O&G Counters Remain In Focus Amid Persistent Oil Market Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- Oil and gas (O&G) counters remained in focus with investment banks maintaining a positive stance on the sector.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures, Softer China Demand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures, with Japanese rubber futures extending losses for the fourth consecutive session, a dealer said.

Brent Crude To Remain Elevated In Fourth Quarter 2026 - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Brent crude will remain elevated in the fourth quarter of 2026, trading between US$95 and US$100 per barrel toward the year-end, supported by persistent Strait of Hormuz disruptions, rising risks in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and constrained West Asia exports, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) today.

Malaysia Committed To Strengthening Cooperation To Expand ASEAN Sub-Regional Economic Opportunities – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening regional cooperation in the field of renewable energy and connectivity as an effort to expand economic opportunities at the sub-regional level of ASEAN, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Sharply Lower Amid Regional Selloff

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the week sharply lower on Friday amid another round of selling across regional markets, as persistently high crude oil prices continued to weigh on market sentiment, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures and domestic natural rubber production, a dealer said.

Brent Tops US$100 Per Barrel On Escalation US-Iran Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Brent oil surpassed US$100 per barrel for the first time since July 2026 as the escalation in the United States (US)-Iran conflict, including attacks on oil tankers and Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities, raises concerns about further supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. 

Over 1,000 Flights Cancelled At UK Airports Following Technical Failure

LONDON, Sept 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- More than 1,000 flights were cancelled at UK airports on Tuesday following a technical failure at a Britain's air traffic control service centre, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Ringgit Opens Almost Flat Vs Greenback Amid Ongoing West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was almost flat against the US dollar at Tuesday’s open, as investors remained cautious amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, which continued to drive crude oil prices higher and support the greenback.

Malaysia’s Fuel Supply Stable, But Oil Prices May Remain Elevated For 2-3 Years -- Nurhisham

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fuel supply remains stable despite lower global supply levels, with the government confident it can secure sufficient supplies through to the end of the year, said the Prime Minister’s economic adviser Nurhisham Hussein.

Smart Energy, Talent Critical To Sustain Penang’s Semiconductor Growth - ABB

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, 6 Sept (Bernama) -- Reliable and sustainable power infrastructure, smart energy management and a skilled talent pool are critical to sustaining the growth of Penang’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, ABB said.

Research Banks Expect OPR To Remain At 2.75 Pct At November MPC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Research houses expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee meeting in November, following yesterday’s decision to keep the rate unchanged.