ASEAN Urged To Address Financing Issues Before Implementing Regional Fuel-sharing Mechanism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should look into the financing aspects of the proposed framework for regional fuel-sharing mechanism before implementing it, said ASEAN Economic Club chairman Tan Sri Michael Yeoh.

KazanForum 2026 Expected To Boost Trade, Islamic Finance Ties Between Russia, Islamic Economies

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.

Russia Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With Malaysia, ASEAN Through KazanForum 2026

KAZAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Russia is seeking to deepen economic cooperation with Malaysia and ASEAN economies through sectors such as machinery manufacturing, industrial development, agriculture and halal industries at the 17th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum 2026” from May 12-17.

Govt Moves To Boost Resilience, Ensure Energy Supply, Contain Costs - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government is not only focused on stabilising prices, but also on ensuring a secure energy supply and the availability of essential goods, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Australian PM To Meet Petronas To Advance Energy Ties, Says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to hold discussions with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to advance Malaysia-Australia energy cooperation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 

Malaysia's Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 5.3 Pct To RM156.3 Bln In February -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade in February 2026 recorded sales of RM156.3 billion, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector In Advantageous Position Despite West Asia Conflict

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Energy Security Remains Paramount Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions - Petronas 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Energy security will remain paramount as the global energy system comes under increasing strain from escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said today.

Global Ammonia, Urea Trade Flow At Risk On Strait Of Hormuz Closure -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Global fertiliser and ammonia trade could be disrupted as the sale of 15 per cent of global ammonia, and 21 per cent of urea -- a high-nitrogen fertiliser -- is tied to West Asian exporters potentially impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Rystad Energy.

Fertiliser Supply Risks Threaten Southeast Asia Grain Output, Malaysia Seen As Resilient - BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The risk of reduced application rates for 2026/2027 grain crops across Southeast Asia is increasing, particularly as key application windows approach, posing downside risks to production, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Attack On Qatar's LNG Facility Raises Risk Of Wider Supply Disruptions In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Asia-Pacific economies now face rising risks of physical shortages, not only of energy, following the latest Iranian attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities, including oil and gas but also of fertilisers and, by extension, potentially food later in the year.