Liew Denies Saying Govt Is Mulling 150-litre RON95 Limit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong denied announcing that the government is mulling a 150-litre petrol RON95 limit under the BUDI95 programme.

MOF Mulls More Targeted Diesel Subsidy Mechanism For Sabah, Sarawak -- Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is studying the implementation of a more targeted diesel subsidy mechanism, similar to BUDI95, for Sabah and Sarawak, said MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

West Asia Conflict Reshapes Energy Landscape, Pushes Focus Towards Energy Security

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia is reshaping the global energy landscape, underscoring that energy security for import-dependent regions is no longer about efficiency but resilience under sustained disruption.

Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

BUDI95 Is Seen As A Right Step In Targeted Fuel Subsidy Reform For Malaysia -- World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s targeted fuel subsidy reform under BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) is a step in the right direction amid the West Asia crisis as the government seeks to better manage fiscal pressures while ensuring subsidies are distributed more efficiently.

MOF: Pump Fuel Prices Reflect Last Week’s Costs Despite Global Drop

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Malaysia's pump fuel prices have not declined as they are determined based on the previous week’s average prices, not current levels, despite a drop in global crude oil prices.

West Asia Crisis Prompts Review Of BUDI MADANI RON95 Programme - Economist

BANGI, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ongoing impact of the West Asia crisis has prompted the government to review the current approach to the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme to ensure it reaches those who need it most, said an economist.

Energy Security Remains Paramount Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions - Petronas 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Energy security will remain paramount as the global energy system comes under increasing strain from escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said today.

BNM Assesses Risks, Economic Impact From West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is actively assessing the economic impact of the West Asia conflict as the outbreak could last up to six months, affecting oil supplies and energy prices, said Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. 

Malaysia Well-Positioned To Withstand Rising Fiscal Pressures Amid High Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to withstand rising fiscal pressures as the price of Brent crude holds above US$100 per barrel, with stronger petroleum-related revenues expected to cushion the impact of a higher RON95 subsidy bill, said analysts. 

Malaysia’s EV Adoption May Accelerate On Firmer Crude Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) could accelerate due to elevated crude oil prices, particularly among buyers in the premium internal combustion engine segment, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

MEF Supports Govt’s Fuel Rationalisation, Urges Conservation In Usage

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) emphasises that all segments of society must play a proactive and responsible role in conserving fuel and ensuring sustainable energy usage amid ongoing uncertainties in West Asia.