It’s a parting shot from Donald Trump govt to complicate matters for incoming president Joe Biden, reports Reuters

Investors concerned about rising number of Covid-19 cases

Overall market breadth negative, with losers leading gainers 280 to 257

Alleged scam overseen by executives, senior managers

Recovery pay-off for country’s success in containing virus, says minister

Without ability to communicate, we cannot have this system, says ex-PM

Social network claims new measures will hurt small businesses

More robust manufacturing production helps counterbalance slump in service sector

Decision made after ‘careful consideration’ of current and evolving market needs

Easier trades against all other major currencies for Malaysian note, however

Virus-hit businesses trigger price discounting, especially for clothing and food

Discounts up to 20% for units across 25 projects in Selangor up for grabs

Local bourse finishes on positive note despite trimming earlier gains