Winning a bigger contract should be good news for a growing business. For many Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is also when cash runs tightest: staff and suppliers must be paid months before the customer settles the invoice. Workforce management firm Manforce Group Berhad faced exactly that as it expanded.

From RM6,000 to RM6 billion: a decade of financing Malaysia's SMEs

Lasting value is rarely found in the noise of market cycles. Instead, it lives in the quiet ability of a home and a township to remain relevant as decades pass.

BRDB’s timeless craftsmanship in Johor endures 45 years on

The future of living will be anchored in how connected every facet of daily life is, going far beyond individual smart gadgets.

Redefining companions for AI living

For many growing retailers, traditional payment and standalone set-ups often result in subtle inefficiencies that quietly erode profit margins

RHB streamlines retail payments with Integrated DuitNow QR

First deployment of the ENAD artificial intelligence endoscopy system across KPJ’s nationwide hospital network adds real-time lesion detection and polyp assessment to colonoscopy in Johor Bahru

KPJ Healthcare Introduces AI-Assisted Colonoscopy at Johor Specialist Hospital to Support Early Colorectal Cancer Detection

Nestled in an exclusive enclave on Jalan Ampang’s Embassy Row is Cappella Embassy, formerly known as D’Rapport Residences.

Reimagining city living on Embassy Row

As the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) moves from policy to implementation, Forest City’s two emerging growth engines — industrial investment and the single-family office (SFO) ecosystem — are gaining traction.

FROM ENQUIRIES TO DEALS: FOREST CITY’S INDUSTRIAL PARK AND FINANCIAL ZONE GATHER PACE

The Merdeka 118 Precinct is taking shape as more than a new destination in Kuala Lumpur. At its heart is a world-class precinct anchored on Malaysian heritage, bringing together culture, commerce, retail, hospitality and tourism within one destination.

Merdeka Textile Museum: Anchoring a World-Class Precinct on Malaysian Heritage

A smartwatch is one of the few devices we can wear almost continuously. It stays with us while we sleep, exercise, move between meetings and travel. That continuity gives wearable technology a chance to be more useful and more personal.

The future of wearables should fit the way we live

Artificial intelligence is moving into the systems that power banking, public services, industry and critical infrastructure. But having the computing power to run AI is only part of the story. Malaysia also needs to secure its data, test how AI systems perform and know whether their outputs can be trusted.

Architecting digital trust for Malaysia’s sovereign AI future

Malaysian businesses are growing faster than most finance teams can effectively track.

The cost of growth: Why businesses are losing visibility of their own spending

Malaysians are already feeling the heat from the super El Niño that is expected to continue until next year. The phenomenon has been exacerbated by climate change, and the high temperatures will come alongside severe weather events such as droughts, floods and heatwaves in the country.

Protecting SMEs against disasters

The oil palm industry is facing manifold challenges, ranging from rising fertiliser and fuel costs due to the Iran war to weather and climate change impacts that will negatively affect crop yield. Amid these headwinds, it is essential for Malaysian planters to focus on good agricultural practices to increase yields, says Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) CEO Belvinder Sron.

MPOC: Agricultural productivity key to increasing Malaysia’s long-term competitiveness

With technology evolving rapidly and the world facing increasingly complex challenges, the next generation of leaders will need to be equipped with not just deep knowledge, but also the values and skills needed to navigate a future filled with both opportunities and uncertainties.

A place to grow, learn and excel

Amazon.com is introducing a new tool that allows its custom AI chips to run code written in the most popular AI coding language without modification, seeking to erode the advantage that underpins Nvidia's dominance in the AI computing market.

Amazon says its AI chips will work with popular coding language, challenging Nvidia

Former Taghill Holdings Bhd (KL:TAGHILL) chief executive officer and executive director Ng Wai Hoe has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the construction outfit after disposing of 30 million shares.

Taghill’s former CEO Ng Wai Hoe ceases to be substantial shareholder 

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

Zetrix AI, Toyo Ventures, Mi Technovation, IHH Healthcare, Duopharma, LYC Healthcare, KIP REIT, GDB, MMAG, Jati Tinggi, Cosmos Technology, Eonmetall

The government is refining proposals to improve the national haze action plan, particularly regarding school closure directives and the Ministry of Education's (MOE) early preparations to ensure learning can continue if schools are forced to close.

Putrajaya fine-tuning national haze action plan, says PM

Nearly RM11 billion in Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance had been disbursed to eligible recipients as of September 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

MOF: Nearly RM11b in STR, Sara aid disbursed as of September 2026 

Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (Lunas) remains committed to delivering the first littoral combat ship (LCS1) to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), with the target for physical delivery revised to April 2027.

Lunas ready to hand over LCS1, targets physical delivery in 2027

The US Homeland Security Department is ordering the removal of DeepSeek products and third-party services using the Chinese AI model from US civilian agency IT systems, according to a notice published Monday.

US banning Chinese AI DeepSeek from govt agency IT systems

The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained on Monday, as AI-related stocks rebounded from last week's sharp sell-off, with easing oil prices providing additional support ahead of key earnings reports this week.

S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as AI-linked stocks recover ahead of earnings

White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said prices have been falling for items such as beef and eggs, though consumer price data for September shows overall inflation continues to need policy attention.

Hassett says CPI data shows inflation needs ‘some work’

Confidence among US homebuilders this month slumped to a 14-year low as mortgage rates above 7%, labour shortages and elevated supply costs batter the housing market.

US homebuilder sentiment drops to 14-year low on depressed sales

FIXED-income funds, particularly those managed by subsidiaries of Amanah Raya Bhd, may bear the brunt of the meltdown in Zetrix AI Bhd’s&nbsp;(KL:ZETRIX) shares.

Zetrix AI, which has lost a market capitalisation of RM5 billion in the last one month as the shares of its major shareholder...

Funds under AmanahRaya Investment Management may bear brunt of Zetrix meltdown

Public Bank Bhd (KL:PBBANK) may unlock an unrealised gain of RM521 million if Japan's&nbsp;MS&amp;AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc acquires its 44.15% controlling stake in LPI Capital Bhd (KL:LPI), said CIMB Securities.

CIMB Securities: Public Bank could earn RM521m if MS&AD acquires LPI Capital stake

One-way fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) between Gombak and Kota Bharu will start at RM125 for Transit services and RM147 for Express services when commercial operations begin in mid-December.

ECRL Gombak-Kota Bharu fares start at RM125

Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised the coalition’s 18 Negeri Sembilan state assemblymen to stay out of matters involving customary law and the royal institution, and instead focus on the people’s welfare and fulfilling their mandate.

Zahid tells BN reps in Negeri Sembilan to stay out of matters involving customary law, royal institution

TWO private companies tasked with providing services on behalf of the government are now under scrutiny over the handling of funds collected from the public.

In one case, Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) and its unit MyEG Sdn Bhd were suspended as collection agents for the Road Transport Depar...

Third-party handling of public funds in the spotlight

The forced selling of its founder’s shares has dragged Zetrix AI Bhd’s (KL:ZETRIX) share price down to 5.5 sen from 66 sen two months ago. It has also put the company in a potential breach of its RM2 billion sukuk covenant.

The Islamic debt papers require Wong Thean Soon — better known ...

Frankly Speaking: Zetrix’s increasingly vulnerable position

After more than half a century of political procrastination, environmental protests and funding shortfalls, Sydney finally has a second airport. But the new A$5.6 billion (US$4 billion or RM15.9 billion) site’s commercial prospects are already in question.

Sydney’s new US$4 bil airport opens with barely any flights

The government continues to shoulder debt obligations inherited from previous administrations, including liabilities linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), while working to reduce its reliance on new borrowing, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Govt continues servicing legacy debt including 1MDB's, seeks to reduce new borrowing

Brothers and Avangard Bhd (KL:Avangard) directors Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin and Datuk Mubarak Hussain Akhtar Husin have filed a court action to challenge the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’sasset declaration order as unconstitutional.

Brothers Nazir, Mubarak seek to challenge MACC asset declaration order as unconstitutional 

Malaysian exports rose to its highest in five years in September as electronics shipments expanded sharply while orders from key markets like the US and China soared.

Malaysia’s exports hit five-year high in September as electronics shipments jump

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The Malaysian economy is largely sheltered because of huge subsidies. The direct effect is the...

Alternative Views: Paying the price of having a sheltered economy

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): The recent tech sector pullback has created an "attractive accumulation opportunity", BIMB Securities said in its latest sector note, on favourable structural growth outlook including in the advanced packaging segment.&nbsp;

Tech sector pullback a window for accumulation, says BIMB Securities

South Korea’s main pension fund took a 182 trillion won (US$137 billion or RM558 billion) hit after a decline in stakes of equities including Samsung Electronics Co&nbsp;and SK Hynix Inc.

Samsung, SK Hynix slide causes US$137 bil South Korean pension hit

Toyo Ventures Holdings Bhd (KL:TOYOVEN) has received an offer from its largest shareholder to take the ink manufacturer private at 28 sen per share.

Toyo Ventures’ largest shareholder offers to take it private at 28 sen per share

Mi Technovation Bhd’s (KL:MI) unit has launched its Singapore listing that aims to raise over RM680 million for its next phase of global growth.

Mi Technovation unit launches Singapore IPO to raise over RM680 mil

The Melaka High Court has found Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhammad Akmal Salleh to have defamed DAP leader Teresa Kok over their halal certification row.

Umno Youth chief Akmal Salleh found to have defamed Teresa Kok, ordered to pay RM250k

Can common property be turned into an accessory parcel? Common property refers to shared areas in a stratified development collectively owned by all parcel owners, whereas an accessory parcel is a designated private space, such as a parking bay, assigned to a specific owner.

So, is such...

When common property is sold off

The police have recorded statements from 15 individuals to assist in investigations into allegations of failure to transfer RM230.9 million in government revenue, involving MyEG Sdn Bhd (MyEG) and Zetrix AI Berhad. 
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MyEG probe: Police record statements from 15, including 12 JPJ officers

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): A bipartisan parliamentary committee will investigate Sabah’s side of the long-delayed Pan Borneo Highway project highlighted in the latest Auditor General’s Report.

Parliament committee to probe Sabah’s side of Pan Borneo Highway project

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 19): Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) has opened the sales gallery for its high-rise residential development M Mira in Wangsa Maju, Setapak, which Phase 1 has already achieved a 93% take-up rate.

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