Gulf region: The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the United States-Iran military escalation is pushing Gulf countries’ oil inventories toward maximum capacity, posing serious operational challenges for refiners across the region.
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Kuala lumpur: Buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Malaysian youth raises concern as those aged 30 and below make up about 40 percent of BNPL transactions in the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said. He noted that
Bursa malaysia: Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, influenced by a softer Wall Street performance amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, while crude oil prices remained elevated. At 9.15 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 11.65 points to …
Kuala lumpur: The government will prioritize efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global econom…
Kuala lumpur: Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales increased by 7.3% year-on-year to reach RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
According to BERNAMA News Agency, chief statistician Datuk …
Kuala lumpur: Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. Even in an era increasingly defined by renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, crude oil remains the bloodstream of the mode…
