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Bitcoin Headed In “Bullish Direction”

Editor - October 3, 2026

Bitcoin is back — and may have an even stronger tailwind with the September jobs report. The token hovered near $85,000 on Friday as bond yields briefly eased and seasonal trends turned...

Markets

Commodity Outlook: Silver Drops Even More Sharply Than Gold

Editor - October 3, 2026

Silver remained under pressure in September, falling more sharply than gold as higher long-term bond yields and a stronger US dollar weighed on the precious metal, according to OCBC. With...

Markets

Is Gold Set For Strong Rebound?

Editor - October 3, 2026

COMEX gold extended its counter-trend rebound on Friday, rising US$46.70 to close at US$4,202.30, is this a sign that the precious metal is recovering after a long slump? According to...

Finance

Kospi Reclaims 7,000 As Tech Bargain Hunting Offsets Rate,...

Business Today Editorial - October 3, 2026

South Korean stocks edged higher on Oct 2 as bargain hunting in major technology shares helped the Kospi recover from an early decline, outweighing concerns over elevated interest rates...

Finance

Hang Seng Sinks Nearly 641 Points As Banks, Tech...

Business Today Editorial - October 3, 2026

Hong Kong stocks tumbled on Oct 2, with the Hang Seng Index sinking 640.98 points, or 2.6%, to 23,972.29, as heavy losses in financial and technology stocks dragged the...

High Gearing Concerns On IOI Properties’ Shenton 101 Deal

Editor - October 3, 2026

MBSB Research has maintained its BUY call on IOI Properties Group Bhd but lowered its target price to RM4.24 from RM4.64, citing concerns that the proposed acquisition and redevelopment...

News

Inta Bina Moves Downstream With RM290 Million GDV Residential...

Editor - October 3, 2026

Inta Bina Group Berhad announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Seiring Setia Sdn Bhd is developing Senja Residensi @ BukitJelutong as the group’s second property development project. The 499-unit...

News

IOI Properties Revisits Proposal To Acquire Shenton 101 For...

Editor - October 1, 2026

IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has proposed to acquire Shenton 101 Pte Ltd, the owner of Shenton House in Singapore, from its group chief executive officer and major shareholder...

News

High Gearing Concerns On IOI Properties’ Shenton 101 Deal

Editor - October 3, 2026

MBSB Research has maintained its BUY call on IOI Properties Group Bhd but lowered its target price to RM4.24 from RM4.64, citing concerns that...

News

MARC Affirms CGS Malaysia’s Ratings With Stable Outlook

Editor - October 3, 2026

MARC Ratings has affirmed its AA/Stable non-bank financial institution rating on CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY) and the MARC-1 rating on CGS MY’s Commercial Papers...

News

Malaysia Must Revamp Not Only Socio-Economic Policies But Also Its Politics Says Zafrul

Editor - October 3, 2026

Malaysia’s economic ambitions will depend not only on better policies but also on stronger institutions, political maturity and public trust, said Malaysian Investment Development...

Global

Hong Kong Agrees To Pay Foreign Domestic Workers More

Editor - October 3, 2026

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced Friday that the minimum allowable wage for foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) in Hong Kong will...

News

Selangor Budget To Address Waste Management, Flooding And Liveability

Editor - October 3, 2026

Selangor said its Budget 2027 will prioritise issues that directly affect residents, particularly waste management, flooding and liveability. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari...

Commentaries

Just Sun, Wind And Time

BusinessToday - October 3, 2026

By Ng Kwan Hoong I recently came across a sight that is becoming increasingly rare. In an open field in Taiping, rows of freshly washed clothes...

News

Under Fire, SIC Is Working To Resolve Traffic Situation Around Sepang F1

BusinessToday - October 3, 2026

Under fire over severe congestion and transport delays, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is working with transport partners and relevant authorities to improve traffic management...

News