Batik Air Flies To Shanghai, Sydney Effective June, July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has announced new direct services  to Shanghai, China and Sydney, Australia, beginning June and July this year.

AirAsia Holds Off On Fuel Hedging Amid Price Surge, Eyes Demand Upside

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has not engaged in fuel hedging despite plans to do so, as rising oil prices and financial constraints hinder the airline’s ability to secure costs.

AirAsia X Says No Job Cuts Or Unpaid Leave Despite Industry Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X has assured that it is not implementing job cuts or voluntary unpaid leave as an option to manage rising costs due to the West Asia conflict. 

UOB Malaysia, PAAB to Strengthen Water Infrastructure Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia and Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) today launched the UOB-PAAB Vendor Financing Programme to improve financing access for suppliers and vendors across PAAB’s supply chain ecosystem.

Powering AI, Transforming Energy: The Core Synergy At ETCon26 Malaysia

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) will serve as a key platform to advance artificial intelligence (AI) as a new frontier for innovation, powering the next phase of Malaysia’s energy transition.

Malaysia’s Crude Oil Supply Adequate, Almost 40 Pct Of Imports Via Strait Of Hormuz - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – Malaysia has a relatively sufficient crude oil supply compared with other ASEAN countries, said national oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Oil Price Surge Driven Not Only By Supply And Demand But Also Shipping Costs, Insurance Premiums - Petronas

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global crude oil prices to as high as US$120 (US$1 = RM4.02) per barrel following the conflict in West Asia is not purely driven by supply and demand, but is also influenced by geopolitical factors, shipping costs, and insurance premiums, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Rising Costs Across The Energy Value Chain Limit Petronas’ Profits

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The surge in global oil prices following the conflict in West Asia does not necessarily lead to extraordinary profits, as cost increases also occur across the entire energy value chain, said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Petronas Shortens Planning Horizon To 45 Days Amid Global Supply Risks

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has shortened its downstream planning horizon from three months to 45 days to address global energy supply uncertainties.

Hajj Operations Remain On Track Despite West Asia Tension - MAG

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reaffirmed that its Hajj flight operations for the 2026 season will proceed as scheduled despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have disrupted air travel in parts of the region. 

Hassan Marican Appointed As Chairman Of Crisis Management Task Force - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican has been appointed as the chairman of the Crisis Management Task Force (PPPK) under the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) to coordinate the government's efforts to address the global energy crisis following the conflict in West Asia.

MATRADE Aims To Boost Malaysia-Uzbekistan Trade, Taps Central Asia As Strategic Gateway

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to strengthen bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan, positioning the Central Asian nation as a strategic gateway to the broader regional market.