In today’s episode, we unpack a pivotal mix of corporate showdowns, billion‑ringgit financings, and global tech‑energy shifts shaping Malaysia’s economy. From Bursa’s courtroom move to Monash’s RM2.8 billion AI campus, it’s a snapshot of transformation — and tension.

Corporate & Market Highlights

⚖️ Bursa Takes MAA Group to Court

* Bursa Malaysia seeks an injunction to block KNM’s Oct 30 EGM.

* The meeting would vote on selling Deutsche KNM for RM1.34 billion.

* KNM, a PN17‑listed firm, views the sale as vital to settle RM1.3 billion debt.

💰 SP Setia Lines Up RM4 Billion Sukuk Programmes

* Two Islamic note issues: RM3.5 B Sukuk Wakalah + RM500 M ICP.

* Provides flexible capital for expansion and green‑financing issuance.

🌴 Plantation Privatisation Targets

* Sarawak Oil Palms & Hap Seng Plantations tipped by Maybank IB.

* Trading at 37–50% discounts to land value; both have net‑cash balance sheets.

🌬️ Yinson Renewables Gets NZ Approval

* Cleared by New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office.

* Unlocks new wind‑energy projects — key step in its regional pipeline.

🥫 Nestlé Malaysia Q3 Net Profit +34% YoY

* RM414 M profit on stronger sales & cost discipline.

* Declares 60 sen dividend, signalling sustained consumption recovery.

🎓 Monash University Malaysia Announces RM2.8 B TRX Campus

* Opening by 2032 | Capacity: 22,500 students.

* Focus: AI, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing.

Policy, Politics & Governance

🇲🇾 Anwar Defends US Trade Deal Sovereignty

* PM insists the pact protects national interests.

* Parliament’s Special Select Committee to review on Nov 12,focusing on Article 5.1, which critics fear could force alignment with US trade sanctions.

🏦 BNM to Share FX Data with US Treasury

* Semi‑annual, 6‑month aggregated reporting on FX flows.

* Follows Malaysia’s removal from the US currency‑manipulation watchlist.

Global & Tech Front

🧠 Amazon Cuts Up to 18,000 Jobs Amid AI Adoption

* Automation replacing white‑collar tasks; clear sign of AI’s labour impact.

⚛️ China Doubles Global Spend on Next‑Gen Nuclear

* Bill Gates: Beijing investing 2× the rest of the world in fusion & fission.

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