Malaysia Money Matters Daily News Podcast

Today’s episode spotlights the tension between Malaysia’s domestic strength and rising global headwinds — from Genting’s market rally and Moody’s credit warning, to SME credit risk, KLIA breakdowns, and intensifying global tech trade friction.

🏢 Corporate & Financial Highlights

🎰 Genting Rally vs Moody’s Warning

* Genting shares surged on optimism over a New York casino license

* BUT: Moody’s placed Genting on review for downgrade

* Concerns over RM6.3B debt for GenM acquisition

🏢 SMEs Facing Credit Strain

* Bank Negara: Impaired loan ratio for SMEs rose to 3.6%

* Persistent cost pressures despite solid macro conditions

🌱 KWAP Launches Dana Iklim+

* Malaysia’s first climate-focused investment fund

* Targeting RM2B in green investments

* Goal: Reduce up to 1 million tonnes of CO₂

📉 Macroeconomy & Infrastructure

📊 3Q GDP Expected to Ease Slightly

* Forecast: Around 4.2% growth, down modestly

* Cause: Normalising exports post-August US tariffs

✈️ KLIA Aerotrain Under Fire

* 20 incidents since July restart

* MOT considering fines; independent review underway

⚡️ Post-Outage Power Sector Push

* CGS International calls for new investment cycle

* Nuclear option? Rosatom suggests floating power units (FPUs) by 2031

🛡️ Policy, Trade & Regulation

🚫 Malaysia Tightens Export Controls

* Focus: Dual-use tech with military potential

* Strategic Trade Act invoked in response to potential US tariffs (up to 300%)

📉 Debt Sustainability Under Pressure

* Fiscal deficit target: 3.8% of GDP (2025)

* Debt-to-GDP ratio now 64.7% (legal ceiling: 65%)

* Debt servicing forecast to hit 17% of revenue (2026)

🌍 Political & Global Highlights

🗳️ Sarawak Election Set for Nov 29

* Nomination day: Nov 15

* EC confirms it won’t conflict with SPM exams

🖼️ 1MDB Asset Recovery Update

* Efforts ongoing via National Visual Arts Board

* Artworks by Basquiat, Picasso already sold & proceeds recovered

⚖️ Sulu Arbitration: Major Legal Win

* Spanish Supreme Court upheld conviction of arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa

🌐 Rare Earths & US-China Tensions Escalate

* China defends export controls

* US exploring direct equity stakes in firms like Intel, rare earth miners

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Today’s deep dive explores major corporate wins and growing risks — from NexG’s latest government deal to Tenaga’s regional power ambitions, retail IPO momentum, AI mega-investments, and Malaysia’s narrowing fiscal room. Big infrastructure, big opportunity, and big pressure.

🏢 Corporate Moves & Market Signals

🪪 NexG Lands 3rd Gov Contract, But Board Quits

* 18-month extension to supply foreign worker cards

* Adds to MyKad + passport contracts

* BUT: Five directors resign unexpectedly

🔍 HeiTech Padu Contract Jumps RM58M

* NIISe deal now totals RM1.05B

* New biometric system (ABIS) added

🔋 Tenaga-Sarawak Power Link Plan

* Seeking consortium partners for a 700km undersea cable

* Goal: Transmit 2,000MW of Sarawak hydropower

* 70% of output earmarked for Singapore

🥐 Retail IPOs: RT Pastry & Goldfinch Group

* Both heading to the ACE Market

* Expansion focus: East Coast & Southern Malaysia

⚡️ Infrastructure, Energy & Fiscal Watch

⚡ Power Outage Highlights Grid Fragility

* Lightning strike at Edra Melaka, the country’s biggest gas plant

* Caused blackouts across Klang Valley & Johor Bahru

📉 Fiscal Deficit: On Target, But Tightly So

* Govt sticking to 3.8% deficit target (2025)

* Federal debt at 64.7% of GDP (legal limit: 65%)

* Debt service to hit 17% of revenue in 2026 (legal limit: 15%)

🧑‍⚖️ Policy & Regulation

👶 Govt to Enforce eKYC for Social Media

* Aims to block under-13 users & curb scams

* 78% of scam content traced to Facebook

🌏 Global Moves & Market Forces

🏅 Gold Hits US$4,200, Copper Surges

* Gold climbs on rate cut expectations + safe haven demand

* Copper may touch US$12,000/tonne

💾 AI Deal of the Year: Aligned Data Centers

* US$40B acquisition backed by Nvidia & BlackRock

* Signals scramble for AI infrastructure control

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Today’s episode covers Genting Malaysia’s takeover twist, big domestic expansion bets in property, logistics, and EVs, plus global tensions driving market volatility. From LRT tenders to crypto crashes, we break down the stories shaping your portfolio.

🏢 Corporate Moves & Market Trends

🎰 Genting’s RM2.35 Offer Sparks Debate

* Genting Bhd launches a conditional voluntary offer

* Analysts split:

* Undervalued due to Miami land + NY casino license catalysts (worth up to RM1+ per share)

* OR attractive exit above some target prices

🍗 CAB Cakaran Goes Big on Retail & Feed

* RM100M expansion plan: grow Kyros Kebab outlets from 25 to 100+

* Strategic acquisition of Cargill’s feed ops = vertical integration & margin boost

🚆 MRT Corp Opens Penang LRT Bids

* Focus: sea crossing viaduct package

* Updated ceiling: RM16.8B

📦 Southern Cable’s RM259M Placement

* Expand cable output by 25%, triple aluminium rod capacity by 2027

* Target: 30% of revenue from overseas

🔋 Sapura Industrial Enters EV Supply Chain

* JV with Singapore partner to manufacture lithium battery parts

⚖️ Grab Wins in Court, Avoids RM86.8M Fine

* Federal Court dismisses MyCC appeal

* Major legal victory for the ride-hailing giant

💰 Velesto Energy Dividend Buzz

* Maybank IB sees potential 3 sen dividend (12% yield)

* Strong cash flow backing the view

🏭 KNM Group Warning from MAA

* RM100M lifeline hinges on Deutsche KNM sale by Oct 30

* High-stakes countdown continues

💼 Policy, Regulation & Governance

📉 Hire Purchase Act: Big Consumer Win

* Abolishes Rule of 78

* Early settlements now benefit from reducing balance model

📊 1MDB Recovery Hits RM20.7B

* Funds recovered from Goldman Sachs, AmBank, JP Morgan

* All redirected to the asset recovery trust account

📈 Ringgit Strengthens 5.8% YTD

* PM cites overseas travel uptick

* Malaysia now assessing how to keep local tourism spots competitive (e.g. Langkawi)

🌍 Climate Bill Delayed

* More industry engagement needed

* Carbon tax discussions ongoing

🚛 JPJ Launches Crackdown on Overloaded Trucks

* Repeat offenders risk permit termination

🏗️ Infrastructure & Energy

🔌 Cable Theft Hitting ECRL Hard

* 32+ incidents since June

* Over RM3M in losses for China Communications Construction

🧭 Political & Legal Updates

🚫 Bersatu Expels Wan Saiful, Suspends Another

* Internal party discipline heating up

⚖️ Tax Ruling: Directors’ Fees = Business Income

* Court of Appeal ruling now final

🌍 Global Headlines & Economic Shifts

🌐 US–China Trade Spat Escalates Again

* New port fees targeting shipping firms

📉 Crypto Markets Crash $150B

* Bitcoin drops to $111,500

* Driven by trade friction jitters

🛢️ IEA Predicts Major Oil Glut by 2026

* Surplus of 4 million barrels/day expected

* Slower demand + EV growth = lower oil outlook

📈 IMF Lifts 2025 Growth to 3.2%

* But warns: tariffs & protectionism could dent long-term prospects

🏦 Big US Banks Beat Earnings

* Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan shine

🤖 AI Bubble Worries Growing

* 54% of global fund managers (BoA survey) believe AI stocks are overvalued

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Today’s episode dives into Malaysia’s corporate turnaround stories, strategic plays abroad, and rising geopolitical tensions that ripple right into local markets. From Top Glove’s first post-pandemic profit to the latest in rare earth politics, we connect the dots so you don’t have to.

🏢 Corporate Moves & Market Signals

💸 Public Bank Stake Trimmed for Compliance

* Founder’s estate sold 50M shares

* Stake now at 22%+

🧤 Top Glove Returns to Profit

* FY25 profit: RM109M — first since the pandemic

* Boosted by 75% utilization and 80% US tariff on Chinese gloves

🏥 IHH Sticks to Fortis Offer Despite 8x Price Jump

* Proceeding with mandatory open offer for 26% stake in India’s Fortis

⚙️ KNM Rejects MAA’s EGM Request

* MAA wanted shareholder vote on Deutsche KNM sale

* KNM board says sale (RM270M) is key to RM1.3B debt restructuring

🛢️ NuEnergy Takeover Completed by Agrobulk

* Offer price: RM0.60/share

🌐 Ramssol Appointed Tencent Cloud Distributor

* Covers 6 ASEAN markets

* Includes AI-powered “digital humans”

⚖️ Policy, Regulation & Consumer News

📄 Court: Director Fees Are Business Income

* Court of Appeal rules for independent non-executive directors

🧑‍💻 No Mandatory Socso for Gig Workers (Yet)

* Govt emphasizes flexibility for gig economy

* Says contribution rules may be reviewed in future

🏦 Felda’s RM2.77B Loan Repayment Due

* Eagle High deal debt matures Oct 13

⚖️ Petros vs Petronas: Not a Feud, Says GPS

* Dispute over gas rights framed as state law enforcement, not rivalry

🏗️ Lynas Facility Behind Schedule

* 72% complete, 10% delay

* License expires March 2026

💰 Consumer & Legal Wins

🚗 Hire Purchase Act: Major Consumer Win

* Rule of 78 officially abolished

* Early settlements now benefit from reducing balance method

🌍 Global Headlines & Macro Shifts

🕊️ Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Signed

* Includes hostage exchange

* US President’s initiative; activation expected within 72 hours of cabinet approval

🧪 China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls

* Targets processing tech, especially in defense and semiconductors

🌐 IMF: “Better than feared, worse than needed”

* 2026 slowdown expected

* Warns of AI bubble risk and geopolitical headwinds

🇺🇸 Fed Signals Rate Cuts Ahead

* NY Fed President backs more cuts

* Due to softening US labor market

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Today’s episode dives deep into Malaysia’s evolving corporate strategy, fresh consumer finance wins, and global economic anxiety. From major international tie-ups in housing and logistics, to the historic rise in gold prices, we track how local ambitions intersect with global headwinds — and what it means for you.

🏗️ Corporate Moves & Strategic Shifts

🏘️ SP Setia + Mitsui Fudosan JV

* RM1.3B landed housing project in Setia EcoHill Semenyih

* Mitsui’s first landed housing venture in Malaysia

📦 Matrix Concepts x Golog Holdings MOU

* RM8B Air Silk Road Dual Hub in Negeri Sembilan

* AI- and IoT-powered logistics park across 618 acres

🛫 Pecca & Betamek Diversify Beyond Auto

* MOU to co-develop in-flight and railway entertainment systems

🖥️ GUH Holdings: Two-Pronged Expansion

* Investing in advanced PCBs for high-reliability industries

* Launching RM1.2B SA Sentral property project in Penang

💸 Tropicana Corp Pays Down More Debt

* Redeems RM139M sukuk tranche

* Over RM1.1B total repaid under this program

⚖️ AT Systematization Scandal

* Ex-director faces 41 charges tied to RM16.35M fund misappropriation

💰 Consumer Wins & Policy Reforms

📜 Hire Purchase Act Amended

* Rule of 78 abolished

* Loans now follow reducing balance method

🧓 EPF Reform in Focus

* Government considering a 2-account system

* 📉 Just 23.9% of members aged 18–55 meet minimum savings

🌏 International & Market Signals

🎯 Gold Hits Historic US$4,000/oz

* Driven by:

* Geopolitical risk

* US shutdown

* Interest rate cut expectations

💸 RBNZ Surprises with 50bps Rate Cut

* Now at 2.5%

🇺🇸 Trump’s ASEAN Summit Conditions Raise Tensions

* Reported pre-conditions:

* Oversee Cambodia–Thailand peace deal

* Exclude Chinese officials

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Today’s episode explores the sharp contrast between bullish corporate moves and cautious macro signals.

From MMC’s delayed IPO and Binastra’s RM305M green energy project to World Bank concerns about Budget 2026 and trade headwinds, we connect the micro-moves with macro-pressures shaping the financial landscape.

🏢 Malaysian Company & Market Moves

🚢 MMC Port IPO Delayed to 2026

* Postponed to include full FY2025 results

📈 New ACE Market Filings: MM Computer Systems & Liftech Group

* IPOs to fund expansion in IT services and crane manufacturing

💰 Pawn Loans Back New Bond Class

* New Paradigm Securities launches Asia’s first pawn loan-backed bond

* RM231M raised amid soaring gold prices

🧠 Insights Analytics Targets 38% PAT Margin

* Intelligent asset management firm maintains high-margin outlook post-IPO

🔋 Binastra Lands RM305M Solar PV + Battery Project

* 65MW solar + 200MWh battery system in Johor

⚖️ McDonald’s Wins Trademark Dispute vs. McCurry

* High Court rules McCurry brand too close to McDonald’s

🏛️ Policy, Budget & Legal Updates

📊 Budget 2026 Preview

* Headline spending expected to cross RM430B, but mostly operating expenditure

* Development spending likely flat at ~RM86B

📉 World Bank Revises Malaysia’s Growth Outlook

* 2025 GDP: 4.1% (up slightly)

* 2026 GDP: 4.1% (flat, with cooling demand and slow investment)

💼 Muhyiddin Bribery Case Set for January

* AGC rejects application to drop charges; trial proceeds

🚬 Proposed Vape Tax Hike: 10X Increase

* From RM0.40 to RM4.00 per ml

🌏 Global Trade & Economic Outlook

📦 WTO Slashes 2026 Trade Growth Forecast

* Now just 0.5%, down from 1.8%

* Blames delayed tariff effects, especially from anticipated US-China friction

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Today’s episode dives into Malaysia’s ambition-versus-accountability tension.

From Khazanah backing rare earth strategies and DNeX’s cross-sector energy push, to CelcomDigi’s RM72.6M arbitration claim and sobering audit revelations, we explore how bold growth initiatives are colliding with governance weaknesses. Plus, gold, Bitcoin, and AI stocks are spiking globally — but so are the red flags.

🏢 Malaysian Corporate & Market Highlights

🔋 DNeX Expands Upstream & Downstream

* ✅ Ping Petroleum gets greenlight for Abu oil field (3,000 bpd target)

* ✅ New 1-year Petronas station maintenance contract signed

🛰️ Khazanah Eyes Rare Earth Investment

* Talks with China ongoing; Malaysia’s non-radioactive REE assets now valued at RM89.6B

📶 CelcomDigi Faces RM72.6M Arbitration Claim

* IMMA Tech dispute over services agreement; company says no major impact on FY25

📉 Lion Industries Pauses Steel Plant Ops

* Banting facility idled amid rising energy costs, linked to tariff hikes

Reinforces competitiveness concerns in local heavy industry

🚀 IPO Activity & Contracts

* Powertechnic launches ACE IPO at 35 sen

* Cheeding Holdings wins RM33.94M TNB data center contract in Johor

📈 Tight Bond Market

* Malaysia sees weakest bond demand in 2025

* Investors shift to higher-yielding corporate paper as rate cut hopes cool

🧾 Governance, Oversight & Policy

📊 Securities Commission Targets RM2B AUM by 2026

* Single Family Office framework kicks off with RM400M across 6 approvals

* Minimum RM500K annual local spending = real economic flow

📉 Audit Report Flags Major Oversight Failures

* RM54.5M in penalties unenforced against fleet concessionaire

* East Sabah ESS marine police hub still incomplete after 10 years, now RM28.7M over budget

💼 RM490B in Gov’t Debt Due in 5 Years

* Auditor General urges tight monitoring; 2024 debt servicing hit RM50.5B

📜 Hire Purchase Bill 2025 Tabled

* Introduces effective interest rate model for fairer consumer lending

⚖️ 1MDB Update: Jho Low’s Father Linked to US$456M

* Court hears new details in ongoing embezzlement case

🔧 AG Role Separation Decision Imminent

* Cabinet to rule soon on splitting Attorney General & Public Prosecutor duties

🏛️ Sabah State Assembly Dissolved

* 17th state election due within 60 days = renewed political volatility

🌏 Global & Regional Forces

💸 Safe Havens Surge

* Gold tops US$3,900

* Bitcoin hits US$125,689 amid shutdown fears, rate anxiety

🤖 AMD Signs Landmark Deal with OpenAI

* Stock jumps 34%

🇪🇺 Europe: Political Volatility Spikes

* French government collapses in 14 hours

* Czech billionaire Andrej Babis makes populist comeback

📈 Vietnam GDP Soars to 8.23% (Q3)

* Fastest growth since 2022, fueled by pre-tariff export rush

🚢 Global Gaza Flotilla Intercepted

* 23 Malaysians detained by Israel; PM Anwar promises legal action

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In today’s briefing, we break down a landscape defined by dual momentum: booming confidence in Malaysian tech stocks amid a global AI surge — and rising local pressure from regulatory reforms, tax disputes, and governance shakeups. From Tenaga’s court win to the Gaza flotilla fallout, we explore how market forces and geopolitics are colliding as we head into Q4.

🏢 Key Malaysian Corporate & Market Updates

⚖️ Tenaga National wins first round in RM78.5M tax dispute

* Minor stock bump (+0.9%), but a significant precedent for other listed firms

⚖️ Feed Millers Secure Judicial Review Against RM367M Fine

* Leong Hup, PPB, and others pause MyCC’s largest ever price-fixing penalty

📈 Insider Moves to Watch

* 🛠️ T7 Global: Largest shareholder boosts stake to 22.7% (RM12M buy-in)

* 🧪 VS Industry: MD increases holdings while others trim—mixed signal

* 🏗️ Binastra: Prudential’s Eastspring emerges with 5.78% stake—institutional vote of confidence

🆕 IPO Pipeline Heats Up

* BMS Holdings gets ACE Market greenlight—funding showroom, distribution expansion

* Elsa Oil & Gas eyes ACE debut to fund robotics division

🤖 AI Push: Censof Appoints First Chief AI Officer

* Signals serious intent to drive automation, compliance efficiency, and long-term margin gains

📊 Sector Trends & Q4 Outlook

🚀 Malaysian Tech Stocks Outperform Asia

* Inari up 11%; sector index +5%

* Riding the global AI wave, with hopes of Fed easing adding fuel

🔍 Analog Devices Endorses Malaysia’s Chip Ambitions

* Moving beyond backend assembly to IC design & innovation

* Signals genuine shift up the semiconductor value chain

🌏 Malaysia-China Rare Earths Talks Deepen

* Potential tech-for-access swap involving Khazanah

📈 KLCI Q4 Outlook: Best in 5 Years?

* Fund inflows driving optimism

* But analysts caution: gains will be selective, not broad-based

* RAM survey: business sentiment improving but SMEs still feeling cost and reform pressure

💸 Policy Signals: Budi95 Expansion Likely

* More RON95 fuel support for e-hailing drivers expected in Budget 2026

🌐 Sarawak & World Bank Partner on SOE Reform

* Push for greater transparency, accountability at the state enterprise level

🌍 Global Headlines Shaping Local Risk

💼 Elon Musk Hits US$500B Net Worth

* Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI surge

* OpenAI valuation (also US$500B) lifts chip stocks by US$200B globally

🇺🇸 US Shutdown Looms, Hiring Slows

* Trump threatens worker firings amid spending impasse

* US job hiring hits 16-year low, more volatility ahead

🌎 Malaysia’s Diplomatic Spotlight

* Asean Summit seen as possible Trump–Lula meeting venue

🚢 Gaza Flotilla Incident: Malaysia Reacts

* PM Anwar condemns Israeli interception

* 23 Malaysians detained aboard the Sumud flotilla

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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

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Today’s episode is a tight, fast-paced breakdown of the growing tension between global trade moves and local corporate resilience. From surprise earnings swings and takeover discounts to evolving subsidy policies and geopolitical shocks, it’s all about understanding how the external is shaping the internal — and your investment decisions.

🏢 Malaysian Corporate Highlights

📉 VS Industry Swings to RM33M Loss

* Revenue down 29% in 4QFY2025

* Main cause: US reciprocal tariffs delaying client orders

⚠️ Vestland MGO at Deep Discount

* Concert party triggers mandatory takeover offer

* Offer at 34 sen vs market price of 50.5 sen

🏗️ Mitrajaya Doubles Data Centre Contract to RM800M+

* NEXTDC Malaysia job expanded

* Stock hits 7-year high

⚠️ Greenyield Governance Tensions Escalate

* Second EGM called to remove chairman and directors

* Follows CEO resignation in ongoing family-business fallout

🔍 Sector Sentiment & Market Trends

💻 Tech Sector Upgraded to Overweight by Kenanga

* Chip upcycle may run into mid-2026

* Driven by demand in AI and 5G

🛢️ Oil & Gas Also Overweight – CGS International

* Oil holding steady in the high US$60s

* China stockpiling crude, supporting prices

🇲🇾 Domestic Policy & Energy Moves

⛽ RON95 Subsidy Cut-Off for Non-Citizens

* 900K+ non-citizens with Malaysian licenses to pay RM2.60/l

💰 New Rule: Personal Loans Over RM100K Require Financial Literacy Module

* Takes effect 2027

⚡ Pulau Indah 1,200MW Power Plant Inaugurated

* Combined-cycle gas turbine facility supports energy transition goals

🔋 Selangor Sends Talent to China for Nuclear Training

* Tsinghua University partnership

🌍 Global Trade & Geopolitics

🇺🇸 New Trump Tariffs: 10% on Lumber, 25% on Furniture

* Starts Oct 14 under national security grounds (Section 232)

* Targets: Canada, Mexico, Vietnam

🇮🇳 India Faces US$16.8B in Stock Outflows

* Reasons: US tariffs + higher H-1B visa fees

* Rupee hits record low at 88.80/USD despite RBI intervention

🇺🇸 US Shutdown Looms Again

* Funding deal gridlocked

* Could delay flights, job data, impact confidence

🇵🇸 Gaza Peace Plan Deadline Approaching

* US-backed proposal includes ceasefire + Hamas disarmament

* Hamas rejects plan as biased

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