Prolonged West Asia Conflict Could Disrupt Malaysia’s Fertiliser Market -- FIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia, if prolonged, could lead to severe structural disruptions in the Malaysian fertiliser market, says the Fertiliser Industry Association of Malaysia (FIAM).

OCBC Revises Brent Forecast Higher, Expects Prices Around US$100 Through Mid-year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- OCBC Group Research has revised its Brent crude oil forecast higher, expecting prices to remain elevated at around US$100 per barrel through mid-year before easing towards US$70 per barrel by early 2027 amid ongoing supply disruptions.

Ringgit Closes Higher As Tension In Strait Of Hormuz Eases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing higher against the US dollar as news of some ships being allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz eased demand for safe haven assets and lifted regional currencies.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Versus US Dollar On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved global sentiment as market participants reacted positively to developments in the oil market.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies Amid Stable Regional Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies at the close on Monday, as the market reflected stabilising regional and global risk sentiment, which pushed the greenback to marginal softness amid easing safe-haven demand. 

Strait of Hormuz: How The Strategic Flashpoint In The West Asia Conflict Is Roiling Global Oil Markets

By Voon Miaw Ping

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Intensifying maritime security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing military conflict between the United States (US), Israel and Iran are putting the strategic chokepoint under intense international scrutiny.

O&G Related Stocks Higher At Early Trade As Crude Oil Prices Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas-related stocks were trading higher at the open after crude oil prices surged following tanker attacks in Iraqi waters amid the US-Iran conflict.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Support Regional Energy Supply Amid Middle East Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can capitalise on the large-scale oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East by positioning itself as a viable and more reliable energy supplier to customers in Asia, said commentator and scholar in the field of maritime and oil and gas, Nazery Khalid.

Oil Prices Stabilise, Malaysia Inflation Remains Modest-- Apex

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Brent crude prices are expected to stabilise after an initial geopolitical-driven spike, keeping Malaysia’s inflation modest at 1.6–1.9 per cent and the 2026 fiscal deficit on track at 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Apex Securities Bhd said.

Ship, Cargo War Insurance Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.

Malaysian-Registered Vessels Advised To Avoid Transiting The Strait Of Hormuz

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- All Malaysian-registered vessels and local shipping companies are advised to exercise necessary precautionary measures, including avoiding transiting through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, to ensure the safety of navigation following security developments in the Middle East region.

Pos Malaysia Records Net Loss Of RM209.26 Mln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd posted a net loss of RM209.26 million in the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared to a net loss of RM202.67 million in FY2024.