Sabah Sets Up Special Committee To Study Targeted Subsidies Amid Global Oil Price Rise

KOTA KINABALU, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government has established a special committee to study the need for targeted subsidies as an effort to assist sectors affected by the rise in global oil prices, said Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Varia Unit Bags RM293.32 Mln Sub-contract Job In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Varia Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Pembinaan Teguh Maju Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of award from RSM Builders Sdn Bhd for a sub-contract valued at RM293.32 million.

Budget Reassessment Reasonable If Rising Fuel Subsidy Spending Persists -- Economist

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- It would be reasonable to reassess the budget if the government continues to see a drastic increase in BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUD95) subsidy spending, according to an economist.

High Jet Fuel Prices Likely To Spark Structural Shakeout In Airline Industry - Aviation Experts

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Rising fuel prices can precipitate a structural shakeout in the airline industry via consolidation, as well as signal the demise of weak and badly run airlines, an aviation analyst warned today.

IJM Shares Down In Early Trade, Sunway's IJM Takeover Attempts Lapse

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Share prices of IJM Corporation Bhd declined in early trade on Tuesday, while Sunway Bhd shares were marginally higher as Sunway’s conditional voluntary general offer (VGO) had lapsed after failing to meet the condition of securing over 50 per cent shareholders’ acceptance level in IJM.  

BNM Assesses Risks, Economic Impact From West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is actively assessing the economic impact of the West Asia conflict as the outbreak could last up to six months, affecting oil supplies and energy prices, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

MEF Supports Govt’s Fuel Rationalisation, Urges Conservation In Usage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) emphasises that all segments of society must play a proactive and responsible role in conserving fuel and ensuring sustainable energy usage amid ongoing uncertainties in West Asia.

Madani Govt Taking Pragmatic Approach On fuel Subsidies Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict 

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, is seen to be handling the current surge in oil prices wisely through various measures despite the West Asia conflict entering its fourth week with no signs of easing.

Malaysia In Stronger Position Thanks To Net Energy Exporter Status, Subsidy Reforms

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s position as a net energy exporter, with petroleum reserves confirmed sufficient until at least May 2026, and the fiscal headroom created by two years of subsidy rationalisation, has placed the country in a meaningfully stronger position than its neighbours to navigate the current global energy crisis.

RON95 Subsidy Drops To RM1.8 Bln In 4Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- RON95 subsidies for the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2024 amounted to RM3 billion, before declining to RM1.8 billion in 4Q 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Diesel Subsidy Expenditure Drops To RM6.2 Bln In 2025, Generate Savings Of RM4 Bln -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The actual expenditure on diesel subsidies decreased to RM6.2 billion in 2025 compared to RM10.1 billion in 2024, resulting in savings of about RM4 billion.