Oil Price Shocks, Inflation and the Fragility of the Global Economy

By Dr Phar Kim Beng

Few economic indicators shape global stability as decisively as the price of oil. 

Investors Should Diversify Portfolios Amid Oil Price Volatility - Asia School Of Business CEO

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Investors should diversify their portfolios and consider shifting towards low-risk, higher-quality investments during periods of uncertainty caused by volatile oil prices, according to Asia School of Business chief executive officer and president Prof Joseph Cherian.

Malaysia Well-positioned To Support Regional Energy Supply Amid Middle East Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can capitalise on the large-scale oil supply disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East by positioning itself as a viable and more reliable energy supplier to customers in Asia, said commentator and scholar in the field of maritime and oil and gas, Nazery Khalid.

MATRADE Takes Mitigation Steps To Safeguard Malaysian Exports Amid West Asia Conflicts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is taking proactive steps to cushion the impact of escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, by activating a comprehensive mitigation framework to support Malaysian exporters navigating maritime blockades, surging logistics costs and supply chain disruptions. 

US-Iran Escalation Keeps Oil Prices Firm, Lifts Palm Oil Outlook -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Prolonged conflict in the Middle East could sustain a price floor for crude oil through 2026, lending underlying support to palm oil prices and reinforcing firmer trends across the global edible oils market.

Strait Of Hormuz Closure May Sharply Tighten Crude Oil, LNG Supply – Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- A temporary closure or restriction of the Strait of Hormuz could sharply tighten supply, pushing up global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir said.

Malaysia Must Not Rely Solely On Tariff Adjustments To Be Competitive But Diversify Export Base – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is largely an export-oriented nation, must not rely solely on tariff adjustments to boost its competitiveness but also diversify its export base, said economist Nadia Jalil.

EPF Dividend Seen At 6.3-6.5 Pct For 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2025, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Bentley Music Group To Expand Retail Network In East Malaysia By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Bentley Music Group Bhd (BMGB) is expected to expand its retail network into East Malaysia by the end of this year.

India Emerges As Standout Performer In Khazanah's Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India has emerged as a standout performer in Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s portfolio over the past decade, delivering around double the productivity returns and underpinning the sovereign wealth fund’s decision to remain overweight in the country, while China remains a key market.

Khazanah Demonstrates Resilience In 2025 Amidst Global Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd reported a resilient performance for the year ended Dec 31, 2025, with net assets of RM105 billion and a 5.2 per cent return for the financial year 2025, underpinned by disciplined portfolio management and long-term value creation.

SGX Delivers Strongest 1H Net Profit Of S$357.1 Mln, Revenue Up 10.1 Pct

SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- SGX Group (Singapore Exchange) today posted its strongest half-year result, with net profit rising 11.6 per cent to S$357.1 million during the first half of financial year 2026 ended Dec 31, 2025 (1H FY2026), compared to S$320.1 million (S$1 = RM3.09) recorded in the same preceding period.