Institutions Over Barrels: Why Petronas Matters to Malaysia’s Energy Security

By Samirul Ariff

Public discussion about energy often begins with a simple question: how much oil does a country possess? Yet this question, while intuitive, can be misleading. The real determinant of energy security is not merely the quantity of hydrocarbons beneath the ground, but the institutions and systems that govern their extraction, transport and distribution. Malaysia’s experience illustrates this principle clearly.

1,700 Level Crucial Turning Point On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade with a cautious tone as investors closely monitor developments in West Asia and movements in global energy prices.

ASEAN Economic Ministers: Middle East Tensions Pose Risks To Region's Economic Stability, Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Continued tensions in the Middle East will have impact on economic security and stability, the livelihoods of millions of people in the region, and hinder economic progress in ASEAN, according to a joint statement by the ASEAN Economic Ministers.

Malaysia's Economic Performance Still Positive Despite Global Uncertainty -- Chief Statistician

JASIN, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has continued to show positive economic performance despite global uncertainty, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.

LRT Mutiara Line: Cross-Sea Link Takes Only Eight Minutes, 90 Per Cent Public Support

By R.Ratcharathan

GEORGE TOWN, March 13 (Bernama) -- Set to reshape the future of public transport in Penang, Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line aims to link the island’s busy corridors through a fast and efficient light rail network.

France Seeks To Expand Investments In Malaysia’s Aeronautics, Energy And Critical Minerals Sectors -- Envoy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- France is encouraging more of its companies to invest in Malaysia, particularly in sectors such as aeronautics, energy, and critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REE), according to French Ambassador to Malaysia, Marc Abensour.

MIDA To Assume InvestKL's Investment Promotion Functions From March 15

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will assume the investment promotion and facilitation functions of InvestKL Corporation (InvestKL) effective March 15, 2026.

Oil Price Increase Also Poses Challenges To Oil-Producing Countries -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The rise in global oil prices not only puts pressure on oil-importing countries but also impacts oil-producing countries such as Malaysia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

National Climate Change Bill Unveils MRV System, Basis For Carbon Price Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The National Climate Change Bill (RUU PIN) will introduce a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system as the main basis for the implementation of a carbon pricing mechanism and Malaysia's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

MRANTI Park Drives Innovation Linking Research And Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) is advancing a mission-driven approach that connects research, technology development and industry deployment through MRANTI Park.

ALMAL Real Estate Development Appoints Wyndham For Bali Nusa Dua Project

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- ALMAL Real Estate Development announced the appointment of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for The One by ALMAL Bali Nusa Dua, a Registry Collection Hotel, a luxury hospitality destination planned for the prestigious resort enclave of Nusa Dua, Bali.

Bursa Malaysia Slips Below 1,700 Level At Midday As Oil Price Surge Weighs On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, falling below the 1,700 psychological level, in line with the weaker performance of most regional peers amid dented sentiment following a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude hovering above US$100 per barrel at noon.