What’s happening now
13:00 · 12:44–13:44 · 73 stories from 11 outlets
Key developments include a corporate fine, a major profit distribution, a maritime aircraft milestone, rising overseas drug arrests, a large IPO plan, and a new Deepavali price scheme.
- 1 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)
Catering director fined for false documents
A catering company director was fined after admitting to using a fake lease agreement.
- Fine imposed by Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court
- Director Chua Keng Hiang, 73, found guilty
- No further action reported
- RM10,000
- Fine amount
Reported by Berita Harian, Harian Metro, Sinar Harian ·
- 2 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)
FELCRA announces profit distribution
- Deputy Prime Minister announced the distribution
- Increase of RM63.7 million over last year
- Funds to be allocated to member entities
- RM190.6 million
- Profit distribution
- RM63.7 million
- Increase amount
Reported by Berita Harian, Utusan Malaysia ·
- 3 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)
Maritime Malaysia amphibious aircraft hits 10,000 flight hours
The Bombardier CL-415MP amphibious aircraft logged 10,000 hours and received manufacturer recognition.
- Aircraft registration M71-01
- Recognition from De Havilland
- Used for maritime enforcement
- 10,000 hours
- Flight hours
Reported by Berita Harian, Harian Metro ·
- 4 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)
Rise in Malaysians detained abroad for drug offenses
The number of Malaysians arrested overseas for drug crimes reached 1,588 as of September.
- Increase noted over the past three years
- Top arrest locations: Indonesia, China, Singapore
- No policy response detailed
- 1,588 individuals
- Detentions
Reported by Berita Harian, Sinar Harian ·
Earlier coverage- 72 rakyat Malaysia ditahan di luar negara disyaki terlibat dadah · Harian Metro, oct 21
- Isu bendera Malaysia terbalik: Hina Jalur Gemilang di luar negara jejas reputasi rakyat Malaysia · Utusan Malaysia, oct 25
- Pendaftaran e-Konsular belum diwajibkan untuk rakyat Malaysia di luar negara · Sinar Harian, oct 5
- 5 Berita (Bahasa Melayu)
Big Caring Group plans RM8 billion IPO
Big Caring Group aims to list on Bursa Malaysia with a market valuation of RM8 billion and gross proceeds of about RM637.8 million.
- IPO scheduled for 19 November
- Offer includes 1.9 billion shares
- Initial price set at RM1.08 per share
- RM8 billion
- Market valuation
- RM637.8 million
- Gross proceeds
- RM1.08
- Offer price
Reported by Berita Harian ·
Earlier coverage- Big Caring Group Signs IPO Underwriting Agreement With Three Investment Banks · Bernama, oct 14
- Big Caring IPO to raise RM2.45bil · Free Malaysia Today, oct 20
- Anthropic’s record IPO faces some big questions · Free Malaysia Today, yesterday
- 6 Malaysia
Deepavali Maximum Price Scheme announced
The 2026 Deepavali price scheme will run from 4 to 10 November, covering 11 essential items.
- Scheme expands from nine items in 2025
- Includes price reductions in Peninsular and East Malaysia
- No further details on enforcement
Reported by Bernama ·
Earlier coverage- National Deepavali Celebration To Be Held In Brickfields On Nov 14 · Bernama, yesterday
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