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Indonesia stocks reverse opening gains after brief rise
The IHSG opened 0.61 per cent higher at 5,310.85 but slipped into negative territory less than five minutes into trading.
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- MarketsMalaysia
KLCI moves above 1,600 as Malaysian shares gain in early trading
Gaining counters outnumbered losers 236 to 81, while turnover reached 154.28 million units valued at RM67.68 million.
Astro adds Tamil channel Sony Vizha ahead of Deepavali
The broadcaster also plans a free Deepavali Kondattam show in Shah Alam, with about 1,000 visitors expected.
- EconomyMalaysia
Lim urges faster payment of RM29.919 billion tax refund backlog
The former finance minister proposed a RM10 billion ceiling on arrears, warning that delayed refunds were straining small businesses’ finances.
- More SportsThailand
Thai wheelchair racers take gold with world record-equalling and Games record times
Athiwat Paeng-Nuea clocked 13.49 seconds, while Chaiwat Rattana’s victory brought Thailand’s gold medal tally to eight.
- Banking & FintechSingapore
Singapore and UK review financial cooperation on AI and digital assets
The bilateral dialogue also covered quantum-safe technology, capital markets and sustainable finance. The UK will host the next meeting in 2027.
- Green EnergyPhilippines
Philippines weighs sale or private partnership for Bataan nuclear plant
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said a feasibility study gave positive results for rehabilitation, but the government’s options remain preliminary.
- Banking & FintechMore ASEAN
Timor-Leste seeks closer agency coordination against trade money laundering
A workshop in Dili is expected to help develop national guidelines and improve suspicious transaction reporting procedures.
- MarketsMalaysia
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar as Malaysian economic data lends support
An economist linked the currency’s gains to export and GDP growth, alongside reduced expectations of a US interest rate increase.
Fajar and Fikri lead Indonesia’s French Open first-round schedule
Six Indonesian entries are scheduled to compete on 21 October, including two men’s doubles pairs drawn against each other.
