Petronas Drives New Momentum In Strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan Ties Through Strategic Cooperation

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.

IATA Outlines Four Priorities To Tackle Aerospace Supply Chain Failures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified four priorities to address persistent failures in the aerospace supply chain, namely enhancing supply chain visibility, opening up the aftermarket, unlocking the value of data, digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as building human capacity.

Malaysia Open To Boost Strategic Tie-Up With UAE In High-Potential Economic Sectors Including Petroleum - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is always open to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in various high-potential economic sectors including the petroleum and gas, petrochemical and logistics industries to drive trade, investment and the development of high-value industries.

LBS' Lim Hock San Receives ASEAN Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd group executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Hock San has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 - Visionary Business Leadership & Community Excellence at the ASEAN Outstanding Business Award 2026 held in Kuala Lumpur.  

Iran Open To Oil Supply Talks With Malaysia As Waiver Takes Effect -- Envoy

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.

UK, Malaysia Initiate Negotiations On Digital Trade Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- British High Commission Kuala Lumpur has announced the commencement of negotiations on a new digital trade agreement (DTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia.

Penang Eyes Direct Jinan-Penang Flights To Strengthen Air Connectivity With Northern China

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between Jinan and Penang as part of its efforts to strengthen air connectivity with northern China and expand the state’s tourism market reach.

Diplomacy With All Countries Helps Secure Long-term Energy Supplies For Logistics, Transportation -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Long-term supply agreements for oil, gas and diesel for at least 20 years will provide stability to the logistics and transportation sectors, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Malaysia Must Build Future-ready Maritime Economy -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, secure shipping corridors, and robust regional cooperation.

Govt Open To Cooperation On Sabah SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The government is ready to assess appropriate forms of cooperation should the Sabah state government wish to spearhead the state's economic transformation through the establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the Economy Ministry said.

Anwar's Turkmenistan Visit, Petronas' New Agreements A Boon To Malaysian Companies' Credibility

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.

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA Targeted For Conclusion In 2027

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.