KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- A temporary closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supply, pushing up global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a moderate exposure to the ongoing United States-Iran conflict, and the situation is manageable from a macroeconomic standpoint, supported in part by its position as a net oil and gas exporter, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Provincial government work reports from China’s Two Sessions reveal a decentralised approach to technological development, with each province carving out its niche in high-tech, high-efficiency industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session in the red, in tandem with regional markets, as risk appetite for equities was dampened by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s recent economic achievements, including the ringgit’s performance as one of the strongest currencies in Asia, are the result of governance reforms and continuous efforts to combat corruption and misappropriation of public funds.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Sarawak aims to export electricity to Brunei by early next year, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak Datuk Dr Hazland Hipni.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2026, from June 9–11 in Kuching, Sarawak, aims to position the region as a competitive and resilient green hydrogen hub in support of Malaysia’s and Sarawak’s low-carbon ambitions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Datuk Shamsul Ahmad as its chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, replacing Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd posted a net loss of RM11.56 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) compared to a net profit of RM882.95 million in the previous financial year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) reaffirmed its commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic stability and providing long-term energy security, ensuring reliable power supply to homes, businesses and industries nationwide.
