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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.
By Rosemarie Khoo
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at Thursday’s open, supported by bargain hunting in utilities and telecommunications stocks.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025 from RM46.7 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) – The 60-day waiver on the sale of Iranian crude oil in the global market has opened the door for Iran and Malaysia to further strengthen economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Turkmenistan, which saw Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) cement new agreements after a 30-year presence in the country, should be viewed as more than a diplomatic mission, economists said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is targeted to be concluded in 2027 as a mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking agreement that reflects current global trading practices.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) latest energy agreements in Turkmenistan and Russia underscore both Malaysia’s strong diplomatic relations with the two countries and the national oil company’s long-established reputation as a trusted global energy player, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- BRICS International Malaysia welcomes the positive outcomes of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visits to Russia and Turkmenistan, particularly in advancing Malaysia’s long-term energy security, enhancing oil and gas cooperation and strengthening strategic economic partnerships.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Kemaman Port Authority, Kuantan Port Authority and Labuan Port Authority (LPA) are looking to collaborate on a recommendation paper to the Deputy Prime Minister to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes related to the maritime and port sectors.
ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 20 (Bernama) -- Since 1996, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB), has established a presence in Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation known for possessing some of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Turkmenistan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in the energy sector, acknowledging Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) longstanding and positive contributions in the field.
