Economy

Kpler Analyst Warns Oil Prices Can Soar Above US$100 Per Barrel

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Market intelligence company Kpler’s senior crude oil analyst Muyu Xu has warned that crude oil prices can climb above US$100 per barrel and even spike to US$120 due to acute supply constraints if the war between the United States and Iran in West Asia persists for another one or two weeks.

QRESTIA Unveils WAFUU.COM Mascot Mochi 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- QRESTIA Inc has unveiled Mochi as the official mascot for its cross-border e-commerce platform, WAFUU.COM, as part of efforts to strengthen the brand's global identity and customer engagement.

Daicel Launches DURACON POM Grades With 30 Pct Recycled Content

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Daicel Corporation's High Performance Polymers (HPPs) SBU (formerly Polyplastics Co Ltd) has launched four new DURACON POM grades containing 30 per cent post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.

AM Best Retains Stable Outlook On South Korea's Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on South Korea’s non-life insurance segment, supported by enhanced regulatory frameworks and solid investment performance.

BNM's International Reserves At US$131.8 Bln As At July 15, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$131.8 billion as at July 15, 2026, compared with US$132.6 billion as at the end of last month.

Qumis Unveils AI Agents For Insurance Coverage Analysis

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Qumis has launched its certified artificial intelligence (AI) agents, a team of line-of-business specialists that work together to analyse entire insurance programmes and deliver citation-backed coverage analysis in minutes.

Selangor-Negeri Synergy Boosts Growth, Can Create New Economic Corridor - Amirudin

SEREMBAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The synergy in strategic development between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan has the potential to create a new economic corridor capable of boosting the competitiveness of the country's central region through the strengthening of investment networks, high-tech industries and integrated logistics infrastructure.

Kenanga IB, CGSI Expect Resilient Malaysia Automotive Sales In 2H2026 On EV, Hybrid Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive sales are expected to remain resilient in the second half of 2026 (2H2026), supported by the introduction of more localised electric vehicle (EV) models and stronger demand for hybrid vehicles, fuelled by consumers' growing preference for new energy vehicles.

Mah Sing To Develop RM2.26 Bln GDV Industrial Park In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd will develop MS Industrial Park @ Kulai, an integrated industrial development in Johor with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM2.26 billion.

RegASK Launches Agentic AI Label Compliance Workflow

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- RegASK, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native regulatory platform, has announced a new agentic AI label compliance workflow that brings labels from draft to market-ready compliance in a single governed system.

Malaysia May Gain Advantage Despite Proposed US Forced Labour Tariff - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed 10 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods under the US forced labour-related measures is expected to have a neutral impact on the trade outlook, with the country potentially gaining a modest advantage against higher-tariff regional competitors, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Gradiant Supports Europe’s Semiconductor Expansion With Water Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has completed its work for a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, strengthening Europe’s capacity to produce technologies powering an increasingly digital and electrified world.