UAE Exit Eroding OPEC Production Discipline; Strait Of Hormuz Risks Persist

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+) is unlikely to destabilise the alliance in the near term.

Labuan Corporation Advisory Council Supports Oil Refinery Proposal

LABUAN, April 29 (Bernama) — The Labuan Corporation Advisory Council has unanimously agreed to support a proposal to establish an oil refinery on the island, describing it as a strategic move to spur economic growth and create employment opportunities.

Energy Transition Accelerates As Trillions In Investments Fuel Global Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Energy transition efforts worldwide continue to gain momentum, despite an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, with investment estimated to have reached US$3.3 trillion (US$1 = RM3.95) last year.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Stable Earnings Outlook, Macro Support

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, underpinned by expectations of stable earnings in 2026 across banking, utilities, energy and healthcare sectors, alongside strong domestic liquidity and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Mixed Versus Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar but was mixed against other currencies in early trade today, amid cautious sentiment over oil price volatility and developments in the Strait of Hormuz, an analyst said.

UAE Leaves OPEC And OPEC+ In Huge Blow To Global Oil Producers' Group

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Reuters) -- The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Global Oil Prices Rise On Knee-jerk Reaction Following UAE's Exit From OPEC, OPEC+ 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Global crude oil prices rose in a knee-jerk reaction following news that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has left the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance.

Avaland Unit Acquires Taman U-Thant Land For RM86 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Avaland Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Nexus Advertising Sdn Bhd has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with Tong Ah Company Sdn Bhd to acquire freehold land at Taman U-Thant here for RM86.04 million.

MDEC Marks 30th Anniversary With Programmes To Advance AI-driven Digital Economy

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is rolling out a series of programmes aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s digital economy and advancing its transition into an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven nation.

Biofuel Committee Established To Accelerate National Energy Security Agenda - Akmal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government has established a high-level biofuel committee to coordinate and accelerate the implementation of the national energy security agenda, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Khazanah, SC Price Malaysia’s First RM100 Mln tokenised Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd, in partnership with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has priced Malaysia’s first tokenised sukuk with a nominal value of RM100 million.

Local Equity Market Remains Resilient, Reflects Investor Confidence - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The local equity market remained resilient, rising 1.5 per cent last Friday, reflecting investor confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.