill Group of Companies Sdn Bhd and China Mobile International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) digitalisation and data centres in Malaysia.

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