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- The great economy squeeze: US airlines make room for luxury seats to chase bigger profits
NEW YORK, Nov 8 — Airlines are installing deluxe seats, enlisting Michelin-star chefs for luxury menu offerings an...
NeutralFrom Malay Mail, 8 Nov, 09:00 pm
- Robotic cooking technology offers new growth opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR: Robotic cooking technology could help transform Malaysia’s food and beverage (F&B) industry by improving operational efficiency, food quality and consistency, while creating new opportunities for local technology developers.Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Seri…
PositiveFrom The Sun, 8 Nov, 07:46 pm
- Kobay Technology posts record quarterly net profit of RM18.7 million in Q1’27
Largely driven by manufacturing division, which continued to benefit from semiconductor industry’s expansion
PositiveFrom The Sun, 8 Nov, 06:17 pm
- YNH Property races to plug RM6.8mil sukuk reserve gap
KUALA LUMPUR: YNH Property Bhd is working to plug a RM6.8 million shortfall in its sukuk reserve account as it steps up efforts to meet a RM170 million Islamic debt maturity due on Feb 26 next year.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 06:16 pmYNHPROP
- Alliance Bank's BizSmart challenge down to 13 finalists
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 13 homegrown businesses have earned their place in the finals of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 04:53 pmAlliance Bank
- Matrix, partners break ground on Avida Mercy Care Centre
KUALA LUMPUR: Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd, together with Alpro Group and Mercy Senior Care Centre Sdn Bhd, has broken ground on the Avida Mercy Nursing Care Centre at Suria Heights in Bandar Sri Sendayan, Negri Sembilan.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 04:11 pmMatrix
- 'Feeling guilty': price hikes a tough sell in Japan despite inflation
TOKYO: When Japan’s “symbol of affordability” Uniqlo decided to increase the price of its basic socks last month, it sparked a backlash before the clothing titan made an immediate U-turn.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 02:15 pm
- Affin Hwang trims Public Bank's FY26-28 forecasts
KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd (Affin Hwang IB) has trimmed its earnings forecast for Public Bank Bhd between one and 10 per cent for 2026 through 2028.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 12:55 pmPublic Bank
- KWAP wins global investment award for RM6bil fund
KUALA LUMPUR: The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has won the Investment category at the Pensions and Investments (P&I) WorldPensionSummit Excellence & Innovation Awards for its RM6 billion Dana Pemacu initiative.
PositiveFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 10:46 am
- Ringgit expected to trade with slight positive bias next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade with a slight positive bias against the US dollar next week as investors assess the outlook for the US interest rates.
PositiveFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 09:20 am
- Bursa Malaysia expected to trade within 1,600-1,630 range next week
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range next week, with selective accumulation likely to provide support at lower levels, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 8 Nov, 09:16 amBursa
- Why the AI stock sell-off could matter far beyond Wall Street
PARIS, Nov 8 — “Correction” is not the word investors want to hear, but the stampede out of AI an...
NeutralFrom Malay Mail, 8 Nov, 07:00 am
- Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit as Tesla pivots to robotaxi
WASHINGTON, Nov 7 — Production of Cybertrucks — the pickups hailed by enthusiasts as a symbol of Elon Musk&r...
NeutralFrom Malay Mail, 7 Nov, 09:00 pm
- Top US, Chinese officials raise trade ‘concerns’ as Apec approaches
The US officials discussed the countries' economic and trade commitments over the past year during a call with China's vice premier He Lifeng.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 7 Nov, 03:38 pm
- UnionPay International and Tencent’s TenPay Global Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate on Cross-Border Remittances
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – During Hong Kong FinTech Week, UnionPay International announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TenPay Global, Tencent’s cross-border payment platform. This agreement marks the first…
NeutralFrom The Sun, 7 Nov, 03:32 pm
- Doubleview Announces Closing of Upsized Flow-Through Private Placement
Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQX: DBLVF) (WKN: A1W038) (the “Company” or “Doubleview”) is pleased to announce that pursuant to its press release from November 3, 2026, it has closed a first tranche of its non-brokered flow-through private placement financing (the…
NeutralFrom The Sun, 7 Nov, 12:20 pm
- Cheaper, faster, flashier: Chinese brands crash the European motorcycle party
RHO (Italy), Nov 7 — Just as with electric cars, Chinese motorcycle brands are roaring into European markets, with...
NegativeFrom Malay Mail, 7 Nov, 11:45 am
- GOPAX hits the panic button: South Korean crypto trading halts as hackers claim breach
SEOUL, Nov 7 — South Korean cryptocurrency exchange GOPAX said Friday it had suspended withdrawals and trading as...
NegativeFrom Malay Mail, 7 Nov, 11:33 am
- Dutch, Spanish candidates will vie to succeed ECB’s Lagarde
Eurozone finance ministers officially named former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot and Spain's Pablo Hernandez de Cos as candidates.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 7 Nov, 11:31 am
- Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit
Elon Musk says Tesla will stop building the truck at its Texas factory around the middle of 2027 to free up space for its Cybercab robotaxi.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 7 Nov, 08:13 am
- Canon Malaysia sharpens focus on fast-evolving imaging market
Company strengthens brand’s domestic, regional presence amid growing demand from hybrid content creators
NeutralFrom The Sun, 7 Nov, 06:55 am
- More than 400,000 German workers take action for higher pay
Germany's biggest union organised strikes and rallies after several rounds of negotiations with employers on behalf of its members ended without a result.
PositiveFrom Free Malaysia Today, 7 Nov, 06:02 am
- Nasdaq rebounds but posts fourth straight weekly decline
Gains within technology were broadly shared, underscoring investor faith in the AI buildout that has driven US stock indexes to dozens of record closes this year.
PositiveFrom Free Malaysia Today, 7 Nov, 05:51 am
- Public Bank Q3 net profit slips 3.8% to RM1.77b on higher impairment charges
Public Bank's Q3’26 net profit fell 3.8% to RM1.77 billion despite a 4.4% increase in revenue, while nine-month net profit remained stable at RM5.35 billion.
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 11:46 pmPublic Bank
- Nestcon secures RM161m contract to build serviced apartments in Selangor
Nestcon Bhd has secured a RM161 million contract to construct a 36-storey serviced apartment block in Bandar Baru Ulu Kelang, Selangor, with completion scheduled for September 2029.
PositiveFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 11:37 pmNESTCON
- US job growth tops expectations in October
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% as 165,000 jobs were added in October.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 10:15 pm
- Tech stocks suffer bloodbath as US midterms fuel AI fears
LONDON: Technology shares plunged Friday after an unnerving rout on Wall Street as fears grew that Democrats would accelerate a backlash against AI after their crushing defeat of President Donald Trump's Republicans in the US midterms.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:58 pm
- Brent oil price benchmark set for biggest weekly drop since 2020
LONDON: Oil prices were set for a sharp weekly fall after the election losses of US President Donald Trump's Republican Party raised hopes of a de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran and a stock market sell-off, though attacks on vessels in the Middle East continue to…
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:56 pm
- UAE shares fall as geopolitical uncertainty keeps traders cautious
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday as geopolitical uncertainty in the region weighed on investor sentiment and kept traders cautious.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:53 pm
- British Airways owner sees profits hit by soaring jet fuel costs
LONDON: The owner of British Airways has revealed a sharp drop in quarterly earnings on surging fuel prices due to the Iran war and warned its annual fuel bill is set to jump to nearly €9 billion (US$10 billion), reported PA Media/dpa.
PositiveFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:50 pm
- Sterling dips as stock rout boosts dollar, outweighs rate rise boost
LONDON: The pound fell against the dollar on Friday, as a stock market selloff hit currencies more geared towards global growth, while holding broadly steady against the euro around a 19-month high.
PositiveFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:47 pm
- F&N makes long-term bet on Cambodia
Malaysian company resetting operations there by localising production and distribution, and renewing brand-building efforts
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 08:35 pm
- MARC downgraded Zetrix AI's RM2bil IMTN to DIS
KUALA LUMPUR: MARC Ratings has downgraded Zetrix AI Bhd's RM2 billion Islamic Medium-Term Notes Programme to a default rating of DIS after the company failed to settle an outstanding RM25 million payment due today.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:34 pmZetrix AI
- Hektar REIT cancels EGM on RM125mil KYS KL East International School acquisition
KUALA LUMPUR: Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (Hektar REIT) has announced the cancellation of its upcoming unitholders' extraordinary general meeting (EGM), which was originally scheduled for Nov 16.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:28 pmHEKTAR
- Bank Negara takes action against two entities over unapproved advertising of foreign currency services
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia has taken enforcement action against Najmuldin Exchanger and Nusantara Global Network over suspected contraventions of the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:20 pm
- U Mobile’s EIP, Cradle Fund team up to support startups in 5G-A and AI innovation
PETALING JAYA: U Mobile, Malaysia’s top 5G network provider, through its Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP), is strengthening its collaboration with Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd to support Malaysian startups in developing and validating 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and artificial intelligence…
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 08:08 pm
- Bursa directed Zetrix AI to address 2025 dividend non-payment, disclose material information
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia has directed Zetrix AI Bhd to address the non-payment of its 2025 final dividend by Nov 23, and disclose material information by Nov 11, to address several issues.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 08:07 pmZetrix AIBursa
- Indonesia presses ahead with equity market reforms after MSCI downgrade warning
LONDON: Indonesia is accelerating reforms aimed at addressing the equity market concerns that prompted index provider MSCI to threaten its emerging-market status and remove it from indexes tracked by funds, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani told Reuters.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:58 pm
- Microlink gets 12 month extension, RM60mil extra for advance passenger screening contract
KUALA LUMPUR: Microlink Solutions Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Microlink System Sdn Bhd has secured a RM59.58 million contract extension from the Home Ministry for the Advance Passenger Screening (APS) system to be used by the Immigration Department, bringing the…
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:34 pmMICROLN
- Tech stocks battered as AI panic roils global markets
Investors dumped technology stocks following a bloodbath in US markets yesterday.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 07:29 pm
- Ringgit slips against US dollar amid global risk-off sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a broad risk-off sentiment across global markets amid renewed selling pressure in the semiconductor sector.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:28 pm
- Bursa sounds alarm over Zetrix AI’s dividend non-payment, financial position
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Bursa Malaysia has directed Zetrix AI Bhd to resolve the non-payment of its 2025 final divid...
- Lee Yeow Seng steps down from IOI to focus on IOI Properties
KUALA LUMPUR: IOI Corp Bhd has announced the resignation of Datuk Lee Yeow Seng as its non-independent non-executive director, effective Nov 6, to focus on his leadership responsibilities at IOI Properties Group Bhd.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:24 pmIOI CorpIOI Prop
- TRC Synergy-CCCC-UFUK Semarak JV lands RM2.69bil Penang LRT works contract
KUALA LUMPUR: TRC Synergy Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary TRC Construction Sdn Bhd (TRC) and its joint venture (JV) comprising China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) and Ufuk Semarak Sdn Bhd (UFUK) (CCCC-TRC-UFUK JV) secures RM2.69 billion Penang Light Rail…
PositiveFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:18 pmTRC
- MISC leads RM4bil joint bid with EPF, Yinson Legacy to privatise Yinson
KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd, together with Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd and the Employees Provident Fund Board (EPF) had launched a privatisation bid for Yinson Holdings Bhd through a members' scheme of arrangement valued at approximately RM4.03 billion.
NeutralFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:05 pmYinson
- MARKET PULSE PM NOV 6, 2026 [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended 1.18 per cent, or 19.28 points lower on Friday, weighed down by losses in Press Metal Aluminium and YTL Power International.
NegativeFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 07:00 pmBursaYTL PowerPress Metal
- Nestcon bags RM161mil serviced apartment work in Gombak
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestcon Bhd has secured a RM161 million contract from B.U. Developments Sdn Bhd to construct a 36-storey serviced apartment building in Bandar Baru Ulu Kelang, Gombak, Selangor.
PositiveFrom New Straits Times, 6 Nov, 06:54 pmNESTCON
- Ringgit closes lower amid global market jitters and semiconductor sell-off
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by a broad risk-off s...
NegativeFrom Malay Mail, 6 Nov, 06:48 pm
- Ringgit slips against US dollar amid global risk-off sentiment
The local currency faced pressure as investors turned cautious amid heightened uncertainty in global markets, says analyst.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 06:25 pm
- Kazakhstan builds for a better future
ASTANA: Kazakhstan is preparing for a nationwide construction drive that will direct nearly 6.5 trillion tenge (RM58 billion) towards infrastructure development through 2029, as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev calls for a new phase of economic modernisation built around…
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 06:14 pm
- Bursa tumbles as global headwinds overshadow Malaysia’s growth prospects
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower amid broad-based selling, tracking weaker regional marke...
NegativeFrom Malay Mail, 6 Nov, 06:07 pmBursa
- Bursa ends lower amid broad-based selling
Malaysia's resilient economic fundamentals and corporate earnings prospects supported investors' cautious optimism despite the market correction, says analyst.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 05:25 pmBursa
- Emits eyes RM15m from IPO for 5G expansion
BAYAN LEPAS: ACE Market-bound Emits Bhd, an antenna manufacturing service provider, aims to raise RM15 million in its initial public offering (IPO) at an issue price of RM0.16 per share. Of the total proceeds raised, the group will allocate RM6.8 million (45.3%) to working…
PositiveFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 05:10 pm
- BNM tightens cybersecurity safeguards for financial institutions amid rising global threats
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has put in place regulatory requirements for financial inst...
PositiveFrom Malay Mail, 6 Nov, 05:04 pm
- Singapore Airlines plans S$2b long-haul cabin upgrade
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines, long a benchmark for premium travel, is spending more than S$2 billion (RM6.5 billion) to upgrade long-haul seats and provide larger double-bed suites to compete with rivals that are pouring money into high-end cabins. The airline yesterday…
PositiveFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 05:03 pm
- British Airways parent says profit drops on higher fuel costs
Profit after tax fell to €1.23 billion in the July-September period compared with €1.4 billion for the third quarter of 2025.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 04:03 pm
- Taiwan orders regulator to stabilise stock market
Shares in Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC plummeted as much as 9.8%, dragging the Taiex down as much as 9% during trading.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 03:20 pm
- F&N may raise prices selectively as commodity costs rise
Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) is considering targeted price increases if commodity and raw material costs continue to rise.
PositiveFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 02:49 pmF&N
- Singapore Airlines to spend US$1.6bil on luxury cabins
The airline has unveiled new cabins in all four travel classes in the biggest and most comprehensive overhaul in its history.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 01:50 pm
- Chinese stocks tumble as global tech selloff deepens
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.1%, while the tech-focused Star 50 Index and the AI Index slumped as much as 5% before recouping some losses.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 01:33 pm
- US job growth expected to pick up in October, with moderation in wage gains
The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.2%, while annual wage growth is forecast to slow to 2.9% from 3.0% in September.
PositiveFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 01:31 pm
- Geely’s i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Technology Offers a New Direction Vision for Gasoline-Powered Vehicles
HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – Geely has introduced its i-HEV intelligent hybrid technology, bringing a new approach toa market long shaped by Toyota’s hybrid systems.
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 12:34 pm
- China blocks US$5.4bil ABB robotics purchase by Japan’s SoftBank
SoftBank said it had received notice from Chinese regulators on Wednesday 'that it had prohibited the acquisition of ABB's robotics business in China'.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 12:27 pm
- Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian market bloodbath as AI backlash and US political uncertainty rattle investors
HONG KONG, Nov 6 — Asian tech firms suffered a bloodbath today as investors tracked a collapse on Wall...
NegativeFrom Malay Mail, 6 Nov, 12:19 pm
- Trump’s political humbling signals short-term gain, long-term pain for China
Beijing now faces a Congress that may push harder on human rights, Chinese investments and a US$14 billion arms package for Taiwan that Donald Trump has withheld as a 'negotiating chip' with Xi Jinping.
PositiveFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 12:02 pm
- Tokyo demands Moscow release seized Japan Tobacco assets
Japan Tobacco said on Friday that four of its manufacturing subsidiaries had been placed under temporary control and it was assessing possible action.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 11:36 am
- Geely’s i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid Technology Offers a New Direction for Gasoline-Powered Vehicles
HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – As the global automotive industry accelerates its shift toward electrification, some have questioned the long-term role of gasoline-powered vehicles.
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 11:26 am
- Miss Universe Hong Kong Jen Zhou Departs for Puerto Rico to Compete in the 75th Miss Universe World Final
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 November 2026 – The 75th Miss Universe World Final will take place on 24 November 2026 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
NegativeFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 10:07 am
- Tech billionaires who backed Trump brace for subpoenas as AI anger reshapes US political landscape
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 6 — Silicon Valley bosses who spent two years cozying up to US President Donald Trum...
NeutralFrom Malay Mail, 6 Nov, 09:54 am
- Dollar holds, yen gains as equity rout saps risk appetite ahead of payrolls
The equity sell-off drove investors towards bonds and safe-haven currencies, lifting the yen 0.2% to a one-week high of 157.40 per US dollar before it pared gains.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 09:51 am
- Wall Street sell-off drags Bursa lower at opening
Market breadth was negative, with losers outpacing gainers 640 to 67, while 155 counters were unchanged.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 09:37 amBursa
- Marvel Capital Hosts The Family Wealth Blueprint 2026 to Promote Greater Awareness of Family Wealth Planning
Industry professionals and participants gathered in Kuala Lumpur to explore wealth preservation, family trust structures and legacy planning across generations.
NeutralFrom The Sun, 6 Nov, 09:32 am
- Ringgit eases against US dollar amid mixed US market signals
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Friday, as mixed signals from the Un...
NeutralFrom Malay Mail, 6 Nov, 09:00 am
- Shares plunge in Tokyo and Seoul after US tech rout
Investors fear Tuesday’s Democratic gains in the US midterms could threaten key AI investments seen as vital to economic growth.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 08:41 am
- Ringgit opens lower amid mixed US economic, market signals
The US Dollar Index (DXY) edged up 0.03% to 101.60, supported by signs of resilience in the US labour market, says an analyst.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 08:32 am
- Bank of England lifts interest rates, warns of further increases
The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to raise rates to 4% from 3.75%, the first rise since August 2023.
NeutralFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 06:26 am
- Nasdaq posts biggest daily drop in 19 months on fears of AI regulations
Democratic victories on Tuesday raised concerns that tighter regulations could slow AI infrastructure expansion, which has helped drive stocks to record highs this year, amid growing opposition to data centres.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 06:08 am
- Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits on Wednesday, arguing that the law violates free speech protections and federal safeguards against liability for user content.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 6 Nov, 05:58 am
- Wall Street slumps as sharp tech losses put Nasdaq on course for correction
Chip stocks, along with companies linked to the AI infrastructure buildout, slipped further following the Democrats' election victory, including in several key data-centre states.
NegativeFrom Free Malaysia Today, 5 Nov, 11:37 pm
- Ringgit extends gains at close after Bank Negara decision to hold OPR at 2.75pc
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Thursday,...
PositiveFrom Malay Mail, 5 Nov, 07:53 pm