Institutions Over Barrels: Why Petronas Matters to Malaysia’s Energy Security

By Samirul Ariff

Public discussion about energy often begins with a simple question: how much oil does a country possess? Yet this question, while intuitive, can be misleading. The real determinant of energy security is not merely the quantity of hydrocarbons beneath the ground, but the institutions and systems that govern their extraction, transport and distribution. Malaysia’s experience illustrates this principle clearly.

Price Adjustments Curb Spikes, Ensure Supply Continuity - BHPetrol

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The adjustment of fuel prices under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) is a critical tool to manage volatility in global oil markets and ensure a stable, continuous fuel supply in Malaysia, BHPetrol said.

MIDA To Assume InvestKL's Investment Promotion Functions From March 15

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will assume the investment promotion and facilitation functions of InvestKL Corporation (InvestKL) effective March 15, 2026.

ALMAL Real Estate Development Appoints Wyndham For Bali Nusa Dua Project

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- ALMAL Real Estate Development announced the appointment of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for The One by ALMAL Bali Nusa Dua, a Registry Collection Hotel, a luxury hospitality destination planned for the prestigious resort enclave of Nusa Dua, Bali.

H2O.ai, xAmplify Partner To Drive Sovereign AI In ANZ

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform company, has partnered with xAmplify, Australia’s premier sovereign AI integrator, to accelerate expansion across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).

AM Best Downgrades Petronas Captive Insurer ENERGAS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Malaysia’s Energas Insurance (L) Limited (ENERGAS).

Redslim Expands To Asia-Pacific, Appoints Regional Director

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Redslim, a specialist in end-to-end data management solutions and an Astorg portfolio company, has announced its expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region alongside the appointment of Kyriakos Zannikos as Regional Director for APAC.

Smiths Detection Sells 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX Scanner

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March (Bernama) -- Smiths Detection has announced the sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, a 3D X-ray scanner designed to enhance aviation security screening through high-resolution computed tomography images and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automatic detection.

Airlines Feel 'Powerless' Amid West Asia Conflict, But AirAsia Remains Resilient - Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Airlines feel “pretty powerless” at present amid escalating geopolitical tensions and volatile fuel prices, with little visibility on how the unfolding West Asia conflict will affect the aviation industry, said Tony Fernandes.

Proton Launches 2026 Proton X90 With New Powertrain Enhancing Performance, Driving Confidence

SUBANG JAYA, March 11 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd launched the 2026 Proton X90, a seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV) enhanced with a new powertrain that further strengthens performance and driving confidence.

Persona AI Appoints Michael Perry As Head Of Commercial Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a pioneering robotics company, has appointed Michael Perry as Head of Commercial Strategy, signalling the company’s shift toward commercial deployment as it builds infrastructure to bring humanoid automation to markets such as shipyards, steel mills, and construction sites globally.

Expereo names Kevin Brown As COO To Drive Global Operations 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a leading global Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its focus on operational integration, efficiency, and scaling customer and supplier-facing functions worldwide.