Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures Amid Middle East Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, pressured by weaker sentiment in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Oil Prices May Climb Towards US$90-US$100 On Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura Disruption, Analysts Say

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices may head towards the US$90-US$100 per barrel level following the disruption at Saudi Arabian state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura plant, analysts say.

Ship, Cargo War Insurance Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.

Middle East Conflict Threatens Asia's Commodity Importers - Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Asia’s high-income economies, which heavily rely on commodity imports, are particularly vulnerable to the direct economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, according to Moody’s Analytics.

Malaysian-Registered Vessels Advised To Avoid Transiting The Strait Of Hormuz

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- All Malaysian-registered vessels and local shipping companies are advised to exercise necessary precautionary measures, including avoiding transiting through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, to ensure the safety of navigation following security developments in the Middle East region.

Early Policy Response Crucial To Contain US-Iran Conflict's Impact, Says Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Early and coordinated policy intervention will be critical in determining whether the escalating United States-Iran conflict remains a temporary external shock or evolves into a more persistent economic challenge for Malaysia, an economist said.

Force Majeure Unlikely Despite Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Disruption -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Gulf national oil companies are unlikely to declare force majeure pre-emptively amid elevated geopolitical risks in the Middle East, following the reported sea traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes today.

Renewed US-Iran Conflict Fueling Market Volatility, Raising Oil Prices And Forex risks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed & Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Global markets turned cautious on Sunday following the latest United States military action against Iran, with economists warning that heightened geopolitical risks due to the situation in the Middle East could reinforce risk-off sentiment and affect oil prices, the ringgit, and trade flows, said analysts.

Kioxia Ships UFS 5.0 Samples For Next-Generation Mobile Devices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, announced it has begun shipping evaluation samples of embedded flash memory compliant with the next-generation UFS 5.0 standard, which is currently being standardised by JEDEC.

Uni-Fuels Expands Into Thailand With Bangkok Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels), a global provider of marine fuel solutions headquartered in Singapore, announced the establishment of Uni-Fuels (Thailand) Co Ltd (Uni-Fuels Thailand), strengthening its global supply and operations network.

Uni-Fuels Renews ISCC Certifications After Biofuel Milestone

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has renewed its ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications following the completion of its first ISCC-certified biofuel delivery in 2025.

Polymer Link Targets Growth In Australia After Opening New Warehouse Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Plastic powder manufacturer Polymer Link Holdings Bhd is targeting growth in Australia following the leasing of a new warehouse facility there.