Gamuda, SD Guthrie and Gentari have signed a deal with a US tech company for a proposed 680MW solar-plus-storage project to power a data centre. More in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com.

E5: Gamuda-SD Guthrie consortium ink deal with US firm

Datuk Seri M Saravanan says he wants his trial to begin as early as possible, after the prosecution asked for more time to hand over pending documents. The former human resources minister, who has claimed trial to charges of receiving bribes for approving foreign workers for a company, said the court has fixed 3 November for mention.

NEWS: Saravanan seeking earliest possible trial date

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

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 29, 2026

Flexible staffing firm Evocom closed below its IPO price on its ACE Market debut. This and more in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com

E5: Evocom falters on its maiden trading day

24-year-old Lim Tong Xin was named the winner at the 2026 UOB Painting of the Year (Malaysia) for “She Waited” — a moving portrait inspired by her grandmother’s final year of life. In addition to receiving the RM100,000 cash prize, Lim will represent Malaysia at the regional finals in Singapore on Oct 28. Meanwhile, 47-year-old Harpreet Kaur took home the Most Promising Artist of the Year award for her artwork, “Matriarch”. The awards were presented on Sept 25 at Sentul Pavilion KL, where UOB Malaysia CEO Datuk Ng Wei Wei celebrated the transformative impact of local art.

NEWS: “She Waited” wins 16th UOB Painting of the Year (Malaysia)

ICT solutions provider RedPlanet, which launched its prospectus today, is seeing stronger demand from the utilities sector, anchored by the expansion of one of its major customers —  a Main Market-listed electricity utility company.

NEWS: RedPlanet sees stronger utilities demand

While the outlook in the Middle East remains uncertain, ACE Market-bound RedPlanet says conditions have been “fairly contained.”

NEWS: No disruptions to Middle East projects so far, says RedPlanet

Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd executive director and chief of regional industrial business development Kevin Li and regional vice president Syarul Izam Sarifudin share key updates on the 7,500-acre Forest City’s strategic shift toward an industry-driven ecosystem. As part of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the development is accelerating its growth by expanding its 418-acre industrial park, attracting high-tech investors, and strengthening its financial services sector.

Standing firm in Forest City

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Sept 28, 2026

Former Dewan Negara speaker Tan Sri Dr Mohd Rais Yatim has pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to sedition over remarks related to the Negeri Sembilan crisis. More in our quick round-up of today’s biggest stories on theedgemalaysia.com.

E5: Rais Yatim charged with sedition

Tokenization could change how we buy, sell, and settle financial assets. But what exactly does it mean, and why are commercial banks in Malaysia exploring it?In this week’s EdgeUP, we break down: What tokenization actually is How tokenized deposits workHow blockchain could reshape the future of financeFrom tokenized sukuk to faster cross-border payments, the technology could change how financial markets operate. Watch this week’s EdgeUP to understand the technology behind the future of banking.