BLOOMBERG Malaysia’s ruling coalition held on to three of six states contested in provincial elections, providing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with breathing space nine months into his mandate. The polls resulted in an even split between parties in Anwar’s unity government and his rival, the pro-Malay Perikatan Nasional, with each bloc winning the three states they controlled before the vote, ...

BLOOMBERG Five months after being pulled into the rescue of Credit Suisse, UBS Group AG’s decision to break free of a government backstop is set to accelerate the historic takeover of its smaller rival. Switzerland’s biggest bank said it will voluntarily end a safety net negotiated as part of its purchase of Credit Suisse, including a 9 billion-franc ($10.3 billion) ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME: O! Millionaire, the foremost provider of an environmentally conscious draw, marked a significant milestone in its 64th episode, where the Grand Prize reached a staggering AED81.5 million. The last draw, with hosts Maradona Rebello and special guest Mark Ilano, a prominent Filipino blogger and influencer, added an extra dose of excitement and fun to the event. During ...