Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

Manufacturing Sales Rise 7.1 Pct To RM169.4 Bln In January 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM169.4 billion in January 2026, compared to a 6.4 per cent rise y-o-y to RM168.6 billion in December 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Johor Targets RM140 Bln Investments This Year

JOHOR BAHRU, March 9 (Bernama) -- Johor is targeting RM140 billion in investments this year after recording the country’s highest approved investments of RM110 billion in 2024, Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

Govt Allocates RM2.4 Bln For Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah Payment For 1Q 2026 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) --The government has allocated RM2.4 billion for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) aid payment for the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Penang Bags 83 Projects In 2025, 78 Pct Foreign Investment -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s key industrial clusters continue to gain depth and momentum, evolving into strong, self-reinforcing ecosystems that attract quality investments, with Penang securing 83 projects worth RM11.3 billion in 2025, with 78 per cent driven by foreign investors. 

Malaysia Breaks Investment Record With RM426.7 Bln In 2025, Up 11 Pct Year-on-year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded RM426.7 billion in approved investments for 2025, the highest level ever, up 11 per cent from RM384.4 billion in 2024, reflecting continued growth despite a cautious global climate.

Malaysia Records Highest-ever Approved Investments Of RM426.7 Bln In 2025 – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded its highest-ever approved investments in 2025, reaching RM426.7 billion, an 11 per cent increase from RM384.4 billion in 2024, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

1,325 Traders From 2024 To January 2026 Collected Tax Despite Not Registering For SST - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Records from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) revealed that, from 2024 to January 2026, 1,325 traders did not register for the Sales and Service Tax (SST) despite collecting the tax, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia Targets Double-Digit Growth Following Jaecoo J5 Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia is targeting a double-digit growth this year, backed by the launch of its new B-segment sports utility vehicle (SUV), Jaecoo J5, following a robust 153 per cent sales surge in 2025.

Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia Targets Double-digit Growth Following Jaecoo J5 Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Omoda Jaecoo Malaysia is targeting a double-digit growth this year, backed by the launch of its new B-segment sports utility vehicle (SUV), Jaecoo J5, following a robust 153 per cent sales surge in 2023.

60 Pct EPF Members To Reach Basic Savings Level Of Around RM390,000 By 2030 -- Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- An estimated 60 per cent of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members can potentially reach the basic savings level of around RM390,000 at the age of 60 by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

82 Pct Monthly SARA, 54 Pct SARA-for-all Recipients Made Purchases as Of March 1 -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- About 6.7 million recipients of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme as at March 1, 2026, have used the aid to purchase basic necessities at registered premises.