Malaysia Money Matters Daily News Digest 2nd Oct 2025

In today’s fast-moving briefing, we examine how Malaysian companies are working to create internal clarity — from Petronas Gas’ structural revamp to court decisions that shield directors — all while global instability ramps up, including a partial US government shutdown and fresh trade recalibrations.🏢 Malaysian Corporate Moves & Legal Developments🏗️ Petronas Gas Reorganizes: Split into Regulated vs. Non-Regulated* Launch of PG Energia to house utility and energy ventures⚖️ Petronas vs. Petros (Sarawak) Dispute Back in Court* Ongoing conflict over gas licensing authority🔍 Iris Case: Court Reaffirms ‘Business Judgment Rule’* Directors shielded from liability if acting in good faith and due care, even if business decisions fail📈 Custom Food Holding Eyes Main Market IPO* Backed by Creador🥇 Westports Wins ESG Gold* Best of the Best award at The Edge ESG Awards💰 Banks Go Big on Fundraising* Public Bank launches RM10B commercial paper programme* RHB Bank rolls out RM5B multicurrency sustainable financing programme🌍 Global Uncertainty, Local Opportunity🇺🇸 US Partial Government Shutdown Begins* Gridlock over funding* ~750,000 workers potentially furloughed* Gold prices spike to record highs amid flight to safety📊 Malaysia Named ASEAN’s Top Trade Performer – Standard Chartered* 1 in 3 global firms plan to increase trade with Malaysia* Driven by supply chain realignment and confidence in stability🛢️ Policy & Regulatory Updates⛽ Expanded RON95 Subsidies* E-hailing drivers and registered boat owners to receive additional fuel aid* Rollout expected mid-October🚭 Perak Joins Vape Ban from Jan 1, 2026* Follows national health policy trends🎧 Listen Now for a deep dive into Malaysia’s financial gems and global trends shaping 2025!🔗 Subscribe & Share the Malaysia Money Matters podcast on Substack, Spotify, or Apple PodcastsMalaysia Money Matters is a one-person passion project. Subscribe for free or support me as a paid subscriber—it means the world to me! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mmoneymatters.substack.com