Today’s episode dives straight into the fault lines of Malaysia’s financial landscape — from debt pressures at the top of corporate Malaysia to new consumer protections, critical energy policy changes, and shifting global macro headwinds. We’re here to break down what actually matters for your money in 2026.

Corporate Watch: Profits, Pressures & Pivots

🏦 Genting Faces Ratings Risk

* CreditSights warns: Genting and Genting Malaysia face high risk of credit ratings downgrade

* Triggered by high debt and weak cash flow — breaching thresholds from both Moody’s and Fitch

* Overshadows their US$5.5B New York casino win

* Key question: Can they fund aggressive growth while their balance sheet flashes red?

🧵 Magni-Tech’s Profit Up 24%, But Why?

* Strong quarter but largely due to a RM5.91M forex gain

* Highlights how currency swings, not operations, are often behind quarterly movements

🚧 Advancecon Wins ECRL Dispute

* Awarded RM3.33M in adjudication — confirms overdue payment tied to ECRL project

* Strengthens short-term cash flow and contract legitimacy

⚙️ Wasco Secures Major Energy Contract

* RM826M modules deal with Technip Energies (Italy)

* Expected to drive earnings through 2028

Politics & Policy: Charges, Appointments & Consumer Protection

⚖️ MACC Charges PM’s Former Political Secretary

* Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar and businessman Albert Tei face corruption charges today

* MACC confirms Tei not protected under Whistleblower Act due to alleged involvement

* A potentially precedent-setting moment in legal boundaries

📈 Zafrul Named Chairman of MIDA

* Former MITI minister takes over Malaysian Investment Development Authority

* Signals continuity in foreign investment strategy following record inflows under his tenure

💳 Consumer Credit Clampdown Begins

* Households owe RM54.9B in credit card + BNPL debt

* Consumer Credit Act 2025 to regulate non-bank BNPL players

* Aims to mandate responsible lending and curb debt traps

🔋 Solar Projects Now Require Battery Storage

* New policy: All Large-Scale Solar (LSS) bids must include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

* This targets the intermittency problem of solar energy and futureproofs the grid

Global Picture: Trade Friction & Growth Bets

🇺🇸 US Private Payrolls Drop by 32K in November

* Surprise downturn from ADP report

* Suggests labor market softening, fuels debate over rate cut timelines

🇮🇳 India’s Rupee Slides Past 90/USD

* Pressure from delayed US trade deal and record trade deficit

* Exporters under strain; potential ripple effects in regional demand

🇨🇳 China Targets 5% Growth for 2026

* Commitment to fiscal + monetary stimulus to fight deflation

* Potential demand boost for commodities, a win for Malaysian exporters

🎧 Listen Now for a deep dive into Malaysia’s financial gems and global trends shaping 2025!

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