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Bank Negara's new electronic trading platforms framework to replace 2019 policy on Nov 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a new Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP), which will replace the existing 2019 framework effective Nov 1, 2026.

Corporate News

SKA Capital unit accepts RM89.28mil award for TNB contracts

KUALA LUMPUR: SKA Capital Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary SKA Rekabina Sdn Bhd has accepted a letter of award from Ibrahim & Sons Engineering Sdn Bhd for the completion of six Tenaga Nasional Bhd contracts valued at a combined RM89.28mil.

Corporate News

TNB, Sinohydro conclude arbitration matters via consent judgment

KUALA LUMPUR: Sinohydro Corporation Ltd and its Malaysian unit, Sinohydro Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, have reached an amicable settlement with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) regarding previous arbitration proceedings related to the Connaught Bridge power plant project in Klang, Selangor.

Corporate News

ACE Market-bound MyDCD aims to raise RM187.6mil from IPO

KUALA LUMPUR: MyDCD Bhd aims to raise RM187.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market on Nov 17, 2026.

Economy

Pahang Export Day showcases 70 entrepreneurs, MSME companies - Matrade

KUANTAN: The second edition of Pahang Export Day 2026 today brought together nearly 70 entrepreneurs and companies -- specifically micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) -- from various industrial sectors in the state. 

Banking

Financiers ink memorandum on SJREC financing framework

KUALA LUMPUR: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), DBS Bank Ltd, the International Finance Corporation and project sponsor Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn Bhd have formally exchanged the Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC) Project Bankability and Financing Framework Memorandum at the 19th Singapore International Energy Week 2026. 

Economy

IEA's Birol does not expect energy markets to return to pre-war levels in 2027

SINGAPORE: The head of the International Energy Agency said on Monday that he does not expect energy markets in 2027 to return to where they were before the Iran war, which began in late February.

Economy

Singapore-Malaysia energy regulators renew partnership to boost sector cooperation

SINGAPORE: Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Malaysia's Energy Commission (ST) today renewed their partnership to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector during the 19th Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW).

Business

HCK Capital opens sales gallery for RM1.3bil Hiijauan Heights township

KUALA LUMPUR: HCK Capital Bhd has opened its sales gallery for its 35.26-acre freehold mixed development township, Hiijauan Heights, in Semenyih, Selangor.

Markets

FBM KLCI slides as oil prices rise, Fed rate decision in focus

KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI tumbled in the morning session as crude oil prices surged over the weekend while traders took cash ahead of key catalysts in the coming week.

Economy

Saudi Arabia to store crude oil in Singapore to bolster Asia supply security

SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia plans to store crude oil at Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns from the second half of 2027 to strengthen supply security in the region, energy ministers from both countries said on Monday.

Commodities

Oil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concerns

BEIJING: 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.

Economy

Malaysia's well positioned to play key roles as regional data centre hub- Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is well positioned to play a key role as a regional data centre hub if it can maintain its competitive advantage, Moody's Ratings said.

Commodities

O&G stocks among top gainers in early trade following crude oil price surge

KUALA LUMPUR: Oil and gas stocks are among the top gainers in early trade today, buoyed by a surge in global crude oil prices amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Aviation

Traffic slows in Malaysia airports in September amid soft domestic demand

KUALA LUMPUR: Passenger movement across Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's local network in September declined about 12% from a year earlier to about 7.8 million passengers, with the decline largely driven by a sharp 21.8% drop in domestic passenger movements.

Markets

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

SYDNEY: 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.

Markets

Traders stay cautious ahead of key catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR: Investors have their eyes trained on interest rates this week as the US Federal Reserve is due to decide on interest rates even as renewed strikes in the Middle East keep oil prices elevated.

Forex

Ringgit higher against US$ in early trade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid cautious sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Oct 27-28. 

Corporate News

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.

Corporate News

SoftBank’s Son plans US$50bil Malaysia tech outlay, PM says

KUALA LUMPUR: Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Group Corp has chosen locations in Malaysia for US$50bil in technology investments, the country's prime minister says, an outlay that would accelerate the billionaire's global bet on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.