MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026

Thailand Rolls Out National Strategy To Boost Semiconductor Industry

BANGKOK, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to expand its semiconductor industry, focusing on power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices and analogue chips to build a complete value chain.

Kenanga IB: Petrochemical Prices May See Short-term Upside In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

MidOcean Energy Acquires 20 Pct Stake In PETRONAS Canada Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has completed the acquisition of a 20 per cent interest in PETRONAS’ key entities in Canada.

Rubber Mixed, Lesser Commodities Cocoa And Pepper Remain Resilient In 2025

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry recorded a mixed performance this year, with output and exports, including external demand for gloves contracting, while the lesser commodities of cocoa and pepper bucked the trend by showing resilience.

China Market Launches Overseas Digital Mall In Malaysia, Establishing ASEAN Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- China Market has selected Malaysia as its ASEAN hub, bringing Chinese industrial-belt products into Southeast Asia while enabling Malaysian brands to access China through its Market Express Channel, following the official launch of the China Market Overseas Digital Mall in Malaysia.

Federal, State Govts Must Find Ways To Develop REE Industry - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments must find new ways to work together to develop a coherent rare earth elements (REE) industry, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong today.

2025: The Year Everything Shifted For Malaysia's Oil And Gas Sector, Momentum To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering 2026 with its oil and gas sector still standing firm, but the ground beneath it is shifting faster than at any point in decades.

Midstream, Downstream REE Production Companies Eligible For Incentives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Companies involved in midstream and downstream production activities of Rare Earth Elements (REE) are eligible to be considered for incentives under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, namely Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance.   

SMJ Energy Acquires 20 Pct Stake In North Sabah Production Sharing Contract

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Sabah is poised to secure a bigger share in oil and gas resources following state-owned SMJ Energy's (SMJE) acquisition of a 20 per cent non-operating participating interest in the North Sabah enhanced oil recovery production sharing contract (EOR PSC).

China's Palm Oil Buyers Urged To Negotiate With Malaysian Exporters For Better Prices

PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has advised palm oil buyers from China to negotiate with local industry players to enjoy better palm oil prices.